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Ontario Sunset 1
Ontario Sunset 1
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: The Color Purple (Advanced Editing II)
Camera: Nikon D70
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Location: Webster park, Lake Ontario
Date: Jun 29, 2004
Aperture: f16
ISO: 200
Shutter: 15 Sec.
Galleries: Water, Seascapes
Date Uploaded: Jun 30, 2004

Taken at the pier at Webster Park on Lake Ontario using a long exposure to smooth the water. I know my monitors need calibration so I'm crossing my fingers that the purpleish-blue in the sky comes through enough to meet the challenge. We'll see!

Editing in GIMP includes: Levels, Selective Gaussian Blur, USM, crop for print res.

Standard Fields -----------------------------------
Image Creation Date: 2004:06:29 21:25:47
Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D70
Software Version: Ver.1.01
X Resolution: 300 Pixels/Inch
Y Resolution: 300 Pixels/Inch
YCbCr Positioning: Datum Point
EXIF Fields ---------------------------------------
Sub-Second Creation Time: 00
Image Capture Date: 2004:06:29 21:25:47
Sub-Second Capture Time: 00
Image Digitized Date: 2004:06:29 21:25:47
Sub-Second Digitized Time: 00
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Focal Length: 25mm
Exposure Time: 15 Sec.
Aperture: f16
Exif Image Width: 3008 pixels
Exif Image Height: 2000 pixels
Exposure Program: Aperture Priority
Exposure Mode: Auto Exposure
White Balance: Auto White Balance
Metering Mode: Multi-Segment/Pattern
EXIF Version: 0221
FlashPix Version: 0100
Light Source/White Balance: Automatic
Flash: Flash Not Fired;
Sensing Method: Single Chip Color Area Sensor
Compressed Bits Per Pixel: 4
Max Aperture Value: f3.7
ColorSpace: sRGB
Component Configuration: YCbCr
Digital Zoom Ratio: 1x
35mm Focal Length: 37mm
Scene Capture Type: Standard
Gain Control: None
Contrast: Soft
Saturation: Normal
Sharpness: Normal
Subject Distance Range: Unknown
Manufacturer Fields -------------------------------
Nikon Version Number: 0210
ISO Equivalent: 200 (0)
File Format: FINE
White Balance: AUTO
Sharpening: AUTO
Focus: MANUAL
Flash Mode: REAR SLOW
Flash Metering mode:
White Balance Adjustment: 0
Image Adjustment: AUTO
Lens: 18-70mm f3.5-f4.5
Focus Position: Center
Flash Type: NATURAL
Noise Reduction: OFF

Statistics
Place: 111 out of 172
Avg (all users): 4.8177
Avg (commenters): 6.0000
Avg (participants): 4.6774
Avg (non-participants): 4.9495
Views since voting: 1010
Views during voting: 274
Votes: 192
Comments: 10
Favorites: 2 (view)


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07/18/2004 10:35:53 PM
Howdy from the Critique Club!

I suspect you suffered at the hands of the "doesn't meet the challenge" voters on this image. I have to admit, that on my monitor, I don't see any purple either, but that isn't to say the image itself isn't well done.

Compositionally, I like the angle and the leading lines you have used to direct attention into the heart of the photo. It also seems to encompass the rule of thirds well, both horizontally and vertically.

The colors are beautifully muted, working well for a sunset image. The rocks, a tad dark, lose a little of their details but one can still tell with certainty that they are rocks that water has splashed about on.

Focus appears to be consistent throughout the image, with details visible in the foreground and the background.

The smooth, silky texture of the water is beautiful.

I am certain that, without a doubt, in a different challenge more relating to your scene or a free study, this image would have placed significantly higher with a much higher score. As it stands, technically, it didn't have enough purple for the voters to rate you highly, but on its own, the image is beautiful and deserves credit.

All this said, this is a wonderful shot, with many positive attributes and few that I could even begin to tell you how to improve. I'm learning all the time myself! If you have any questions, please feel free to PM me...and have a great day! :o)

Laurie/CC
 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/11/2004 08:36:49 PM
Very pretty, but on my screen, I don't see any "purple".
  Photographer found comment helpful.
07/11/2004 12:04:04 AM
Very nice. Great layout and composition. 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
07/10/2004 12:27:08 PM
beautiful landscape, but I dont see any purple..
  Photographer found comment helpful.
07/09/2004 12:37:15 AM
Fantastic picture, but I'm missing the purple part. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt though.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
07/06/2004 07:41:58 PM
Beautiful shot, and not your typical perspective. Great shot and hope it does very well!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
07/05/2004 08:26:09 PM
Sorry, just not seeing any purple in this one.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
07/05/2004 10:42:58 AM
I see nothing purple but it could be argued that the blue and pink "suggest" purple. Nice composition of rocks leading to the horizon, very eye-pleasing.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
07/05/2004 06:50:07 AM
nice combination of cold looking water and warm looking sky
  Photographer found comment helpful.
07/05/2004 02:41:42 AM
Gorgeous photo - 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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