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Challenge: All Things Being Equal: Three (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: 2010
Camera: Canon EOS-50D
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Date: Apr 3, 2010
Aperture: F6.4
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/800
Galleries: Animals
Date Uploaded: Apr 4, 2010

 My title actually has nothing to do with the challenge topic. the Trinity River flows through Fort Worth, hence many events are labeled "Trinity -something-". One of these riders is wearing a T-shirt that reads "Trinity Rodeo." Thought the title sounded right. There actually is an event called the Trinity Trot, though it is a fundraiser run/race for the YMCA.

I had a lot of difficulty getting this image to look the way I wanted. Not sure how it will really do.

Anticipated critiques
-Don't like the desaturated appearance
-Bland/blown sky in background
-Rider near the camera is more prominent than the other two.


[Apr. 5th, 2010 02:20:39 AM]

After voting started, I noticed a harsh, unrealistic edge at the front of the lead horse. I should have softened that a bit, as it gives a bit of a "pasted-in" look. I am probably being my own worst critic.

Post-challenge notes:
Did about as hoped, maybe a touch better. I was intentionally trying for a retro hand painted look to it. I was pretty sure that look would not sit well with every one. Also as expected, any use of a border will result in some low votes from people who feel it is not appropriate. I have been avoiding borders recently, but in this case I felt the faded border enhanced the look I was going for.

Statistics
Place: 43 out of 92
Avg (all users): 5.5724
Avg (commenters): 5.7500
Avg (participants): 5.5556
Avg (non-participants): 5.5794
Views since voting: 1169
Views during voting: 289
Votes: 152
Comments: 4
Favorites: 0

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/11/2010 04:50:00 PM
Great capture. The first horse has more power in the photo than the rest IMHO but I think fits the challenge beautifully.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/06/2010 12:29:22 PM
I find my eye drawn heavily to the "Trinity Rodeo" shirt. I find that distracting.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/06/2010 01:23:31 AM
5/10 But the border keeps it form being a 6 or 7 in my opinion...
 04/05/2010 10:17:49 PM
I really like what you did with the edging on this...you have a great shot...it is clear and your colors are well done...but, I see the horseman in the front first then the two in the back...I'm not seeing them equally...if they had been side by side then that would have worked but my eye is drawn to the one in the front first
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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