DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 
Challenge Entries
Portfolio Images
This image is not part of a public portfolio.
Organ Pipes
Organ Pipes
rjkstesch


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Gold (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Nikon D70
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Location: Conference Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
Date: Jul 21, 2006
Aperture: f4.2
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/10
Galleries: Architecture
Date Uploaded: Jul 23, 2006

 This image was taken right before a concert by the famed Mormon Tabernacle Choir in the LDS Conference Center. The tickets say not to bring cameras in the building, but I had mine in my purse (yes, I carry my DSLR in my purse) and security let me through. Unfortunately, some tall guy kept standing up and wouldn't sit down. I felt okay about taking shots without drawing major attention to myself, but standing up while most were seated and telling the oof to sit down had a definite feeling of drawing attention to my photography. So, I took my photos, handheld in low light, from my seat and got the best crop I could without the guy's head in the way, and using my kit lens.

The greatest part of the image was the fantastic lighting they were using on the back wall. It really brought out the gold. And to think I sat waiting for the concert for nearly 15 minutes before I realized I had a fantastic "Gold" subject sitting in front of me.

PP included: Convert from RAW, Levels, Curves. B/C, H/S, 3 different selections with Select Color adjustment, levels; Flatten layer, USM, Overpass filter w/Softlight & adjusted opacity; Image size, canvas size and save for web.

Statistics
Place: 37 out of 296
Avg (all users): 6.1123
Avg (commenters): 7.3571
Avg (participants): 6.1009
Avg (non-participants): 6.1282
Views since voting: 986
Views during voting: 258
Votes: 187
Comments: 15
Favorites: 0

Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
 07/31/2006 04:57:27 AM
Gave this a 9, I think it's a wonderful picture!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/30/2006 05:58:47 PM
somewhat crowded-including more of the choir could have added more impact-truly a fine photograph
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/29/2006 11:07:33 PM
really cool shot
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/28/2006 11:08:18 AM
Nice shot. Took me a second to realize the size as I was looking at the pipes and didnt even notice the people. They are HUGE! Very nice.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/27/2006 09:48:39 PM
I wish you had a wider lens! Still this is pretty impressive looking.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/27/2006 01:16:58 AM
nice shot and composition - focus is good, and colors are bold and well....golden :-)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/26/2006 08:47:26 AM
this has so much promise for being a super dynamic picture, not just a rather excellent shot. a less tall more panoramic crop would enhance the overall mix of lines and colours, i think - by doing away with the people, and anything above the top of the clock, would really maximise the rather gorgeous architecture and design. though, to be fair, the people do give a jolly good sense of scale, so maybe my crop idea is dumb. it's a great picture though - 9.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/24/2006 10:59:06 PM
Beautiful!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/24/2006 01:51:28 PM
Beautiful shot. Would have liked it a bit more centered, but well done none the less. 9
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/24/2006 12:50:21 PM
Whoa! Very striking! Did they wonder why you were taking photos during church? It was worth it! Exceptionally well done!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/24/2006 11:27:12 AM
very pretty, would have worked well in Lines too
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/24/2006 10:49:10 AM
Really nice photo!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/24/2006 10:47:38 AM
It's the MoTab. :-)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/24/2006 01:18:42 AM
Meets Challenge:2
Aesthetics:2
Technical:1
Wow:0
Originality:1
Total Score:6
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 07/24/2006 12:59:32 AM
Great Job!
  Photographer found comment helpful.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 06/05/2025 12:41:14 PM EDT.