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Challenge: Low Key (Basic Editing III)
Collection: Challenges
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Location: Harwich Port, MA, USA
Date: Mar 21, 2006
Aperture: f/16
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/60
Date Uploaded: Mar 19, 2006

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But will "they" call it "low key"? It is to me...

Statistics
Place: 47 out of 281
Avg (all users): 5.9668
Avg (commenters): 7.9231
Avg (participants): 5.8000
Avg (non-participants): 6.0794
Views since voting: 1151
Views during voting: 314
Votes: 211
Comments: 22
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 03/30/2006 09:44:21 PM
Beautiful shot. Colors are wonderful. It definitely should have scored higher then it did.

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 03/30/2006 02:48:10 PM
I didn't get very involved in the low-key thing, because things so subtle elude me. Compositionally, it's very balanced. It's a little busy on the left side, but the negative space on the right balances it out. Definitely complex.

What never ceases to amaze me about your images is how you seem to nail the colors every time. You've managed to use knock-out colors, yet maintain the serenity of the scene; all while maintaining crisp, sharp lines. I think it's gorgeous. You should have a line of postcards!
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 03/30/2006 01:36:27 AM
Very nice, Bear. Without being judgemental,I can see why some would have a hard time buying the low key aspect of this shot. There is a bit more light and shadow detail than I would think would be commonly acceptable. Having said that, it has some great shadow detail, and for an old sea dog like me, is very calming and restful, reminding me of cool mornings spent with a cup of coffee and a quiet harbor before the start of a hectic day. Kind of the deep breath before starting work. Let me know if you are going to do a print version.
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 03/29/2006 11:31:32 AM
that is very pretty!
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 03/29/2006 11:23:04 AM
This was originally one of my personal top three picks for this challenge because of the great shadow tones (Uh, I mean detail) in the boats. The framing is exceptional and technical quality outstanding. This is 10 times better than my own higher scoring entry.

Message edited by author 2006-03-29 11:23:50.
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 03/29/2006 10:04:53 AM
Doesn't meet my classical def of low-key, but it's a GREAT shot, Robert.
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 03/29/2006 04:23:30 AM
Another beauty Robert, I guess the masses didn't see it as low-key enough!
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 03/29/2006 01:36:08 AM
Love this shot ... well done ..
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 03/29/2006 12:38:07 AM
As the fisherman would say, "it's a keeper". Well done Robert, I suspected the mark of the skiffer in this. The boats leading roughly to the sun.. nice.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/28/2006 07:46:30 AM
Ahh........reminds me of time spent on Cliff Island, Maine. Nice moment well captured.
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 03/25/2006 11:09:56 PM
what a beautiful shot, makes me wish i was there.
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 03/25/2006 05:10:46 PM
One of my absolute favorite images in this challenge. Very tough to do good low-key in images with so much color. It has more detail in the highlights than most low key images but the dark detail of the boats is incredible! Wonderful technical achievement and flat out nice sunset imagery.
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 03/24/2006 08:13:04 PM
Very nice colors.
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 03/24/2006 03:22:50 PM
great sky@ cool photo
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 03/23/2006 03:22:54 PM
This is a really beautiful shot. I think it captures what this challenge is about.
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 03/23/2006 03:29:54 AM
well done, suits this challenge well
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 03/23/2006 01:11:00 AM
low key, good composition and colors
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 03/22/2006 09:04:23 PM
Wow! Not sure this is "low key", but it sure is beautiful and emotional. I'll rate this very high. However, would have been much better by moving the horizon off the vertical center line.
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 03/22/2006 12:09:07 PM
This might not hit "low key" for everyone but I still like it. Good colors and cool boats.
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 03/22/2006 11:42:59 AM
Absolutely lovely! Exposure is great and certainly low-key. Focus is sharp and composition is nice.
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 03/22/2006 06:32:13 AM
magic scene.....
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 03/22/2006 12:52:54 AM
Nice sunrise, even got a little bit of a skiff.
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