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What If
What If
philup


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Free Study X (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon PowerShot G3
Location: Kentucky
Date: Jan 7, 2006
Galleries: Still Life, Studio
Date Uploaded: Jan 7, 2006

 This shot turned out better than I thought. I borrowed a railroad tie from my friend who was not there to help me load it in my truck. I only weigh around 144 I think the railroad tie weighs around 100 pounds and its probably around 7 feet. It really made me think how hard it was for Jesus to carry the cross.

The title "What If" came from a Christian song by Nichole Nordeman.


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If you find it hard understanding the book, start with Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. I think its the easiest and most important!

Statistics
Place: 35 out of 622
Avg (all users): 6.6667
Avg (commenters): 8.9000
Avg (participants): 6.7000
Avg (non-participants): 6.5556
Views since voting: 3809
Views during voting: 293
Votes: 195
Comments: 24
Favorites: 22 (view)

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 05/14/2006 05:12:32 PM
Great photo, and great song that inspired the title! (Didn't know too many people knew of Ms. Nordeman) Most excellent, dude.
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 04/30/2006 11:26:18 PM
scary but well done.
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 04/30/2006 02:01:31 PM
But the B&W is great as well.
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 03/20/2006 09:12:14 AM
I too missed this one and give a post 10
the truth shines in the Photo...
great job and Wake up Card
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 03/10/2006 12:42:07 PM
Wow! Somehow I missed this during the voting! This touches my heart DEEPLY!!! And it is going straight to my favorites folder!
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 03/08/2006 11:44:06 AM
How in the world did I miss this? What a thought-provoking image for the Lenten / Easter season. Thanks for taking it.
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 02/28/2006 08:36:45 PM
I absolutley love this photo and all that it represents, great idea, and a wonderful shot of displaying "The Truth"
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 02/22/2006 05:11:07 PM
This is such a powerful image - and beautifully executed/presented. Great job. Congrats on the high placement in a very tough field of competitors. Just realized this was yours... :-) WTG!
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 02/14/2006 02:31:26 AM
Beautiful picture Philup! Excellent detail and lighting.
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 02/08/2006 09:47:39 AM
Wow, I'm totally impressed by the symbolism! Thanks for sharing this with us! Great photograph!
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 02/08/2006 02:24:25 AM
Great tones in this! Congratulations on a very good finish.
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 02/08/2006 12:14:42 AM
34 spots too low. Great finish anyway. Congrats.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/07/2006 11:29:06 PM
Perfect 10!
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 02/07/2006 11:21:57 PM
My kind of shot. Whereas my attempt at something different and artistic in the Best Of 2005 challenge was voted less than average by no fewer than 40% of DPC voters, this fine attept should do worlds better. Incredible light, interesting idea, great tonal range and contrast and great textures. 10 from me, hope this does well. My choice for the Blue.
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 02/07/2006 10:29:05 PM
Great idea~ Very well done!!!
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 02/07/2006 10:14:47 PM
...a powerful image, a loaded image...well done.
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 02/07/2006 06:44:58 PM
This is amazing. The light and texture is fantastic.
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 02/07/2006 02:08:01 PM
I'm not a deep enough thinker to get the meaning... but this is a very good photo. Nice job!
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 02/06/2006 04:38:08 PM
I like the symbolism here.
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 02/04/2006 08:18:49 PM
Very touching. I love the contrast of the picture.... I think it really adds to the feeling.
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 02/04/2006 10:43:45 AM
Wonderful contrast and texture. Nice dark mood. Very gritty and somber.
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 02/04/2006 01:31:42 AM
great impact shot...one can't help pausing to study and contemplate...great post processing job...8
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 02/03/2006 09:33:31 PM
powerful.
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 02/02/2006 12:18:03 PM
awesome!
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