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Challenge: From the Ground Up III (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM
Location: South Park, Colorado
Date: Aug 5, 2006
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 50
Shutter: 1/8
Galleries: Architecture, Rural
Date Uploaded: Aug 6, 2006

 Near the towns of Como and Jefferson, Colorado is this long abandoned homestead. It's a bit of secret location of mine.

I hope people don't score low based on a very strict "ground up" perception. Believe me, I was as much on the ground looking up as was possible.

Predicted score - 5.75

Post Challenge - Wow, I can't believe this finished so high. Thank you so much to everyone that voted and commented. I had hoped that this would be well received, but I had my worries. I'm so pleased that so many of you liked it. Thanks again!

Statistics
Place: 4 out of 361
Avg (all users): 6.6244
Avg (commenters): 8.0000
Avg (participants): 6.6392
Avg (non-participants): 6.6129
Views since voting: 2394
Views during voting: 331
Votes: 221
Comments: 23
Favorites: 7 (view)

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AuthorThread
 09/01/2006 01:56:04 PM
great subject and
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 08/19/2006 01:04:44 PM
This was my pick to win this challenge and is the first image I have added to my favorites. Great job!
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 08/19/2006 10:12:46 AM
Congrats to your 4th place, great shot!
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 08/16/2006 07:28:27 AM
Woo Hooo!!! Way to go Mark!!! 5th place Honorable mention!!! My faith is restored in the masses :) I was one of your 12 10's, so I am so glad to see this finish so strong!!! Congratulations!
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 08/16/2006 03:37:52 AM
awesome shot Mark and a great result...top 5! woo hoo
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 08/16/2006 12:17:01 AM
congrats, fellow CO shooter. great finish
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/15/2006 10:10:43 AM
The sunset in the back does the trick, I think it gave the picture the perfect background
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 08/15/2006 09:26:25 AM
nice colors, comp and focus,
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 08/15/2006 03:13:39 AM
Awesome composition, colors, and overall feel. Maybe just slightly over ni'd on the front corner of the barn (?). Well done... straight into my favs. 8
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 08/13/2006 09:48:44 PM
great late-day colors and sky. That old barn is a real find, and you've brought out the best in it.
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 08/12/2006 11:36:52 PM
Perfect 10
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 08/12/2006 06:47:26 PM
I love old buldings like this, great find very nicely captured
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 08/12/2006 04:39:55 AM
Lovely colors!
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 08/12/2006 02:05:01 AM
What an awesome photo! The softness in just the right places and the razor sharp focus in just the right places make this so beautiful! This is "my" kind of photo! I just love the feel!
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 08/11/2006 03:53:16 PM
0-2 Meets Challenge: 2
0-2 Creativity: 1
0-2 Technical Merit: 1
0-2 Visual Appeal: 2
0-1 Presentation: 1
0-1 Biased WOW Factor: 0
 08/11/2006 12:12:30 PM
A very nice scene that hasn't been overtly processed. Bumping to a 7.
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 08/11/2006 10:06:05 AM
I love this! Maybe it's just being a former Montanan!!
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 08/10/2006 07:46:22 PM
I really like this piece. Could be amazing at sunrise/sunset based on the proper angle. Work this location. Sun streaming thru the openings is the real shot. Nice job.
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 08/10/2006 12:41:01 PM
Absolutely gorgeous! Rich colors, great composition... This is the best photo I've seen in this challenge so far. :D 9
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 08/09/2006 01:27:19 PM
Very pretty...is it for sale? Looks like a great project in a nice location.
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 08/09/2006 11:32:36 AM
Heyburn on Webshots would love this!
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 08/09/2006 07:24:39 AM
I really like this one....., great angle and the contrast of the old delapated building against the sky, looks so good.....
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 08/09/2006 03:39:20 AM
great depth of colours and a wonderful perspective, well done
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