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Challenge: Transportation II (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO DG Macro for Canon
Location: I-84 as viewed from Bridal Veil Falls area
Date: Aug 7, 2006
Aperture: F5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/80
Galleries: Black and White, Transportation
Date Uploaded: Aug 8, 2006

Taken at Bridal Veil Falls, there is a neat walk that goes along the edge of a cliff (don't worry its fenced!) and you have a fantastic view of the Columbia River/Gorge area including I-84. I enjoy watching the traffic go by from up there and this image both when I took it and after I was scanning my shots just reminded me of those addresses they give for Jane/John Doe on application examples because of how generic it was. I can imagine this scene playing out anywhere and I think it shows how commonplace both cars and automobile traffic has become as well as how it sprawls through our natural areas. Not sure if everyone will glean that from the image or not but that's okay.

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Statistics
Place: 28 out of 283
Avg (all users): 6.1320
Avg (commenters): 7.9000
Avg (participants): 6.1975
Avg (non-participants): 6.1006
Views since voting: 780
Views during voting: 323
Votes: 250
Comments: 22
Favorites: 1 (view)


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08/15/2006 11:04:38 PM
I like how it is framed with the trees on either side. The B&W really works well with this shot. I see a few spots that, I think, should be cloned out. But with basic editing, I understand you can't. Mainly the car half hidden behind the trees. Just my 2 cents worth.

Not a lot of cars, huh? Gas prices killing us!
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08/14/2006 11:33:46 PM
nice sweeping bend. black and white good choice
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08/14/2006 04:08:14 PM
Incredible contrast to this great b&w and excellent composition. Not sure what I was thinking the first or second times trough...BUMPING!
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08/13/2006 07:49:45 PM
thanks for the black and white photo.
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08/13/2006 12:57:41 AM
Good tones, the shadows are severly clipped, but I suspect this was done intentionally. Great perspective and strong composition/subject matter. I give it a 10.
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08/12/2006 08:27:49 PM
that is a very nice photo. wow, i love the black and white.
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08/12/2006 03:17:08 PM
Ohh, nice contrast. 8
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08/12/2006 01:45:51 PM
i think this is quite nice
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08/12/2006 11:22:16 AM
very nice levels. i like the lines too!
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08/11/2006 10:46:30 PM
This is a very cool shot. Great DOF. The angle is perfect. Good luck to ya.
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08/11/2006 05:15:06 PM
Almost feel the fluidity in this photo. Very nice b&w tones.
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08/11/2006 11:08:39 AM
Very cool shot of the road. I like the B&W idea and the borders :) 7
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08/11/2006 04:33:00 AM
Love the lines, dots, white vehicles... Awesome! Very interesting photograph. Could study it for hours. ;)
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08/10/2006 11:02:20 PM
Perfect title - no kidding.
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08/10/2006 05:00:45 PM
nice capture
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08/10/2006 12:14:09 PM
The contrast works here real nice and well chosen composition.
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08/10/2006 08:58:00 AM
I love this for this challenge...love the deep contrast in the b and w...well done and good luck
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08/10/2006 01:29:53 AM
I really like this picture. I think the composotion, exposure and BW conversion are great.
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08/09/2006 09:43:09 PM
oh..the black in white is great! Looks really good! I like it 10
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08/09/2006 04:16:28 AM
I haven't seen all the entries in this Challenge yet, but I do believe this is a strong contender fro a ribbon !!! Cheers
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08/09/2006 03:19:32 AM
i love this in black and white... excellent choice!!! amazing contrast as well... it really makes the little dashes - - - - stand out!
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08/09/2006 12:28:16 AM
A sad truth. Brilliant composition, wonderful black and white. I hope this does very well.
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