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    Assignment 26 - Sharpness



    For this assignment John (neuroanatomist) has selected the following subject: Sharpness!


    Assignment description by John:


    "No, not that kind (even though I don't mind staring at ISO 12233
    charts!). The subject of this assignment is, literally, things that are
    sharp. Subjects must have an edge or point that is able to cut or
    pierce something. A few small examples below, one each from animal
    (broad-winged hawk), vegetable (rose bush in the garden), and mineral
    (Wüsthof bread knife)."





    The following photos have been selected as favorites, it's now up to you to vote for the best!


    Photo by: Dr Croubie


    Motivation: I like the colors and the use of negative space


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    Photo by: Rocco


    Motivation: great subject and composition, just a really cool shot


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    Photo by: Matej


    Motivation: I'm a sucker for a thin DoF, and I like the leading lines


    [img]/image_presentation1/resized-image.ashx/__size/720x480/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/26/4314.IMG_5F00_20110611_5F00_1717_5F00_ap_5F00_web. jpg[/img]





    Photo by: Joel Eade


    Motivation: Great shot of a seriously ugly bird with a wicked beak


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    Photo by: Erno James


    Motivation: beautiful composition, and as for sharpness, I've been abraded by flying sand...


    [img]/image_presentation1/resized-image.ashx/__size/427x640/__key/CommunityServer-Discussions-Components-Files/26/4530.dvnp.jpg[/img]


    Congratulations to the selected finalists. Remember in 3 days the votings will end and we'll have a winner!

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    Re: Assignment 26 - Sharpness



    Ok, I'll Start this one off with


    Splitting hair (the blade is a Japanese Katana crafted between 1480 and 1500 and will still shave the hair on my arm)





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    Re: Assignment 26 - Sharpness

    I thought I was going to have to double-check the AFMA for all my lenses when I saw the subject, but I like your interpretation of sharpness, Neuro.

    Good start, Bob. How big is that blade? Looks like it's sharp enough to cut your arm off, not just your hairs.

    I'll try my luck with this prickly pear cactus from South Plaza island in the Galpagos.

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    Re: Assignment 26 - Sharpness



    I didn't want to go with the route of a macro shot for this assignment so how about a jet cutting through the air?


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    I'll build on the jet example and throw and arrow being shot through the air in here...










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    Adding another image to the cactus theme (thanks Andy)...










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    damn, 2 images in and my knife and cactus ideas are already taken (I have some good sharp chef
    An awful lot of electrons were terribly inconvenienced in the making of this post.
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    Re: Assignment 26 - Sharpness



    Cut some cactus with one of your knives!

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    Yeah, I was thinking of that earlier today already. Certainly got enough to spare...
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    Re: Assignment 26 - Sharpness



    Plenty of room for improvement.......so these are just for fun...my attempts from today:


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