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Tale of Two Bridges
Tale of Two Bridges
meyers


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Architecture IV (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Location: San Francisco, CA
Date: Jan 24, 2008
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/800
Galleries: Architecture
Date Uploaded: Jan 29, 2008

It really was raining on my trip to SF. I'll probably get hammered for having my challenge object blurred out, but I like the depth it adds to the seagulls in the foreground. This is one of my rare shots which I didn't crop. I adjusted the exposure up, desaturated (the whole image) a bit, and bumped up the contrast.

Statistics
Place: 165 out of 247
Avg (all users): 5.1164
Avg (commenters): 5.7143
Avg (participants): 4.7794
Avg (non-participants): 5.3058
Views since voting: 880
Views during voting: 276
Votes: 189
Comments: 18
Favorites: 4 (view)


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04/21/2008 02:27:56 AM
This is a great shot for the challenge! I was drawn in from the thumbnail in your portfolio. Seeing this fully is awesome! Given the challenge requirements, this is under-rated!
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03/03/2008 12:03:04 AM
An interesting choice for this challenge. The score probably reflects the lack of focus on the actual architecture, but I think it's a great image beyond the challenge. Definitely has an artistic feel to it.
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02/12/2008 01:04:33 PM
Geez! Why did this score so poorly?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? I love this!!!!
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02/06/2008 03:42:04 PM
Actually this is the Bay Bridge, with Treasure Island in the background.
02/06/2008 03:36:34 PM
I just saw this. Wow this is great one of the most unique photos of the golden gate bridge I've every seen. Sorry it didn't do better in the challenge.
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02/06/2008 02:18:10 PM
Hmmm, surprised this did not do better. Very good synergy between the bridge and the birds. It is like architecture reflected in nature. Kind of a bummer on the score. Well thought out and a good fit for the challenge.
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02/06/2008 02:12:24 PM
Oh this is really nice - I like it! I love how the one bird is in focus and then both kind of balance out the two support towers of the bridge. The colortone is perfect for the misty, blurry scene.
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02/06/2008 09:51:15 AM
I think this is an excellent use of architecture to set off the primary subject. I don't agree that the architecture must be the focal point in order to meet the challenge. I like this composition and the DOF.
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02/06/2008 09:10:21 AM
I really like the duplicity of the shot.
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02/06/2008 09:09:54 AM
How odd - I could have sworn I commented on this. I was one of your 10s - thought it was nicely creative for the challenge, and shot well. This did not deserve so low a score.

Message edited by author 2008-02-06 09:10:14.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/03/2008 05:00:53 PM
I like the different approach to the challenge that you took. Very nice. I might like a much thinner border (or none at all). Gave this 7 earlier.
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02/03/2008 12:45:21 PM
Nice contrasts between the two.
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02/01/2008 04:13:32 PM
Great DOF, but to much about birds than architecture to me
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02/01/2008 09:42:31 AM
The subject here seems to be much more the bird(s) than the architecture.
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01/31/2008 03:19:39 PM
This isnt immediately what jumps to mind when I think architecture, but I like the alternative subject. Great DOF and I think the muted colors work very well.
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01/31/2008 02:48:20 PM
I really like this even though as an image it is not quite the epitomy of "architecture".
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01/30/2008 04:50:35 PM
DNMC IMHO1
01/30/2008 10:33:50 AM
A good idea and am glad you submitted. 7
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