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Challenge: The Cowboy (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D2H
Lens: Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Nikon
Date: Jun 8, 2008
Aperture: 4.5
ISO: 400
Shutter: 15 sec
Date Uploaded: Jun 8, 2008

 I really wanted to have an image in this challenge as my own little acknowledgment of the pleasure of having shared this site with a photographer of such high caliber as Sean.


15 Second Exposure, wide angle lens pointing towards the treeline in the distance. I was in it for about half of the time. The light in the background is the almost-full moon and some ambient light coming from the 'burbs. The white dots are stars, not embers.

I had this idea for the shot but regrettably did not have enough time to really make it come to fruition; but I'm still happy with the result and extremely pleased to see the great comments and the faves.

If I had it to do over again, I would make the face more of a profile view and get the nose and other facial features recognizable. I would have also picked a better treeline and made it more distinct/clear. I also would have been more careful with my editing.

PP: Emphasized the natural vignette with an overlay layer, curves work, Neat Image, USM, s4w.

RIP Sean

Statistics
Place: 43 out of 91
Avg (all users): 5.6705
Avg (commenters): 7.5714
Avg (participants): 5.4524
Avg (non-participants): 5.7388
Views since voting: 967
Views during voting: 386
Votes: 176
Comments: 18
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 06/16/2008 08:45:37 AM
Oooh I thought this would have scored higher. I planned on coming back after the challenge to see how you did this. This has a cool Indiana Jones vibe. A very nice tribute indeed and a very cool picture.
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 06/16/2008 05:46:01 AM
nice tribute Adam
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 06/16/2008 02:36:21 AM
A wonderful tribute. A very thoughtful and emotive shot.
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 06/16/2008 12:05:25 AM
I can't believe this didn't ribbon.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/15/2008 10:41:08 PM
sky cinema. I hope you did this with a double exposure and not a computer monitor. It's a startling effect. I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt and a 10.
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 06/15/2008 08:15:01 PM
Whoa, can't wait to see how you did this.
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 06/15/2008 11:01:27 AM
Good tribute shot. I'm trying to figure out the details. Is this supposed to be a spirit in a campfire (which would explain the sharp white sparks and soft focus and colored cowboy)? It looks like the cowboy had the sun behind him. I'm wondering how you achieved the lighting. You did a good job.
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 06/12/2008 04:29:58 PM
Love to know how this was done.

A terrific tribute to jawnyrico
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 06/12/2008 01:37:31 AM
Really curious to see how this was done. Interesting shot and a nice take on the challenge.
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 06/11/2008 05:55:56 PM
Looks like you have some hot pixel problems
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 06/11/2008 11:24:11 AM
Love the sense of the scene with excellent color from the fire... very spititual feel... 10
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 06/10/2008 08:31:36 PM
I'm looking forward to seeing how you accomplished this beautiful image. I think I know how you did it, but not sure. It's a magnificent tribute and an excellent photo. You got a 10 and a Fave from me! Well done!
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 06/09/2008 07:52:24 PM
good idea but a little confusing in terms of comp...giant cowboy in the back, what's in front?
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 06/09/2008 05:23:31 PM
Oh my goodness... what have you done here? Brilliant, just brilliant.
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 06/09/2008 11:44:34 AM
This image feels really awkward and difficult to figure out.
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 06/09/2008 01:04:17 AM
I do not like the mix of hard noise and noise reduction filtering
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 06/09/2008 12:26:23 AM
Nice tribute!
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 06/09/2008 12:23:13 AM
wow, cool-8
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