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Challenge: Hidden Gem -- 1,000th Challenge! (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Canon EOS-50D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0L IS USM
Location: Lincoln Center, NYC
Date: May 14, 2007
Aperture: f/8.0
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/320s
Galleries: Urban, Street
Date Uploaded: Mar 10, 2009

 Taken at Lincoln Center in New York City is one of my all-time favorite photos. Nothing is staged, I just walked by the fountain an this is what I saw. I was definitely less skilled when I took the photo, but hey, eventually a blind squirrel will stumble upon a nut.

This photo has made it into juried shows and even sold. This is the only photo I have ever sold in an art-show/gallery setting. I hope you all like it.

I must mention, though, that it will be DQ'ed if it needs to be valiated. Hard drive space was running low when I took the original picture, and since .dng files take up slightly less space than the normal .cr2 files. I would always convert what I shot into a .dng and delete the .cr2 file. As a result, I have the the .dng but not the original original.

As Posthumous might say, photography is an art and a medium through which to express yourself; little rules like the exact file type of the original shouldn't get in the way of the final product. Normal there is no way I woul o this but because this is basically a celebratory challenge, I felt compelled to share something I think is special.

-Steve

p.s. Bring on the trolls! :)

Statistics
Place: 766 out of 1129
Avg (all users): 5.2441
Avg (commenters): 6.0588
Avg (participants): 5.2774
Avg (non-participants): 5.0723
Views since voting: 848
Views during voting: 661
Votes: 512
Comments: 54
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 05/21/2010 12:12:22 PM
very, very odd. 53 mostly positive comments...but no favorites. i think street photography may be officially dead on this site :( i'm glad you decided to "break the rules"...wish more people took chances on this site...i don't believe any lives are at stake ;)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/17/2009 10:11:10 PM
Classic moment. Well done!
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 03/17/2009 09:26:44 PM
Busy for what? Water is over.
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 03/17/2009 08:55:18 PM
Interesting street scene. Water backdrop works very well!
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 03/17/2009 04:17:59 PM
This is a really fun shot, I like how evenly spaced they all are and how different they all are dressed.
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 03/16/2009 11:03:56 PM
Back for bump and comment. Composition is well done here and I like how the cast of characters are all doing their own thing.
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 03/16/2009 04:39:42 PM
nice
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 03/16/2009 03:36:06 PM
talk about a real range of "prepared for the show"...one in a tux/suit...sun dress, jeans and tee shirt...and peddle pushers very interesting...like the colors and tones..
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 03/16/2009 03:42:26 AM
like the water fountian really sets the image and with so many ppl in the shot a lot to take in
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 03/15/2009 08:22:28 PM
Makes me smile - all the different styles of manner and dress.
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 03/15/2009 08:12:43 PM
wish less was going on or if there was a strong connecting theme
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 03/15/2009 04:40:14 PM
Delightfully candid image. Interesting cast of characters. 7
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 03/15/2009 10:05:41 AM
What a great candid shot, so many different personalities, there's a lot to look at here.
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 03/15/2009 09:41:54 AM
Interesting scene. I like to wonder at what everyone's thinking.

Not voting yet.
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 03/15/2009 06:06:51 AM
nice moment , reminds me a theatral scene

;)

