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Challenge: Long Exposure VII (Minimal Editing I)
Camera: Pentax K-5
Lens: Pentax SMC Pentax-DA* 55mm F1.4 SDM
Date: Nov 28, 2013
Aperture: f22
ISO: 100
Shutter: 30
Date Uploaded: Nov 28, 2013

 Forgot to clean the sensor obviously. Lol.

[Nov. 29th, 2013 05:33:17 PM]

We just installed gas logs and I wanted to see how the flame would look if I gave it the same treatment I did with flowing water... so I slapped on the ND filters, cranked the aperture to f22 and the shutter speed to a nice long 30 seconds... and then took several shots. Played with a variety of in-camera processing choices and I think this one was the portrait setting. Set to RAW+JPG and bombs away. This is the best as the grate was more centered and I liked there were no blown highlights in the flames.

Doing well... started at 6, got to a 6.6667 after 3, then dropped to an even 6.0000 before bed after rollover. Since then it's been a pretty nice climb. Right now after 17 1/2 hours it's up in the 6.72 range. Still 6+ long days to go.

I do like the minimal challenges as they seem to offer a level playing field and force you to use the camera vs. photoshop.

[Dec. 5th, 2013 11:19:48 AM]

Last day... had been in the 6.5s for most of the week, then touched 6.62 briefly today before now at 6.60

Clearly, not going to be a personal best. I see about four images that I like better than mine. But they are all water shots, so maybe shooting fire will give an edge.

13 hours or so and I'll know.

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WOWIE! A BLUE???? NO WAY!

Thanks everyone, that's awesome. And made my hour in front of the fireplace during the Macy's parade on Thanksgiving morning worth it.

I truly expected maybe a top 5, maybe... totally shocked.

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 12/10/2013 09:33:40 AM
Many congrats, Kevin!! A great image, dynamic and wonderful colors. A special cocngrats on your first Blue.
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 12/07/2013 12:22:57 PM
Congrats, nicely done!
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 12/07/2013 12:22:56 PM
Congrats, nicely done!
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 12/07/2013 08:01:51 AM
Gave it a nine, beautifully controlled shot in minimal. Congratulations on a well deserved blue which deserved a higher score.
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 12/06/2013 11:00:01 PM
Congrats on the blue, and thanks for the notes.
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 12/06/2013 09:25:56 AM
Great stuff. It's great to see how a long exposure can create shapes like that in the fire - and an amazing achievement in minimal editing of course!
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 12/06/2013 09:22:02 AM
Congrats on the blue, well done.
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 12/06/2013 09:19:31 AM
Wow, look at that! You completed the set! Congrats!
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 12/06/2013 07:25:48 AM
Big congrats Kevin! You really got some nice colors and tones in this one.
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 12/06/2013 01:55:29 AM
Well what do you know you got the blue and I got the brown, cool!

Or should i say HOT!!
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 12/06/2013 12:17:25 AM
Congratulations on your first Blue!!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/05/2013 06:45:47 PM
OuCh!!!!!!!!

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 12/05/2013 09:26:09 AM
Ultimate doom. The leaves are the last sign of beauty of the world.
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 12/05/2013 04:58:45 AM
feel warmer already 8
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 12/03/2013 09:21:52 AM
I really like this. A stand out in the challenge.
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 12/01/2013 10:45:16 PM
Looks like an ancient beast poking its head out of the fire. Nicely done. 8
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 12/01/2013 10:43:17 AM
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 11/29/2013 12:15:46 AM
Just looking at this image warms me up.
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