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At the Blue Lagoon
At the Blue Lagoon
Gauti


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Bridges II (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-10D
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM
Location: Blue Lagoon, SW Iceland
Date: Feb 15, 2005
Aperture: 4
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/50
Galleries: Candid, Architecture
Date Uploaded: Feb 15, 2005

 One of many short walk-bridges at the Blue Lagoon. This pretty girl happened to be walking/swimming past as I was shooting the bridge itself and really adds extra interest to the photo.

Post prod. editing. Bit of crop, little bit of curves, hue/sat and brt/cntrst. USM and resize.
NO selective desat.

Same bridge as in Candid II challenge

Statistics
Place: 14 out of 424
Avg (all users): 6.7071
Avg (commenters): 7.7097
Avg (participants): 6.5780
Avg (non-participants): 6.8424
Views since voting: 2995
Views during voting: 575
Votes: 338
Comments: 36
Favorites: 15 (view)

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 07/23/2005 07:55:09 PM
i am adding to favs as well, for it reminds me of a place I think we would all like to be at one time or another.
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 07/23/2005 07:24:08 PM
Got to place this image in my fav. Looking at it again it stirs pleasant feelings because it has the quality of a surreal study.
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 02/23/2005 12:33:33 AM
yes, this is a very impressive image. Congratulations on your 14th placement.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/22/2005 11:55:27 PM
Wonderful!!! If this is not a blue ribbon, I don't know what is. I am speechless = can't make a useful comment or suggestion. 10.
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 02/22/2005 01:05:17 PM
Gorgeous shot - wish I was there!
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 02/22/2005 11:17:36 AM
Nice tones and soft colour palette. Generally strong composition - I love how the bridge takes your eye into the frame - but the woman seems lost back there. I think bringing her closer to the foreground would separate her from the dark backround, add some weight where it is needed, and add interest.
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 02/22/2005 11:00:47 AM
I love this photo! It looks very eerie, and the model looks aprehensive. 9.
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 02/22/2005 08:33:24 AM
Wow, this has to do well. The bather adds it all to an already excellent shot
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 02/22/2005 06:01:27 AM
lovely and soft feel to the whole picture.
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 02/22/2005 01:14:02 AM
Very cool, nice fog and color
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 02/21/2005 11:26:07 PM
Simply amazing... I like the little sign of the falling figure.
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 02/20/2005 08:30:23 PM
Great shot. My only critisism is the slippery when wet sign.
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 02/20/2005 03:43:28 PM
Beautifull colors, grey skys and blue water with mist in between.
I think the model is placed well in the photo, showing a sence of direction in which she is moving
Strong 7
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 02/19/2005 06:16:32 PM
I really like the color of the water and the human element. Nice touch.
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 02/19/2005 11:31:48 AM
Very nice.
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 02/19/2005 04:47:33 AM
Very nice colors, lighting, DOF, and focus. Great Shot
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 02/18/2005 06:56:34 PM
Slippery when wet... Is it ever dry? :)
I like the composition of this, it just all comes together.
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 02/18/2005 02:03:16 PM
real nice picture
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 02/18/2005 07:53:53 AM
I like the girl in the photo. I think it works well with this image. It almost looks magical. Very nice. 9
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 02/17/2005 09:27:23 PM
Aaaagghhh! WHERE is this magical place?? Awesome! You'll have to change the title to "At the Blue Ribbon Lagoon" :-)
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 02/17/2005 01:43:17 PM
Subtle tones in the water. Great atmosphere.
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 02/17/2005 10:36:32 AM
good
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 02/17/2005 04:05:47 AM
it seems to me that is termal lagoon? :D
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 02/16/2005 11:29:27 PM
Eye catching, clear and sharp, nicely composed, unique look to the water. Well done!
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 02/16/2005 11:21:31 PM
Love the fog and blue/white water. Nicely focused, although the girl seems to be the center of the composition. Nice try.
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 02/16/2005 10:26:57 PM
That "Slippery When Wet" sign on the bridge throws it off. You should have taken it down for the shot.
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 02/16/2005 09:42:43 PM
well we know where this was taken... good shot, but I think it would have been better without the swimmer... 7
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 02/16/2005 02:20:02 PM
Fantatsic picture, I like the colors and the composition. One of my favorites in this challenge (10)
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 02/16/2005 12:45:11 PM
Beautiful. Great colors, stunning composition -- the best photo I've seen so far in the competition. Good luck!
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 02/16/2005 10:30:37 AM
Just a great photo.. nice blend of colours and that misty look sets it off nicely.

Great capture and good luck!
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 02/16/2005 10:16:24 AM
wow... where is this!?
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 02/16/2005 10:09:24 AM
humans, I remember those. thanks for reminding me in the middle of this challenge, I really like it. The colors are very cool.
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 02/16/2005 02:19:51 AM
this could of been so much better if it wasnt for the fuzz. I think the focus could of been better.
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 02/16/2005 01:14:17 AM
excellent. well timed with the girl - nice "nothingness" in the background. bravo!
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 02/16/2005 12:44:05 AM
At least this time I know it's NOT selectively desaturated. Pity you couldn't remove the little sign, it's a real eye'trap, but a very nice image...
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 02/16/2005 12:37:47 AM
Dam you icelanders you all take nice photos. 9
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