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Challenge: Geology (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D40
Lens: Tamron AF 18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon
Location: Mammoth Hot Springs, Yellowstone NP
Date: Jul 8, 2009
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/125
Galleries: Landscape
Date Uploaded: Jul 14, 2009

 Imagine my delight upon returning from a trip to Yellowstone to find that the new challenge was Geology! I grinned about it for a bit, promptly forgot for several days, then I realized it was Tuesday an hour before the deadline. Took me longer than I expected to pick a photo so the only editing was adjusting the exposure and clarity. I completely agree about the position of the trees; I didn't really like it to begin with and it bothered me even more after I submitted. Unfortunately since it was misty and rainy most of my other photos aren't as clear, though I still question if I should have picked another. Or guess I will have to go back there for more! It really is a breathtaking spot though (as well as the rest of the area), definitely make it there someday if you haven't been.

Statistics
Place: 5 out of 86
Avg (all users): 6.5368
Avg (commenters): 7.7778
Avg (participants): 6.0606
Avg (non-participants): 6.6369
Views since voting: 2318
Views during voting: 303
Votes: 190
Comments: 10
Favorites: 3 (view)

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 07/23/2009 06:54:16 AM
Congratulations on your top 10. Very well deserved for a great image.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/21/2009 11:12:01 PM
A very different photo compared to the blue skys that others have submitted, and as a result, this stands out a bit from the crowd. Extra space to the left and right, bringing the trees off the edge of the photo, and even a landscape crop would have made a really stunning shot.......The trees at the moment seem more of a hinderance, when with more surrounding space, they could have been great elements to the shot
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 07/21/2009 06:49:38 AM
where is that? looks great!
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 07/19/2009 06:03:34 PM
the red and black stands out nicely in this shot.
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 07/19/2009 07:42:26 AM
Great shot of a desolate landscape...8
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 07/17/2009 01:09:53 PM
Wonderful scene. The only nitpick I might have is the way you composed it with the two trees right at the edge of the frame.
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 07/16/2009 10:22:10 PM
Fantastic subjects and colors. Next time, I would choose just one of the trees to be part of the overall composition as the two really detract from those beautiful amber hues.
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 07/16/2009 01:43:50 AM
The lighting and muted colours make this image special. I'm not sure about the positioning of the trees but the rest of the image makes up for this imperfection.
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 07/15/2009 09:55:35 PM
Salt pools?

Very cool shot. I will be checking after the challenge to see where you shot this... I wouldnt mind spending a day or two there myself.
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 07/15/2009 08:26:56 PM
Emotional. Thank you. Wish I could give this an 11.
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