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Saber Award on Red Cloth


Saber Award on Red Cloth
Photo Information
Copyright: Fred NEF (Freddie) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1578 W: 125 N: 1170] (6273)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11
Categories: Artwork, Event, Decisive Moment
Camera: Canon PowerShot A640
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/10 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Friday theme 2007/12/30 "Red" [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2007-11-29 21:20
Viewed: 526
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Saber Award on Red Cloth
Hi TL! Among other awards, this +700$ Philippine Navy Sword is awarded to my bro yesterday, for being the number 1 graduating student of Naval Officers Class this year! Yippee! :)

As a backgrounder, my bro Willy is a full scholar all his life. He studied in the prestigious and exclusive school for boys at Southridge. He's a PMAer and a younger mistah of Senator Trillanes who know's him pretty well. He studied in the US for special studies in anti-terrorism and other matters. He wants to serve his people. He's a debater, mathematician, computer programmer and a new doting father to a cute 4 month old baby boy. I'm proud of him :)

The plaque inside the Plexiglas enclosure reads...

The sword, from olden days, was a highly personal weapon and of symbolic importance. Its practical value, probably last demonstrated by knights, remains even in the age of information as a symbol of authority for officers of the armed services. Its use in the noble profession of arms necessitates close adherence to the principles of chivalry and honor.

The Philippine Navy knows of no higher symbol of respect and gratitude to present to an officer, especially a commander, who has rendered honorable and excellent service.


Composition:
Model: Canon PowerShot A640
Exposure Time: 1/10
F-Stop: f/3.2
Focal Length: 9565/1000 mm
Metering Mode: Pattern

Pp work:
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS3
1. duplicate Layer
2. select all parts of the sword
3. inverse select using feathers to have a smooth transition for the background
4. delete the original background
5. add new layer behind the sword layer and put red cloth using soft and hard brushes in Photoshop palette
6. add lens flare, border, text, and logo
7. flatten images
8. resize and sharpen
9. resize for TL

Quote of the Day:
"Wherever there is light, one can photograph." -Alfred Stieglitz
John_F_Kennedy, Ramdan, WMcK, viawia, shelbeesmom, eosnut, jovienaval has marked this note useful
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Discussions
ThreadThread Starter Messages Updated
To janneman: hahahaha!Freddie 1 01-13 07:48
To sarge: Thanks! :)Freddie 1 12-02 03:45
To LordPotty: Thanks! :)Freddie 1 12-02 03:41
To Helkoryo: Thanks! :)Freddie 1 12-02 03:35
To Janice: Thanks! :)Freddie 1 12-02 03:34
To Ramdan: Thanks! :)Freddie 1 12-02 03:33
To viawia: Thanks! :)Freddie 1 12-02 03:31
To shelbeesmom: Thanks! :)Freddie 1 12-02 03:21
To karith: Thanks! :)Freddie 1 12-02 03:14
To WMcK: Thanks! :)Freddie 1 12-02 02:27
To Ananfoto: Thanks! :)Freddie 1 12-01 21:46
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  • Great 
  • linz Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 77 W: 26 N: 158] (1712)
  • [2007-11-29 21:37]

Hi Fred
Very good composition, and very well presented I like the flare on the handgaurd also. good work.
TFS Lindsay

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  • sarge Silver Star Critiquer [C: 13 W: 0 N: 8] (403)
  • [2007-11-29 23:30]
  • [+]

Hi, Freddie,
I like all the elements contained in the image, and the story behind it . I was in the mil and know what honor means to a serviceman. Congratulations to him.
TFS
My best

Sarge

Hi Freddie,
At first I wondered whether the POV you chose didn't deprive us the finer detail above the hilt,but I see now that you were showing us the detail in the handguard too.
It would have been hard to choose the POV for this. There are so many ways you could make it look good.
You've done very nicely here though.

You must be very proud of your brother.
Well done.
Steve

Great perspective. Nice colours. Great composition and excellent contrast.
Best wishes,
Achim

Good morning Freddie

Nice capture here and interesting notes.

TFS and for joining in with the fun today

Kind regards Helen

Freddie, well done! This sword looks really good. And excellent PP work.
And CONGRATULATIONS to your brother on being the number 1 graduating student of Naval Officers Class - what an honour.
Cheers
Janice

Hi Freddie,

First of all, allow me to congratulate your brother.

This photo, most of your photos in TL actually, is not just simply striking, beautiful and meaningful. Artistic touch + valuable notes on how you did it, make you and your arts so special.

TFS. Ramdan

Wonderful PP work on a very good photo. Congratulations also to your brother for a remarable achievement. Thank you for the notes I have learnt a lot from them.

GORGEOUS shot Freddie! nice details, I love the shinyness to the shot! Excellent notes too!
Linda
B-)

Great way to feature this saber in the red theme! The red gives a plush background to enhance the metalic shine, the fabulous details, and the contrasting colors. Congratulations to Willy, and kudos to you for the image:)

  • Great 
  • WMcK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 774 W: 11 N: 1754] (6833)
  • [2007-12-01 3:52]
  • [+]

Freddie
Super capture of your brothers fine achievement. Just stunning detail and POV. It works well for the theme, great timing. Congratulations to your brother.

Wanda
)'s tomorrow

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  • k-2 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 687 W: 10 N: 447] (3005)
  • [2007-12-01 8:30]

Very classy with the clean sparkle. Crisp and good composition. TFS. K2

Hi Fred...;)
Wwow..fantastic..excellent presentation..>
Very well capture and excellent treatment..>
Well done my friend..>

Best Regards..;)
Anan

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  • lybil Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 159 W: 130 N: 143] (1431)
  • [2007-12-06 6:15]

Fred,
Such a brilliant picture with the brilliant gold color. I like it.. The POV down to up is a great idea for the tool of power.
TFS
Lybil

Hi Freddie,
This is a quality image, beautiful colours, sharpness (no pun intended) and composition.
Extremely well done.
Pete.

very good pp and notes too.
superb and crisp presentation ;-)

First of all Freddie : do congratulate him !
I " assume " that it did't fall into his lap ...
So, you can be proud of him.

Oh yes, about the photo ... >:-p
I do like it : great sharpness, beautiful colours and composition.
What I especially like is " that " little light twinkle.
The lens flare ?
That emblem with the dragon ...
sorry, dump it ;-)
I'm no button-guy.

See you later !
Jan

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