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Challenge: Wings (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Sigma 100-300mm F/4.0 EX IF HSM for Nikon
Location: Tullamarine Melbourne International Airport
Date: Aug 20, 2007
Aperture: F5,6
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/750
Galleries: Black and White, Transportation
Date Uploaded: Aug 19, 2007

 THE IMAGE: I love taking images of planes, especially the 747. I did get a few good images, but not my best for some reason. The sky was really bland.

THE EDIT: Grayscale, duotone, levels, USM, some d and b. Not much else.

PREDICTION: I reckon it might not do so well. 5.8???

POST: I wanted the image to have a metalic look to it so the halp and the high contrast was on purpose people...anyhow, OK result.

Statistics
Place: 41 out of 175
Avg (all users): 6.0990
Avg (commenters): 7.0000
Avg (participants): 5.6533
Avg (non-participants): 6.3846
Views since voting: 1147
Views during voting: 309
Votes: 192
Comments: 24
Favorites: 0

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 08/31/2007 12:07:08 PM
Greetings from the Critique Club!

First impression: good graphic impact! I like the tones...feels like a traditional black and white. The sky is odd...over-polarized?

Having read your comments I must agree with those who dislike the glow around the jet...it looks like a result of post-processing. It's very evident and doesn't seem to have an interpretation to it...it won't pass for water vapor. The jaggies are also clearly evident and take away from the smoothness of the metallic body.

The composition is probably the strongest element here. The timing of the shot, with the landing gear down, takes this a notch above the standard plane shot. I like the interpretation of the subject and agree with the comment that B&W is a satisfying choice.

Overall, it could be a cleaner image but the graphic impact helps make a statement of power and beauty. You predicted your score well...so what can I tell you except "Nicely done."
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 08/27/2007 09:25:27 PM
Oooooooh. . .this is really cool looking. I love the metallic look too. And the light around the plane gives it such a beautiful ethereal feel!

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 08/27/2007 03:28:07 AM
I had a feeling this was yours, Enzo. I LOVE the metallic look and the b/w treatment. Very cool image.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/26/2007 10:06:43 PM
I like the sun/shade contrast. I also like the tilt on this - it makes the image more interesting. The bg looks unnatural though... (too much blur?)
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 08/26/2007 08:59:47 PM
Excellent oomposition and timing, for this fine shot.....
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 08/26/2007 12:17:17 PM
cool capture of the plane but it seems to be overprocessed - halo around the whole plane
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 08/26/2007 07:08:14 AM
Very nice.
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 08/24/2007 04:54:58 PM
Wow, this is really in your face! I love the 'silver, chrome' feel to the photo. Converting to B&W was a good choice. Well captured.
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 08/23/2007 12:45:57 AM
cool pov
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 08/22/2007 09:58:01 PM
Very nice. Good exposure. "Flaps down"
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 08/22/2007 05:13:15 PM
You need to learn to burn or dodge better.
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 08/22/2007 04:01:04 PM
I like it, it has a certain charm about it!
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 08/22/2007 02:36:40 PM
Neat shot! I like the b&w for this shot.
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 08/21/2007 02:07:59 PM
What a perspective. Nice shot.
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 08/21/2007 01:09:58 PM
This is a fantastic shot. I hope it makes it to the top 10... well done
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 08/21/2007 07:03:26 AM
The halo is spoiling a great shot here. still worth a 6
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 08/20/2007 04:33:30 PM
Nice tones. Good job. psart 7
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 08/20/2007 12:22:28 PM
Amazing tonal range and very cool POV. Nice shot.
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 08/20/2007 12:20:36 PM
a very clean and crisp shot! the b + w works very well. You've done good job!
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 08/20/2007 11:48:05 AM
I like it. The stark processing gives it a very surreal appearance, almost like a scene out of Matrix. I'm sure you'll get loads of criticism about the haloing but screw the naysayers, this is a GREAT shot. One niggle, there appear to be resizing artifacts on the straight lines of the wings and tail. Otherwise, flawless.
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 08/20/2007 09:30:03 AM
nice!
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 08/20/2007 08:42:32 AM
Great tones and lines!!
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 08/20/2007 07:57:01 AM
Over processed to me, would have looked better natural.
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 08/20/2007 02:59:10 AM
The edges of the wings are too jaggy. Love the idea.
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