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Challenge: Stock Photography (Classic Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Sony DSC-F707
Location: Hood Canal in Poulsbo, Wa
Date: Feb 22, 2003
Aperture: F8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/800
Date Uploaded: Feb 23, 2003

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Statistics
Place: 20 out of 90
Avg (all users): 6.3608
Avg (commenters): 7.5625
Avg (participants): 6.2576
Avg (non-participants): 6.5806
Views since voting: 1312
Votes: 97
Comments: 18
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03/08/2003 12:00:05 AM
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

COMPOSITION
I really like the silhouette on the left bottom. It gives an anchored feeling to the shot adding to the stability, I think. I think, since the upper rays weren't as noticeable, I might have cropped them out.

TECHNIQUE
Wonderful use of the available lighting. I have tried many times to "capture" rays like this, and though I have come close to getting them, I have done nothing this effective. I like the warmth of the sky in the background, and again, the silhouette adds to the picture. The sky seems a bit grainy or noisy, especially towards the top, so again, cropping that section may help.

OVERALL EFFECT
This is an awesome shot, very well composed and executed. It has a peaceful/serene feeling to it and is very pleasant to look at. I think you have met the challenge, and done it in a creative, effective way.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/02/2003 09:31:00 AM
Classic sky shot, very well composed and exposed.
03/01/2003 10:23:20 PM
Nice shot, might have been cropped a little more at the top. I think the brightness takes away from your sun rays which is the focal point.
02/27/2003 08:52:22 PM
Isn't that beautiful! Well done!
02/27/2003 11:32:45 AM
You have captured a moment in natur. I feel that it has come across as somewhat too gloomy to hang on every wall in the country. If it were a little brighter it would be much more appealing to me. 6
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02/27/2003 09:32:00 AM
Great stock photo. 9.
02/26/2003 08:31:29 AM
The sunrays look great coming out of the cloud. A very good atmospheric shot. The clouds are excellent, as is the composition of the photo.
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02/25/2003 04:30:34 PM
I love this photograph. Obviously the rays of the sun have been caught beautifully and the lighting in the bottom third of the picture is very appealing. I am not sure if it is a little too tall. My eyes seem to be drawn to the bottom 2/3rds of the shot and the above that seems a little bland. However I really love it.
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02/25/2003 10:58:53 AM
damn diggity, this is a great stock photo
02/25/2003 08:55:50 AM
excellent capture... i love the sunbeams... those are so difficult to find when you want them... great work :) - setzler
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02/25/2003 06:04:35 AM
nice shot. a suggestion (if you use PS): in the "curves" box, try input:50 output:0
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02/25/2003 05:12:50 AM
A beautiful tranquil setting. I particualrly love the way you have captured the light coming out from the clouds and reflecting off the water. Excellent composition and clarity. Well done and gl.
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02/25/2003 05:06:56 AM
Very nice shot. Love the silhouettes of the hill an trees. Water is very calm. Great capture of the clouds and sun.
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02/25/2003 02:44:25 AM
alot of quality in this Challenge.... wonderful....10
02/24/2003 09:34:19 PM
I like the filtered light you've caught here. I have a few compositional concerns. The first you probably couldn't correct, which are the blips in the water. The second is that I'm not sure about that silhouette; it just seems out of place, although it works to an extent. Nice shot, all in all.
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02/24/2003 08:32:43 PM
Lovely, crisp & clear photo. I love the sun rays. Lovely.
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02/24/2003 07:25:15 PM
Perfect for a nature calendar or a postcard. What a glorious sky.
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02/24/2003 03:38:15 PM
Not bad. Maybe more cropped off the top, but this works. Nice job.
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