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The Thinker
The Thinker
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Black & White XII (Standard Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS 80D
Lens: Canon EF 24mm f/2.8
Location: Brigham City, Utah
Date: Mar 21, 2026
Aperture: f2.8
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/125
Date Uploaded: Mar 24, 2026

 A low-key study in monochromatic contrast. Entitled 'The Thinker,' I took inspiration from Rodin's sculpture and explored the weight of contemplation through the interplay of deep shadows and soft lighting. Taking the raw image I balanced the highlights and shadows, minimized the noise and converted the image to black and white, final step was the cropping to fill the frame. The art of thinking...

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Place: 46 out of 47
Avg (all users): 5.0541
Avg (participants): 4.9655
Avg (non-participants): 5.3750
Views since voting: 12
Views during voting: 60
Votes: 37
Comments: 1
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/26/2026 10:08:23 AM
Wow. Very low key.


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