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 This image was disqualified from the Bokeh VI challenge.
I am in my paradise
I am in my paradise
william88


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Bokeh VI (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-7D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Date: May 18, 2010
Aperture: 3.5
ISO: 500
Shutter: 1/3000
Galleries: Action, Birds
Date Uploaded: May 18, 2010

 This hummingbird is not afraid of human nor camera sound. After she visited the flowers, she was curious and hovered in front of my lens for a while. That gave me the chance to focus and shoot this photo. All the flowers are therefore not in focus.
Unlike my other hummingbird photos, this one was not cropped. That makes the title more appropriate. I wish hummingbird lovers feel her joy in her paradise.
Many thanks to all the comments and votes!!
I thought all RAW adjustments are basic, didn't know there are some odd rules here. Bummer!

Disqualification Details
You may not use ANY editing tool to create new image area, objects or features (such as lens flare, vignettes or motion) that didn't already exist in your original capture.

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 05/29/2010 08:16:38 PM
Originally posted by william88:
Originally posted by JustCaree:
for educational purposes (newbie here) I am trying to figure out what you did to DQ. Im not quite understanding and dont see anything that looks off... if you are willing can you post the original or perhaps explain it to me a bit??

In the RAW adjustment window of Photoshop CS3, I used the "Lens Vignetting" slide bar.


I DQ`d mine for almost the same reason (I added mine in Lightroom)... pity you lost the ribbon.
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 05/29/2010 09:14:49 AM
What a pity, cause this is a great image...it still is a great image dq or not!
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 05/28/2010 09:24:47 PM
Originally posted by JustCaree:
for educational purposes (newbie here) I am trying to figure out what you did to DQ. Im not quite understanding and dont see anything that looks off... if you are willing can you post the original or perhaps explain it to me a bit??

In the RAW adjustment window of Photoshop CS3, I used the "Lens Vignetting" slide bar.
 05/28/2010 05:53:09 PM
for educational purposes (newbie here) I am trying to figure out what you did to DQ. Im not quite understanding and dont see anything that looks off... if you are willing can you post the original or perhaps explain it to me a bit??
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 05/27/2010 06:12:46 PM
Shame about the rules. This is a fabulous image, no matter how you did it. :)
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 05/27/2010 03:52:51 PM
Totally huge bummer - this is gorgeous and I am utterly bummed out for you!
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 05/27/2010 06:08:07 AM
pity for the dq nice work anyway
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 05/27/2010 04:13:58 AM
Great shoot! It made me remember the first time I took a motioning photo. Could not recognize anything in that photo :))
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 05/27/2010 04:03:53 AM
Very nice.What you did is very difficult !I have done something very similar.But it was in motion picture.Your is far better.
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 05/27/2010 02:44:18 AM
Sorry about the DQ, it is and stays a wonderful image.
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 05/27/2010 12:35:29 AM
Beautiful shot, regardless of any rules or whatever :)
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 05/26/2010 11:25:02 PM
Bummer about the DQ :-( Still a special shot.
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 05/26/2010 11:20:43 PM
To bad for the DQ....Just an Awesome shot!!!!
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 05/26/2010 11:12:54 PM
What?!!!!!!!!! Not to worry...the photo is still amazingly beautiful despite any disagreements over the rules!
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 05/26/2010 10:41:02 PM
Yikes! Sorry about the DQ. I'd be interested to see the original, if you're willing to post it...
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 05/26/2010 10:16:21 PM
I'm belatedly commenting to say how happy I am to see this on the front page. Fabulous work with a well-deserved ribbon. In my book, it really couldn't be better.
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 05/26/2010 08:41:24 PM
superb - a deserving congratulations!
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 05/26/2010 05:59:08 PM
Congrats on your well deserved Ribbon William! I knew I'd see this one on the front page.
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 05/26/2010 01:02:41 PM
Congratulations on your ribbon. Awesome image and great catch.
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 05/26/2010 12:19:44 PM
Amazing! congrats on 3rd ;)
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 05/26/2010 12:08:52 PM
Beautiful
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 05/26/2010 09:34:54 AM
Magical- stunningly beautiful ! Congratulations !
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 05/26/2010 09:20:45 AM
Astoundingly clear and magical capture! Congratulations!
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 05/26/2010 07:40:08 AM
Beautiful capture!
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 05/26/2010 07:28:30 AM
This is SO lovely! Congrats!!
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 05/26/2010 06:08:27 AM
Outstanding! This is a fantastic capture
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 05/26/2010 06:03:30 AM
gorgeous. Congratulations!
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 05/26/2010 03:04:38 AM
I gave a 10 to all top 3 images as I think they are all very deserving
To get this bird in focus you did really well
Congratulations
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 05/26/2010 02:59:29 AM
Congratulations. Lovely image.
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 05/26/2010 02:26:18 AM
Stunningly beautiful image, William. Congrats.
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 05/26/2010 01:31:41 AM
Excellent shot! Amazing sharpens and great colors! Congratulations!
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 05/26/2010 01:12:14 AM
This is an awesome hummer shot. I am only ever able to shoot them with a feeder in the picture or without any context. Having the flowers makes it great!
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 05/26/2010 12:46:54 AM
Wow, I've been trying all spring to get some hummers here. I'm jealous, and jealous of this great shot! Congrats!
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 05/26/2010 12:29:22 AM
Congratulations on your yellow!! Very exciting!! What a gorgeous shot :-)
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 05/26/2010 12:22:11 AM
Ohmygoodness! Now I see why my hummingbird got tossed in the barely mediocre heap :) Wow! Having chased at least 4 bazillion hummingbirds. I can't even tell you how impressed I am with this photo! MEGA CONGRATULATIONS!
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 05/26/2010 12:05:59 AM
Oh Billy...such rare and beautifully natural vision may only come from your expert eye! Your mischievous ability to surprise and delight is always filled with such joy. Congratulations on your ribbon and this inspirational entry!

Message edited by author 2010-05-26 16:06:42.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/25/2010 01:08:32 AM
Wow! That's all I've got to say. 10
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 05/25/2010 12:50:06 AM
Stunningly clear and great BG (bokeh for the nouveau poseur).
Prefocused or AF?
Aperture P or Shutter P? I'm guessing SP @ 1/1000th or more?
What tripod and head where you using? Don't tell me it was handheld!
Hope you don;t mind the Q's, all in the art of learning!
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 05/24/2010 02:20:08 PM
This is brilliant! Beyond criticism.
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 05/23/2010 09:04:17 AM
Beautiful capture!
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 05/20/2010 08:30:27 PM
Beautiful Picture! Am TOTALY impressed that you completely stopped motion on these little speed demons, your background blurr is just wonderful, feels like you are leading my eye from the front to the back of this photo!
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 05/20/2010 04:58:59 PM
outstanding- top 10 in a competitive challenge
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 05/20/2010 11:57:34 AM
very nice all round, colour comp. & subject
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 05/20/2010 08:39:49 AM
Brilliant!
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 05/20/2010 05:04:38 AM
Beautiful! Would be even better if you could move slightly to get the left flower in focus as well.
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 05/19/2010 09:40:14 PM
One of my picks for the top 3. very nice.
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 05/19/2010 08:20:56 PM
10 from me - this is impressive. How did you get the hummingbird so crisp and in focus?
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