Alex Thompson – Team 2nd – Water on a DVD

Alex Thompson – Team 2nd – Water on a DVD

Lit Water Droplets on a DVD Create a Colorful Tadpole.

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  • Sierra Castillo
    Nov 7, 2016 13:07

    The lighting makes the droplets look like they are moving super fast. I like the multiple reflections on the disk. The white spots are a little too bright, I think. Great job!

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  • James Julian
    Nov 7, 2016 12:23

    Art: The contrast between the background and droplets is great, the colors that are in this piece are great.
    Flow: The flow is quickly understandable and recognized.
    Photographic technique: The focus on the droplets in this piece is good. The dust or scratches are a little distracting from the great colors.

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  • Daniel Baker
    Nov 4, 2016 12:03

    This imagery is almost like something out of a science-fiction novel or movie. The spheres and their detail, especially in the lower right one, and this is a good thing. It almost looks like an alien world despite it being so small. The artistry in this image was planned out and I appreciate that. Practically every color in the spectrum is used here, and it adds a lot of layers to the image both literally and metaphorically.

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  • Joseph Straccia
    Nov 3, 2016 20:07

    Nice colors in this image and I like the streak of light running diagonally across the frame. The reflections are also interesting. I personally would have removed the dust spots off the surface of the DVD since they aren’t relevant to the fluid physics and are distracting.

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  • Daniel Bateman
    Nov 2, 2016 12:28

    Cool shimmering effects and reflections. The focus draws the attention to the main diffraction stripe between the two droplets nicely. Refraction of light as well as surface tension effects on the droplets are clearly seen. Overall a nice image!

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  • Marco Gardi
    Nov 2, 2016 12:28

    I love the blue hue in this image. The multiple reflections are extremely interesting.

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  • Peter Brunsgaard
    Nov 2, 2016 12:27

    I really like the formation of the water droplets and their uniform nature. The way the light illuminates the contact point with the CD is an amazing effect. The big droplet almost looks like a ladybug!

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  • Michael Waterhouse
    Nov 2, 2016 12:27

    Beautiful colors coming from the DVD. I like how two of the water droplets are in focus and the other two are not. The middle droplet really grabs my attention.

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  • Zachary Cymanski
    Nov 2, 2016 12:27

    This image feels very futuristic to me, especially the rainbow light streak, reminds me of Tron. The crisp droplets and the reflections are very pleasing.

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  • Jeremy Parsons
    Nov 2, 2016 12:27

    The particles are the most interesting part of this image! They water droplets are either pulling them to the surface or magnifying surface defects on the DVD. In either scenario it is a very aesthetic effect being illustrated.

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  • Katherine Yarnell
    Nov 2, 2016 12:27

    It is interesting that you can see the particles in the water droplets. The rainbow effect is really cool, great range in colors.

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  • Stephanie Mora
    Nov 2, 2016 12:26

    Love the blueish tint on this. Like that there are a few droplets, keeps it simple. The diffraction of light and rainbow colors are gorgeous. Love how in focus in the droplets are.

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  • Branden Goldenberg
    Nov 2, 2016 12:26

    Amazing colors displayed here! Still blown away that this is a CD. The focus draws the eye to the bottom right first and then the lines bring the eye across the rest of the photo. Great composition. I also enjoy the infinity mirror effect underneath the drops.

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  • Jeremiah Chen
    Nov 2, 2016 12:26

    Light diffraction is nicely captured! The field of view is well done as the flow takes up almost the entire image.

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  • Preston Marcoux
    Nov 2, 2016 12:26

    Your focus is crisp, and the photo is overall very appealing. Cool rainbow and the streak across the picture is awesome

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  • Maxfield Scrimgeour
    Nov 2, 2016 12:26

    i like the streaking colors of the rainbow underneath. Nice focus on the droplets. reminds me of rainbow road in mario kart.

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  • Ryan Daniel
    Nov 2, 2016 12:26

    Really cool idea for creating this image. I like the colors and definitive shape of the droplets. The rainbow of colors really makes this image standout.

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  • Jason Savath
    Nov 2, 2016 12:26

    I love the crisp focus on this image. The droplets show great defraction and reflection of light. Very aesthetically pleasing.

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  • Mark Noel
    Nov 2, 2016 12:26

    The color is great! the focus is off to the right and it is a bit odd. The light is excellent!

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  • Harrison Lien
    Nov 2, 2016 12:25

    Wow! Cool photo, nice lighting. The dust on the DVD is a little distracting, but overall this is a really nice photo.

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  • Sean Harrison
    Nov 2, 2016 12:25

    Well focused image, center droplets are very clear. Possibly consider cropping out the top 2 droplets as I feel like they distract from the overall image. The rainbow effects from the lighting through the droplets is mesmerizing, nice job.

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  • Ryan Walker
    Nov 2, 2016 12:25

    Art: Great colors
    Flow: Really interesting reflections underneath the drops
    Technique: Good focus

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