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Lizard Rock
Lizard Rock
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Best of 2006 (Advanced Editing V*)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Nikon
Location: Portsea Back Beach, Victoria Australia
Date: Nov 12, 2006
Aperture: F4.0
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/1250
Galleries: Black and White, Seascapes
Date Uploaded: Jan 7, 2007

 Took this at the Portsea Backbeach. Had it in the portfolio, and thought it was a strongish pic.

Basically levels, curves, grayscale etc...a little dodging and burning, usm, blur, sharpen bits, resize and frame

I like the strong details and contrast. Last year's 'best of' got me 5.9...hoping this is an improvement. 6.4???


POST: Thank you so much everyone for the fantastic comments and a great result for me. I improved a full 1.0 from 2005's image, and to come 32nd out of 700 images is a great thrill for me. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You...

The Vignetting was a problem for me. I really should have pulled back on the left, but for some reason, when I would save for the web, it came out darker and I couldn't figure it out. Time ran out for me and I didn't want to re-edit, so I left it as it was and obviously lost some points for it. If I had it to do all over again, I would have burned a little less. I am happy with the tones and contrast.

Here is the original...crazy what you can do in Photoshop!


Statistics
Place: 32 out of 712
Avg (all users): 6.8760
Avg (commenters): 7.9024
Avg (participants): 6.8208
Avg (non-participants): 7.0595
Views since voting: 1790
Views during voting: 570
Votes: 363
Comments: 51
Favorites: 4 (view)

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 01/10/2008 01:17:49 AM
Enzo, I had to go back and look at this one from 06. Comparing with your current ribbon winner the contrast is amazing. This one, while very good, has distinct processing with heavy darks, shocking clouds, and an overall look that screams 'processed'. In comparison, your newest edition has all of the drama but with the slightest touch of processing...just enough to really make the picture WOW! In particular, your sand on the ribbon winner is amazing. Your newest one is like this one 'all grown up'. Keep up the great work! mark

Message edited by author 2008-01-10 01:31:26.
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 01/26/2007 09:44:32 PM
Great processing! Congratulations Enzo. Awesome B/W!!!
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 01/26/2007 11:26:53 AM
seriously, u sure choose the right processing. This is awesome in b/w!
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 01/26/2007 07:35:09 AM
Congragulations Enzo! This is so dramatic and spectacular! What a great score and placement in such a strong competitive challenge!

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 01/26/2007 04:46:21 AM
Top finish Enzo, this was one of 3 top picks a 10 from me....
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 01/26/2007 01:13:02 AM
Great finish, Enzo. This is superb. The tonality and contrast are spot on. Congrats.
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 01/26/2007 01:11:54 AM
Sorry, Enzo. You didn't nail your goal. You'll just have to settle for 0.5 higher. :) Congrats on this awesome, awesome shot and very high placement! :)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/25/2007 11:44:33 PM
Return for comment. Excellent choice of BW, very nice composition overall. I'd have been curious though if it might have worked better with the lizard facing into the scene (the other side)
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 01/25/2007 11:59:50 AM
great image
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 01/25/2007 04:32:53 AM
Nice use of the wide angle. Vignetting possible wasn't necessary. I wonder what it might have looked like with a bright blue sky, instead of the b&w.
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 01/25/2007 03:13:01 AM
A very strong image her, with plenty of punch, to hopefully do very well..... I love it.....
Bumping up to a "10" from me.....
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 01/24/2007 10:18:40 PM
wow. excellent composition. love the juxtaposition of the foam, the fluffy clouds, and the razor sharp edges of the rock. like an undertow, all the soft lines grab you and pull you in. love the hidden/implied violence that comes through the bw.
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 01/23/2007 03:16:56 PM
Great tonal range
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 01/22/2007 08:08:03 PM
Great choice for a b&w edit!
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 01/22/2007 01:48:56 PM
B&W looks really good with this picture.
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 01/22/2007 01:42:52 PM
Nice composition and contrast. I like the spacious feel to it.
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 01/21/2007 05:15:45 PM
Very powerful wide angle shot... excellent B&W conversion.

