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by MFC
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04-JAN-2004 MFC

The 'Stick' Meets Its 'Match'
by MFC
1st Place

Who needs matches with a fingertip like this!
Not a photoshop trick...just some photo fun :)

Sony DSC-F707
1/30s f/2.0 at 9.7mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time04-Jan-2004 14:46:02
MakeSony
ModelCybershot
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length9.7 mm
Exposure Time1/30 sec
Aperturef/2
ISO Equivalent100
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Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programmanual (1)
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Sony Forums Challenges13-Jan-2004 01:08
Mike, you are a whiz. I struggled (and ultimately failed) to create an illusion without photoshop, but you seem to have done it effortlessly. Absolutely beautiful shot. Again -johnebones
Sony Forums Challenges10-Jan-2004 02:10
Fabulous illusion and a beautiful shot Mike. I bet lighting campfires is easy for you :). Melanie (mlynn)
Sony Forums Challenges08-Jan-2004 19:44
LanceD, I softened the short piece of edging that you noticed behind the finger...I think it's an improvement. Thank you. MFC
Sony Forums Challenges06-Jan-2004 19:31
Great idea Mike. The straight line behind the first finger gives it away :-) Great shot. LanceD
Sony Forums Challenges06-Jan-2004 18:32
Thanks a lot for your comments. gk08, I went ahead & cleaned up the "particle haze" you noticed...thanks for pointing it out. PF, the flame really was close enough to feel burning hot...but the "hole in my finger" you refer to will have to remain just an illusion :) MFC
Sony Forums Challenges05-Jan-2004 20:20
Man is this ever a hot image! Wish the finger looked as if there was actually a "place" where the flame was coming out... looks too obvious it's coming from behind the finger and not FROM the finger. Meanwhile, you're racking up all these comments and deservedly so... it's a eye catching image... even if it is an illusion PF
Guest 05-Jan-2004 20:12
Great pic MFC - just one question - is there something at the top of the image - almost seems like something is imperceptibly covering the edge of the flame at the top - or maybe its just my eyes lol...
Sony Forums Challenges05-Jan-2004 19:06
A wonderfully creative illusion, Mike. Great color and clarity - and execution. The "match-makers" should be knocking at your door :-] Bev
Sony Forums Challenges05-Jan-2004 15:25
Nice, clean image MFC. Looks like you've got the hot hand lately ;-) Mark J
Sony Forums Challenges05-Jan-2004 15:24
Holy macaroni..... this is great! Come on baby light my fire? :-) This is fantastic! It's incredibly clean, it's sharp as a tack, it's hot (he he), it's got great composition, it's the best match image I've ever seen! And trust me, I've seen many match images before today... I work for a matchmaking company lol.
Digital Nuts05-Jan-2004 05:49
Very creative and well executed!
Judy Howle
Guest 05-Jan-2004 05:37
Fantastic illusion, clean and beautiful execution!
Sony Forums Challenges04-Jan-2004 23:46
Wow Mike... that finger of yours is so versital... it can take photos and light cigarettes too. Who knew?

;) Ann C
Sony Forums Challenges04-Jan-2004 23:18
i love it! (ouch tssssssssssssssssss) -- andy