Descent
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Comment by cutout:
something-looks-missing-but-alor-9

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Comment by Ja-9:
Didn't see your ribbon on til today...been setting up the new computer...this is great and congrats to you!!!

Descent
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Comment by PennyStreet:
nice textures and motion. Excellent composition.

Descent
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Comment by npasel:
This is it!

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Comment by grahamgator:
I like the perspective on this.

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Comment by skief:
I don't want this to come out the wrong way... I've not entered a challenge in a long time, but this seems to be one of the reasons why... Although the image is amazing, it is a great copy and a great edit. I don't think that the editing preserved the "image integrity." In fact the editing to me added an element that was not in the photo to begin with. I mean if anyone can look at the original and say 'I see fire in it', or looked at the post image and say, 'I see smoke in it', I will withdraw this post and apologize most profusely. Had this been advanced editing I wouldn't have as much problem (although still some). To me the editing didn't just change the color of the smoke, it changed it into fire which was not there originally. As I look at the comments the vast majority talk about either the editing or the post-processing of the image. But fantastic image outcome.

I did create a thread on the challenge outcome forum for this discussion, so don't reply here.

Message edited by author 2010-11-28 12:49:58.

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Comment by HarveyG:
Great result Steve.

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Comment by michelR:
This photo reminds me of a quote by war photographer james nachtway

"why photograph war? is it possible to put an end to a form of human behavior which has existed through history, by means of photography? the the proportions of that notion seem ridiculous out of balance yet that very idea has motivated me"

Message edited by author 2010-11-28 04:21:25.

Descent
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Comment by ursula:
This picture reminds me of Ottawa (Ontario, Canad), where they had similar stairs in some places in town, although this one looks wider. It gives a good sense of going down, and I quite like it. (9)

Descent
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Comment by philup:
10 all the way! Nice capture.