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Chasing Shadows
Chasing Shadows
jonfrommk


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Bicycles II (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Location: Milton Keynes
Date: May 11, 2008
Aperture: f13
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/50
Galleries: Action, Transportation
Date Uploaded: May 12, 2008

 Yes yes yes I know that the oversized border is not good, but I was stuck between a rock and a hard place with this shot.

I had tried my hand at motion panning with Daisy on her bike and whilst the outcome was OK (well acually pretty damn good for me) I get the feeling that there will be many similar photos (subject wise) in the challenge that will be executed better.

Then I noticed the shadow of Daisy and fell in love with the image

The problem was after cropping and resizing I was left with something that was 621 pixels by 189 pixels. I sort advice from a couple of DPCers (thanks [user]bassbone[/user] and [user]cfarrell[/user]) and whilst they said they liked the shot they thought the crop would kill it in scoring.

The trouble was I just could not let it go, I wanted to post this shot. I then came up with the idea of giving it a more traditional shape by adding a huge border across two edges.

To be honest I know it is going to bomb (I have been given a projected score of 4 - 4.5) but in a way that eases the pain as it is only when I think images will do well and they flop that I get fed up.

I guess while I expect a low score, I am hoping that maybe one person will see the shot and think - like I do - "cooooooool"

I promise no whinging in the score thread this week
Disqualification Details
You may use a cloning tool or small healing brush for the sole purpose of removing sensor dust or hot pixels. No other spot-editing is allowed. Also, You must retain your original, unedited file (exactly as recorded by your camera), and provide it to the Site Council along with a list of your editing steps within 48 hours of any validation request. Files that have been saved or altered with any editing or transfer software are NOT originals.

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Canon EOS R7
Tamron 16-300mm Di II VC PZD MACRO w/Canon Nikon mount
 09/18/2009 06:30:57 AM
Jon, I hope you are chasing shadows where you are, your photos still lives on you know.
Apple iPhone 5
 05/31/2008 05:57:02 PM
Its a real shame about the DQ cause this photo is really really neat!
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Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM II
 05/28/2008 09:21:07 PM
I'm so sorry for the DQ, Jon. This is a cool photo - very creative and out of the box. Too bad for the technical nit-pick - I hope you're not discouraged and will shoot on!

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Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 05/26/2008 09:56:42 PM
DQ's are UGH!

Message edited by author 2008-05-26 23:48:56.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM
 05/26/2008 05:57:59 PM
Well, DARN for the DQ! I really love it. And the big white border serves almost as part of the photo and enhances it beautifully. I hate DQ's. Sometimes, I think it would be so cool if we could just submit our photos and not even have to answer to anyone about how we got the shot. That's how it is on other sites and I think it would actually work -- because generally the general public kills photos that cross the line anyway.

Sigh. I think this is an awesome photo. Much more interesting than a straight up shot of a bicycle, right? !
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Apple iPhone 6s+
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 05/22/2008 05:29:34 PM
Sorry this was DQed. It is very creative, and pleasing to look at. This would be cool as a large print. Maybe you should put it up for sale on DPCPrints.
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Olympus 45mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital
 05/22/2008 12:21:54 PM
The white streaks are pretty cool. Makes it look like the shadow is traveling down an orange bike path. Sorry to see you got a DQ!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 05/16/2008 06:20:47 PM
interesting shot. personally the white on the top and on the bottom are a little distracting. although i do enjoy the capturing of motion on the dirt.
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Canon EOS-20D
 05/16/2008 04:37:32 PM
ye olde classic 9
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Nikon D40X
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 05/15/2008 12:34:31 PM
im not crazy about the crop and frame you've provided. it's still a nice photo but I would love to see more street.
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Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 05/14/2008 02:17:31 PM
Excellent! Hope it does well for you.
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Canon EOS-650/T4i Rebel
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
 05/14/2008 12:23:26 PM
Great shot.. Contender for ribbon.. my 9
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
 05/14/2008 04:41:29 AM
more frame than image - I like the shot, though
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 05/14/2008 12:28:58 AM
interesting presentation of your photo. the white is a bit dramatic, but it adds a certain something....:)
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