brano
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 03/15/2009 01:59:30 AM
It looks to me like these people ARE the show. Good capture getting all of these people each in their own world.
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 03/15/2009 01:50:44 AM
Nice capture.
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 03/14/2009 08:25:04 PM
i love the various expressions and postures of the people - especially the guy adjusting his bow-tie...
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 03/14/2009 07:52:00 PM
great street photo - nice to see one in color
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 03/14/2009 06:34:15 PM
Great slice of life shot. There's a real cross-section of humanity here. Love the second level peeps too in the background.
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 03/14/2009 10:15:56 AM
I like the gentleman adjusting his tie. He becomes the primary focal pint.
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 03/14/2009 08:50:44 AM
this is really interesing, a lot to look at, my fav is the guy in front fixing his bowtie, loke the people on the balcony, many levels to this image
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 03/14/2009 04:17:26 AM
Nice light.
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 03/14/2009 12:00:27 AM
... nothing like the Met! the funny part is that you have no idea if he was preparing to perform or just to watch!! nice catch.
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 03/13/2009 08:54:02 PM
Fun candid momment.
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 03/13/2009 07:24:50 PM
excellent candid , street photography shot , really communicates very well. 7
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 03/13/2009 04:54:09 PM
Very well exposed.
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 03/13/2009 02:19:29 PM
A good group portrait... especially if they don't know it.
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 03/13/2009 12:45:10 PM
What a neat people shot; So many characters here. Might have cropped it in a little more on the left, and maybe played around with the editing to bring out the colors/details more.
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 03/13/2009 12:43:21 PM
Nice shot
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 03/13/2009 10:33:01 AM
would have liked the fountain to have a little more detail, here it looks a bit overexposed
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 03/13/2009 06:46:08 AM
Nice frozen moment!
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 03/12/2009 11:01:56 PM
What a delightful slice of life
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 03/12/2009 10:44:14 PM
Little did they know they are the show.
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 03/12/2009 10:37:28 PM
A nice example of "Street Photography"
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 03/12/2009 07:45:50 PM
Nice stop action on the fountain and lots of interest. Good lighting to.
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 03/12/2009 07:12:55 PM
very different...good shot but you have to look for your subject, eye goes to guy in green. I'd crop out the nerdy guy and all elements to the left of him.
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 03/12/2009 03:36:39 PM
I really enjoy this shot. Been looking at it for a while trying to put the words together. Even without the title, the guy fixing his bowtie does look as though he's getting ready for a show. What I like is everyone else is also dressed nicely, doing their own thing, as if the show is close to starting. It's impressive because it doesn't look staged. But the best thing I love about this is the person in the middle who doesn't fit. And I've wondered if they're not the actual one getting ready for a show. This shot really makes me think and look deep into your thoughts when looking at this before snapping the shot. The only suggestion I can give it the water in the fountain. It looks as though it's a little blown out. But seeing the light on the ladies heads on the left tells me it's directly on the water which probably didn't help at all. Not sure if it was unavoidable. Ok done with the war a peace comment, great photo, really, really enjoyed viewing this. 8
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 03/12/2009 01:55:35 PM
I like the expressions of everyone. Good pic.
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 03/12/2009 10:50:09 AM
Nice composition.
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 03/12/2009 01:32:54 AM
Cool shot, I like that everyone has very different clothing.
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 03/12/2009 12:47:38 AM
interesting image, well composed, nice candid
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 03/11/2009 09:53:34 PM
what a combo of people! i love the variety
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 03/11/2009 08:07:46 PM
Good shot.
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 03/11/2009 06:08:36 PM
I like the contrast of one guy in a tux, and everyone else all casual.
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 03/11/2009 05:30:19 PM
My kinds of shot - what fun!! I love all the different situations presented and nice use of the water as a backdrop to isolate them from the crowds beyond.
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 03/11/2009 03:40:44 PM
I like all the very different people through this shot
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 03/11/2009 01:04:09 PM
Good street image, fine job capturing "Human Interest"
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 03/11/2009 11:58:37 AM
Nice street scene. I like all the different things going on.
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 03/11/2009 11:38:01 AM
nice moment
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 03/11/2009 08:58:07 AM
Lovely to see all those different kind of people.
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 03/11/2009 02:15:54 AM
Cool! I like all the different body poses, clothes, expressions, etc.
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 03/11/2009 01:32:55 AM
Love this - it's full of interest, and the fountain is a marvellous backdrop to all those people.
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 03/11/2009 12:44:15 AM
Ralph straightened his bowtie. This upcoming performance would be the ultimate test of his acting abilities. It was difficult, but often worth the effort. He turned to his left. "Excuse me miss, but you look familiar. Haven't I seen you in my dreams?"

The water in the fountain was cold.
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