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Challenge: Free Study XII (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX
Location: Schoodic Point, Acadia National Park, Maine
Date: Aug 17, 2006
Aperture: f/13
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/320
Galleries: Landscape, Seascapes
Date Uploaded: Aug 17, 2006

As we continue to exploit the Earth, natural beauty continually dwindles.

However, Mother Nature won't give up without a fight.

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I really like this image -- the timing, the composition, the balance and play between the water and the clouds.

I am not really sure what it means to me yet, but as soon as I pressed the shutter down I knew it was something special and different.

I consider this a work in progress, and am looking for suggestions and feedback.

Whether or not to include or exclude the person, I'm not sure.

Statistics
Place: 66 out of 684
Avg (all users): 6.3213
Avg (commenters): 7.1739
Avg (participants): 6.2591
Avg (non-participants): 6.5357
Views since voting: 1363
Views during voting: 342
Votes: 249
Comments: 31
Favorites: 2 (view)


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09/09/2006 06:26:06 PM
The person, like a compass in a photo of a geological site, confirms scale and size. Therefore, IMO you were right to include her (him?). I expect you were using a polarizer too? Considering the brightness, it all came out well.
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09/08/2006 07:06:04 PM
WOW WOW WOW! Great score! THis shot is amazing!
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09/08/2006 07:18:37 AM
Thank you!
09/08/2006 03:43:46 AM
This one got a WOW from me.

That is some serious depth in the sky...

I think what makes it special is the complexity. it really genuinely has a different point of interest in every corner and in many points between.

the relatively small human, standing also in shadow, represents very well the strange relationship mankind has... The somewhat portly stature suggests that they have lived well and taken good advantage of what the land has to offer.

The display of nature's braun is displayed magnificently with the water, and is mirrored in the shadow covering the person... ultimately powerful displays with no actual long term effect on the individual outside of a gently mist and a slight chill.

great metaphors and pretty cool colors too...
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/07/2006 09:25:49 PM
Very nice capture on the fore water. Looks like a wall. Sky is unfortunately competing for the eye. In this type of image, a less contrasty and flat sky would have really made that water pop. I know there was nothing you could do about it, but just a point to watch when taking shots like these.
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09/07/2006 08:55:21 PM
Very nice! Great freeze on the splash, vivid colors good job!
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09/06/2006 11:19:31 PM
beautiful shot...how long did it take to get a good one? 10
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09/06/2006 08:49:48 PM
what a gorgeous photo. great capture and teh colors and focus on this are perfect!
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09/06/2006 03:41:05 PM
Excellent Shot. I love the vantage point!

New Zealand???

It is a tad over saturated (particularly the light blue on the horizon) but a great shot overall ;)
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09/06/2006 08:01:20 AM
Reminds me of Maine -
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09/05/2006 05:08:11 PM
brilliant capture. good DOF..8
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09/05/2006 12:51:12 PM
Great moment caught here - love the intense vertical wall of water - nature's power at work.
Contrast seems a bit high, and the sky's saturation could use toning down in my opinion.
Title throws me off a bit, but makes no difference really, I don't vote on the titles.
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09/05/2006 07:35:19 AM
Beautiful and dramatic! I love the assortment of rich colors!
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09/04/2006 12:53:24 PM
wish the person was cropped out
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09/03/2006 09:31:50 PM
Very nice! The sky is wonderful, the clouds are almost 3-D looking. Great angle.
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09/03/2006 07:15:48 PM
Great blues in the sky.
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09/03/2006 09:48:14 AM
Very dynamic and colorful shot. good composition. good luck.
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09/03/2006 07:14:56 AM
I don't understand the title but it's a lovely picture.
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09/03/2006 01:03:24 AM
Look at the color in this! It's AMAZING wow.....
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09/02/2006 04:58:02 PM
That is a wonderful piece of coastline. The colour of the sky and shutter speed with which you froze the wave are excellent.
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09/02/2006 04:34:58 PM
Beautiful! Love the stop action.
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09/02/2006 11:46:51 AM
Great landscape, i love the splashing wave.
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09/02/2006 08:31:17 AM
Wow! Love your blue skies and action. I bet this would look great as an IR image. Wow.
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09/02/2006 04:23:28 AM
I love it. The lighting and the colors are very good. I don't know about the composition but I think I like it. The subjetcts are a little the close to the borders of the picture.
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09/01/2006 11:16:29 PM
Nice but clouds look fake for some reason
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09/01/2006 05:10:39 PM
Nice capture (8)
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09/01/2006 04:33:44 PM
oh WOW! awesome stopped motion . and fantastic colors. 10
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09/01/2006 01:07:22 PM
I WISH THE PERSON WAS NOT IN THE FRAME. THIS IS A WONDERFUL LANDSCAPE SHOT. I WISH I WAS THERE. VERY NICE.
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09/01/2006 11:27:59 AM
Great timing!
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09/01/2006 11:25:12 AM
Great capture! The clouds really make this shot. The wall of water is awesome too. That blue sky is something else. Maybe just slightly over saturated, but awesome nonetheless. Great shot. +9
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09/01/2006 07:44:05 AM
Like the sky
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