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Challenge: Transitions II (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
Location: Auckland, NZ
Date: Jun 6, 2007
Aperture: f/5.0
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/160s
Galleries: Cityscape, Architecture
Date Uploaded: Jun 11, 2007
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A recent trip in Auckland, I found this run-down half-demolished shell of a building, and contrasted it with the new sleek skyscrapers all around it! This was taken down a back alley that I would not go into at night. Even during the day, I was watching my bags carefully while taking the shot.
PP is levels, crop, resize and USM. I sharpened this shot more than usual to bring out even more contrast between the two, and the detail in the old building put me way over the image KB limit. This is the first time I've had to drop the JPG quality to submit an image!
I really don't know how this one will go. It was a tricky image to crop. The staircase is a strong composition point, and I wanted to keep the graffiti. I also wanted to keep a decent amount of the next building for it's contrasting colours and sweeping lines. After lots of mucking around with the levels and sharping, I finally have a result I'm happy with, but time will tell how it goes in the voting!
POST-CHALLENGE: Wow!!! My PB score. I don't think this image deserves it's score, but thanks for the votes. :) |
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06/18/2007 04:31:03 PM |
| Brilliant thought for this theme |
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06/18/2007 02:16:14 PM |
| Really nice subjects and concept but the composition needs some work. |
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06/17/2007 10:57:39 PM |
| I like the POW of the colours. Nice graphic sense. Good line and perspective. 7 |
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06/16/2007 10:46:28 PM |
| What great contrasting textures... Great lines. |
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06/14/2007 10:09:57 PM |
| Nice photo - I like the composition, however the glass building seems like it is a bit off-focus or maybe displaying compression/scaling jaggies instead of having those nice sharp and crisp lines... |
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06/14/2007 03:02:01 PM |
| too boosted to me...levels wise. Very hard to look at. I understand the concept but somehow the editing is really harsh (or just the natural lighting) 5 |
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06/14/2007 01:24:46 PM |
| erm this is about transition, not contrast... |
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06/14/2007 12:31:08 PM |
| good challenge subject. there's a problem though with the line edges, maybe a resizing problem. |
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06/14/2007 09:48:42 AM |
| Good job! Good idea, great contrast and correct exposure. |
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06/14/2007 12:51:01 AM |
| Not much difference is there? lol harder to tagg. psart well done |
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