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Beneath the Crush of Humanity...I Grow
Beneath the Crush of Humanity...I Grow
DrAchoo


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: The Hidden City (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS
Location: St. Johns, Oregon
Date: Dec 24, 2007
Aperture: f/7.1
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/60
Galleries: Landscape, Architecture
Date Uploaded: Dec 24, 2007

 It feels good to have a camera back in my hands. Taken on a quick jaunt under the St. Johns Bridge in Portland.

I cannot for the life of me get it so it looks straight up and down. Either it's a barrel distortion product of the lens, or an optical illusion with the different support structures. Yes, to me it looks like it tilts slightly to the left, but the centerline is perfectly straight and I move it slightly to the right and it looks like it tilts to the right. I'm sure I'll get at least 2-3 comments on it.

Statistics
Place: 7 out of 84
Avg (all users): 6.7321
Avg (commenters): 7.8000
Avg (participants): 6.2500
Avg (non-participants): 6.8125
Views since voting: 2089
Views during voting: 400
Votes: 224
Comments: 21
Favorites: 0

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 01/06/2008 02:34:03 PM
Beautiful shot. Congrats on your high finish!
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 01/05/2008 10:58:20 PM
I was one of your 10's.....how did someone give you a one is beyond me. I love the lines and your comp! wonderful job and great eye!
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 01/02/2008 02:30:08 PM
I didn't notice the leaning to the left until you mentioned it. Congrats on 8th place.
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 01/02/2008 01:06:23 PM
Great shot, one of my top scorers. Congrats on top 10.
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 01/02/2008 08:08:22 AM
Well I'd never have guessed this was yours. Great top ten effort.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/31/2007 08:32:17 PM
Exquisite. Splendid find! 9
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 12/31/2007 02:57:16 PM
I'm sure you've gotten this, why is the image not straight to the arches? I see that that level line is straight, but visually I follow the arch line. Whatever, I love the shot. Good work.
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 12/30/2007 12:59:04 AM
i really like this. and the title is great. nice job.
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 12/30/2007 12:02:38 AM
Bridge supports often remind me of cathedrals and castles. This shot makes me look for a knight with a lance to come striding across the grass.
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 12/29/2007 08:31:45 PM
Very nice!! Love the gray tones and then BAM, color all framed in. Beautiful job.
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 12/29/2007 12:47:18 PM
Very interesting. I like it, though I don't alltogether like the color combo here. Still a great shot.
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 12/29/2007 04:37:40 AM
An excellent response to the challenge!
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 12/27/2007 06:14:52 PM
Interesting and great image. Perfectly meets the challenge....a glimpse into a secret garden. One of my favorites for top 3. Back to bump you up to 9.
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 12/26/2007 11:41:12 PM
Great shot. I had to connect the title with picture because the window drew my attention first off. I have to say I don't like the white frame, because the walls seem to be a frame. I do like the colors and the composition and lighting, and of course, the idea. 7
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 12/26/2007 09:13:16 PM
very nice capture indeed, i love the tree under huge archways
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 12/26/2007 08:56:21 PM
Very cool symmetry.
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 12/26/2007 06:01:04 PM
Great framing effect! The Aspect gives the appearance of a cathedral...Great Job! :)
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 12/26/2007 01:42:42 PM
I like the juxtaposition of the many Gothic arches with the green--almost fluorescent--tree.
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 12/26/2007 12:34:36 PM
nicely done!
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 12/26/2007 06:52:04 AM
very nice and symmetrical
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 12/26/2007 05:51:32 AM
This is a great shot with the leading lines and shapes. I like how everythin is grey and then there is this lovely colour.
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