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A window framed
A window framed
Gauti


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Challenge: Window Framed (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Location: Reykjavík
Date: Apr 23, 2006
Aperture: F/5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/50
Galleries: Urban, Architecture
Date Uploaded: Apr 23, 2006

 a blue wall
a white window
stir until satisfied

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Post challenge:
Thanks for good votes and better comments.
My hand was a bit forced in the composition of this, to get the tree reflected in the window I had to be exactly where I stood. Around was a whole lot of flagpoles and streetlights, and by standing exactly where I was, I could block them out by the posts in the window itself.
The saturation of the blue has alread been increased to the aesthetic maximum, so don't ask for more ;)

Statistics
Place: 9 out of 180
Avg (all users): 6.7664
Avg (commenters): 7.7609
Avg (participants): 6.5543
Avg (non-participants): 6.8947
Views since voting: 2340
Views during voting: 457
Votes: 244
Comments: 55
Favorites: 1 (view)

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AuthorThread
 05/05/2006 06:50:38 AM
Very good shot. Gongrats on your top ten finish.
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 05/03/2006 10:49:48 PM
*Critique Club*

"A window framed" is an excellent addition into the Window Framed challenge. I have to say first congratulations on the placement, top 5% very well deserved.

The first thing that grabs my attention is the contrast between the blue and white, what an excellent subject. Then you are able to see a reflection of a tree within the surround tree climbing the wall, how prefect is that? Pretty prefect in my opinion.

I do like the composition, it makes the piece feel complete. The focus is very crisp and we immediately know where our subject is. You did an excellent job capturing the reflection, it really do look pretty flawless. Normally I am not a fan of borders, but I think your choice really ties the piece together. Also the lighting looks great, prefect use of natural light from what I can tell.

