Hoplite
by zeuszen

Comment by LucidLotus:
I'll be honest and say I'm not following the title, Hoplites were a type of warrior yes? Regardless, I find this a nice powerful photo. The simple lines are great, as is the use of b&w and the organic feel to it. Nice use of space and the lighting really adds a nice drama to it, imo. 9

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Comment by zeuszen:
To the naked eye, the fog was much thicker than what you see here. The lens on my camera seems to cut haze and fog drastically. Hairline adjustments, at most, were made to contrast/brightness.

Most of my attention went into balancing the image as precisely as possible to match my sense of it. I wanted to emphasize the mirror-like symmetry without dead-centering the (obscured) shore-line and compensate for the additional weight of the darker hues in the reflected, lower section.

Because of the mild tonality of the image and the varying monitor calibrations given in this environment, I hardly expected the warm and enthusiastic reception the image has received. Thank you all for your interest in this photo and so many sincere comments.

Message edited by author 2003-10-20 00:58:42.

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Comment by sainaz:
this is a very nice shot, i like the reflections on the water, plus i love the angle you chose to shoot, i mean the curve we follow from near to far, i love the boats, and buildings. i didn't get to vote for this challenge. but i would have gave this 9. congradulations, great job!

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Comment by neenee1999:
Congratulations zeus! Great shot, beautiful!! I love it.

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Comment by dsidwell:
Well done Zeus! Your first ribbon! Congratulations!

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Comment by Firstrich1:
Congratulations Zeuszen! wonderful image. I am left with only admiration of this shot. The tones, balance are right on. the stillness of the water that captures the reflection of the buildings and the soft muted expanse of sky all come together to give this shot that feeling of real Art. Thank You Zeuszen for sharing

Richard

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Comment by e301:
Great work, congrats. Beautiful light here, and the sun in the misty air is fabulously caught. One of my favourites from this crop.

Socked In
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Comment by Imagineer:
Very atmospheric. Stirringly moody. Good use of grain.

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Comment by ursula:
Congratulations!! I love this picture, I'm so glad you got a ribbon for it. GOOD WORK!!!

Ursula

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Comment by magnetic9999:
really calm beautiful image. congratulations on your placement.

Message edited by author 2003-10-21 20:08:30.