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Death is a Fog
2nd PlaceDeath is a Fog
mattmunger


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Death (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon PowerShot A75
Location: Mountain View Cemetary - Oregon City
Date: Nov 30, 2006
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 50
Shutter: 1/15
Galleries: Landscape, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Dec 3, 2006

 My first ever attempt at taking pictures in the fog. I thought that since this cemetary has been around for almost 200 years the fog would give it some nice effects.

Mounted on a tripod and shot away until the fog quickly left me.

Changed the curve ever so slightly to increase the contrast minute USM and that was it. It is one of my personal favorites.

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 227
Avg (all users): 6.4483
Avg (commenters): 8.0000
Avg (participants): 6.3908
Avg (non-participants): 6.4828
Views since voting: 8907
Views during voting: 362
Votes: 232
Comments: 30
Favorites: 11 (view)

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 01/03/2007 04:29:20 PM
Wow! The Monger got a ribbon! Nice job. This is a really great pic. I gotta get out with my camera more and get some shots for these challenges.... been a while since I've done any. Talk to ya soon, putz.
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 12/21/2006 04:49:04 PM
I meant to comment on the pic earlier. Outstanding composition, black and white treatment and mood. Congrats on your well deserved ribbon.
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 12/18/2006 03:39:36 PM
Very good...I had given this a 7, but on closer inspection, this is a better than 7 image for sure...well done on the ribbon
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 12/17/2006 10:23:25 PM
This image imparts such a gloomy and eerie feeling of stark reality but its tonal beauty and its soothing spatial sense makes it a visual treat. Congratulations on your Red.
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 12/15/2006 09:34:09 PM
This shot should win
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 12/14/2006 11:59:24 AM
The fog looks awesome, congrats on winning the red ribbon!
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 12/14/2006 10:37:26 AM
I really enjoy this misty view. There is early morning fog these days here as a warm front is moving through this region of Virginia. My wife and I get wth cameras out before sunrise, inspired by your photo.
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 12/13/2006 08:49:12 PM
congrats..very effective, and wonderfully understated.
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 12/13/2006 03:24:29 PM
Ooh creepy. Great atmosphere produced here. Well done on the RED.
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 12/13/2006 12:45:59 PM
I love B&W, cemetery, and fog shots.....what an awesome combination of all three!

I also love the skeletal tree.

Congratulations!
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 12/13/2006 09:40:05 AM
Congrats on the red!! Very nice shot!
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 12/13/2006 02:34:18 AM
Ha! How exciting! I was so nervous all stinking week watching my score stay high. How addicting is the stupid update button? And I can only do it once an hour! :)

Thanks for all who voted and commented. Every now and then us 'point and shoot' guys manage to pull one out. ;)

12/13/2006 12:52:25 AM
Wow, what a shot, and dead on target for the challenge. Congrats on the shot and on your first ribbon!
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 12/13/2006 12:44:49 AM
Beautiful! Fog is great for photography, isn't it? It's one thing I miss here on Cape Cod; I thought we'd have a lot of fog, like we did when I lived in Carmel, and it turns out we don't get much at all. You did very well with this. Congrats on the ribbon!
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 12/13/2006 12:44:24 AM
This is a pretty good landscape. Got a 10 from me. Congratulations on your ribbon.
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 12/13/2006 12:32:12 AM
Though graveyards were certainly a popular subject in this challenge, this shot really stood out above the rest. The ethereal mist is just awesome! Congrats on the well-deserved ribbon! :D
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 12/13/2006 12:27:41 AM
Congratulations on the red with this excellent image. Maybe death IS a fog.
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 12/13/2006 12:17:57 AM
Beautiful image of such a sad place. Excellent job with your capture! congrats
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/10/2006 04:04:51 PM
good capture
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 12/10/2006 11:08:51 AM
great cemetery shot! 8
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 12/09/2006 10:14:17 AM
Very gloomy. I love the mist. Good composition.
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 12/08/2006 01:25:20 PM
Love the FOG !!!
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 12/07/2006 05:45:01 PM
could use a bit more contrast. I like the compo.
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 12/07/2006 02:51:46 PM
Great shot, nicely composed. The fog really makes it. Excellent for this challenge. 9
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 12/07/2006 12:54:36 PM
very gothic feel. great for challenge.
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 12/07/2006 04:56:52 AM
The composition strikes me most about this image. Great, moody image.
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 12/06/2006 07:24:30 PM
common but good.
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 12/06/2006 01:26:46 PM
Nicly framed image.
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 12/06/2006 07:45:46 AM
great use of fog
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 12/06/2006 03:00:17 AM
amazing image. it works great in BW!
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