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Challenge: The Exact Same Spot (Expert Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
Date: Nov 21, 2013
Date Uploaded: Nov 21, 2013

[Nov. 28th, 2013 06:35:58 PM]

Usually, I tend to prepare my images quite a lot, so that I know everything I need beforehand: setup, props, clothes, lighting, models, pose, etc. It was not the case here. My wife and I were simply spending a few hours walking next to the ocean, when we saw that bird cage for sale in a small shop: we thought it would be fun to use it in a little picture, so we quickly improvised a concept and tried to shoot it. My dear wife was courageous enough to step into the (very) cold water, and throw those paper planes around... needless to say most walkers were looking at us with doubtful eyes. Quite a fun day!

Thanks for your kind comments and votes, glad that some liked it.

[Nov. 28th, 2013 06:43:48 PM]

ETA: I will be away when this challenge ends, as I have been invited to be a jury member of the "Al Thani Award for Photography 2013" challenge, in Austria. I am sure it is going to be great, discussing with great photographers and voting on fantastic photos... See you soon!

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Place: 1 out of 31
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Views since voting: 3336
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Votes: 96
Comments: 15
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Sony DSLR-A580
Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED
 12/01/2013 09:41:38 AM
Congratulations on the blue and especially on your selection as a jury member of the Al Thani Award for Photography 2013 Challenge. They have made a fantastic choice :)
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Sony Alpha a77
Sony DT 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 SAM
11/29/2013 09:06:18 PM
Congrats!!! I love the dreamlike feel this has!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D3100
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
 11/29/2013 12:38:55 PM
Awesome! As always.
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Canon EOS R6
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 11/29/2013 06:03:32 AM
Really great atmosphere to this photo. Well done. Lol I bet the walkers thought you were totally bonkers:)
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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 11/29/2013 02:57:29 AM
Congratulations Christophe! Lovely work as always. You have such a gift for putting elements together and the soft, dreamy light is perfect for this fantasy.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D810
 11/28/2013 11:48:07 PM
Another blue? Definitely deserved! :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Pentax K-1
Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 AF
 11/28/2013 11:47:39 PM
Awesome work, very well deserved 8. If this isn't a gyaban composite, it certainly pays homage to his style. Nicely done.
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Nikon D5200
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR
 11/28/2013 11:47:12 PM
Takes my breath away... 10!!!
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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 11/28/2013 10:05:30 PM
A lovely piece of fantasy.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D3s
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR
 11/27/2013 12:51:12 PM
I like this for the fictional look it has. 8
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Canon EOS R6
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 11/25/2013 10:29:38 AM
What a wonderous idea!
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro
 11/23/2013 10:17:47 AM
The winner.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
 11/22/2013 05:29:15 PM
well deserving of a bump!
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Canon R50
Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
11/22/2013 04:11:37 PM
That looks fun. my one bother is the blurry plane on the left. My eye keeps going there, and I know it shouldn't.
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Nikon D7100
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6G
 11/22/2013 08:07:00 AM
nice love the concept
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