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Challenge: Duotones IV (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-30D
Lens: Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX
Date: Jun 14, 2009
Date Uploaded: Jun 14, 2009

[Jun. 15th, 2009 12:32:39 AM]

Taken at Allegany State Park during our annual stay at the Green House of Fun. This was shot at the Stone Tower. Basically a two floor stone tower with alot of grafitti on it. Had it originally some redish tint - but when I saw that b&w counted in the challenge description I went that route. I didnt shoot it for this challenge. Just thought the location looked neat with the wide angle lens.

[Jun. 21st, 2009 07:03:54 AM]

Well aint this a Happy Fathers Day.

Votes: 124
Views: 234
Avg Vote: 7.1935
Comments: 20
Favorites: 6
Wish Lists: 1

I had hoped that this would score well - but i really didnt expect a response like this. A bummer that the vote count is so low. Anyways - I am very glad to see this image do so well. It will probably get printed out on canvas and put in my new office.

I see that Kiwiness is int he challenge and probably scoring very well. Maybe i can pull off a yellow. Its been a while since I ribboned, and to do it with a shot that I didnt shoot for DPC would be very cool.

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 253
Avg (all users): 7.1746
Avg (commenters): 8.8889
Avg (participants): 7.3038
Avg (non-participants): 6.9574
Views since voting: 10227
Views during voting: 251
Votes: 126
Comments: 46
Favorites: 18 (view)

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 06/25/2009 11:24:57 AM
Tim congratulation :) I like it, a deserved one :)
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 06/23/2009 01:21:12 AM
Great image here. Very well done. Congrats on the ribbon!
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 06/22/2009 07:13:59 PM
The stairs are soft and how come the guy on the ten speed is blurred?!?
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 06/22/2009 12:23:39 PM
Terrific job, Tim! Congrats on your first ribbon.

edit: ...oh wait, I see this isn't your first. ;-)

Message edited by author 2009-06-22 12:24:24.
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 06/22/2009 11:52:23 AM
Congrats on your ribbon. I just glanced at the thumbnails and this is the only shot I clicked on. I faved it right away and knew it would ribbon.
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 06/22/2009 11:27:49 AM
Wow, Tim...another fantastic shot. This is very worthy of the ribbon it garnered! Congrats!
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 06/22/2009 10:30:57 AM
I totally agree with Tate's commenbt below.
The Cartier-Bresson forum link photo came to my mind, too.

It almost looks like a prison or dead end in the darkness below. Having a subject always helps. Thank your son for this Fathers Day present. A smooth skinned human against the rough textures of life is a good contrast.
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 06/22/2009 07:35:16 AM
Congrats Tim on your ribbon really is a awasome image. Happy Fathers Day.
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 06/22/2009 07:28:24 AM
Congratulations!! Love it.
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 06/22/2009 04:50:20 AM
Wonderful shot, Tim. Congrats on your ribbon.
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 06/22/2009 04:15:48 AM
Happy Father's Day Tim. Congrats on the ribbon.
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 06/22/2009 03:58:57 AM
great image
Congrats
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 06/22/2009 02:27:17 AM
WTG Tim!!!
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 06/22/2009 12:54:56 AM
Congrats on your second place win!
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 06/22/2009 12:50:59 AM
Congrats! This is a great image. :-)
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 06/22/2009 12:38:00 AM
this is just an amazing picture...well done...Happy Father's Day!!!
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 06/22/2009 12:37:43 AM
I liked this one a lot, Tim. Congrats.
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 06/22/2009 12:23:52 AM
Fabulous, Tim. Congrats on Life Shooting giving you a ribbon. :) Still perfect. :)
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 06/22/2009 12:20:18 AM
Yes, Happy Father's Day, Tim :) This is an incredible photo!!

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 06/22/2009 12:08:54 AM
Well deserved! Congratulations
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 06/22/2009 12:08:11 AM
Love this. It brings to mind the strong composition discussed of the Henri Cartier-Bresson photo in this thread
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 06/22/2009 12:05:13 AM
I thought this was a pretty interesting photo. Loved the variations in light and dark and the textures on the wall are awesome. Congrats on coming back, taking charge, and winning a ribbon!
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 06/22/2009 12:05:04 AM
This is brilliant Tim , congrats!!!!!
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 06/22/2009 12:05:02 AM
a ribbon and a 7 from me! not bad!
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 06/22/2009 12:04:44 AM
Congratulations Tim! Well deserved.
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 06/22/2009 12:02:29 AM
Absolutely love the tones here. Congrats on your red!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/21/2009 12:35:15 PM
goodness, what a view.
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 06/21/2009 04:58:49 AM
Exceptional post processing - I feel my eye being guided by your photographic intent.

Great stuff.
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 06/20/2009 03:16:35 PM
Great tones. Very rich and deep textures. One of my faves of the challenge.
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 06/20/2009 07:06:08 AM
You know... you're a sick person for actually knowing where to find a place like this. CREEPY!!!! AND TO SEND A BOY DOWN THOSE STAIRS IS MADNESS!!!! 10, and a darned fav from me!!!!!!! Thank you for seriously disturbing my sleep tonight....
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 06/18/2009 08:30:02 AM
Great texture and lighting.
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 06/17/2009 08:48:35 PM
wonderful capture - 9
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 06/17/2009 04:43:34 PM
A winner my 10
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 06/17/2009 12:24:29 PM
Oh wow. Outstanding!
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 06/17/2009 09:45:29 AM
Fabulous composition! There could be a million reasons why the child is sitting there, which sets my imagination going (and I love that in an image). I am amused by the Croc footwear in this setting ;-)
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 06/17/2009 12:50:27 AM
Wonderful. The tension of the leading lines being broken lines... wonderful. That lone figure... perfect. (not voting) Tim?
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 06/16/2009 07:50:29 PM
this is an excellent shot...very well done...all the texture and tones are spot on...
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 06/16/2009 04:36:45 PM
Love the processing. Great contrast and tones.
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 06/16/2009 02:39:35 PM
Great composition... I like the tones that go well with the mood of the image
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 06/16/2009 02:52:31 AM
Very nice POV and wonderful tones
I like this 9
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 06/15/2009 10:38:21 PM
Really good. Kind of reminds me of a different version of my shot. :~) I love the haunting feel. Great tones.
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 06/15/2009 05:40:48 PM
Nicely composed. Good contrast and details in the walls.
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 06/15/2009 03:50:08 PM
A fine mood, exquisite texture and lighting, and positively delicious perspective. Little boy lost and no where to go at the end of the stairs. No where at the top either, from what you've given us. Excellent B&W conversion. If I were a betting woman, I'd say that's a young Too on the steps. Definitely a departure, and an excellent one, from some of your other work. Bordering on nixter-esque.
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 06/15/2009 04:16:15 AM
Great perspective and wonderful tones!
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 06/15/2009 02:44:17 AM
Amazing image. Absolutely PERFECT. It will be a very deserved ribbon. Congratulations! 10 and fav.
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 06/15/2009 01:17:25 AM
Very interesting and harsh perspective juxtaposed with the innocent child. Gorgeous execution, well done.
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