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...water under the bridge...
...water under the bridge...
Melethia


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Challenge: Rivers & Streams (Advanced Editing VI ("Time Lapse"))
Collection: Challenges 2008
Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L USM
Location: Iraq
Date: Jan 8, 2008
Date Uploaded: Jan 9, 2008

 Hoping this resembles a lazy river or creek. It's a man-made canal linking the bodies of water created by Saddam Hussein on the complex now used by the US and coalition forces called Victory Base Complex, in Baghdad, Iraq.

This was taken my last day in Iraq - hence the dual meaning of the title. It's not a bridge, really (though I was standing on one to take the shot), it's a cable carrier.

Tone-mapped from an HDR version generated from a single RAW capture. Minor adjustments to that version. And even with the increased file size limit, this is still reduced to 49% quality to stay under 200K. Taking it to 50% took it from 167K to over 200K. Not sure I understand the compression algorithms.

Statistics
Place: 86 out of 208
Avg (all users): 5.6754
Avg (commenters): 6.5000
Avg (participants): 5.4268
Avg (non-participants): 5.8624
Views since voting: 861
Views during voting: 308
Votes: 191
Comments: 13
Favorites: 0

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AuthorThread
 01/23/2008 02:23:21 PM
how totally stunning is this ?!!!
fantastic deb .. a beautiful scene .. just gorgeous .. & i love the tones & that little duck .. :)...
i'm a BIG fan of your photography .. :)x
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 01/21/2008 11:37:25 AM
I thought this was from back in Germany. I think you made great choices on this shot: the framing, the processing. It's gorgeous.
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 01/21/2008 10:15:33 AM
Wow! Stunning!! A beautiful farewell photo!!!

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 01/21/2008 03:51:00 AM
Deb a lovely shot which whilst being full of rich autumnal colours brings to mind the feeling of a late summer afternoon. Beautifully tranquil, which knowing were it was taken adds a different take on many peoples perspectives of the area

Glad you are home safe and sound
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 01/21/2008 01:12:19 AM
I like the colors and shapes in this, Deb. Congrats on finding so many nice images during your stay in hot places with things that go boom!
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 01/21/2008 12:46:21 AM
I love coming to read your notes. I liked the pic during voting but now I see how symbolic it is as well. You've really done a great job making these places look like more than just a bowl of sand. I love the browns and reds and their reflection is beautiful. I also like radiating circle in the foreground. Glad you are home safely!
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 01/21/2008 12:26:17 AM
And here I was thinking you were in a barren land.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/20/2008 09:41:46 PM
I really like the back lighting on the weeds, your comp is right on.
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 01/19/2008 10:56:59 AM
Lots going on in this shot. There is some very nice detail.
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 01/16/2008 11:57:30 AM
Love it. Lots of great impact. Good strong colors without being oversaturated. The ripples from the duck add just the right touch to the image.
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 01/15/2008 10:42:57 PM
I really like the warmth the lighting gives this, though it may be just a touch harsh on the structure. It is a well-balanced composition.
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 01/15/2008 02:49:16 PM
Beautiful
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 01/14/2008 11:36:12 PM
Very nice shot, wonderful perspective and composition.
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