If I can be really picky... I am not sure about the Vignette.. (effect or due to the lens?)
there also appears to be a 'soft' area in the bottom right low third.. not sure if this is a lens smudge?

Should do very well..
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 01/21/2007 02:30:55 AM
Great composition & processing!
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 01/20/2007 02:28:59 PM
Very dramatic! The B&W works very well.
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 01/19/2007 07:02:39 PM
Great black/white shot and range of tones.
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 01/19/2007 06:34:27 PM
Very strong composition. Nice diagonals made with the rock. Nice contrast through out the photo
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 01/18/2007 10:54:58 PM
Yes, very awesome 'scape. Beautiful conversion!
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 01/17/2007 10:51:37 AM
Lovely in black and white! My only nit would be just a wee bit too much burning or vignetting on the left above the waterline but it does have excellent visual impact.
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 01/17/2007 06:34:38 AM
wow, awesome ... nice processing ... maybe too dark in bottom left corner, overall great photo IMHO
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 01/16/2007 09:08:46 PM
Great feeling to this one - Very nice.
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 01/16/2007 08:04:38 PM
Stunning contrast. Beautiful composition. Back to bump you up to 9.
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 01/16/2007 11:53:32 AM
I like the dramatic wide angle. works suprising well in B&W
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 01/16/2007 10:28:53 AM
stunning! Great light and pp.
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 01/16/2007 02:33:16 AM
Brilliant perspective, like the black and white...
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 01/15/2007 04:55:36 PM
Nicely captured. Left bottom is a bit too dark. I would have cropped that one out myself. Good luck with this entry, it should do well!
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 01/15/2007 04:13:00 PM
Wonderful use of black and white. also a very strong composition.
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 01/15/2007 10:02:18 AM
Beautiful
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 01/14/2007 03:51:03 PM
well done,, nce crisp 9
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 01/14/2007 01:48:16 PM
VERY cool image. Yeah, I see the lizard for sure. Only critique would be that there was no need to go so dark along the left edge. Other than that, WOW! Good luck.
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 01/13/2007 11:38:50 AM
Really like the way the wide angle creates such strong leading lines all pullng the eye right into the scene. High contrast black and white works really well to bring out the details. The shadows at the lower left, top left and along the top edge of the frame are a bit heavy for my preferences though.
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 01/13/2007 04:53:11 AM
haha, cool shape! :D 8
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 01/13/2007 01:54:17 AM
This is stunning!
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 01/13/2007 01:41:32 AM
Wonderful contrast. Very mystical feel
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 01/13/2007 01:18:01 AM
one of my faves - I love the highlighting - is this all natural or is this in processing? it's just perfect - great choice in B&W - I'd be curious to see a color version - real nice job :)
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 01/12/2007 09:28:23 PM
Very dramatic image.
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 01/12/2007 07:58:03 PM
I don't understand the shadows on the edges of this photo.
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 01/12/2007 07:19:15 PM
Very nice tones and textures.
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 01/12/2007 06:09:38 PM
I really like the sharpness in this shot!
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 01/12/2007 05:24:34 PM
Love the perspective in this shot, great black and white with so many tones, like a work of art!
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 01/12/2007 02:50:58 PM
nice ansel adams type shot
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 01/12/2007 02:08:55 PM
Very nice. The contrast is great. You can almost feel the pull of the tide.
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 01/12/2007 12:16:56 PM
Beautiful! Excellent B&W tones, lovely sky.
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 01/12/2007 12:04:37 PM
Stunning. I'm sure you hate being compared to Ansel Adams but man, this would have made him proud. 8
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 01/12/2007 11:40:53 AM
wow now this is fantastic 9
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 01/12/2007 08:06:18 AM
Hmm I believe this is Enzo.

Oh how I love the wide angle, very solid image my friend

nick
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 01/12/2007 07:47:16 AM
great perspective and beautiful BW 9
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