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Mom, should I turn left or right at the 3rd corner?
Mom, should I turn left or right at the 3rd corner?
Gauti


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Decisions (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM
Location: Near Nesjar, by lake Þingvallavatn, SW Icela
Date: May 31, 2005
Aperture: F/22
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/13 sec
Galleries: Humorous, Nature
Date Uploaded: May 31, 2005

The really handsome (if a bit blurry) model is myself. Was out on a photohunt for birds (gr.N. divers, Harlequin ducks, and more) when this suddenly occured to me.
Not the best execution, but I had a lot of fun.
crop, hue/sat, levels and a bit too much USM
_MG 4004

Statistics
Place: 128 out of 275
Avg (all users): 4.9571
Avg (commenters): 5.6364
Avg (participants): 4.5758
Avg (non-participants): 5.1657
Views since voting: 1003
Views during voting: 425
Votes: 280
Comments: 12
Favorites: 1 (view)


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06/13/2005 11:47:58 AM
* Greetings from the Critique Club *

I think you did a wonderful job creating a vast expanse with your composition. The road leads you into the shot very nicely and the closeness/familiarity of the model/phone/car are all something that is easy for people to identify with. The road really draws your eye to the sky and landscape - and the sky is fantastic!

The car & model seem to be a bit grainy and dark (which I think detracts a bit from the overall image), but you did a great job creating a "real" feeling/scenario. I think you could increase the lighting for the entire shot a hair or two - to bring out more detail in the foreground and midground. Perhaps reducing the backlighting a touch and adjusting the contrast? This would reduce some of the glare on the car door while increasing some of the detail on the car itself.

Just my 2 cents, but I thought this image was great in the challenge - I know it scored high marks with me. Again, I just have to say that the sky is a masterpiece... Nice work!

Jimmy
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/06/2005 09:21:09 PM
As a picture, it is a wonderful shot. It would really be a great shot for a cell phone ad. Love the sky and the dirt contrast.
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06/04/2005 07:44:14 AM
Image seems a little dark.
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06/02/2005 05:25:50 PM
Good lighting and composition. -6
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06/02/2005 10:21:27 AM
cute
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06/02/2005 09:33:33 AM
A creative way to bring in a beautiful landscape. Nice one.
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06/02/2005 01:31:05 AM
I don't feel that the image conveys instantly recognizable decision. Nice pic.
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06/01/2005 10:30:56 PM
Looks like this could be a great area for landscape photos. I really like the background and sky!
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06/01/2005 10:30:44 PM
Hey! Guys don't ask for directions.Hehe! Good interpretation of the challenge with a stunning background and perfect DOF.
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06/01/2005 05:36:46 PM
Hard to see it from the photo.
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06/01/2005 07:00:30 AM
been there, done that so many times.
sat nav helps loads
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06/01/2005 01:32:18 AM
I like it, but I dont like it. I wish you were in the car on the phone instead of outside the car.....Also, where is the right/left option in the picture?
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