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Fallen for freedom
Fallen for freedom
Dr_Toto


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Challenge: Fallen (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D40
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II
Location: Catholic graveyard, Sherbrooke, Quebec
Date: Aug 3, 2008
Aperture: 13
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/640
Date Uploaded: Aug 3, 2008

 Shot in a catholic graveyard near my house. I was looking for "fallen" heroes and when I came across that soldier's grave. "Forgot" to use flash to lighten the counter exposed subject but managed to recover shadows from RAW.

PP

UPoint in Capture NX
Converted in tiff from RAW
Dodge and burn
Noiseware
Smart sharpening
Contrast and lightning
Added a border
Saved for Web


Prediction : Mid 5's; i would be really happy with a 6




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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/10/2008 01:46:31 PM
I like how detailed the moss on the stone is in this image.. it might have been a little better if the flag was not in the composition or mabe if you were standing a little bit more to the right.. great colors though:)
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 08/08/2008 01:03:44 PM
Imo, this could use a stronger composition. Nice colors and details though!
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