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Modern Bunga Telur


Modern Bunga Telur
Photo Information
Copyright: Ramdan Nain (Ramdan) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 710 W: 31 N: 1453] (5652)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-09-15
Categories: Experimental, Macro
Camera: Pentax K10D, smc Pentax-DA f4 16-45mm ED-AL
Exposure: f/22, 6 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-09-16 18:47
Viewed: 293
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Subject
This is one of the guest favours that are usually distributed as a token in the Malay wedding ceremony.

Traditionally, the "Bunga Telur" is a plastic flower with a hard-boiled egg attached to it in a net. However, the design of the "bunga telur" has evolved over the years. This is because with guests into the thousands, it would be a very tedious chore having to boil a few thousand chicken eggs (since about 5% of eggs boiled would have broken shells which cannot be used for the bunga telur). Variations of the "bunga telur", such as gift-wrapped potpourri, chocolates and sweet candies, are given out to guests. The “bunga telur” I presented here is a wrapped potpourri in a net with a plastic flower and some fabric decoration in a holder.

However, in keeping with tradition, the real "bunga telur" is still given out, but restricted only to very close relatives, friends and special guests.

The Shot and PP
The subject was put on a glass surface of a dining table to have a reflection for an added interest.

Lighting technique and setup that was used is fairly similar to my previous Bunga Telur. The warm light was put underneath the table to illuminate the details inside the holder, while the cool light for the rest part of the subject.

Coffee and snacks, as always, are part of the needs for the experimental session.

PP done was quite a basic – RAW conversion, cloning distracting spots, tweaking the levels for a darker background, resizing and sharpening before JPEGed for signing.
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hi Ramdan

The exposure and setup is nicely done for this still photography, especially the sharpness and tone of color. Quite effective to see still shot using f/22 and shutter of 6s.

I am not sure if you have other shots, but I would compare another portrait format to include all the reflection on the glass because the dark space on each side is wasted, IMO. Good experiment to try new things and I think you really choose a good subject because this item is about Malay wedding tradition.

tfs, bill

Hi Ramdan,
I love this shot. The detail in the bunga telur is amazing. The lighting really brought out the vivid colors. The image is very sharp. I appreciate the note explaining the bunga telur and your setup. Very nice work.
Regards,
Kevin

Assalamualaikum Ndan,

a brilliant composition and set up that yields a great outcome. your technique is inspiring and worth trying indeed.

TFS
regards
Agoes

Um lindo registro desta cesta artesanal.
Foto criativa, ótimas cores, luz e reflexos.
Meus parabéns Randam!
Grande abraço,
Vera

Very original idea!! It's a very good sharp
shot! Rich in details and excellent focus.
Congratulations and TFS, Ramdan!

Regards,
Bruno

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  • Lano Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 49 W: 0 N: 144] (800)
  • [2008-09-17 0:20]

Assalammualaikum Bosku,

good & creative presentation, the lighting & sharpness is superb.

Regards,

Ruslan

Hi Ramdan,
splendid compo of bunga telur,
nice tradition indeed, we do the similar thing with chocolates or sweet candies,
wonderful light, lovely reflections,
incredible clarity and sharpnes here,
great work my dear friend,
welldone and tfs,
warm regards,
Taner
:) in an hour

Good morning Ramdan,
A fabulous still life photo. Lighting is exquisite, the decorative gift basket looks sharp against the dark background. Interesting reading from your Note re: "bunga telur". Best regards, Danilo

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  • Jong Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 401 W: 0 N: 243] (2756)
  • [2008-09-17 6:05]

excellent light setting, the warm golden light bright up the whole composition. f22 have show us all the details/depth of the gift box. good note to compliment... tfs, Ramdan

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3116 W: 280 N: 6312] (24123)
  • [2008-09-17 16:59]

YOur unusual lighting is what makes this one really exceptional
Fine colours and composition as well
TFs
silke

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1101 W: 0 N: 938] (9356)
  • [2008-09-18 13:28]

So sharp,I can almost touch it Ramdan.
jan

Assalamualaikum Ramdan. Excellent sharp details of this bunga telur captured here. The intricacy of the design is very well observed in tact sharp focus. I like how you have created total negativity of the background. Well framed and very well done. Selamat Berpuasa and warmest regards. Jusni

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