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Lorene


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Challenge: Free Study XIV (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon PowerShot G3
Location: Rio Rancho, NM
Date: Oct 7, 2006
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 50
Shutter: 1/500 sec
Galleries: Sky, Landscape
Date Uploaded: Oct 31, 2006

 This is a shot of the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta balloons. I didn\'t actually go to the fiesta, but we had a great time searching out the balloons on our own. This was taken from Rio Rancho, up above Albuquerque. The trees are the bosque of the Rio Grande River.

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Statistics
Place: 49 out of 625
Avg (all users): 6.4656
Avg (commenters): 7.7000
Avg (participants): 6.4702
Avg (non-participants): 6.4474
Views since voting: 1497
Views during voting: 280
Votes: 189
Comments: 26
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 11/14/2006 09:25:34 AM
I'd like to see a large version of this - at this size it looks a bit too busy. I'd also have liked to see a closer up portrait view focussing on a smaller group of balloons.
11/09/2006 02:36:42 AM
very good for this challenge, congrats.
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 11/08/2006 11:14:59 PM
What a breathless sight! Congrats Lorene.
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 11/08/2006 11:27:16 AM
The mediocre finish of this superb entry is strong evidence that the voters have not a clue!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/07/2006 11:36:44 PM
On my short list at the top! This is simply a fantastic entry! Good luck!
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 11/07/2006 10:55:07 PM
I wonder if Paul Reiser's in the group! :)
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 11/07/2006 06:17:39 AM
Outstanding event and nice view point. 9.
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 11/07/2006 03:07:21 AM
I love tha angle of the sun.
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 11/06/2006 05:36:18 PM
Stunning sky and plenty in this photo to keep my interest!
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 11/06/2006 11:58:11 AM
Looks like another Jemison-style winner! The sunrise over the Sandias is magnificent!
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 11/05/2006 11:41:55 PM
Amazing, I have seen alot of air balloon entries this time around but this one really stands out to me :) well done.

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 11/05/2006 11:13:33 PM
i like the clarity, great light.
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 11/05/2006 09:14:54 PM
oh this is going into the tp 10% for sure. You have sun rays AND hot are balloons, double threat! Good luck!
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 11/04/2006 10:40:12 PM
wow. love the angel light.
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 11/04/2006 12:44:27 AM
The sky contributes highly to this charming capture. 7
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 11/03/2006 05:55:06 AM
I really like the light in the sky re the sunrays.....
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 11/02/2006 07:04:41 PM
Great photo. It has everything.
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 11/02/2006 04:51:10 PM
the suns rays breaking through the clouds are a good effect, justa shame that they weren't on the balloons ( i know there was nothing you could do about this). Nice capture though
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 11/02/2006 02:01:56 PM
You've tried to capture too much here. Cropping can be a hard thing to do. The focus is divided between the over abundant balloons, the god-lights, and the fall colors. There's too much going on.
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 11/02/2006 04:48:33 AM
sweet shot, must be awesome to be there.
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 11/01/2006 11:18:36 PM
ohh a double entendre
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 11/01/2006 11:14:01 PM
Very fun shot. Super lighting. 7
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 11/01/2006 08:08:12 PM
Love the colors here, and the image is well balanced
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 11/01/2006 04:30:08 PM
Very panoramic study with good lighting and composition.
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 11/01/2006 03:33:57 PM
Balloon shots always look so good. Yours is no exception! Great mood set with the sky.
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 11/01/2006 04:37:45 AM
stunning!
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