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Comment by Jutilda:
I love this!!!!

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Comment by philup:
I really really thought this should have finished ALOT higher!! Top 25 easy! Great picture!

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Comment by levyj413:
I rarely say this, but I'm truly stunned at this score. I think your star shot is better than mine! I got a comment early on that suggested someone thought I'd cloned in some stars, so I asked for validation. Maybe you can try that the next time someone starts questioning your shot.

It'll also help for folks who've never taken a night shot like this and don't understand just how much light a sensor absorbs over a long exposure. I can't speak for you, but my shot definitely shows more light, stars, and details in the mountains than I saw with my eyes.

If you'd be willing, I'd love to see your original. Mine is here:

Maybe we could collaborate on a tutorial. :)

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Comment by UNTITLED:
Very funky photograph, it totally looks like daytime except for the stars. Well done!

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Comment by levyj413:
Ah, another shot of stars in the mountains. Unlike mine, though, you have the added beauty of the reflection in the water. And the sky color is just amazing. Bumping to a 10.

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Comment by Marston:
These stars do not look real. I'm sure that they are, but I find the reflections distracting, and some of them look brighter than the sky.

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Comment by jwillerton:
This must have been a pretty long exposure...or the moon was really bright. Great execution!

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Comment by jdannels:
I love how bright the night is and the calmness of the water giving a perfect reflection. maybe too bright on some of the rocks on the right but it doesn't bother me, just trying to thinkof something constructive to help you out. good luck 10.

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Comment by angela_packard:
wow...absolutely beautiful!!! i love it giving it a 10 and adding to faves!

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Comment by dr rick:
The centered horizon doesn't really work for me. I wish there was more sky even at the expense of cutting off some of the tree's reflection.