The Place Where Romance Starts
by william88

Comment by eschelar:
Probably one of the more exciting double fister's on this site.

Very glad to see how well each image did, even in spite of their similarities.

Sometimes I feel conflicted about images and their suitability for one thing or another... What a great way to do things by submitting to the Free study as well.

Imagine how embarrassed the vote knockers would have been if this had been taken by another photog who was with you that evening (such scenarios have occurred in the past). This alone ought to give anyone who voted down some pause.

Golden Gate's colorful night
by william88

Comment by ephln:

Originally posted by kini62: Originally posted by william88: Originally posted by kini62: I know it's not "technically" the same photograph, but for all intensive purposes, it is. While they're both very lovely, I don't think they both should've been allowed according to the contest rules. JMO Gene Gene, when you go to a beautiful place. Do you release shutter only once? If not, do you release twice "purposely"? I am sorry but I am different from you. I don't have time to consider how many shots do I need to take. My camera was on the tripod and I took 5 shots, all of them have the same composition but different clouds because they moved fast. BTW, which rule said this is not allowed? Please read the rules carefully yourself. It would be based on this one: "use the same original image in more than one challenge." While I agree that when you are in a situation like you were that taking many photos is the thing to do, I don't agree with using what is essentially the same photo in more than one contest. As I said you are technically correct in using this second image, I just don't agree with it. Again JMO. Gene

Both images are stunning Gene! They may be the same subject matter...(which I have found subject matter to be repeated in many different challenges...by the same and/or different photographers)...but they are different captures of the same subject. Fortunately for William...he was in the right place at the right time and was able to capture some exceptional images.
As photographers...both professionals and amateurs are bound to happen upon the same or similar scenes frequently. IMHO...I think both of his ribbons were well deserved.
I can only dream of someday having the equipment, the skills and the timing to capture something this beautiful.

The Place Where Romance Starts
by william88

Comment by ephln:
Both images are stunning! The subject may be the same but each image stands on it's own merits. Different clouds, different pose of the couple and different capture of the light and color.

Golden Gate's colorful night
by william88

Comment by william88:

Originally posted by leko2k: damn, no matter the bickering going on below, this is still a smokin' pic. Congrats on the red.

Thank you so much!! Nobody should give up the right to defend when facing an attack.

Golden Gate's colorful night
by william88

Comment by leko2k:
damn, no matter the bickering going on below, this is still a smokin' pic. Congrats on the red.

Golden Gate's colorful night
by william88

Comment by william88:

Originally posted by robincox: Damn, the high saturation and the softness really sets up a cozy moode. Nice line depth and diagonal composition too. Just curious, did you use the photoshop plugin neat image?

I don't have that plugin. I use the build in dust & scratch filter of PS7.

The Place Where Romance Starts
by william88

Comment by kenskid:
Perfect.

Golden Gate's colorful night
by william88

Comment by william88:

Originally posted by kini62: Originally posted by william88: Originally posted by kini62: I know it's not "technically" the same photograph, but for all intensive purposes, it is. While they're both very lovely, I don't think they both should've been allowed according to the contest rules. JMO Gene Gene, when you go to a beautiful place. Do you release shutter only once? If not, do you release twice "purposely"? I am sorry but I am different from you. I don't have time to consider how many shots do I need to take. My camera was on the tripod and I took 5 shots, all of them have the same composition but different clouds because they moved fast. BTW, which rule said this is not allowed? Please read the rules carefully yourself. It would be based on this one: "use the same original image in more than one challenge." Gene

OPEN YOUR EYES, they are from two different original images. Why don't you put them side by side and compare?

Message edited by author 2007-08-22 20:28:45.

Golden Gate's colorful night
by william88

Comment by kini62:

Originally posted by william88: Originally posted by kini62: I know it's not "technically" the same photograph, but for all intensive purposes, it is. While they're both very lovely, I don't think they both should've been allowed according to the contest rules. JMO Gene Gene, when you go to a beautiful place. Do you release shutter only once? If not, do you release twice "purposely"? I am sorry but I am different from you. I don't have time to consider how many shots do I need to take. My camera was on the tripod and I took 5 shots, all of them have the same composition but different clouds because they moved fast. BTW, which rule said this is not allowed? Please read the rules carefully yourself.

It would be based on this one: "use the same original image in more than one challenge."

While I agree that when you are in a situation like you were that taking many photos is the thing to do, I don't agree with using what is essentially the same photo in more than one contest.

As I said you are technically correct in using this second image, I just don't agree with it. Again JMO.

Gene

Golden Gate's colorful night
by william88

Comment by william88:

Originally posted by kini62: I know it's not "technically" the same photograph, but for all intensive purposes, it is. While they're both very lovely, I don't think they both should've been allowed according to the contest rules. JMO Gene

Gene, when you go to a beautiful place. Do you release shutter only once? If not, do you release twice "purposely"?
I am sorry but I am different from you. I don't have time to consider how many shots do I need to take.
My camera was on the tripod and I took 5 shots, all of them have the same composition but different clouds because they moved fast.
BTW, which rule said this is not allowed? Please read the rules carefully.

Message edited by author 2007-08-23 01:39:27.