"imagine...nothing to kill or die for" - john lennon
by FourPointX

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Great Idea and Image

The Long Sprint Home
by jagar

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ok it's been more than a year since this challenge but this photo has always been rattling around in my head, especially since i've learned more and more... i've gotta say this shot truly is awesome. To say the least you fully nailed "in the style of HCB" and i'm writing this now because i am starting to finally understand what that means. thank you.

Jun 03 - 68860
by hajeka

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lovely fur

Up, up, and AWAY!
by nickyb

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And here i thought the whole point of it was that superman flew away so fast he took the photo with him. gave you a 7!

Spider Web
by Mark-A

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The effect of the image and the processing is something I dream of achieving someday...

Shapeshifting (She turns into smoke)
by Alex_Petrini

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Big congrats man! Awesome image!

Fiery
by gyaban

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Congratulations for all the achievements from this photo alone... but you do realize that if you beat langdon for the top spot it means that you have to run the site afterwards, right?? :)

Day 13 - watchoo lookin at foo
by mrchhas

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Originally posted by spiritualspatula: Nice shot- the yellow and black is really eye catching. The noise lets you down a bit, but it's remarkable you shot this at that shutter speed. I assume you must've rested it on the ground/surface?

Yes I had my hand rested on the ground and the lens front touching the floor - took 3 or 4 shots in all. I had another with the entire body in focus but this one looked better to me.

Originally posted by markwiley: Very nice. I have the same body, but you are much better at handling noise than I am. When I try shooting at this high and ISO the noise is terrible. What is your secret?

No secret! Above iso 400 the 550D just spits out noise in my opinion but in this case it's all masked by the similar colored background and some quick post processing on the eyes and body. I upped the vibrance and luminance a touch in Aperture and also upped the shadows as it was quite darker originally. Finally a simple sharpen and that's it! Though I hope to one day start a thread like the ones you see every once in a while "My new 5D m iii just came in the mail!" :)

May 30 - Alien
by hajeka

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did you choose the DOF or did it sort of "happen" like it does to me? either way i'm super hungry now. interesting bokeh!

Day 15 - Smoked Salmon with Julienne of Cucumber, Parsley and Greek Yogurt Sauce
by mrchhas

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Originally posted by hajeka: Looks a delicious combination to me. The whole could use a little more light.

You're absolutely right.