March 2006 Winner - Raw

**Zone** · 18-03-2006, 4:04 PM

Title due to the fact I've always thought kiwi tasted like strawberry's

Any hoo I was determined to not go with a food shot but time has been running out for the idea's I had in mind so I bottled it and fell in line

Been a slow day so went about making a little still life setup.
Lit with natural light from the kitchen window, helps show the texture and seeds off better I think.

For those interested the kiwi is hanging from a peg thats actually attached to a screw driver pushed through an empty can of carling that I then filled with water, no honest its the truth I took piccy's to prove it if no one believes me

The back drop is the black fleecy lining of my coat and the droplet is in fact sugar water as regular water fell off too quicky.

Techie bits

300d>50 f1.8 with +4 close up lens @f9 and 1/30th.

Mylo · 18-03-2006, 4:07 PM

Nice work Si. lovely picture

Thats my confidence just been dented

Bristol Pete · 18-03-2006, 5:07 PM

I think we have a winner.

Zone, you are too good!

Pete.

bowenjones · 18-03-2006, 5:20 PM

That's an excellent, pin sharp shot Si

Definately one of the top contenders so far

tontoshorse · 18-03-2006, 5:51 PM

Man thats good!

Pirate!! · 18-03-2006, 9:29 PM

It sure is a nice photo, but from research into the definition of RAW which can be found here is accurate, I'm not convinced fruit(s) and most of the entries for this months comp fall into the category!

Update: I stand corrected on the 'fruit' category.

stevegreen · 18-03-2006, 9:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Pirate!!

It sure is a nice photo, but from research into the definition of RAW which can be found here is accurate, I'm not convinced fruit(s) and most of the entries for this months comp fall into the category!

You must use whatever criteria you feel applicable to judge who finally gets your vote mate

stevegreen · 18-03-2006, 9:42 PM

Cracking shot Si

**Zone** · 18-03-2006, 9:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pirate!!

It sure is a nice photo, but from research into the definition of RAW which can be found here is accurate, I'm not convinced fruit(s) and most of the entries for this months comp fall into the category!

You land lubber you

Dictionary.com def is....

Being in a natural condition; not processed or refined

**Zone** · 18-03-2006, 9:48 PM

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Originally Posted by stevegreen

Cracking shot Si

How you getting on with the 350?

stevegreen · 18-03-2006, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zone

How you getting on with the 350?

HATE IT!!!

electrolyte · 18-03-2006, 10:22 PM

That is a stunning shot Zone - a belter. It is the kind of thing you'd see in a magazine - a real pro job. Not so keen on the frame though - I think it would look perfect without the thin green frame...but what's inside the frame is top quality

**Zone** · 18-03-2006, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by stevegreen

HATE IT!!!

Phew

You had me worried there, brill mate

**Zone** · 18-03-2006, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by electrolyte

Not so keen on the frame though - I think it would look perfect without the thin green frame...but what's inside the frame is top quality

No probs Si, it is a personal thing, personally I like a picture to be framed, the thin green line echoed what was going on in the main pic so seemed to fit in nicely

**Gavtech** · 19-03-2006, 12:54 PM

Beautifully lit.... and to my taste I think the frame is an enhancement, particularly because of it's colour.

I was intending to remark positively about it even before I saw that Electrolyte didn't like it.

Obviously these things are very much down to personal taste.

hutters · 20-03-2006, 12:55 PM

stunning shot and great imagination with the setup

21-03-2006, 6:42 AM

I think I hate you.

**Zone** · 21-03-2006, 11:36 AM

colbec23 · 21-03-2006, 8:26 PM

Seriously good shot - almost makes you want to eat it (even if the seeds will get stuck in your teeth).
Col

Miniholic · 22-03-2006, 8:59 PM

Right that's it, I'm not bothering this month.

Great shot Si, the colours are so crisp, nice crop and the border suits really well.

justin@hc&b · 22-03-2006, 11:55 PM

great quality shot and well setup mate looks very pro
just orderd a 350d and lots of gubbins to go with it and cant wait to join in this photo of the month comp.... (but going to give this month a miss i wonder why

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25-03-2006, 5:00 PM

What a nice piccie. Rich and vibrant. I dunno about the border though.

**Gavtech** · 25-03-2006, 6:55 PM

Intriguing how the border seems to be splitting us down the middle.

Scratchy · 27-03-2006, 7:51 AM

You could call it a "border dispute" Eh?

I'll get me coat.

tony79 · 27-03-2006, 10:15 AM

fantastic shot. again I';m torn as to whether the border is a good or bad thing. Some days I think yeah it works and others I don't. Now I know you're going to say that it was your intention as it would mean people would keep coming back to it!!!!!