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Aikido - Beach Dojo
Aikido - Beach Dojo
vlado


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Action Shot III (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Canon EOS-40D
Lens: Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Date: Feb 23, 2009
Aperture: f/11
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/640
Galleries: Action
Date Uploaded: Feb 24, 2009

 Took part in a group photo shoot of some collegues practising aikido on the beach. Got some great shots. This one is one of my favourites, especially once processed up.

Post Processing - All done in LightRoom. Tweaking and playing until I get something I was happy with. Then resize file using FireWorks.

Statistics
Place: 19 out of 194
Avg (all users): 6.2762
Avg (commenters): 6.7333
Avg (participants): 5.9178
Avg (non-participants): 6.4337
Views since voting: 2328
Views during voting: 484
Votes: 239
Comments: 24
Favorites: 0

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 04/09/2010 05:52:41 AM
Great action shot and I am really captured by the PP work done on it. The acid look has worked very well for this one.
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 06/30/2009 10:59:30 PM
brillant shot :)
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 04/18/2009 11:45:58 AM
this is a wicked cool shot. Only recommendation in the future, is that I am not a big fan of the yellow overtones that the photo has. But, I have to say that it is by far my favorite from this challenge.

You have some really nice photos in your portfolio and I look forward to your future shots!
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 04/14/2009 03:04:39 PM
You either love cross-processing or you don't (or you don't even know what it is, LOL!)...I happen to love it! The stop action is really fantastic, what a great moment to capture, and I love the color tones too :-)
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 03/05/2009 10:51:22 AM
Congrats on your top twenty entry. Funny how the opinions are split on your post processing. I don't always like this look, but I like it for this photo.
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 03/05/2009 10:09:26 AM
LOL! How cool that you both finished next to each other - and in good positions, too! Congrats!
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 03/04/2009 12:16:23 AM
Doh ! deleting double post!!

Message edited by author 2009-03-04 00:17:17.
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 03/04/2009 12:10:50 AM
Now that was close Vlado, and I was sure you were going to beat me in this!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/01/2009 01:44:59 PM
I feel that perhaps cleaner, more vibrant colors might have benefited this shot considering the environment.
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 03/01/2009 05:10:53 AM
Nice shot, i´m not sure if I like the green colorcast, but a great photo - 7
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 02/28/2009 12:38:11 PM
Good shot
 02/28/2009 11:20:25 AM
Good one, maybe a bit less sky?
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 02/28/2009 01:40:47 AM
WB is off
 02/27/2009 04:48:00 PM
The cross-process works well for this photo...all the tones are just right. The clouds add a very nice drama, but not so much as to take away from the action. Nicely done!
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 02/26/2009 12:43:52 PM
I like the color of the sky. Gives the mood of the action. 8
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 02/26/2009 10:41:34 AM
Fantastic action shot... I really dislike the green sky. That bit of sand is wonderful.
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 02/26/2009 04:39:14 AM
perfect focus and nice combination of colours
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 02/25/2009 09:24:47 PM
Nice shot but the color looks off
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 02/25/2009 06:03:09 PM
The colors in this shot compliments the aggression of the fighters.
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 02/25/2009 02:45:41 PM
Thats funny theres another one just like this shot. I like this one more though.
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 02/25/2009 01:47:08 PM
Nice shot, but I don't understand why is it so green?
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 02/25/2009 07:56:00 AM
I gave this a 4 because I did not like the cool look, I think a natural hue would work better. I'd like to see also a little more contrast.
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 02/25/2009 05:38:47 AM
This would have scored higher from me if it wasn't for what appears to be a strange colour cast or wrong temp. Otherwise a nice shot. 6
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 02/25/2009 01:10:16 AM
What a great image. The vignette really works for you here. Perfect sky too! Awesome! +9
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