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Darkness over Liberty
Darkness over Liberty
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: D&L (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
Location: nyc
Date: Aug 28, 2005
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/500
Galleries: Sky, Architecture
Date Uploaded: Aug 28, 2005

 I had this concept for a while but didnt get a chance to actually shoot it till the last minute, shot was taken on my way to school from nyc on the deadline sunday. And I got to school around 11pm which only left an hour for selecting the right shot and all that other good stuff!

My intended message was political in nature, but as long as the viewer came away feeling something, even as simple as wow, thats a neat shot, I feel that I have accomplished something.

Statistics
Place: 13 out of 200
Avg (all users): 6.6552
Avg (commenters): 8.1481
Avg (participants): 6.2984
Avg (non-participants): 6.9781
Views since voting: 1791
Views during voting: 422
Votes: 261
Comments: 38
Favorites: 5 (view)

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 09/11/2005 02:56:32 AM
*Critique Club*

'wow, thats a neat shot'
Really though, this is stunning. You know, there really isn't anything I would like to see differently here. I think you captured a moment beautifully. (even if it IS edited, I can feel this moment)
The color is perfect in my opinion. Focus and clarity are great. I love the softness of the clouds and the crispness of the silhouetted Liberty.
Having Liberty in the dead center of the photo was a concern for me, however, upon looking at it in depth, it's perfect. I wouldn't want to see it moved to either side or anywhere. I like it right where it is.
I love the large amount of sky you put in here. Works really well with the small amount of silhouette.
Again, there is nothing I'd like to see differently. Great shot. Would have gotten a 10 from me. Congrats on this beauty.
~Heather~
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 09/05/2005 10:17:17 AM
Another shot with completely undeserved low scores. Excellent capture, timing, and POV. Great work, Nico!
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 09/05/2005 07:34:49 AM
Great shot, congratulations on your top 20 finish.
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 09/05/2005 01:08:19 AM
Very moving and very lovely. Congratulations on your top 20 finish.
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 09/05/2005 12:31:28 AM
Really beautiful shot - 13th in this challenge ain't nothing to sneeze at! Congrats.
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 09/05/2005 12:23:03 AM
WHAT?!??!??!? Oh. Wow. Nico, you were robbed. This just makes up for your blue last time out. ;)

M
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/04/2005 11:48:46 PM
nice silhouette shot. very grand. 9
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 09/04/2005 11:19:05 PM
Wow! What an amazing sky. Good catch.
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 09/04/2005 09:46:13 AM
I really like the sky! Silhouette of Lady Liberty is always striking and you've done a nice job of it.
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 09/04/2005 06:44:51 AM
Top 3!
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 09/04/2005 01:12:46 AM
stunning - great for a postcard challenge too! 9
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 09/03/2005 11:37:27 PM
beautiful
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 09/03/2005 08:15:21 PM
*gasp* 10. *gasp* *breath* wow....this is breathtaking for real... Hope it wins.
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 09/03/2005 08:29:44 AM
I might have cropped in closer, reduce the amount of sky a bit. Very nice colors.
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 09/02/2005 10:35:18 PM
I moved away from New York state over a year ago, and your photo with its terrific colors and silhouette of Lady Liberty makes me home sick...(sneaks off to get a kleenex) :-)
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 09/02/2005 12:59:28 PM
That's stunning! Beautiful color. - 10
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 09/02/2005 02:17:41 AM
lovely picture you have here, the horizoon seems a litlle crooked though
8
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 09/01/2005 05:15:31 PM
I bet this is a fair amount different from the original, but hey we did it all the time with filters. it does capture a feeling of heat rather than darkness. Still, I liked it and gave it an 8.
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 09/01/2005 08:29:51 AM
Maybe a bit too orange... Bit still one of my favourites (9)
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 08/31/2005 04:02:09 PM
Wonderful shot! Not only is it just pleasing to look at...it "says" something...I like that in a picture. An excellent dramatic image...kudos! ...into my favs it goes.
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 08/31/2005 03:15:32 PM
Awesome....Breathtaking....Powerful....11+
This is what New York and America is all about....Lady Liberty.
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 08/31/2005 01:54:50 AM
a very good photo..with a good message...instant favorite of mine....see my "long way from freedom" ...hope you do well.
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 08/30/2005 09:27:38 PM
Absolutely stunning....10.
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 08/30/2005 09:16:01 PM
I would have cropped this...bottom portion fabulous
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 08/30/2005 08:37:20 PM
WOW! This will sell very well I bet! Fab job!
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 08/30/2005 02:00:15 PM
good job, to me, if it was cropped a bit tighter to liberty, it would be more appealing. but super job~!
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 08/30/2005 09:48:49 AM
Amazing image!! 10
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 08/30/2005 09:47:48 AM
wow, great shot. Nice timing and nice framing. good shot
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 08/29/2005 11:53:56 PM
Nice. Great color.
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 08/29/2005 11:13:31 PM
omg...wowza. I love this!! One of the best I've seen in this challenge so far...
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 08/29/2005 07:35:35 PM
Nice Liberty shot. Love the clouds. Colors are too cool. 7
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 08/29/2005 07:25:47 PM
Wow, another 10! Great sunset, love the tones in this one! JRP?
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 08/29/2005 06:29:58 PM
Hey was shot from Liberty State Park, I am there all the time, love to fly kites there? Very nice.
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 08/29/2005 05:48:29 PM
Beautiful sky, wonderful colours, great silhouette.
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 08/29/2005 03:30:15 PM
Stunning silhouette and fabulous sky colors. Very nice.
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 08/29/2005 09:56:06 AM
Lovely picture!
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 08/29/2005 01:29:42 AM
Beautiful capture. I love the sky! Wow those colors are spectacular.
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 08/29/2005 12:58:37 AM
Symbolic for the way many feel these days.
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