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curse of the black bird
curse of the black bird
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Challenge: Free Study 2012-04 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Apple iPhone 4
Date: Apr 11, 2012
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/120
Date Uploaded: Apr 30, 2012

 I didn't get a chance to shoot much last month. Last day I went out before work to try and get something - but failed to be inspired by anything I got.

Returned home and remembered taking this shot couple of weeks back.

I pass this barn every evening on my ride back home. It was a beautiful evening, storm brewing in the background with the break in clouds lighting the barn. I pulled over the side, reversed back to the spot that worked just right, rolled down my window and took few shots. I didn't have my Nikon with me, maybe it was a good thing :)

I have over 400 pictures on my phone, lot of them taken on my drive to work. Its quick, its always with me and it takes pictures - what more can a photographer ask for :)

Statistics
Place: 7 out of 275
Avg (all users): 6.8333
Avg (commenters): 8.5833
Avg (participants): 6.8427
Avg (non-participants): 6.8065
Views since voting: 1895
Views during voting: 208
Votes: 120
Comments: 20
Favorites: 4 (view)

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 05/08/2012 10:53:57 PM
Another proof that camera doesn't matter as much as the photographer. Way to go Vikas!
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 05/08/2012 04:37:21 PM
I had to enter something for free study to continue the FSM.. and all I had this month were shots taken from my phone :)

Originally posted by Cuttooth:
iPhone? Seriously? Damn, awesome shot!
Congrats on the Top 10 finish!
05/08/2012 02:47:47 PM
Who needs a camera? LOL!

Well done! This is beautiful!
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 05/08/2012 08:29:53 AM
Just wonderful. Such rich tones and sense of nostalgia - the homestead. I love it. Congrats.
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 05/08/2012 06:25:39 AM
Amazingly good on yer,Congrats.
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 05/08/2012 12:28:33 AM
iPhone? Seriously? Damn, awesome shot!
Congrats on the Top 10 finish!
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 05/08/2012 12:06:14 AM
awesome finish for an iPhone! It's a great shot no matter what camera was used but extra point for the phone-cam
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/07/2012 11:04:30 PM
Lovely shot and great black and white. I love the whole scene - wonderful buildings and beautifully moody sky. Border is perfect too.
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 05/07/2012 06:50:42 PM
I really like the processing here, it has a haunting feel to it. Hope to see this on the front tomorrow. 10
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 05/07/2012 06:50:37 PM
Like the sharpness of the barns against the softness of the cloudy sky. Beautiful composition.
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 05/07/2012 12:12:24 PM
Fantastic b&w. Love the high contrast and ominous sky.
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 05/06/2012 09:27:08 PM
Love this. Light, detail, tonal range, composition, everything. A top pick.
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 05/03/2012 05:02:37 PM
Really enjoying the Hitchcock style B&W.
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 05/03/2012 11:43:27 AM
Great sharpness, atmosphere and processing.
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 05/02/2012 09:55:54 AM
This is superb, nope can't fault it. 10
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 05/01/2012 11:51:42 AM
Lovely processing on this shot.
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 05/01/2012 08:51:52 AM
I love this. Reminds me of the Wizard of Oz. Love that single bird.
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 05/01/2012 06:20:24 AM
Very nice B&W processing.
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 05/01/2012 01:48:42 AM
Beautiful dramatic black and white photo. Bumping to 9
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 05/01/2012 12:54:03 AM
Oh golly.

FABULOUS BW image!

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