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Serenity
Serenity
cpanaioti


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Challenge: Best of 2009 (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Canon EOS-40D
Lens: Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Location: Queen Elizabeth Forest Park, Scotland
Date: Jun 7, 2009
Aperture: 16
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/4 sec
Galleries: Landscape, Nature
Date Uploaded: Jan 17, 2010

 Tonemapped in photomatix then adjusted WB tint towards green, and adjusted the recovery slider in LightRoom.

The reflection was the first to catch my eye but was in need of foreground interest so included the tree. I included the forest for depth in the image (and I liked the lighting over there).

I think the tree, because of its prominence in the foreground would overpower the image if the image were cropped just above the shoreline including just the base of the trees.

Statistics
Place: 386 out of 445
Avg (all users): 5.0826
Avg (commenters): 5.2308
Avg (participants): 5.0212
Avg (non-participants): 5.3019
Views since voting: 744
Views during voting: 380
Votes: 242
Comments: 13
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/28/2010 10:39:38 PM
seems a bit oof.
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 01/28/2010 08:14:07 PM
This is a really nice image but it seems just a bit flat. Maybe a contrast boost. Just my opinion.
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 01/28/2010 05:39:48 AM
I feel just focusing more on the reflection of the trees in the background , converting to a suitable duotone and loosing the foreground subject would create a better image that would suit your title better. 5
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 01/27/2010 10:56:47 AM
a serene location indeed - very peaceful and inviting

i wonder if the white balance is a bit off, the image seems to have too much yellow tint throughout
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 01/26/2010 07:48:37 PM
Very nice image that seems just a little off in a manner hard for me to pinpoint......7
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 01/25/2010 11:22:44 AM
I dont know, something about this is off. whether its the pov or the processing. Seems busy which doesnt speak serenity
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 01/24/2010 03:30:43 PM
Title is right one thats just how this makes me feel. Pretty.
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 01/23/2010 09:57:54 PM
IMO this needs to have a good strong pass of USM to bring out the details in the pine tree. Such a lovely location
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 01/23/2010 02:57:30 PM
A very pretty scene, good title because this does look peaceful.
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 01/23/2010 12:40:19 PM
The idea is good but I think the composition doesn't allow the eye to really settle
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 01/23/2010 11:24:35 AM
I love what you have done here and this is extremely difficult to isolate this tree like you have here. The pic is not sharp though and feel lighting could be better. I would play around with angles and this is an opportunity that could be used more. To get the right light you need time and patience and time. Its worthwile to do that if you live close by. This has winner written all over it with different comps and lighting. You have the location and the setting. Use it now. 6
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 01/23/2010 02:38:49 AM
I would have liked to see a tighter crop here
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 01/22/2010 12:52:49 AM
tranquil ----- nice work
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