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Dreaming of the Edge of the World
2nd PlaceDreaming of the Edge of the World
Firsty


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: 4:00-5:00 a.m. (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Kodak DX6490
Location: Harbord Ocean Baths - Sydney
Date: Dec 11, 2005
Aperture: f 5
ISO: 100
Shutter: 6 seconds
Galleries: Nature
Date Uploaded: Dec 12, 2005

 photo was taken at 4.05am and is an ocean feed baths in Sydney the swirling mist is the waves coming over the rocks and filling the pool
the pool is lit buy large flood lights all night long so you can swim at any time... the first swimmer of the morning showed up at 5am to do his laps
I had to get up at 3am to get to the beach in time for this shot
very basic editing
boosted the exposure and gamma a tiny amount
played with curves to bring out the colors
cropped with small rotation
light sharpen
resize
very light sharpen
add border and save for web

post challenge:
thanks for the ribbon for my 50th challenge :)
this shot was an outtake I took while I was waiting for the right light for the shot I planed but due to the heavy cloud that light never came
here is the scene I planed to catch

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 115
Avg (all users): 7.2946
Avg (commenters): 8.5185
Avg (participants): 7.0377
Avg (non-participants): 7.3375
Views since voting: 13047
Views during voting: 603
Votes: 370
Comments: 51
Favorites: 18 (view)

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AuthorThread
 01/29/2006 09:06:13 PM
Hi Keith, I really love this image, and have now added it to my favorites..... I have just become a full member of DPC, and also realized that your camera is the same as mine, which took this super shot. I also have a Kodak DX6490, and only recently realized just how good a camera it is..... Once again, I just love this image, so thank-you.....
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 12/25/2005 04:46:16 PM
Originally posted by bear_music:
This shot, IMO, is vastly superior to the "planned" shot in every way. Were I voting on the one in your cooments, I'd give it 2 points lower. The cropping on this one is very tense & strange, the pool itself is otherwordly in a way that would not be possible if you showed it in its entirety and in context. Congrats on your red!

I agree. This is superior because of the tension bear identified. As a result, one cannot simply pass by; it demands some involvement from the viewer. Great image, Keith!
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 12/24/2005 08:56:01 AM
Love it. Worth the wait and getting up so early! There is certainly a feeling of mystery and calm to the photo. Thanks for sharing and congrats Firsty
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 12/23/2005 02:38:51 PM
I recognise Bondi! Great shot. Brings back great memories.
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 12/23/2005 07:49:32 AM
I'm sorry, but this doesn't deserve 2nd place, however, a spectacular-looking photograph, maybe 3rd place would be better and the photo in 3rd place could be 2nd :) SORRY!
 12/22/2005 06:11:07 AM
Stunning photo! Isn't that a great little camera? I'm sorry I ever let mine go. Although I know someone else is enjoying it as much as I did (and I always highly recommend Kodak).
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 12/21/2005 03:06:03 PM
Congratulations on your ribbon with this beautiful image! Who says you need a fancy camera to make great images. You're #1 for your camera now :)
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 12/21/2005 10:36:30 AM
Congratulations on your red and personal best. Beautiful shot.
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 12/21/2005 08:37:56 AM
Originally posted by skiprow:
ay-carumba! congrats to you, but lucky for me you didn't get the shot you wanted ;-) my first thought on seeing your image was, "man, if that had just a little more depth to it, like if it was shot from about 3-6' higher..."


I so nearly went back the next morning with a ladder after i had edited this shot for just that reason :)
and your shot would still have killed mine
 12/21/2005 08:15:06 AM
looked at your original. nice work. good crop. warmer colours. softness, mystery. well done.
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 12/21/2005 07:58:26 AM
ay-carumba! congrats to you, but lucky for me you didn't get the shot you wanted ;-) my first thought on seeing your image was, "man, if that had just a little more depth to it, like if it was shot from about 3-6' higher..."
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 12/21/2005 07:46:41 AM
nice work - congrats !
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 12/21/2005 05:58:58 AM
I knew this was somewhere in Australia. Don't ask me why...

