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Neds Point Lighthouse
Neds Point Lighthouse
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Challenge: Free Study 2007-01 (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX
Location: Mattapoisett, MA
Date: Jan 18, 2007
Aperture: f5.6
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/250
Galleries: Travel, Seascapes
Date Uploaded: Jan 23, 2007

Modified color curves
cloned out some branches sticking up above rocks
Unsharp mask
Resized
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Statistics
Place: 209 out of 559
Avg (all users): 5.8278
Avg (commenters): 6.1429
Avg (participants): 5.7018
Avg (non-participants): 6.2162
Views since voting: 954
Views during voting: 203
Votes: 151
Comments: 11
Favorites: 0


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04/07/2007 11:12:52 AM
beautiful bold colours, a very brave centering of the lighthouse...
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03/23/2007 12:36:26 PM
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Message edited by author 2007-03-23 12:38:04.
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03/23/2007 10:27:37 AM
Amazing look! It caught my eye, amongst a whole page of other photos. I seen Bear Music's advice photo, and I must admit I like the comp he used. I would also add to his, just a smidgin of dodge/clone.
I've been using some new techniques for my grainy skies, you know to smooth em out a little. It works to a moderate extent, I would share the technique if your interested. (I call it new, probably not, but something I have just recently realized, LOL.)
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02/22/2007 11:34:07 AM
Jeff,

this is a moody shot with a lot of potential, much of it unrealized. The composition is an issue, because it is very static, with the lighthouse too centered for the powerful, turbulent context of the image. It's also very fuzzy-looking. There doesn't seem to be much you can do about that, but you CAN reframe the image if you like to give more dynamic power to the composition, something like this... I have also added in some USM and adjusted the levels for more pop.



Robt.

Message edited by author 2007-02-22 11:35:46.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/06/2007 10:24:21 PM
Great capture. I like the centered comp but its not a favorite on DPC. I hope they're not killing you.
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02/05/2007 10:55:43 AM
great capture but a bit unsharp
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02/04/2007 04:23:34 PM
I would prefer a less centered composition - I think this could be really strong if the lighthouse was on the left hand 'third' line.
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02/03/2007 11:14:46 PM
Nice job. Looks like very minimal processing also.
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02/03/2007 04:12:50 PM
Very nice, love the clouds and the rocks sets a great atmospher
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02/03/2007 02:17:01 PM
Lovely.
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02/01/2007 09:02:27 AM
How pretty. I like the centering of the subject, which usually isn't my favorite way of displaying a single subject. The texture of the rocks in the forground really ground it. Lovely sky!!!
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