This image was a quick point and shoot type of set up. I can't really use the term "set up", because there were 10 other people in the basket positioning for their own perfect morning shot.
I was trying to tone down the sun and even the photo out, but wasn't sure about how to approach that. Hopefully it is still visually appealing to you all.
Thanks.
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Thank you Sherlock Holmes (bjoern)... read two posts below yours and that was origin of the copy and paste you peformed.
Once again... my mistake on not fully reading the rules for MY FIRST SUBMISSION. So chill out, no further investigating needed, spend your time perhaps taking pictures, being constructive, etc..
This is a fantastic image. Too bad about the date.
I just wonder why you entered the date the pic was taken as "Dec 4, 2009" at the time of submission on Dec 7,2009?.
But why would some people vote "1", and then no one vote "2"... just to see the score drop?? Lame, lame, lame.
Don't put too much stock in the stray low scores. When my brother was showing my mom one of his entries which was still in voting stage (not on this challenge), I noticed she kept hitting "1"... she thought she was clicking on the right link to get back to the "first page".
The colors are a bit too saturated for my tastes, but that seems to be the norm for a lot of the winning/high rated images here. A perfect crop on this one for me would have been just above the horizon. Just my opinion. Congrats on achieving the winning vote, even if it was short lived. :)
it still remains a very very good photograph, the ribbon is subjected to DPC rules, but this not meant that the photograph is not good.... many many compliments.
Oh man! Welcome to DPchallenge! What a way to make a grand entrance! I just saw the note by Magnum_za tho. Oh noooo! It was taken in June??? Darn! He's right. . . there are very strict rules about the photo having to have been taken the week the challenge is announced! Well, congratulations and way to introduce yourself anyway! The photo is absolutely fabulous!
That wasn't an all to bad start on your DPC membership! Blue ribbon, 11 favorites, as well as your photo topped the "highest rated photograph" on both camera and lens. Stunning photo!
ETA: Some votes low on purpose, I'm not sure why. There are hundreds of threads in the forum discussing low voters. Hopefully something can be done with it soon.
Thank you to everyone for voting!! This was indeed my first ever submission, beginners luck I'd guess.
I stumbled upon this site after this shot was taken and flipped throught the challenges, remembered I had this particular shot and entered it. Awesome... so awesome, I need to pay up and get the membership so I can join all of the challenges. But I'm not sure I'll be able to repeat a Blue Ribbon anytime soon.... then again beginners luck may last for a streak.
But why would some people vote "1", and then no one vote "2"... just to see the score drop?? Lame, lame, lame.
Thanks again for voting and for all of the commments. I'll be back with more!
Congrats on a great shot for this challenge. Next time using spot metering on the sun might bring you better results with the blown out highlights etc. You mentioned it in your description so I thought I'd offer that advice. Well done.
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I just noticed this was your first challenge, and you got the blue. That's awesome. The red went to a first challenge submission as well. What are the odds of that!
The view that the occupants of that far off hot air balloon get to see high above must be spectacular and beautiful. Your photograph certainly is. The fog draws the eye first inward to the balloon then on to the life giving sun and cloud dancing patterns. Great shot.
Here is a real eye catcher--for me anyway! :) If i could humbly suggest, cropping the sun out would take this to the top. It's still a great photo, I just think the interplahy of shadows, tree tops, and baloon are the stars of the show. In this challenge, leaving the sun in was probably the safest route though. Good luck!
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