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Gazebo
Gazebo
jmuhrline


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Challenge: Hidden Gem -- 1,000th Challenge! (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM
Location: Forest Park - St. Louis, Missouri
Date: Sep 10, 2005
Aperture: f/10
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/200 sec
Galleries: Landscape, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Mar 4, 2009

 I'm not sure if this is my best work, but it is certainly one of my favorites simply because of what was involved in getting the shot. Arriving at the park at sunrise in order to set up the shot and be in position when the light was perfect wasn't a problem at all. The real challenge was the hour and a half, and two loaves of bread required in order to coax the fifty or so ducks out of the water all at the same time long enough for the water to settle down to get a perfectly still reflection.

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Place: 438 out of 1129
Avg (all users): 5.7617
Avg (commenters): 6.2558
Avg (participants): 5.7506
Avg (non-participants): 5.8182
Views since voting: 619
Views during voting: 608
Votes: 470
Comments: 48
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/17/2009 11:43:25 PM
I'm sure there must be awesome colours in this pic! Why b/w? The b/w looks good too BTW
 03/17/2009 07:31:25 PM
Lovely job on the composition and focus.

Not voting.
 03/17/2009 06:16:42 PM
Very nicely captured! 7
 03/17/2009 12:17:10 PM
This has a very romantic feeling to it, I like it, bet those greens would look great in color.
 03/17/2009 09:20:15 AM
Incredible reflection. Overall, feels a little dark though. 6
 03/17/2009 02:22:41 AM
Great reflcetion, the clarity in the water is nice.
 03/16/2009 11:23:58 PM
I like the simplicity and reflection. Yet the composition seems a little odd and there isn't much in this image that captures my interest.
 03/16/2009 12:05:58 PM
good focus and exposure
 03/16/2009 03:24:54 AM
just beautiful it looks so serene
 03/16/2009 01:26:15 AM
Good clear shot.
 03/15/2009 11:03:40 PM
Excellent use of contrast to pull my eye right into the gazebo. I imagine this must look lovely in color, but for me the B&W works well.
 03/15/2009 10:25:48 PM
The bright whites add a lot to this shot.
 03/15/2009 10:19:17 PM
nice tonal range
 03/15/2009 09:29:54 PM
Quite a perfect setting and photo. If it is this beautiful in black and white,what would it be in color.
 03/15/2009 12:20:36 PM
Just a little off kilter. Nice work on the tones.
 03/15/2009 11:36:31 AM
excellent use of toning on this image to set a mood
 03/15/2009 06:30:17 AM
this doesnt do for me for this challenge.. is it really your best shot? ;)
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brano
 03/15/2009 06:15:32 AM
Nicely composed image with lovely contrast and detail. Great reflections. 7
 03/14/2009 11:00:00 PM
Lovely reflections, nice composition.
 03/14/2009 07:16:10 PM
So calm. The BW is nice with this.
 03/14/2009 04:39:31 PM
Sharp details, the bridge and its reflection really draw the eye.
 03/14/2009 12:48:12 AM
Beautifully composed and captured. love the reflections and the bright whites to provide contrast.
 03/13/2009 04:15:31 PM
Whole image feels rather gray in tone and lacks good contrast, in my opinion.
 03/13/2009 03:18:04 PM
This photo seems to be full of nice reflections! Could use a little more contrast.
 03/13/2009 02:04:59 PM
nice composition.
 03/13/2009 11:29:19 AM
very surreal feel , nice reflection, 7
 03/13/2009 08:49:30 AM
Beautiful in black and white. Love the tones and detail.
 03/12/2009 08:12:57 PM
Very crisp.
 03/12/2009 03:58:03 PM
Good clarity and contrast.
 03/12/2009 02:47:47 PM
Very nice PP job just outstanding - 8
 03/12/2009 02:32:48 PM
Very nice simple shot. Great black and white.
 03/12/2009 01:42:32 PM
Great composition.
 03/12/2009 11:48:00 AM
Excellent composition and beautiful reflection. 9
 03/12/2009 12:21:51 AM
Forest Park out side the Muny!I've taken a few shots here!
 03/11/2009 10:00:35 PM
where is this??? your tones are very soothing
 03/11/2009 08:25:44 PM
beautiful reflection, nice find
 03/11/2009 05:52:26 PM
love the tonal range - excellent conversion. very good detail in a pretty scene. 6
 03/11/2009 05:11:22 PM
great clarity in this and nice smooth reflection
 03/11/2009 02:17:06 PM
very pretty place
 03/11/2009 01:20:52 PM
Simple elegance, though I would have used the verticals to level it, as it is it leaves me with an unbalanced feeling.
 03/11/2009 12:12:27 PM
WOW, nice in B&W, beautiful
 03/11/2009 11:42:08 AM
Nice, crisp focus, great subject....wanted to see it in color
 03/11/2009 11:19:54 AM
very nice BW conversion. perfect reflection
 03/11/2009 10:22:35 AM
Good contrast overall.
 03/11/2009 04:51:20 AM
looks like a nice location, but the image misses some punch, not sure if b/w was a good choice here
 03/11/2009 04:41:47 AM
Great reflections, good choice for b&w
 03/11/2009 01:18:55 AM
Love the use of B&W here
 03/11/2009 12:33:48 AM
Nice peaceful scene. I would crop a little tighter from the right.


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