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November Day Prelude
November Day Prelude
giantmike


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Natural Body of Water II (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS
Date: Nov 8, 2013
Aperture: 11
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/13 - 1.3s
Date Uploaded: Nov 8, 2013

 This is a re-shoot of what was probably going to be my free study entry. When this challenge came up, I knew if I had the right weather, this was my best shot at a spectacular entry. Where the free study I have other options available.

In this re-shoot, I did a few things differently.
1. I used a tripod and mirror lockup
2. I used ISO 100 instead of 200 (when creating an HDR, it makes a noticeable difference)
3. I got up earlier (this game me a nicer gradient in the sky colors)
4. I paid more attention to branches that could get in the way (to make less cloning work in post)

In the end, I'm happier with the re-do, even though I was blown away by the original. It is amazing that this can happen :)

The end composition is a 5 exposure HDR from -2 to +2. A little spot editing to get rid of an errant branch, and a bit of a color boost.

I would easily give this photo an 8, maybe a 9. And with my recent more critical votes (at least I feel like I've been more critical), that gives me high hopes for this.

Statistics
Place: 24 out of 120
Avg (all users): 6.2569
Avg (commenters): 7.5714
Avg (participants): 6.3220
Avg (non-participants): 6.1800
Views since voting: 476
Views during voting: 198
Votes: 109
Comments: 7
Favorites: 0

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/19/2013 08:29:59 AM
lovely shot!
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 11/18/2013 11:43:10 PM
The trees are so light and airy that I almost wish you had not included the bright foreground leaves... It's still very beautiful! 8
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 11/18/2013 03:32:22 PM
I think it's a tad bright, especially the sky and water, but otherwise a very good shot. 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 11/18/2013 03:07:30 PM
Tranquil and beautiful!
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 11/18/2013 03:17:16 AM
It would be better if LH was cropped out
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 11/16/2013 09:29:35 PM
Very Nice.
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 11/16/2013 06:58:59 PM
I really like the wee bit of color left on the edge of the photo, while the trees beyond have already lost all their leaves. Very nice composition!
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