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giantmike


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Challenge: Posthumous Ribbon (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-50D
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: Madison, WI
Date: Nov 19, 2010
Aperture: 2.8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/5
Galleries: Architecture, History
Date Uploaded: Nov 19, 2010

 I had noticed this location one night walking in downtown Madison. I knew that eventually I would find a good DPC challenge to fit the scene. When I saw this particular challenge announced, I wasn't even sure if I would enter. But then while driving to work, I remembered this scene, and a light bulb went off in my head (pun intended).

The address of this building is 29 E Wilson St, Madison WI. Apparently this is a historic building, known as Bellevue Apartments. This were the most expensive apartments in the city when built, and are still rented out today.

In post processing, I wanted to make sure to keep the classic look, while bringing out just a bit more detail.

Post Processing:
* Straighten
* Spot repair some dust
* Increase Recovery
* Increase Shadows
* Topaz Adjust and Topaz Detail
* Increase Black Point
* Increase Definition
* Increase Saturation with lower Vibrancy
* S-Curve for Contrast
* Very slight Vignette
* Export to TIFF
* Resize
* Save for Web

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Votes: 169
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/02/2010 07:52:40 PM
The idea behind the Posthumous Ribbon is to encourage you to break the rules, to find new and different ways to express yourself. To free your mind to think clearly toward the solution that is certain to come, to laugh at world and at life, not doing what others are expecting you to do, but just following and listening to what's in your heart. DPC it’s a wonderful learning place where everyone should be supported on their way to be a photographer. A special attention should be aimed to those working hard with different views and approaches to photography, those not aligned with the mainstream taste and receiving no recognition. It’s our responsibility to support these photographers creating diversity and expressing different visions. Being active at the Posthumous thread it’s the best way to do it. Being active at the Posthumous thread it’s the best way to protect your and the other’s freedom of being different. Thanks for taking the time to enter this challenge. Stay wild.
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 11/30/2010 03:06:06 PM
is that a prime number??? creepy.
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 11/29/2010 07:07:08 PM
Nice architectural detail, bathed in the amber glow of night.
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 11/27/2010 11:21:52 PM
Beautiful exposure and well composed. I like the black negative space. Helps bring out the well lit lamp.
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 11/26/2010 09:37:10 AM
A little to easy but looks great.
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 11/26/2010 12:23:56 AM
Super composition and fantastic subject matter.
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