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Crystal Ball on Checkerboard

© Kenton L. Elliott

Crystal Ball on Checkerboard

Uploaded: March 12, 2007

Description

A clear crystal ball, sat on a checkerboard pattern, shows interesting light play and design elements.
No Photoshop alterations or effects.
70mm, 1/25sec. f/8

Comments

Joan Powell March 12, 2007

Love it , I think you have a winner . I like that you used no effects , no one does the origanal photo anymore . Well done !!! #619604

Kenton L. Elliott March 12, 2007

Thank you very much for your comments, Joan. I sincerely appreciate hearing from you. #4047166

Carla Metzler March 12, 2007

This is great, love it, Kenton! #4047172

Kenton L. Elliott March 12, 2007

Thank you very much, Carla. I sincerely appreciate your comments. #4047194

Rakesh Syal level-classic March 12, 2007

Great idea and execution!! #4047232

Kenton L. Elliott March 12, 2007

Thank you very much, Rakesh! #4047469

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe March 12, 2007

Very nice work Kenton!! Jeff #4047513

Kenton L. Elliott March 12, 2007

Hello Jeff! Thank you very much! #4047618

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 12, 2007

Super creative, intriguing and original! #4047844

Donna R. Moratelli March 12, 2007

Awsome; Ken!
Woah, yea, this turned out even better than I had imagined. THe tiny checkerboard has big time potential. I can see lots of concepts placed on this abstract background. THis is a great graphic elements shot. Love it. DOnna #4048050

Donna R. Moratelli March 12, 2007

PS Joan, I Post a LOT of origionals in the contest. . I think that too many people think that PS is the answer to a lousy shot.
The camera does a great job when used properly and that's when a great PS user should apply his skills..
.I'd love to see more images posted straight out of the camera from Ken. He's a great shooter and should show them off more often. He always does and exceptional job at PS and uses it as a tool and not an instant fix up for a lousy shot.. #4048085

Kenton L. Elliott March 12, 2007

Hello Donna and Donnarae! Thank you so much for your kind words. I truely value your opinions... #4048302

Cassie L. Woodlee March 13, 2007

WOW this is awesome Kenton, doesn't need any effects added. Wonderful lighting and design!!! #4049890

Kenton L. Elliott March 13, 2007

Thank you very much, Cassie. Great to hear from you and sincerely appreciated! #4050579

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 24, 2007

I can't pass this one by; I love it, naturally!
Congratulations on this making Finalist! #4205786

Kenton L. Elliott April 24, 2007

Thanks a million, Christopher. Great minds....???? LOL Thanks again! #4206741

Renee Doyle April 24, 2007

This is great! Congratulations Kenton!
#4207178

Kenton L. Elliott April 24, 2007

Thank you very much, Renee! Sincerely appreciate hearing from you. #4207335

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic April 24, 2007

Great image, Ken..Congratulations and good luck in the next round !!! #4208305

Kenton L. Elliott April 25, 2007

Hello Marilyn! Thanks a million! #4208713

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic April 25, 2007

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist, Kenton. Good luck in the next round. #4210043

Cyn Valentine April 25, 2007

Congratulations Kenton..great image! #4210050

Robert Baer April 25, 2007

kenton
congratulations for this very creative image!! #4210329

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 25, 2007

Yeah, early March must have been Checker Madness for us both. I like your sweep going up the back; I didn't have enough paper to try that. (Hence I had to line up other cocktail shakers at the back of my frame, to hide the paper's edge!) #4210387

Kenton L. Elliott April 25, 2007

Thank you very much Kay, Cyn and Justin!
Your comments are truely appreciated.
Christopher.... we go for stripes next month??? LOL Thanks! #4212308

Janine Russell level-classic April 25, 2007

Kenton, congratulations on your Second Place Win! #4214484

Lynne Morris April 25, 2007

WTG Kenton, many congratulations on this wonderful winner! #4214601

Kenton L. Elliott April 25, 2007

Thank you very much, Janine and Lynne!! #4214641

Allan L. Whitehead April 26, 2007

Kenton, congratulations on this win, its richly deserved. my dear friend - Allan #4214802

Wally Orlowsky April 26, 2007

Congratulations on this creatively composed winner, Kenton! #4214907

Colette M. Metcalf April 26, 2007

Congrats to you Kenton!!! #4215027

Arlene Krassner April 26, 2007

Congratulations Kenton. #4215727

Chris Budny level-deluxe April 26, 2007

Congratulations again, Kenton... I can uncross my fingers now ;) #4215951

Cyn Valentine April 26, 2007

Big congrats on your win Kenton!! #4215956

HuHu Lin April 26, 2007

congrats to you,Kenton!
you definitely deserve this honor! #4216252

Marilyn K. Lincecum level-classic April 26, 2007

WTG Kenton !!! Congratulations on your second place win. I'm really happy to see this one again. :-) #4217257

Kenton L. Elliott April 26, 2007

Thank you very much, everyone! #4217400

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic April 26, 2007

Congratulations on your second place winner. #4218698

Triptych Taylor April 26, 2007

THat's neat!
-justin
(Congratulations) #4218972

Kenton L. Elliott April 26, 2007

Hello Kay & Justin! Thank you very much! #4219065

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict April 28, 2007

Congratulations Kenton on your win...Dominick #4223673

Kenton L. Elliott April 28, 2007

HEllo Dominick.... Thank you very much! #4224525

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett April 28, 2007

Congratulations on This wonderful 2nd place winner, Kenton .... Steve #4225586

Kenton L. Elliott April 28, 2007

Thank you very much, Steve! #4225949

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 02, 2007

2nd Place AND a PhotoFlash mention! Clearly, I've got to go back to the drawing board with my shakers...! ;) Congrats on the double-mention! #4238354

Kenton L. Elliott May 02, 2007

Wow, thanks, Christopher. I haven't had time to look at photoflash and will do that now. Thanks again! #4239045

Donna La Mattino Pagakis May 02, 2007

Hi Kenton, congratulations on your win and PhotoFlash feature. This image is so creative! #4239783

Kenton L. Elliott May 02, 2007

Thank you very much, Donna. It's great to hear from you and sincerely appreciated! #4240467

Pollie Howland May 05, 2007

Hi Kenton! Saw the checkerboard crystal and your name under it...whoa very cool :) Just thought I would say hello as it has been a long time. You have been very busy doing excellent work as always. Always a pleasure to view your pieces. #4249652

Kenton L. Elliott May 05, 2007

Hello Pollie! Great to hear from you and your comments certainly are appreciated. Love the work you've added to your gallery. There's no cure for the PS addiction!!! Thanks again. #4250528

Ronald Balthazor May 07, 2007

How terrific, Kenton. One of the first things I see after returning home from vacation. Well done. #4257549

Kenton L. Elliott May 07, 2007

Hello Ron! Great to hear from you and glad you all got home, safe and sound. Thanks a million for your kind words! #4257747

C, William Dunsay May 10, 2007

I have nothing against altering photos to improve or create a particular effect but it's great to see this photo achieved with camera skill and photoghapher creativity. I'm glad it's a winner. #4269790

Kenton L. Elliott May 10, 2007

Thank you C.William. I really appreciate your comments. #4269990

Ronda Chatelle level-classic May 19, 2007

Kenton...You are soooo talented! This is wonderful! Love your work!!! #4299748

Kenton L. Elliott May 19, 2007

Hello Ronda. Wow.... thank you very much for your very kind words. Great to hear from you and most sincerely appreciated! #4301030

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