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Sky Anchor
Sky Anchor
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Challenge: High Contrast (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX
Location: Halifax Harbour waterfront, Nova Scotia
Date: Sep 4, 2005
Aperture: f/8.0
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/500
Galleries: Sky, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Sep 4, 2005

 Light standard on the wharf at Halifax Harbour. Tons of editing with this one. Most of the effect was created in PS CS2 RAW editor.

I like this shot a lot. I like how all the buildings lean into the light standard, making it even more of a focal point.

Some people will complain that the subject is too centered. I think this is a situation where the rule of thirds doesn't apply.

I have no idea how this will do. If it's anything like my last few submissions, it should be in the 4.7 to 5.1 range. Don't care about the score on this one. I'm submitting because I wanted to try out this technique.

Statistics
Place: 82 out of 343
Avg (all users): 5.8879
Avg (commenters): 7.1667
Avg (participants): 5.6944
Avg (non-participants): 6.2045
Views since voting: 1036
Views during voting: 319
Votes: 232
Comments: 8
Favorites: 0

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AuthorThread
 09/18/2005 11:07:59 PM
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

First of all, let me say -- I LIKE IT>

The sky is very dramatic, and the angle you chose to shoot at really adds some *oompf* to the shot. The blacks are very clean and it sets up a nice contrast (thus, meeting the challenge very well).

Compositionally, after studying this for a couple of days, I think you might be right about the centered composition. I tried imagining it in the lower left and right corners, but it just doesn't feel balanced that way.

Now, when I look at this, had I voted in this challenge, I think I would have given it a 7 or higher. Technically, it is executed to perfection (or as close as we can be), but perhaps the lack of "emotion" in the shot hurt it some. There is not much there that the viewer can connect on, especially in a global market. If a person if familiar with this area, it may evoke emotions. Or if they happen to have an affinity for lampposts, but for the average viewer, it is technically well-done shot of an inanimate object.

Good work, and best to you in future challenges.
karmat
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/12/2005 04:46:20 PM
Well, this image actually did better than I expected. Pretty close to 6.0. But what's up with all the frickin' 2's. It seems at least 10 people judged that I have no photographic/editing skills whatsoever.

Message edited by author 2007-03-29 11:41:45.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/11/2005 10:18:46 PM
Good solid entry. My eyes stay focused on your sky anchor though and don't really see the rest of the photo because of that one overpowering element.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/10/2005 08:52:38 AM
Compositionally quite strong. I like the title, and in particular, I like the sunrays. Would prefer to see more space between the 'anchor' and the skyline. 9.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/10/2005 01:43:26 AM
Great contrast.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/09/2005 09:12:01 PM
Great crisp shot with terrific contrast. The only thing I would change is the centered placement of the "anchor". Otherwise, very strong entry.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/07/2005 08:20:40 PM
I like the lighting and the way you captured the sun's rays. Background is a little too busy. Maybe try a different angle to isolate your subject and make it stand out more.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/05/2005 01:25:56 PM
great photo and perfect entry for this challenge. love the sun rays that almost seem to be comming from the lamp post.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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