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A Walk on the Plaza
A Walk on the Plaza
dwterry


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Reflections Without Mirrors II (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Date: Oct 17, 2005
Aperture: f/3.5
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Architecture, Water
Date Uploaded: Oct 18, 2005

 Post Processing includes:
- Conversion from raw using DxO Optics Pro
- Color Balance Layer
- Hue/Sat Layer
- Curves
- Shadow/Highlight adjustment
- Local Contrast USM
- Reduce size
- Add border
- USM Sharpen
- Save for web

NOTE: I had several people comment about how the picture would have been better without the pedestrian. I *so* disagree.

I took several shots, some that included more of the temple and less reflection (a better shot, IMO, but less fitting for the challenge) and some that took more of the reflection and even less of the temple. I had specifically avoided having anyone in any of my shots.

But when it finally came down to it... the only shot that I felt
was 'compelling enough to look at' was this one specifically *because* of the pedestrian. IMO, he made the shot!

Statistics
Place: 91 out of 371
Avg (all users): 5.6585
Avg (commenters): 6.4545
Avg (participants): 5.4474
Avg (non-participants): 5.7977
Views since voting: 885
Views during voting: 393
Votes: 287
Comments: 16
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
10/25/2005 05:59:55 PM
like the balance of this photo. like the ripple effect on the reflection.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/25/2005 01:41:07 PM
Mormons Rock!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/24/2005 05:44:50 PM
Probably would have been better without someone walking in front but I guess sometimes that can't be helped.
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 10/24/2005 02:18:50 PM
Very nice reflection. It would be stronger if what is being reflected is also shown or taken completely out.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/24/2005 02:49:12 AM
Very interesting. 2/3 stops overexposed for my taste.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/22/2005 07:50:19 PM
Top portion is distracting but the bottom it a good shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/21/2005 11:47:58 PM
YAY! _NOT_ a bride in the reflections here! That rocks! Getting away from the icons is a relief!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/21/2005 09:20:02 PM
Great perspective and an even better job of framing. This is a substantially well composed photograph. The strolling human element makes this all work like a fine machine. One of my top ten picks for this challenge. 9
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/21/2005 09:28:31 AM
This is a very good photo!!! 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/20/2005 10:15:48 AM
Very nice.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/20/2005 03:10:22 AM
8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/19/2005 09:07:34 PM
Interesting take on this image. I think it needs straightening. I give you credit for originality.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/19/2005 05:17:39 PM
i would have prefered the water calmer
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/19/2005 05:06:35 PM
Should have waited till there was no one in the shot....that close!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/19/2005 03:58:06 PM
It is a pity the tops of the towers are not in this pic. A funny idea and mysterious feeling.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/19/2005 03:30:40 PM
could do without the pedestrian. maybe even crop out everything but the reflection. still a great shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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