Good one!
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 12/21/2005 04:36:25 AM
You are back! Congrats on your Red!
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 12/21/2005 03:46:26 AM
Awesome !!! Congratulations !
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 12/21/2005 02:07:02 AM
WOOO HOOOO.... CONGRATS KEITH.... this is a stunning shot, i love it , just perfect.. again.. CONGRATS... .....
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 12/21/2005 01:44:28 AM
Congrats! Amazing image.
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 12/21/2005 01:37:11 AM
This shot, IMO, is vastly superior to the "planned" shot in every way. Were I voting on the one in your cooments, I'd give it 2 points lower. The cropping on this one is very tense & strange, the pool itself is otherwordly in a way that would not be possible if you showed it in its entirety and in context. Congrats on your red!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/21/2005 12:54:47 AM
Congratulations on your RED. A most moving image.
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 12/21/2005 12:32:50 AM
Awesome effort mate. Harbord baths - have to give that a go some time.
The colours and texture are fantastic.
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 12/21/2005 12:20:46 AM
Superb surreal shot!! Congrats on your well deserved ribbon!
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 12/21/2005 12:18:13 AM
...........Super Shot Well done. Kudos
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 12/21/2005 12:15:01 AM
Wow Firsty....very well done.

You'll be scary with that D200.

bazz.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/20/2005 10:45:25 PM
Very dreamy, indeed! Looks like one of those surreal worlds you'd find in a video game or something.
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 12/20/2005 10:18:32 PM
I really like this, it's moody and atmospheric. The crop seems a little severe at the top, but I trust your judgement;)
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 12/20/2005 11:36:20 AM
Pretty cool, not quite an 10 from me but as close as can be. I don´t know why exactly I don´t wanna give it a 10 but it just feels a bit wrong composition wise, a little bit to cramped for my taste, without having seen the rest of the scene I feel somehow like I would have liked a wider shot better. Still an awesome shot and like I said, gave it a 9 and I don´t give out many of those.
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 12/20/2005 09:08:07 AM
very nice :)
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 12/20/2005 09:04:46 AM
I absolutely love this!
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 12/19/2005 07:51:55 PM
I really like the blend of colours throughout this shot.
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 12/19/2005 08:16:50 AM
I still don't know what to think about this one. It has a strange "Restaurant at the End of the Universe" feel to it. The colours, composition and "smoky" water look great. So, 9 from me.
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 12/18/2005 02:40:52 AM
One of those naturally beautiful places in nature. I am amzed at the warm feeling this image creates throught its subject of steam on the water.
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 12/17/2005 08:47:10 PM
Cool picture.
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 12/17/2005 08:44:09 PM
Yes!! not even the top ten.... this is the Award Wining photograph... and if not the top 3 others may not agree but i 100% gurantee. the composition, the work of art, the lighting, the simplicity, the colors, its all there..... and i gave you a 10+ because you make the other challengers look like fools

excellent execution
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 12/17/2005 02:32:15 AM
Very nice image, the side lighting is stong, but not overpowering.
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 12/17/2005 01:55:15 AM
Beautiful photo ... postcard quality
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 12/17/2005 12:43:00 AM
Wow...beautiful! 8
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 12/16/2005 02:10:44 PM
Wonderful shot.
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 12/16/2005 02:14:21 AM
Wonderful, really looks like the edge of the world!
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 12/16/2005 01:55:14 AM
Amazing colors!
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 12/15/2005 11:08:12 PM
This does look very dreamy!
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 12/15/2005 07:39:24 PM
Very cool image! Great exposure! Nicely done.
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 12/15/2005 12:39:24 PM
This is amazing. I wish it were bigger.
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 12/15/2005 09:56:46 AM
Awesome..love the fog
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 12/15/2005 05:08:05 AM
Just Beautiful!!!! Well done, hope you ribbon! 10 :)
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 12/14/2005 09:45:22 PM
I love this. I'd try to utilize the maximum 640 pixels though. It is a shame it's so small. Beautiful shot though.
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 12/14/2005 08:19:58 PM
Wow, absolutely beautiful. Nicely done.
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 12/14/2005 02:38:37 PM
Very nice.
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 12/14/2005 10:39:11 AM
Cool! Love the colors and perspective.
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 12/14/2005 09:24:06 AM
Beautiful shot
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 12/14/2005 06:06:02 AM
Absolutely spectacular. Just a beautifully executed shot. Well done. Hope you ribbon!!!! 10.
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 12/14/2005 01:14:53 AM
I wish this shot were all natural materials... somehow the platform detracts, to my eye. It's a beautiful image of the scene, though.
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