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A Peculiar Morning Indeed !
A Peculiar Morning Indeed !
Coley


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Portrait From Behind (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Location: Cookstown Ontario Canada
Date: Dec 19, 2010
Aperture: F 5
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/1000
Galleries: Humorous, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Dec 19, 2010

 The challenge lends itself to a revisit with the Umbrella Man.
Very difficult setup. Very deep snow out in field. Wife Sandy not impressed when I made her carry the ladder( not really). Thankfully we were in a pretty desolate area so not many gawkers :D Why is that crazy fellow wiring that burnt toast in the tree.

Ok DPcers ... this gets as deep as the snow we trapsed across

The 3 items floating above the Umbrella Man represent the Trinity.
God, the son and the Holy Spirit.

The telescope represents God a masculine item all seeing omnipotent
The toast and toaster represents Jesus, the nourisher,the bread of life.
The Irish dance dress represents the Holy Spirt, an ethereal entity relating to the Arts and feminine mystic, or the Spiritual side of life.

The photo is a subtle way of relating the idea that the Trinity is always there.
The Umbrella man is kind of a magical soul so it is natural that he would encounter this event

Hopefully this does well, though I expect some backlash ... But backlash is always fun :D

Thanks for looking
Cole

Statistics
Place: 4 out of 82
Avg (all users): 6.7534
Avg (commenters): 8.4545
Avg (participants): 6.1556
Avg (non-participants): 7.0198
Views since voting: 3237
Views during voting: 443
Votes: 146
Comments: 21
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 01/18/2011 11:44:27 PM
Great formation of your conception. Well thought out!
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 01/01/2011 10:23:30 AM
Those are three weird items to use to represent the trinity, but hey it works.
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 12/27/2010 11:24:34 AM
I knew it. It has your signature all over it. This was one of the ones that although I couldn't see any of the face, it gave the person's essence. Congrats.
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 12/27/2010 11:21:52 AM
Fascinating... all 'round. Well done (as usual).
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 12/27/2010 01:01:57 AM
Love you work, Coley. Congrats on the HM.
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 12/27/2010 01:01:42 AM
I loved this shot and gave it a 10. I love it even more now finding out that there was symbolism behind the bizarreness. Great job, I was hoping this would ribbon. So close!
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 12/27/2010 01:01:40 AM
I loved this shot and gave it a 10. I love it even more now finding out that there was symbolism behind the bizarreness. Great job, I was hoping this would ribbon. So close!
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 12/27/2010 12:25:17 AM
this is amazing coley .. i seriously wonder about the backlashers who gave you some very low scores indeed .. spose they're just incredibly jealous of your ability, imagination and depth .. i am .. !!..:)
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 12/27/2010 12:21:47 AM
Ah, just superb. I'm stunned it did not ribbon, expected this to finish right behind Doc's wildly transluminant little masterpiece :-)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/26/2010 11:01:07 PM
Early congrats on your ribbon.
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 12/22/2010 06:52:54 PM
Indeed it is... An interesting shot that's well composed. 8
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 12/21/2010 12:46:05 PM
The jumping toasts are the icing on this delicious cake.
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 12/21/2010 08:27:25 AM
Very well accomplished, I'm curious how you managed to to this. If it's done with strings, it's quite an impressing work!
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 12/20/2010 03:49:59 PM
This is awesome. I just love this and it is my top pick for this challenge. This is just 100% perfectly executed.
The toast coming out of the oven is the best touch. 10
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 12/20/2010 02:44:00 PM
That toast is a nice touch.
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 12/20/2010 01:15:21 PM
This has been re-done so many times. Its a good image though
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 12/20/2010 12:45:14 PM
Another blue ribbon Coley? I hope so!
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 12/20/2010 11:33:28 AM
Nice idea tough to get a good balance in the exposer
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 12/20/2010 08:29:33 AM
Coley? You did it again!!!
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 12/20/2010 12:56:08 AM
While I tend to enjoy this series, I don't think this one has enough that is new. I'm not going to vote it low, but not high either. I'll give you a neutral 6. :)
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 12/20/2010 12:52:19 AM
It is always such a treat to see your work, Coley. I am especially intrigued by the popping toast.
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