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After the storm
After the storm
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Challenge: Free Study VIII (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon PowerShot G5
Location: NYC
Date: Apr 5, 2005
Aperture: f/5
ISO: 50
Shutter: 1/640
Galleries: Sky, Urban
Date Uploaded: Apr 5, 2005

 NYC from the Staten Island Ferry.

Post processing -
Dodge/Burn
Hue/Sat
Overlay
Levels
Curves
Crop

Statistics
Place: 55 out of 507
Avg (all users): 6.2939
Avg (commenters): 7.2647
Avg (participants): 6.1744
Avg (non-participants): 6.7600
Views since voting: 3487
Views during voting: 427
Votes: 245
Comments: 40
Favorites: 20 (view)

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 08/28/2005 01:30:21 AM
This photo has great feeling. Especially after reading the title! The buildings look huddled together like people, almost. Or maybe I'm reading too much into it. Anyway, beautiful photo!!
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 04/26/2005 07:49:11 PM
This is great. I like the processing a lot except for the purpleish fringing. Still going in my favorites though. :)
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 04/26/2005 07:15:45 PM
Did you neat image this at all?

There are weird spos in the image where it looks completely like there was noise reduction, then there are other spots where there's a ton of noise. It's kind of odd.

It's such a beautiful image, but I think it could use more grain. Parts look to smooth. Still a really awesome photo, and should've place higher.

Message edited by author 2005-04-26 19:17:17.
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 04/26/2005 07:45:23 AM
What???? 55th??? I was sure this would ribbon!!! My God!!! This is brilliant work! Keep on inspiring!!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/25/2005 10:00:55 PM
with noise reduction, this picture would be perfect...
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 04/25/2005 07:17:39 PM
Incredible shot, could be a poster. SHOULD be a poster! A winner for sure.
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 04/25/2005 06:05:24 PM
Very nice :) love the blue tones and the overall effect ......probably one of the more artsy shots in this challenge so I hope its not getting knocked down...best of luck :)
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 04/25/2005 05:08:03 PM
very dramatic - slightly overdone, imo. nice image though.
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 04/25/2005 02:52:11 PM
A stunningly atmospheric shot. I love the way that the seagull stands out.
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 04/25/2005 08:37:00 AM
'After NeatImage' might be a good title! Actually, despite the sweeping use of it, this is quite emotive and the application has possibly made this more impactful than the original, which looks like a pretty decent shot underneath it all.
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 04/25/2005 05:27:02 AM
Really cool picture. I love the cold tones, the sky's immensity make the city look like an enchanted island secluded from the rest of the world. The seagull is the cherry on top. Very nice, good luck!
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 04/25/2005 01:32:11 AM
Very nice, love the drama. 7
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 04/24/2005 10:38:02 PM
This looks like it's out of a gothic comic book. Interesting image.
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 04/24/2005 04:45:54 PM
This is a little blown out, but I like the effect. Many subjects for the eye to ponder in this, but it doesn't feel too busy.
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 04/24/2005 03:32:57 PM
This one I just don't know about. The shrouded buildings feels distracting but the sharp Seagull craates a focus point. 6
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 04/24/2005 01:46:09 PM
I love this shot,there is a good mood in it.I can notice the post processing,but it is not disturbing,it makes the shot look amazing.Great shot 9
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 04/24/2005 06:56:08 AM
very surreal
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 04/24/2005 04:23:08 AM
Very moody!
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 04/23/2005 12:25:29 PM
overprocessed for my taste
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 04/23/2005 07:55:52 AM
Love the PP. Horizon seems a bit tilted though?
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 04/22/2005 10:22:02 PM
I really like the seagal flying across the top of the city.
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 04/22/2005 10:10:00 PM
Interesting.
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 04/22/2005 04:43:50 AM
Don´t take this as I percieve the shot to be illegaly edited, I don´t but I just don´t like the look in this image. Way too dramatic and this is overkill, too much dodge/burn for my taste (or whatever you used to get this) but this is just my personal taste, if you like this that should be all that matters. I gave it a 5 though because I like the composition and thought behind the shot but the final version isn´t to my taste. Good luck in the challenge.
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 04/21/2005 06:13:29 PM
Stunning picture. I sense a lot of dodge and burn - there is a slightly unreal, dreamy quality. But artistically one of my top three here. 10.
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 04/21/2005 09:23:03 AM
nice use of softening here .. 7
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 04/21/2005 06:08:44 AM
Uhh... this looks more like computer art... great.
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 04/21/2005 03:13:07 AM
I'm not sure if reality actually looks like this. 4
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 04/21/2005 03:07:13 AM
This is a great picture, maybe neat imaged too much, but on the other hand this gives the picture a dreamy look. Good job!!! :))
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 04/20/2005 09:43:23 PM
what an interesting image. love the bird, especially how it doens't look like an annoying speck. good luck!
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 04/20/2005 08:52:55 PM
Weird colors. Like the seagull though.
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 04/20/2005 02:37:49 PM
Has the same artistry as a Zeuszen picture: that's a high compliment!
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 04/20/2005 12:48:26 PM
I would have liked this better with less sky
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 04/19/2005 08:18:47 PM
I kind of like it but I think many voters say it is out of focus, too soft or something. But I can see the bird is cristal sharp!
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 04/19/2005 07:50:53 PM
wooow, grate job !! 9.
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 04/19/2005 06:42:46 PM
lovely effect on this one.
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 04/19/2005 06:11:56 PM
Terrific mood...the bird really adds to it (IMHO)!
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 04/19/2005 06:08:13 PM
10
my ribbon pick so far
well done, i love it
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 04/19/2005 01:05:40 PM
Definitely a WOW picture!!! I love the blue!!! And your crystal clear bird!! This is awesome!
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 04/19/2005 08:35:21 AM
Well, you picked the right conditions to go out and shoot this. The quality of light seems very good and the blue cast is effective. I think you may have gon slightly overboard on the dodging and burning, but it is a very well done shot. THere seems to be some "jaggies" and artifacts, so I would have a second look at how you are compressing your images. If you need help in doing so, feel free to PM me.
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 04/19/2005 04:35:31 AM
Beautiful. Lighting, compostion, and all your image manipulation demonstrate a great feel for light. Thank you for that!
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