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Canterra Tower
Canterra Tower
Citadel


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Challenge: Vanishing Point II (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Location: Calgary, Alberta - Downtown
Date: May 12, 2007
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/250
Galleries: Cityscape, Architecture
Date Uploaded: May 13, 2007

Picture Project:
Export to TIFF

PSP:
Adjusted levels
Adjusted Saturation
Clone brush to get rid of sensor dust
Resize
Clarify
USM
More saturation adjustment
Export to JPG

Shooting data:
Nikon D50
2007/05/11 12:38:01.7
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Lens: 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 18mm
Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/250 sec - F/8
Exposure Comp.: -1.0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Direct sunlight
AF Mode: AF-S
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: Auto
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: Off

Statistics
Place: 69 out of 195
Avg (all users): 5.7818
Avg (commenters): 4.5000
Avg (participants): 5.6377
Avg (non-participants): 5.8477
Views since voting: 832
Views during voting: 285
Votes: 220
Comments: 3
Favorites: 0


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05/23/2007 12:42:46 AM
Hello from the Critique Club!!

This is a very strong image, the angle is dynamic and creates great negative space with the sky. The shape of the building makes for a nice subject. Many of the technical apsects are spot on.

I think what hurts this picture is the color and contrast. Correct me if I'm wrong, but it looks like this building was in the shade. The contrast is very low and doesn't allow for thet "pop" that people always look for. I have always found that neutral light creates more dull pictures. If you use the bright sun to light your subject your contrast will always be better. The reflection is only of the sky and doesn't allow for any interesting elements.

I love the shot, and think that with more dynamic colors and contrast, it would be very stong.

--James B. Hale
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/16/2007 07:35:28 PM
Nicely done. Obviously beyond your control, but I almost wish that there were more clouds in the sky to add contrast and interest to the photo. Nevertheless, well done.
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05/16/2007 08:39:26 AM
The odd angles jutting out from the building make this distracting and the all over heavyness of the blue tones offer little charm.
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