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A Welcome Respite
A Welcome Respite
Ken


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Masters' Free Study II (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-40D
Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Location: Michigan City, IN
Date: Nov 28, 2008
Aperture: F/13
ISO: 100
Shutter: 30 sec
Galleries: Sky, Water
Date Uploaded: Nov 30, 2008

I didn't get to shoot much this month because of the weather and time change but over Thanksgiving break the weather was better and I wasn't working so I got out to shoot. It was somewhat cold out, but it was nice to get out and shoot and not worry about anything else but what I was doing.

convert from raw
rotate/crop
Nik Efex Glamour Glow
Nik Efex Classical Soft Focus (mask our some areas)
clone out minor distractions
dodge/burn in various modes
curves
hue/sat
resize
sharpen
save for web

Statistics
Place: 8 out of 170
Avg (all users): 7.0114
Avg (commenters): 8.1600
Avg (participants): 6.8763
Avg (non-participants): 7.0627
Views since voting: 3005
Views during voting: 610
Votes: 352
Comments: 38
Favorites: 6 (view)


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11/16/2014 09:18:18 PM
The version I used for a 24x36 canvas:
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11/13/2014 03:18:21 AM
Awesome image Ken. Would love to see this in 1200px or in a gallery.
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12/13/2008 02:35:52 PM
KEN ... !!! ...
CONGRATULATIONS ON 8TH PLACE IN THE MASTERS .. AND third place on your profile page .. !!
its a stunning photograph .. the composition is brilliant ..
so visually appealing .. just beautiful .. WOW .. !!..:)
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12/12/2008 04:29:48 PM
Brilliant shot, congrats!
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12/10/2008 11:45:33 AM
Good job Ken! Nice to catch a top 10 in this challenge.
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12/09/2008 01:09:51 PM
This would be great for the Stars challenge. Beautifully executed, magnificent colors, Very well done.
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12/08/2008 07:58:58 PM
Ken, it s amazing how you transform simple things into amazing images. Congrats on the Top10!
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12/08/2008 12:45:52 PM
Incredibly beautiful as always! The color, lighting, composition -- everything is impeccable! Congrats on the high finish!
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12/08/2008 10:19:02 AM
I thought this might be yours! Congratulations, Ken! It is I think the best of your amazing best!!!!!!!

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12/08/2008 09:25:41 AM
Congrats, Ken, on a beautiful photograph and a top ten finish! I hoped this was yours. I know this lighthouse is a popular subject for you, but this time you really nailed it.
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12/08/2008 08:52:40 AM
beautiful!
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12/08/2008 12:37:24 AM
Wow, congratulations on the top ten placement. This image so deserved to be up there with the best of the best.
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12/08/2008 12:17:58 AM
Far out, Ken! Top ten in the Master's FS - that's impressive. Many congrats on the wonderful placement of your stunning image.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/07/2008 07:33:02 PM
Nice shot. Wonder how it would look in black and white?
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12/07/2008 06:23:11 PM
The clarity in this photo is wonderful, so is the gradient on the sky. Love the starbursts of the lights. STUNNING leading lines. Wow.
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12/07/2008 10:43:49 AM
Supberb!!
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12/06/2008 12:21:28 PM
good lines. I think I've seen this before.
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12/05/2008 04:44:40 PM
perfect lead into the picture
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12/05/2008 03:14:08 PM
well done...
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12/05/2008 12:53:13 PM
Love the angle and perspective. 8
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12/05/2008 10:43:04 AM
My highest rated for the challenge. Flawless and beautiful.
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12/05/2008 08:35:27 AM
grat shot!
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12/04/2008 02:42:04 PM
Very appealing. Nice work on the sky - where many photos have noise: yours does not. Not that I can see anyway. 10
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12/03/2008 02:08:08 PM
Good leading line
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12/03/2008 12:18:31 PM
Would love to know your process and setting on this.
Love it!!
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12/03/2008 05:12:12 AM
Breathtaking!!! Lovely colours. 9
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12/02/2008 11:44:29 PM
pretty colours and lights.
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12/02/2008 06:33:11 PM
I like the perfection of the tidy composition, and the simple colors. Well done.
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12/01/2008 10:21:39 PM
guessing Ken? :) nice work again
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12/01/2008 05:21:29 PM
Gasp! Now, THIS is Master's quality stuff. I have to admit to being a bit disappointed so far with the entries I've voted on -- but this one puts "Master" in the image! My first 10. Good luck!
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12/01/2008 01:54:47 PM
Love the simplicity, clarity, and color. Beautiful composition. Great use of the rule of thirds.
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12/01/2008 12:51:34 PM
Beutiful Mak? 9
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12/01/2008 09:39:58 AM
excellent composition. 8
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12/01/2008 05:00:21 AM
Crisp clean lines, tight composition, subtle hues, and an interesting subject.
Is this Ken?
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12/01/2008 04:33:13 AM
i think I have seen this lighthouse far too often, so this lacks of any wow-factor. technically well done, though
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12/01/2008 02:54:17 AM
Beautiful shot. Stunning simplicity.
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12/01/2008 01:05:07 AM
very nice picture! excellent composition
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12/01/2008 12:04:58 AM
Seen this place before. :) Can't remember if it was MAK or Marbo or someone else. Clear, crisp colors. Simple and uncluttered with nice flow. The stars add nicely. On the downside, it's perhaps too aseptic. Pretty, but where's the depth of thought a picture can conjure? 7
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