In the Beginning, God created the Heavens
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Comment by Prash:
Great shot.. but the shutter speed doesnt look right: 1 second?

Auberge de LETRAZ
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Comment by Dermot:
This is the kind of subject that generally attracts my eye. However a far more difficult subject to shoot successfully then one might think. The main problem is distracting detail that takes from the image.

The old barn almost looks timeless but it is a pity about the sign. The roadway and strange looking shadows do not help your image in any way. It would have been best to exclude as much as possible of it in your image.

I love the rich colours in the image. I have a feeling you have increased saturation a bit, which does no harm. But it may be that little bit too strong.

Auberge de LETRAZ
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Comment by Ragga2000:
I agree with the shadow part in the foreground, its a bit strange and distracting. But I do like the colors and the old house (would have loved to see all of it though... :o) But the score is ok!!

Auberge de LETRAZ
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Comment by pineapple:
I voted a 6 and like it overall, colours and composition. But it is hard to stand alone against some of the photos in such a challenge. I think the grade was pretty good considering.

Auberge de LETRAZ
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Comment by bassbone:
David - I think you captured the wonderul low angle light very well here. The warm tones, the richness of the details all works well in the photo. In addition, the use of the roofline to mirror the mountain shows good compositional appeal. With all that, the shadows on the road really hurt the image. Also, the fact that the road looks a bit 'muddy' from a details perspective did not help the DPC crowd.

I gave it a 6 for the comp and lighting perspective - but the road and shadows issues brought it down from the 8-9 I wanted to give it.

Auberge de LETRAZ
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Comment by h2:
I wonder what those dark areas in the foreground right and center are, looks like some weird editing traces (maybe from cloning out your shadow?)
The colors really seem to be a little off- The cropped house bothers me a bit, would have been better with an even wider angle or some steps backwards (if possible).

Message edited by author 2008-10-08 06:03:46.

Bridge over troubled water
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Comment by qws101:
i think thats photoshoped just a tad bit.
but otherwise good picture.

Bridge over troubled water
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Comment by bubba53:
Wow what an excellent picture,I love these night shots,had i been a member instead of just registered you would have gotten a 10 from me, nice work

Bridge over troubled water
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Comment by stwells:
Nice shot. That is about as well dressed and good looking as the underside of the Riverside expressway can get.

Bridge over troubled water
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Comment by johansec:
Expertly done. Great job!