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Challenge: Round (Classic Editing)
Camera: Sony DSC-P7
Location: North Halsted St., Chicago, IL.
Date: Jul 13, 2003
Aperture: f 5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/800s
Galleries: Urban, Photojournalism
Date Uploaded: Jul 15, 2003

 In the midst of a roadwork hole, I saw this lovely collar - it looks like something out of a Roman archaeological excavation. I didn't know we still built them with bricks! So cool.

It's also the most blatantly 'Round' thing I shot in the week in question; I've got more interesting photographs, but thought I'd go for beating the voters over the head with the theme (I'll post one of my outtakes to my outtakes gallery).

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Views since voting: 807
Votes: 226
Comments: 6
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 07/25/2003 10:59:18 AM
Eloise,

This picture could have been better with a miniumum of post processing. First, a crop is definitely in order. The trash and the little bit of the work area flag in this picture are much more distracting than losing the base of the of the structure. Also, I'm not convinced of the need for color here. There are many distinct textures present, but the color feels washed out. Perhaps a bit more contrast and/or a conversion to B&W would help?

These are all things you should think about before the submission stage. Sit down and look at your picture carefully. Think about what's needed in the shot and what isn't. Setzler gave this bit of advice - go through your picture with a fine tooth comb and ask yourself "why" about each of the elements. If you can't answer that question, you need to think about if that element is really necessary.

I hope this makes sense and best of luck in future challenges!
-Matt

p.s. I took the liberty of performing some of the things I suggested. You can see the result here: //www.dpchallenge.com/image.php?IMAGE_ID=30374

Message edited by author 2003-07-25 11:03:35.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/20/2003 03:35:39 PM
Very interesting, like an ancient ruin. Just a little over exposed.
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 07/19/2003 07:29:33 PM
Crop the bottom by 10%, and rotate about half a degree counter clockwise, and this would have gained a point.
 07/16/2003 05:21:15 PM
yes, it's round, and nice job getting a perspective that shows both sun and shade. sorry but it's just not that fascinating a subject, doesn't really pull on the heartstrings.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/16/2003 03:32:07 PM
I'm not sure I'd want to drink from that fountain. Nice picture, to bad people didnt clean up after themselves when they were there(plastic bag, bottle).
 07/16/2003 02:02:34 PM
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