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Kroburg


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Challenge: Extended Free Study 2017-05 (Extended Editing)
Camera: Nikon D800
Lens: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Date: Jun 2, 2017
Aperture: 22.0
ISO: 50
Shutter: 1/8
Date Uploaded: Jun 11, 2017

 My first ever (partially) flashlight entry in DPC. I tried to emulate the light coming from the setting sun. My flash gun was in front of me with the head in a vertical position and the light bouncing of the white painted sloping roof.

Any comments to improve the set-up (with regards to the use of a single flash gun) would be appreciated.

Wow, my second Blue. Didn't expect it since my score dropped from 7.00 to 6.70 in the last 16 hours.Thank you all for you nice comments and your voting.

And for Lydia: that green thing on my belly is just a print on the t-shirt.

Statistics
Place: 1 out of 53
Avg (all users): 6.7083
Avg (commenters): 9.0000
Avg (participants): 5.9500
Avg (non-participants): 7.2500
Views since voting: 1505
Views during voting: 100
Votes: 48
Comments: 20
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Canon EOS-80D
 06/28/2017 10:52:40 PM
Great work! Congratulations, you won a 10 from me. Way to go!
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Nikon D750
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 ED-IF
 06/28/2017 09:36:33 AM
Ace!
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Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G
 06/26/2017 10:47:17 PM
Oh My Kees you did it again!
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Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 06/25/2017 08:53:10 PM
I'm back (again) to tell you that I really, REALLY love it that you fooled me into thinking that you'd put yourself there after the fact.

Well done all 'round!

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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 06/23/2017 12:00:33 AM
Beautifully done! Congratulations on the blue.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/22/2017 12:01:13 PM
Excellent Kees! I can't help with the flash lighting, but the rest of the image is stunning and beautiful! Congrats on your 2nd Blue.
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Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 06/22/2017 11:38:31 AM
So wonderful! I'm thrilled that this ribboned for you! (Sorry about the score drop. That stinks... but it happens a bunch to me, too)

Thanks for the green thing explanation. :D
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Nikon Z6II
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
 06/22/2017 08:48:22 AM
Originally posted by tanguera:
Congrats on the blue! What a wonderful idea.

I think shifting the color on you to better match the warmer tones of the sunset would have blended the two better :)

Thanks tanguera, I already adjusted the temperature of the painter by adding 'warmth', but I guess it could have pushed a bit further.

Message edited by author 2017-06-22 08:49:05.
Canon EOS R6
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 06/22/2017 08:41:53 AM
Wow look at you snatching the blue and creating a masterpiece too. Well done. A work of art.
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Nikon Z7II
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
 06/22/2017 08:10:48 AM
Hey Kees! Congratulations!
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Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 06/22/2017 07:12:13 AM
Love this, it's so creative. Huge congrats on your well deserved Blue.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Panasonic Lumix S5D
Panasonic Panasonic Lumix S 50mm F1,8
 06/22/2017 03:11:00 AM
yuck, what is that horrible thing in front of that gorgeous sunset?

Congrats, its a good scalp.
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Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 06/22/2017 02:14:21 AM
Congrats on the blue! What a wonderful idea.

I think shifting the color on you to better match the warmer tones of the sunset would have blended the two better :)

  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS II USM Lens
 06/22/2017 01:55:53 AM
Congratulations on the Red Ribbon!!!
Love it. A 10 from me.
Really well deserved.
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Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 06/22/2017 12:50:10 AM
Fun image. Congrats on the Blue!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Olympus 45mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital
 06/22/2017 12:32:50 AM
Very nice. Congrats on the blue in a Free Study!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS II USM Lens
 06/21/2017 10:29:02 AM
Excellent! Love the creativeness! Good luck!
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Sony DSC-RX10 II
Sony E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
 06/17/2017 05:10:33 PM
I really like this but to me it's 2 photos both of which are good. The painter alone would make a terrific photo and the coastline and lighthouse are another good shot. Together my eye jumps back and forth.
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Pentax K-5
Pentax SMC DA 55-300mm F4.5-5.8ED
06/17/2017 05:05:29 AM
Hard to beat this composition for creativity and realism. Sharp as a tack, incredible light and detail. I love it 10
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Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 06/15/2017 10:23:02 AM
Oh! I love this! 10

I wish I had an 11. (What is that green thing by his belly?
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