Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Checkmate & Pixel Perfect Award


We found this particular setting in a furniture store and thought the colors, patterns, lines, angles and shadows would make for an interesting photograph.




As you know, the Pixel Perfect award is given occasionally by Jacob and Lois Anne of Ocala Daily Photo to one of our outstanding photo bloggers.

We have been watching Mary Stebbins Taitt of Mary's Detroit Photoblog for some months and have been very impressed with her work.

Thus, we give the Pixel Perfect Award to Mary, "a photo blogger who exhibits exceptional photographic skills in terms of artistic creativity, composition, sharpness and exposure."

Please check out her blog and enjoy her beautiful photographs!

Congratulations, Mary!
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26 comments:

  1. melanieJuly 15, 2009 at 1:06 AM

    J'aime beaucoup ces couleurs vives !

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  2. stromsjoJuly 15, 2009 at 2:14 AM

    Most appropriate in such a place. Transparent table and all.

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  3. VPJuly 15, 2009 at 2:33 AM

    I would say more than interesting: stunning, creative... wonderful! Really a great picture.

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  4. OlivierJuly 15, 2009 at 2:41 AM

    j'aime beaucoup, surtout avec la transparence de la table
    I like very much, especially with the transparence of the table

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  5. KcalpeshJuly 15, 2009 at 2:42 AM

    "Seems like there was not just a game of chess but, a real war between two kings and their armies.... why else would the chess board be so red...." Well, I just tried to interpret something different... Nice red&black carpet nicely shot! I like the shine at the bottom right of the picture!

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  6. MarieJuly 15, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    Congratulations, Mary !
    Mary is a multitalented lady. She is a good painter and a great poet too.

    The colors and the "grain" of your photo are very refined.

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  7. magiceyeJuly 15, 2009 at 4:29 AM

    perfect composition!
    magnificent capture!

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  8. EG CameraGirlJuly 15, 2009 at 6:58 AM

    Thanks for the link to Mary's blog. I agree its outstanding!

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  9. Bhavesh ChhatbarJuly 15, 2009 at 7:16 AM

    Yes, that photograph of the chair is indeed perfect in all aspects. Beautiful!

    I just saw Mary's blog. She has some creative work out there.

    TV Tower on Sinhagad - Going Inside Clouds

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  10. Nathalie H.D.July 15, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    I did follow the link and really enjoyed Mary's photos. Your checkered floor is a beauty too, great angle!

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  11. LoisJuly 15, 2009 at 9:43 AM

    You were right! That is an excellent photograph.

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  12. Buenos Aires PhotoblogJuly 15, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    What a strong concentration of red and black. I like your composition. You have such a strong eye for color.

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  13. JamesJuly 15, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Hi Jocob. I love the colors and pattern of the picture also the title is perfect.
    Congrats to Mary!

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  14. JudyJuly 15, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    I like that floor! It makes a very interesting picture.

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  15. FrankJuly 15, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Mary's Detroit is terrific and I'm now following it. (Thanks for the link.) The tiles are the best part of this shot. It doesn't matter what is placed on them the place really comes to life. Love those colors!

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  16. DarylJuly 15, 2009 at 11:28 AM

    What an interesting floor .. I like the contrasts .. good shot .. and congrats to Mary!

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  17. Juergen KuehnJuly 15, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    Congrats to Mary!

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  18. UnknownJuly 15, 2009 at 2:30 PM

    Fantastic composition and colours!
    And congratulations, Mary!

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  19. Mary Stebbins TaittJuly 15, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    Thank you so much for this wonderful honor Jacob and Lois, and thank you to all of you who have come to visit me.

    Unfortunately on this eventful occasion, I was called away. But I will be posting the award shortly. THANK YOU!

    Your shot for today is pin sharp and excellent! Beautiful colors and crispness.

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  20. crocrodylJuly 15, 2009 at 4:26 PM

    I like this floor:)

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  21. BeckyJuly 15, 2009 at 8:05 PM

    I LOVE this picture! One of my favourites yet. You have an excellent eye and deserve a pixel perfect award yourself!

    And yes, you're right...it won't be long now. A friend who was due 2 days after me gave birth last night, so there's light at the end of the tunnel!

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  22. LowellJuly 15, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    @ Becky - My best wishes to you! If we don't see a posting for awhile...well, we know what that means!

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  23. tapirgalJuly 15, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    I love this! It has such rich and beautiful colors. The shadow across the chair really helps make this photo, IMHO! I followed your link to Detroit and discovered a wonderful new blog, so this was a double treat. Thank you!

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  24. Small City ScenesJuly 16, 2009 at 4:39 AM

    Congrats to Mary.
    Love the shot--it looks like a picture I saw on a book cover--once--a mystery I believe. I love the edging of the glass table. Great capture. MB

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  25. Juergen KuehnJuly 23, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    Not only an interesting photo, Jacob, it shows also your artistic disposition!

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  26. Vivian aka DeborahJuly 24, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    Pixel perfect indeed! Great angle and color contrast. There is something about this photo that is very inviting.

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