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Calling it Quits
Calling it Quits
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Challenge: Sports (Classic Editing)
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S602Z
Location: Bude, Cornwall
Date: Sep 10, 2003
Aperture: f2.8
ISO: 160
Shutter: 1/315s
Galleries: Sports, Seascapes
Date Uploaded: Sep 13, 2003

 I absolutely *hate* the challenge details on this one. Why have a challenge and then narrow it down so that some potentially great shots don't get entered? Most of my best motorsport shots are taken in the pitlane :-/

By way of protest, here's my blatantly off-topic entry, the 'action' of calling it quits :P

Statistics
Place: 19 out of 79
Avg (all users): 6.1503
Avg (commenters): 7.3158
Avg (participants): 5.4821
Avg (non-participants): 6.5361
Views since voting: 1052
Votes: 153
Comments: 23
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 09/22/2003 08:02:43 AM
For what it's worth, this is one of the three tens I gave in this challenge :)
 09/22/2003 02:19:43 AM
should have scored higher
 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/21/2003 09:54:16 PM
Very pretty, wish there was a little action though maybe could have been last thrill of the day, but I think this was about the action. I do like the waves breaking though and his walking out... also would hope to have him more in the rule of thirds... but it's a a very pretty romantic sports shot :-)
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 09/21/2003 05:39:40 PM
A get the feeling this is a fisherman coming in? It is a little dark to tell.
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 09/21/2003 03:21:45 PM
This is a pretty sunset shot, but while there is a small fishing boat present in the shot, the main emphasis is on the sunset and not on the boat. Consequently, this doesn't really seem much like a sports shot to me. That's just my opinion, of course.
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 09/19/2003 10:14:59 PM
Great colors and feeling to this shot. Really shows the dedication of the surg boarder. Nice capture of the sun. Jacko. 9
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 09/19/2003 09:21:26 PM
Beautiful colors but the subject is way to dark....what is it?
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 09/18/2003 09:13:08 PM
I love this shot - atmosphere, color, scenery - (but it looks like he's going out again - call it "The Last Run" or something directionally neutral) - maybe could have considered "golden third" to set up in-camera or crop afterward
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 09/18/2003 04:28:15 AM
great shot. everything about it is beautiful. The perfect sunset, great atmospheric element, the breaking waves, the sufers pose, the silhouette, the colors, the composition. nice work. *applause*
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 09/17/2003 05:57:23 PM
Beautiful timing and lighting. Very emotive and I love the crashing wave in the distance.
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 09/16/2003 09:51:52 AM
beautiful shot, however it took me a minute to find the surfer
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 09/16/2003 12:41:53 AM
Action-10,light-7,composition-10,dof-10,contrast-7,9 from me!
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 09/15/2003 11:22:40 PM
Wow that is sooo great looking.
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 09/15/2003 10:49:59 PM
the landscape seems more dominate than the sport, but never the less, its a great shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/15/2003 04:52:25 PM
wish the surfer were more visible, but the sky is great. a real "endless summer" feel to this.
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 09/15/2003 01:35:40 PM
This is a beautiful shot, but your surfer is getting lost in the darkness. This shot is also a beautiful sunset/seascape photo, but it doesn't carry 'sports' as a theme with any strength. It meets the challenge because of the surfer, even though the surfer is more of an 'extra' element of this image. If I was asked to categorize this photo, 'sports' would not make the list :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/15/2003 01:21:50 PM
Beautiful, but just a little too dark. Of course, that sould just be my monitor too, so if it looks okay to you, then just ignore me. :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/15/2003 10:14:56 AM
Awesome photo! Beautiful sunset.....very expressive and emotive! Two thumbs up!
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 09/15/2003 10:11:57 AM
Lovely
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 09/15/2003 04:04:22 AM
good photo for sure, but not enough enphassis on the surf dude.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/15/2003 01:24:28 AM
It a beutiful shoot but sport isnt the main element.. dont metter i give you an 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/15/2003 12:26:28 AM
The colors are gorgeous. I would like it better is I could see the surfer a little better but this is a great photo.
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 09/15/2003 12:05:09 AM
simply an awesome shot 10+
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