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Challenge: The Hidden City (Basic Editing)
Collection: Challenge Entries (most)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon
Location: Near the FDR memorial, Washington, DC
Date: Dec 25, 2007
Aperture: 16
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/10s
Galleries: Nature, Transportation
Date Uploaded: Dec 25, 2007

 Cities can have lots of green spaces and pretty views, but people drive along, oblivious. I might get some DNMC comments for this, but to me, this shot is dead on target. For what it's worth, this is about 1/4 mile from the FDR and Jefferson Memorials, and maybe 1/2 mile from downtown Washington, DC.

Shot with a circular polarizer both to enhance the colors and to allow a longer exposure so I could blur the cars. I took about 75 shots over maybe 45 minutes as lots of cars drove by. I liked the red color of this one and its position in the frame.

Post-challenge: once again, I'm reminded that if you don't bang people over the head, they assume you're trying to shoehorn in an irrelevant shot.

Statistics
Place: 65 out of 84
Avg (all users): 5.2620
Avg (commenters): 4.5556
Avg (participants): 4.6471
Avg (non-participants): 5.3692
Views since voting: 831
Views during voting: 336
Votes: 229
Comments: 14
Favorites: 0

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 01/07/2008 10:39:59 AM
Wow how did I miss this one, it's great and oh so true.
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 01/02/2008 08:19:30 PM
Gee Jeffrey, I was on the same page as you. You got a 9 from me. Hmmmm. I still think this should have finished much much higher.
In general, it seems the DPC public and I differed greatly on most of the pics.

Message edited by author 2008-01-02 20:21:49.
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 01/02/2008 11:45:28 AM
This is a beautiful picture. I love the light and color. I'm sure you realize this would have done a lot better in another challenge.
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 01/02/2008 01:39:12 AM
I "got" it during the challenge, believe it or not. I do think you'd have convinced more voters if at the edge of the greenery there was a hint of city. Very good idea for the challenge!
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 01/02/2008 12:31:10 AM
I have to say that I agree with your thougts there. I kind of took a lot for granted until I started wandering out with my camera. Interesting juxtaposition.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/31/2007 12:48:40 PM
Like the idea ΓΆ€“ but may have worked better if there actually was a city or a hint of it in the background.
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 12/31/2007 09:20:34 AM
Nice movement. Almost looks like they will hit the tree.
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 12/30/2007 05:05:07 PM
Cars in motion can generate some interesting effects. The wheels looking like woven baskets is one I haven't seen before and is fun. I'll bet this would score better if the background had more urban elements.
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 12/29/2007 12:43:07 PM
Where's the city?
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 12/26/2007 10:58:41 PM
Nice shot
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 12/26/2007 06:18:13 PM
That's a Fun Picture! :) Great Blues! :)
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 12/26/2007 03:57:55 AM
Why does it look like the car is going backwards. An OK photo but lacks punch for me.
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 12/26/2007 02:39:10 AM
Ok...I am sure you'll eventually explain how it is that your picture meets the challenge
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 12/26/2007 02:35:30 AM
nice subject (the tree) , but i do not see how this fits the challlenge
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