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Challenge: The Username Challenge III (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Nikon
Location: Point Bonita Lighthouse, Marin Headlands
Date: Jul 22, 2009
ISO: 200
Shutter: 30 sec
Galleries: Architecture, Seascapes
Date Uploaded: Jul 22, 2009

 Circular polarizer, B+W ND110 filter and a Graduated ND filter. 30 sec exposure. Adamus sharpening and Luko USM technique blended together with masks.

Post challenge: Thank you for all the votes and comments, i am excited to have placed on the front page. this is the Point Bonita Lighthouse located in the Marin Headlands just North of San Francisco. It is open only 3 days a week mid-day and the first time I had been there. It is a nice addition to seeing the Golden Gate bridge if you can make make it. You can see Harbor Seals and Spinner dolphins playing in the surf.

Nice, No 1s, 2s, or 3s!

I have been using a B+W ND110 filter for a little while now. It is a 10 stop neutral density filter, if you would like to see more images with this filter you can browse my ND 110 folder


Post challenge again: I have lost the original. I thought I had saved it but I guess I was wrong, it is no where to be found. Be careful with your file transfers!
Disqualification Details
You must retain your original, unedited file (exactly as recorded by your camera), and provide it to the Site Council along with a list of your editing steps within 48 hours of any validation request. Files that have been saved or altered with any editing or transfer software are NOT originals.

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Views during voting: 269
Comments: 50
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 08/12/2009 02:35:51 PM
Dang it Joe. Sorry about the DQ :(
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 08/08/2009 03:26:57 AM
Originally posted by yanko:
You didn't give me the opportunity to jinx you. :(


Ummm sorry about the DQ. I swear I didn't steal the original. :P
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 08/04/2009 09:42:42 PM
Big Bummer, Joe! Sorry to see it go....love the perspective in this.
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 08/04/2009 07:24:11 PM
What a bummer. The same thing happened to me. Still this is a great shot and effective use of WA!
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 08/04/2009 03:33:36 PM
I'm so sorry. I hate stuff like that. *heavy sigh*
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 08/04/2009 03:03:53 PM
Aww, gee - now you HAVE to go back out to the lighthouse.
:-((
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 08/04/2009 02:35:04 PM
So sad about your dq, Joe ;-(
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 08/04/2009 12:36:19 PM
Well heck Joe, I'm sorry for your troubles...
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 08/04/2009 11:53:04 AM
Ah, Joe...that is still such an amazing shot...I feel your pain...
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 08/04/2009 11:19:58 AM
Hi Joe....this is a wonderful image. I am glad it was recognized for the outstanding photographic qualities it has. Sorry to hear about the up-coming DQ...welcome to my small club.
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 08/04/2009 03:39:05 AM
I am bummed. Probably not as much as you, but I am. :/
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 08/04/2009 12:40:01 AM
Sorry your ribbon is going away - this was gorgeous and well deserving!!
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 08/03/2009 12:45:12 PM
Congrats on the ribbon Joe. Very nice photo and processing job. Textures are outstanding.
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 08/03/2009 12:40:17 PM
Hey, Joe. I wondered who had been out to the Lighthouse. Nice job, for sure.

They also have 'moonlight' escorted visits several times a year. It is especially spectacular around Sept/oct when you can easily photograph both that big moon rising and also the sunset weather permitting, of course.
Check the Marin Headlands website or I can inquire of a photographer I know who sometimes leads the walks.

Alice
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 08/03/2009 11:51:56 AM
excellent capture and processing Joe! congrats on another ribbon
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 08/03/2009 11:04:28 AM
great job joe!
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 08/03/2009 10:39:42 AM
Congrats on your yellow. A beautiful image...I love that blue water. So well done.
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 08/03/2009 09:16:45 AM
This is lovely - congrats Joe!
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 08/03/2009 08:35:20 AM
This is an awesome angle and perspective.
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 08/03/2009 06:51:54 AM
Fantastic image, congrats on the ribbon
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 08/03/2009 06:23:43 AM
WOW . !! .. incredible image .. that rock looks like its suspended over the ocean .. an amazing effect ..
congrats on the yellow ..:)
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 08/03/2009 04:31:24 AM
Powerful image Congrats on your ribbon :)
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 08/03/2009 02:58:48 AM
congrats!

hmm... this one is a bit different than your usual offerings. well, it is brighter, and less gloomy, less dreamy in a nice way. your signature sharpness and perspective is still there though. good work! ^^
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 08/03/2009 02:52:43 AM
You didn't give me the opportunity to jinx you. :(
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 08/03/2009 01:54:07 AM
Love the blue color and strong light.
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 08/03/2009 01:44:19 AM
WOW, nothing below a 4? And you didn't even have to cross the bridge to get it! I like the long shuttter time and pastel colors here. Congratulations, again.
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 08/03/2009 01:12:04 AM
Duuuuuuuuuude! Congrats, Joe - amazing!
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 08/03/2009 01:08:15 AM
Gorgeous shot! Congrats on your well deserved ribbon Joe!
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 08/03/2009 12:55:37 AM
Congrats on the ribbon, Joe!
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 08/03/2009 12:51:31 AM
Lovely scape Joe, congrats!
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 08/03/2009 12:46:42 AM
Wonderful image, Joe. Congratulations. Is this your first ribbon too? ;-))
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 08/03/2009 12:44:50 AM
Congrats! I gave you one of your 10s. Excellent work!
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 08/03/2009 12:32:20 AM
This is really nice, Joe; I never got such a good view as this one of that light, for sure, in all my visits. Congrats on your ribbon.
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 08/03/2009 12:29:20 AM
Congratulations on the ribbon!
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 08/03/2009 12:21:39 AM
Well, it's a little different than the usual seascapes, so I guess I won't put duct-tape over it.
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 08/03/2009 12:10:23 AM
Nice, Congrats!
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 08/03/2009 12:05:09 AM
Another great entry by you, congraulations on the yellow.
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 08/03/2009 12:01:59 AM
Lovely shot. Congrats.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/02/2009 10:51:41 PM
Holy Moly !!! 10
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 08/02/2009 12:07:06 PM
Love the perspective, with the long exposure!
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 07/31/2009 12:51:59 PM
I don't like that the lighthouse base in on the same level than the horizon. But what a terrific place. There are so many elements in there which would make a great picture on their own! You chose to put the all in... Why not. Go and get you ribbon!
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 07/31/2009 08:29:43 AM
AWESOME!!
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 07/30/2009 01:41:06 PM
Not a lighthouse I've seen in a challenge before. What a cool looking location!
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 07/30/2009 11:34:50 AM
What a great shot.
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 07/30/2009 08:44:29 AM
love the leading lines
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 07/29/2009 11:23:57 PM
this is perdy
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 07/28/2009 05:57:08 AM
9 - Wow, what a scene. Looks like an extremely difficult image to crop - really like the details and the long exposure creates a wonderful effect. Excellent quality. Up to 9 from 8 - but I do still wish I could see a little more, but just the size restrictions - make an excellent wall sized. Maybe a tweak in perspective correction, hard to tell, kind of like the way it is 'bent' with the (seemingly) fisheye lens. A very special place and scene, captured in an almost magical image. I also like the gray sky. Adding to my Favorites too.
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 07/27/2009 12:05:59 PM
Great leading line.
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 07/27/2009 09:18:56 AM
This has to be one of the most interesting lighthouses I have ever seen! Lovely photo too, I like the exposure and look of the ocean.
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 07/27/2009 12:34:53 AM
O YEAH! A nice non-traditional lighthouse that pulls your eye into the image and just makes me glad to be a part of any world that has this in it! I like it very much!
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