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"I Can't Ride The Broncos Anymore"
"I Can't Ride The Broncos Anymore"
smichener


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Fallen (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Location: Attica Rodeo
Date: Aug 2, 2008
Aperture: 2.8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/50
Date Uploaded: Aug 3, 2008

 Convert from RAW, Levels, Selections for blur and sharpen, more leves, B&W conversion, Hue/Sat adj on rider and horse, dodge and burn, resize, border.

Statistics
Place: 42 out of 144
Avg (all users): 5.9048
Avg (commenters): 6.0000
Avg (participants): 5.8750
Avg (non-participants): 5.9231
Views since voting: 832
Views during voting: 222
Votes: 126
Comments: 6
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/08/2008 02:30:47 PM
Excellent action capture and I do like the way you used subtle selective desat to isolate your subject in what is always a busy background at these events. Well done.
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 08/08/2008 01:45:19 PM
Although I personally think this might be stretching it a bit to meet the challenge, I think the photo itself is terrific! I LOVE the motion blur, although I wouldn't be surprised if the voters bomb you for that. I can't ever recall seeing a blurry rodeo photo, which is probably part of why I like this so much. It's unusual and different. The perfectly focused ones have gotten boring! ;)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/07/2008 11:36:30 AM
If just the horse and rider had blur it would be ok, but the entire background is blurry too...
 08/06/2008 08:28:58 PM
Good action shot.
i little faster shutter speed if it was possible. Looks like an outdoor event and I know the lighting is a problem at sporting events. Rider appears to be heading for his fall.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/05/2008 08:20:50 AM
While not the sharpest photo around, this one gets points for the perfect timing. The horse's posture really makes this a winner. I hope it does well for you.
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 08/04/2008 01:38:13 PM
9. Going into my favorites RIGHT NOW! You are the only one of the literal shots of falling who managed to capture the motion of falling with the FEELING! Very artful use of editing, color, etc. Love it. Best of Luck. Hope you ribbon!
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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