Obviously I was a big fan of this shot and I am very glad you choose to enter this one.
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 05/03/2006 06:31:54 PM
Congrats on a good finish.
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 05/01/2006 07:15:29 AM
Congratulations on your top ten finish. Glæsileg mynd.
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 05/01/2006 12:33:59 AM
Til hamingju með þetta.
Áttir það skilið.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/30/2006 11:45:45 PM
Quite an eyeful.
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 04/30/2006 11:32:38 PM
excellent! 10!
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 04/30/2006 10:48:09 PM
Lovely composition and colors
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 04/30/2006 10:02:12 PM
the tree in the middle makes this one a 10 from me
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 04/30/2006 05:05:07 PM
I really like the way the ivy seems to be cradling the window framed tree in its "hand".
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 04/30/2006 03:08:44 PM
Aptly titled, great find.
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 04/30/2006 01:22:49 PM
Very nice, reflection works well and contrasts nicely with the wall.
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 04/30/2006 12:59:12 PM
I really like this on so many levels... the shape of the ivy simulates the shape of a tree, but looking to the "inside of the tree" through the window, you see the bare tree with only its branches, naked and exposed.. this shot can be so metiphorical... excellent
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 04/30/2006 12:23:38 PM
great shot! maybe use the rule of thirds
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 04/30/2006 12:06:11 PM
Wow, how wierd is that growth pattern? Love the colours in this one, the green vs. the blue vs. the tree and sky i the window. 7 from me.
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 04/29/2006 11:11:42 PM
I like this photo. The ivy looks like hands holding the window. It's a bit off-topic though - isnt' the subject supposed to be framed by the window?
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 04/29/2006 10:52:59 PM
Nice abstraction and good use of color.
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 04/29/2006 07:36:11 PM
Beautiful,8
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 04/29/2006 04:12:26 PM
one of the best in this challenge. Unique - 8
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 04/29/2006 02:13:04 PM
i love this one and i hope it finishes high in this challenge. at least a top 20
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 04/29/2006 01:59:36 PM
I really like the colors in your entry! did you try to stand right in front of the window? I think that might be an improvement for your compo... but not sure.
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 04/29/2006 12:47:59 PM
Immediately grabs your attention - very striking and well seen.
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 04/29/2006 11:24:08 AM
Great colours, stunning reflection - So clear! Good luck with this one, I really like it.
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 04/29/2006 10:20:08 AM
Creative out of the box thinking. Brilliant use of reflection and very interesting how the plant on the wall and the tree interact. Good colors and cropping.
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 04/29/2006 09:34:10 AM
Very striking
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 04/29/2006 09:13:37 AM
I love the deep, rich blue but the centred composition doesn't do it for me I'm afraid. Shame about the reflections in the window, a polariser might have fixed those.
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 04/29/2006 08:06:40 AM
Why did you not shoot straight-on the frame?
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 04/29/2006 06:04:36 AM
Nice image
a little on the dark side but an unusual find
well done
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 04/29/2006 02:54:57 AM
This is fantastic. Great color and contrast. 10
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 04/28/2006 11:11:07 PM
Liked the idea....
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 04/28/2006 08:22:34 PM
Love it! 10
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 04/28/2006 06:25:40 PM
This is great, at first it was just like a windows on a bush! :-)
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 04/28/2006 05:21:09 PM
Different.
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 04/28/2006 04:54:59 PM
Love it.
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 04/28/2006 04:25:03 PM
The content within the window is very, very good. Everything surrounding it is drab and low contrast. You might try three things: 1-Make a Levels adjustment throwing away the few pixels at top end but use masking to bring them back again in the image (that would be in the window) 2-Use Selective color to adjust both green and blue to make those colors stand out more. 3-Use 'Selective color' to select the green ivy and add a 50% greyscale overaly layer, and paint in lighten mode at about 20-30% to bring out more green in the ivy. You might like the result.
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 04/28/2006 02:57:45 PM
Very nice image, one of my favorites.
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 04/27/2006 07:07:42 AM
fantastic...really meets the challenge...love the reflection
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 04/27/2006 12:01:05 AM
Great shot! It looks like a monster's claws reaching up to grab the window.
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 04/25/2006 07:23:51 PM
Excellent colours and a great idea. the reflection is great too. Well done
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 04/25/2006 05:01:19 PM
I really like the saturation and vivid color contrasts in this photo. IMHO the negative blue space is a little dominating in the composition. Perhaps getting in tighter may have helped. Also, shooting from straight-on may have given the shot a more two dimensional appearance which would increase the dramatic effect and surrealism of the reflection in the window. Take a look at a picture in my portfoliio entitled "Portal" as an example.... Great capture nonetheless
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 04/25/2006 11:03:19 AM
Love the different components in this shot. Great capture.
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 04/25/2006 09:12:54 AM
Original and a great capture.
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 04/25/2006 08:59:34 AM
Well, yes, that's very clever. And quite a beautiful photograph, too. A tree framed by a window framed by a tree framed by a wall. Russian doll tree! Nice work. 8.
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 04/25/2006 06:06:36 AM
lovely composition :)
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 04/25/2006 04:41:47 AM
nice!
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 04/24/2006 11:50:51 PM
"WOW" beautiful
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 04/24/2006 09:08:35 PM
A different way of looking at the challenge. I like it.
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 04/24/2006 08:09:04 PM
kinda creepy in a weird sort of way
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 04/24/2006 06:15:36 PM
This looks like a winner.....
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 04/24/2006 12:27:47 PM
Sharp reflection. Deep rich background color. Nicely done.
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 04/24/2006 11:28:44 AM
Exotic,surreal photo. Cannot make up my mind whether the bottom should have been cropped or not.
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 04/24/2006 09:36:24 AM
I really like this 'hand' of vegetation grasping the window. Could the blue be boosted to add even more impact?
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 04/24/2006 06:15:52 AM
Nice one.
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 04/24/2006 01:42:16 AM
My favorite in the challenge. arngrimur?
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 04/24/2006 12:30:33 AM
Very cool, nicely put together.
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