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Challenge: Landscape IV (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Nikon
Location: Highwood River, Alberta
Date: Jul 5, 2008
Aperture: f16
ISO: 100
Shutter: 6 sec
Galleries: Landscape, Nature
Date Uploaded: Jul 8, 2008

Post challenge: It was a heck of an effort to get this photo to some usable level. The light was a killer and Basic Editing made it even harder. Yes, I used the clone tool but only to get rid of some sensor specks. Thank goodness for Shadow/Highlight! I dont like the sky in this version as the clouds look jagged and fake due to the pumped up saturation and small image size. I'm really surprised at how well this shot did but I'll take what I can get.

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The workup:

Statistics
Place: 4 out of 226
Avg (all users): 7.0604
Avg (commenters): 8.6667
Avg (participants): 6.9825
Avg (non-participants): 7.0960
Views since voting: 3268
Views during voting: 295
Votes: 182
Comments: 19
Favorites: 4 (view)


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11/15/2008 04:11:02 PM
A mystical thriller, and killer. I think this shows the skill and the eye to have ribboned. Excellent work.
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07/16/2008 07:26:07 PM
Nice finish! Congrats on H.M.
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07/16/2008 02:35:23 PM
Congratulations, 4th place is great. The editing gives it a mood and mre interest. You must be a good landscape photographer. The river and tonal contrast draws you towards the sun. The river looks like the head on a draft beer.
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07/16/2008 07:20:22 AM
Beautiful capture, I love the lighting and use of the timed exposure. Very nice Depth to the photo also. Congrats on your honorable mention.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/15/2008 10:00:19 PM
I see the s curve here. Wonderful shot. Great colors and dof.
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07/15/2008 05:50:02 PM
one of the best i have seen this month.
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07/14/2008 01:03:59 PM
Beautiful scene and well captured. A very special place.
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07/14/2008 11:35:56 AM
Living in the desert, I'm used to seeing mountain sunsets - this is a nice change!
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07/11/2008 06:02:53 PM
Love the framing-- The only thing I don't like(and still cant quite put my finger on it)is that the trees are very low contrast with just a touch of detail. I'd almost rather see them silhouetted, giving more tonal weight to the swirling water. As it is, their tones aren't much different than the water, making the whole scene rather muted. Make sense? I'd like to see you rework this one with advanced editing as I believe it could be taken from very good to great! 8

Message edited by author 2008-07-16 19:25:25.
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07/11/2008 01:44:39 PM
Really nice composition, beautifully shot.
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07/11/2008 07:00:16 AM
I love the muted colors of the landscape with the last hint of saturating in the sky. Excellent dynamic between the soft water and the sharp rocks and trees. Exposure looks spot on - just a great shot overall. 10
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07/10/2008 12:59:06 PM
Just beautiful. Love the contrast of the sky and the water. 8
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07/10/2008 12:03:19 PM
Beautiful serene feel. Love the softness & muted tones.
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07/10/2008 06:35:34 AM
gorgeous use of slow shutter - the details in the trees and rocks, the smoothness of the water - the composition to lead our eyes up the river - outstanding! the only minor thing that even slightly takes away is the hard lines of color in the clouds - they seem so artificial - likely due to the boost in saturation to get them to jump out a bit
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07/09/2008 09:36:40 PM
Beautiful... make me want to be there
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07/09/2008 08:23:41 PM
Awesome! 10
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07/09/2008 12:02:15 PM
amazing
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07/09/2008 04:51:59 AM
nice composition i like the way the rocks look 7
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07/09/2008 02:13:43 AM
Get out of here! This is so wild and beautiful! Get ready to ribbon!!!
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