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Challenge: With the Philosophy of Ubique (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: 2015
Camera: Canon EOS-60D
Lens: Canon EF 300mm f/4.0L IS USM
Location: GSMNP
Date: Mar 31, 2015
Aperture: F4
ISO: 320
Shutter: 1/2500
Date Uploaded: Apr 5, 2015

...of all the things to find in a swamp.

[Apr. 12th, 2015 07:10:22 PM]

Just in case anyone was wondering...I did not put the balloon there, it was just there floating around in the middle of this swamp. [user]Streetpigeon[/user] nailed it. I was disturbed and delighted all at once. I think if the balloon were any other color, it would not have been so stunning. It was shocking to see this pink blob bobbing around in such a place. Honestly if I could have fished it out, I would have but it was completely unreachable.

Statistics
Place: 42 out of 86
Avg (all users): 5.6962
Avg (commenters): 6.7692
Avg (participants): 5.8077
Avg (non-participants): 5.4815
Views since voting: 331
Views during voting: 181
Votes: 79
Comments: 13
Favorites: 1 (view)


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04/12/2015 10:07:05 PM
Yes.
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04/12/2015 09:21:13 PM
The balloon almost detracts in this one. Usually I love abandoned balloons, but the rest is very interesting with nice lines. I'm almost a tad irritated that the balloon is breaking my site line.
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04/12/2015 11:34:57 AM
Harmony broken. Earth would be better off without us. Poignant image.
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04/12/2015 09:29:52 AM
The party is over and the remainder entertains the fish. Great reflection.
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04/11/2015 02:04:42 PM
Sheeesh, it's a good composition.

As soon as I think I've seen all the scary areas, some new jawbone-part or dark mask jumps out.
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04/11/2015 09:30:43 AM
Without the pink balloon this image is impressive, with its wonderfully convoluted composition and bold emphasis on the long reflection. With it, there's that touch of surprise and whimsy that, for me, lifts it into a less somber realm of delight. It could be considered litter, but we can set that aside to revel in the pleasure it brings. We can even ponder the concept of "litter". Fine photograph. Big smile.
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04/09/2015 10:28:28 PM
My initial experience with the top of the scene with the pink balloon left me feeling a bit blah, then my eyes got drawn to the monster rising from underneath and kapow - the image was made.
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04/09/2015 08:52:49 PM
I like the composition, very... tall
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04/08/2015 05:53:37 AM
Interesting POV. The balloon certainly adds interest but the clash of colours jars. Perhaps that is the intent here?
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04/08/2015 01:14:36 AM
It's the tip of the iceberg kinda thing. That lovely touch of pink really brings it home.
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04/06/2015 03:22:28 PM
watch out for the big bad wolf
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04/06/2015 01:07:26 PM
It's so weird. I figured it out, and enjoyed the journey. I don't imagine that the picture will feature on any calendars or cake tins, but that's a good thing too. And the title? Freakin' awesome, because it dares the viewer to do a double take. WTF is the balloon about? That's the question with no answer, and yet the balloon is the point.

Most of all I enjoyed the picture because it turns perception upside down, without being too arty about it.

Interesting? You bet! Thank you.
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04/06/2015 08:55:02 AM
Technically proficient.......MOST pleasing viscerally, and quite thought provoking. Truly with the philosophy. One of my Top 3 picks.
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