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Farmer as Artist--A Crop Dusters View of Soy
Farmer as Artist--A Crop Dusters View of Soy
beamsclan


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Country Life II (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Nikon D70
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Location: Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Date: Feb 6, 2006
Aperture: F8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/250
Galleries: Landscape, Rural
Date Uploaded: Feb 8, 2006

 This really is a photograph of a soy field. I took it from a small plane near the Rio Grande in Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The purpose of the flight was to take photographs of flood damaged areas near the river for an NGO that is working there.

This is not a macro shot of a couch or of painted deck slats. Thanks for all the comments and for voting this picture so high. I am a little surprised it did so well given the abstract nature of the shot. Several people commented that it was over saturated. I did not increase the saturation at all, I did increase the contrast slightly and slightly changed the hue of center/left stripe to give give the image a bit more interest. I do wish there had been a tractor or some workers in the field to help give some perspective.

Statistics
Place: 16 out of 219
Avg (all users): 6.3864
Avg (commenters): 7.4615
Avg (participants): 6.0721
Avg (non-participants): 6.7064
Views since voting: 2059
Views during voting: 352
Votes: 220
Comments: 31
Favorites: 2 (view)

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AuthorThread
 02/20/2006 11:59:30 PM
I am glad to see this within the top 20, I was afraid people weren't going to really look at it and vote it low...I think it should have placed higher but oh well!!
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 02/20/2006 02:01:29 PM
so it is a crop field? wow. This should have done better in the challenge i think, but congratulations nevertheless.
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 02/20/2006 01:44:51 PM
Almost an abstract as if reducing a majestic scene down to a postage stamp. Very good work! Congratulations on your top 20 finish.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/19/2006 02:20:31 PM
I wish there were something here to give a sense of scale. Definately an interesting and unique shot with a vibrant color!
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 02/18/2006 09:42:07 PM
I like the minimal approach on this one.
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 02/18/2006 06:48:35 PM
It need something more...
 02/18/2006 08:40:24 AM
This is just great ... It looks like either late afternoon or early morning ... The abstract effect has a surprising feel to it.
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 02/17/2006 11:02:36 PM
I REALLY like this as an abstract. Well lit, good contrast, rich tones. 7
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 02/17/2006 07:21:33 PM
Cool view, pretty abstract.
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 02/17/2006 10:56:19 AM
It's Soy beautiful.
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 02/17/2006 09:29:47 AM
Nice abstract quality!
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 02/17/2006 01:27:25 AM
Nice.
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 02/16/2006 10:15:19 PM
gorgeous abstract work. 9.
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 02/16/2006 10:03:13 PM
At first, I thought this was wooden slats/boards, painted green. Then I saw the title...either way, lovely greens, nice perspective. Good luck
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 02/16/2006 07:26:21 PM
I really like this, great perspective! 9
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 02/16/2006 04:32:30 PM
This would have worked in the abstract contest.
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 02/15/2006 06:04:17 PM
Interesting perspective. Love the different hues.
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 02/15/2006 04:30:44 AM
great abstract...love the shot...farmers are amazing
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 02/14/2006 11:49:19 PM
wow, is this a patio floor or an airial view of a crop field? i actually think is a flor but great shot. bumping up
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 02/14/2006 06:24:16 AM
This is realy a top shot. A bit like Yann Arthus Bertrand. 10 best of al the pictures in this challange imho!

Message edited by author 2006-02-22 02:29:16.
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 02/14/2006 01:04:01 AM
kudos for different POV! I love this
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 02/14/2006 12:57:41 AM
Great perspective.
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 02/13/2006 08:03:31 PM
Nice
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 02/13/2006 06:38:01 PM
A really brave take on the challenge. Good luck, I hope this does well.
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 02/13/2006 06:24:57 PM
Simple. Clean. Crisp. Clear. Well focused. If only for a combine or some field workers to contrast. Still, very nice.

Bump - 9
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 02/13/2006 10:09:52 AM
wow you got to take an aerial shot? very nice
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 02/13/2006 09:18:52 AM
If this is realy a photo of a couch, I will fall over laughing.. Looks great.
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 02/13/2006 06:25:35 AM
To artificial re the strong colors.....
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 02/13/2006 02:08:02 AM
Would have been awesome in abstract and not bad in this one either.
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 02/13/2006 12:18:18 AM
Beautiful in its abstract simplicity.
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 02/13/2006 12:14:35 AM
This is a pretty amazing shot.
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