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owen


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Challenge: Free Study 2008-02 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-40D
Lens: Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
Location: Syney, NSW Australia
Date: Feb 10, 2008
Aperture: 29
ISO: 200
Shutter: 30 sec
Galleries: Cityscape, Architecture
Date Uploaded: Feb 19, 2008

Woohoo
Been a while.
Thanks to Firsty who gave me a few tips on the morning.
Not much to say about the shot other than it was a nice sky and I thought I'd go for the long exposure to get the clouds blurred as they were moving along fairly fast.
The Live View on the 40D was an excellent help.

Editing.

In lightroom
Slight rotation, removal of dust spots and boost to Vibrance and saturation, reduced contrast.
In Photoshop
Noise Ninja, USM, adjustments to levels, Hue and Sat.
Resize, USM and save for Web.

Statistics
Place: 1 out of 458
Avg (all users): 7.0485
Avg (commenters): 8.2000
Avg (participants): 7.0796
Avg (non-participants): 6.9808
Views since voting: 7894
Views during voting: 279
Votes: 165
Comments: 48
Favorites: 16 (view)


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03/12/2008 06:33:37 AM
This is immaculate - so well done!
Congratulations on a superb job - inspirational.
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03/10/2008 05:22:43 PM
I havn't seen this before. This is an awesome photograph. Very nice job.
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03/10/2008 03:56:00 AM
Fantastic Owen!!! great image and a Free Study Blue Ribbon, well done, I now wish I made the trip with you :(
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03/09/2008 10:57:37 PM
Just a down right exposure, well done! I have a 40D but have not used the live view... I'll actually have to play with it basded on your note that it was of use... congrats on the blue.
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03/09/2008 09:00:52 PM
Owen, this is one of the most breathtaking photos I have ever seen. Great job and it definately deserves 1st place.
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03/09/2008 06:00:03 PM
Woot! Well done Owen.
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03/09/2008 08:16:42 AM
thats amazing!!!!!
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03/09/2008 12:46:14 AM
Beautiful! Congratulations on the Blue!
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03/08/2008 07:54:37 PM
beautiful picture,well done/congratulations
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03/08/2008 07:06:53 PM
Now I know why you didn't enter one of the shots from the morning in the reflections without mirrors, you were saving it for the free study :)
this was taken on the last Sydney GTG where everyone chickened out because they thought it was going to rain... we ended up with some of the best light on the opera house that I have seen so far
I have a few showing the light as it changed on my site Opera house sunrise
I wonder if we will get a few more turning up next time even if it looks like rain :)
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03/08/2008 04:35:20 PM
OMG OMG !!!
FIRST PLACE .. CONGRATULATIONS ... !!!!!!!!!
a brilliant photograph and a perfect process .. so sharp .. stunning colours ... love the crop .. EXCELLENT .. love the title too ..
it must be getting more and more difficult to get something on your profile page .. so congratulations again on another 7 and a deserving place on your profile page ..
ahha .. 40D .. a brilliant photographer with an excellent camera .. a great combo !! . :):)
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03/08/2008 01:24:15 PM
Congrats on the blue Owen (and your new camera), this is a wonderful shot, be proud!!
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03/08/2008 12:12:48 PM
Wow, Owen! Yes! Perfect shot.
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03/08/2008 11:40:02 AM
nice, Owen! beautiful photo, congratulations
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03/08/2008 09:41:22 AM
This is a very nice shot. The moving clouds give a beautiful effect. Well done
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03/08/2008 09:38:14 AM
Congrats on your Blue. Beautiful image!!
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03/08/2008 09:26:56 AM
Magnificent
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03/08/2008 09:16:43 AM
Love the blue/yellow color combo. This is stunning! Congrats.
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03/08/2008 09:06:39 AM
Wow! What a stunningly beautiful image, it's perfect in every way. Congrats on the blue, Owen.
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03/08/2008 06:56:01 AM
That looks pretty good - will prpably look better on a decent monitor.@G|jCongratulations on the Blue.
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03/08/2008 06:38:29 AM
Wow gorgeous
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03/08/2008 05:20:36 AM
Congrats owen on a wonderful capture. Superb colours and good choice on the 30 sec exp.
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03/08/2008 05:04:31 AM
Blue getting a blue! I liked the shades of blue. Congrats on winning the BR!
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03/08/2008 04:27:59 AM
Heh - I thought it was Firsty. Nice work! Thanks for including the settings, too - much appreciated. Congrats on the ribbon and the PB!
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03/08/2008 04:15:51 AM
Congrats on the blue, excellent shot. Don't let those trolls bring you down.
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03/08/2008 02:35:58 AM
Well done on the blue. Beutiful
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03/08/2008 02:09:45 AM
Absolutely breathtaking!! Congratulations on receiving top honors for this gallery piece!

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03/08/2008 01:46:13 AM
Congratulation on our blue ribbon- really "bluish" picture!!!
;)
Artur
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03/08/2008 01:44:33 AM
Stunning!
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03/08/2008 01:04:22 AM
WOW what am image and this so deserved to WIN the BLIUE thats for sure.....

Well done dear Aussie friend.....
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03/08/2008 12:34:43 AM
Go Australia! Well done on the blue!
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03/08/2008 12:13:18 AM
That's one of those shots that can never be done to many times but if you are daring enough to enter it, it better be good and this one was good! Congrats....
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03/08/2008 12:06:32 AM
Congrats on your blue - this was one of my favorites of the challenge.
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03/08/2008 12:05:48 AM
you little beauty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! awesome shot and well done matey
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03/08/2008 12:05:32 AM
Congratulations on the blue ribbon and on a lovely shot.
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03/08/2008 12:05:19 AM
Beautiful shot! A well deserved win. Congrats.
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03/08/2008 12:04:24 AM
Congrats on the ribbon!!!!!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/07/2008 04:38:22 PM
I maybe would have cloned out the white spots in the top of the frame, but still a stunning picture.
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03/07/2008 11:09:36 AM
I am a fan of these shots.
Looks good, love the colors.
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03/06/2008 02:13:09 PM
Very beautiful. Lovely deep blues. Very pleasing to the eye.
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03/05/2008 09:09:50 AM
Love the colors!
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03/04/2008 03:56:30 PM
beautiful colors. My only comment is that the star trails at the top are a little distracting, maybe you can clone them out.
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03/03/2008 08:34:41 PM
almost too slick and perfect
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03/03/2008 06:13:01 AM
Great composition and colors/tones.
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03/03/2008 12:35:01 AM
nice long exposure...movement in the clouds is great
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03/01/2008 07:54:00 AM
Of course this is fabulous...the colors and reflections...brilliant! Very nicely done. 9
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03/01/2008 01:22:02 AM
Lovely shot from the intense blues to the beautiful reflections to the hint of gold. A perfect 10.
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03/01/2008 12:33:39 AM
Nice shot of a common landmark. 8. The stars help.
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