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Through the Window
3rd PlaceThrough the Window
kanaj


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Perspective XII (Standard Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX540 HS
Location: Round Top, Texas (USA)
Date: Aug 14, 2026
Aperture: 4.0
ISO: 80
Shutter: 1/50
Date Uploaded: Aug 16, 2026

 Another big swing here. I had more imaginative title ideas than this, but I wanted to make sure I signaled that this isn't a composite image, as I think it could easily be misread as one. I wasn't specifically shooting for this challenge when I captured this, but as I was trying to get a closer look at the sculpture dominating the center of this scene, I noticed my own reflection profiling the glass door, and I decided to try something more conceptual. It occurred to me that it might fit the spirit of this challenge in an offbeat way.

I don't love everything about this image. I won't be surprised if people fixate on the blown out highlights from the sunflare. But as a conceptual piece, I have to say that I find this to be one of my prouder serendipitous compositions on the spot in an unfamiliar place. :-P

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 27
Avg (all users): 7.0625
Avg (participants): 6.8667
Avg (non-participants): 7.2353
Views since voting: 44
Views during voting: 55
Votes: 32
Comments: 8
Favorites: 0

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 08/24/2026 09:44:52 AM
Congratulations, to read the process and see the image is amazing. I wondered how this was done and never imagined it could be a reflection.
 08/24/2026 08:20:39 AM
Beautiful image. Nicely done.
 08/24/2026 08:09:31 AM
Great capture. A unique and creative interpretation of the challenge. Congrats on the ribbon.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/23/2026 10:07:18 AM
dang. you nailed it.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/22/2026 09:51:16 PM
This one is really well done, the layering is incredible. My favourite in the challenge. 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/22/2026 06:45:39 PM
Out of the whole bunch, this one was hands down my favorite. I have to know: was that striking portrait silhouette captured as a natural reflection in a window, or is it an edited double-exposure overlay? Either way, the result is fantastic.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/22/2026 04:48:28 PM
Composition: 7 [w:2]
Technical: 6 [w:2]
Creativity: 9 [w:4]
Appeal: 7 [w:4]
Challenge: 7 [w:4]
Overall Weighted Average Score: 7

Note: *Weighted category voting.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/22/2026 02:23:35 AM
Quite the image. Great use of reflection.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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