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Challenge: Free Study 2008-07 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
Date: Jul 28, 2008
Aperture: f/3.2
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Military, History
Date Uploaded: Jul 28, 2008
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This was taken at a local medieval festival. This photo trip makes me want to be a better photographer. So many opportunities, and after a whole day, I came home with maybe 10 OK shots, and only two or three that I'd even consider putting up for DPC.
Anyway, back to the photo, this one was in focus, so that put it into top contention for this month's free study.
Editing is lots. A slight touch of tonemapping (on a single jpg), lots of dodging, burning, colour and contrast adjustments, selective sharpening, minor spot healing. Will it do well on DPC? I'm thinking probably not so good. I think DPC likes more natural photos. I'm thinking a little over 6.
Post challenge - Well,  yanko, thank you very much. I'm happy to be mistaken for Larus anyday. :) |
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10/25/2008 07:37:14 PM |
| Was just perusing your portfolio and came across this one again. I remember this being on eof my top choices in this FS. This just has a fantastic feel to it. Wonderful capture and excellent editing. |
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08/08/2008 01:51:33 AM |
| There goes my streak of guessing Larus' shot. I had been perfect up to this point. Anyway, nicely done David! |
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08/08/2008 12:19:00 AM |
| Being a better photographer comes about as a result of WANTING to be a better photographer. I understand what you are saying about only having 10 shots but don't you think that when one takes your breath away it sometimes is ok to only have 10? :) I personally think you are a pretty good photographer. What I like about this is the candid scene. You captured the face of someone who is living the moment like he really is going to battle. At least that is how I see it. The expression says all this to me. Cool capture. |
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08/07/2008 06:15:45 PM |
| I really love this. Nice catch, great costumes and setting, good expression on the model, and really fine post-processing. |
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08/07/2008 04:18:31 AM |
| Cool shot. I could be wrong but this says Larus to me. |
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08/06/2008 08:53:03 AM |
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08/05/2008 02:35:44 AM |
| Nice separation of your subject from the other troops. |
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08/04/2008 05:57:36 PM |
| It's good to see the before and after processing in the same picture. |
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08/04/2008 04:32:27 PM |
| Excellent processing to highlight your subject and yet keep the sense of the setting. |
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08/04/2008 03:53:00 PM |
| Very strong picture, well done. |
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08/02/2008 10:38:47 AM |
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08/02/2008 05:48:26 AM |
| If I was voting, this would get a high score (but I'm not voting). |
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08/01/2008 07:12:17 PM |
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08/01/2008 02:44:17 PM |
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08/01/2008 10:56:55 AM |
| Great shot and fantastic DOF. This is very real looking. |
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08/01/2008 01:10:14 AM |
| Woah! He's so tough! Nice processing, a little much but I like it. |
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