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Fluid and Frozen
Fluid and Frozen
d95vette


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Motion (Classic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D100
Location: FDR Memorial, Washington DC
Date: Dec 8, 2002
Aperture: 1:5.6
ISO: 2 sec
Shutter: 200
Galleries: Architecture
Date Uploaded: Dec 8, 2002

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Statistics
Place: 10 out of 167
Avg (all users): 6.5902
Avg (commenters): 8.3500
Avg (participants): 6.4907
Avg (non-participants): 6.6691
Views since voting: 2069
Votes: 244
Comments: 24
Favorites: 4 (view)


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09/13/2003 07:12:04 PM
The FDR memorial is one of the most beautiful memorials I have ever seen. I was fortunate to visit it at night, the atmosphere was amazing. Washington at its best.
12/18/2002 04:58:24 PM
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Composition -- I think the contrast between the vertical lines and horizontal lines really sets up the shot to be full of strength. The only nit-pick I have about the composition is that I find myself wanting to see more of the sky above and water below, or absolutely none of it. Did you experiment with any vertical crops to see what effect that would have? I almost think a vertical crop of the center third would allow the viewer (at least this viewer) to feel like there was "something" that the eyes could rest on.

Technique -- Personally, I think the exposure is right on here. Only one spot on the right is blown out a little, and I suspect there was a light there. ??? You have captured some marvelous details in the water and snow, as well as the actual stones that it is built of. The coloring is very unique, I think, as it looks so warm, yet the subject is so cold. Your focus is great--very crisp and clear.

Overall effect -- This was one of my favorites of the challenge. I felt that it was a well taken photograph, that attracted the audience and made them want to look at it more. That said, it did seem that it didn't have any one place for the eyes/viewer to focus on, but that may have been your intent. As far as widespread appeal, many may not have know what this was, and as a result couldn't relate to it in any other way than, "a fountain," so it may not have carried the emotional appeal that some pictures may carry.

Again, I really like the shot, and I hope this has been a little helpful.
karmat
 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/15/2002 11:48:33 PM
Very nice waterfall shot. Good use of shutter speed to slow down the water. Good focus and lighting.
12/15/2002 05:02:33 PM
Nice contrast.
12/15/2002 03:39:38 PM
Beautiful exposure control in a tricky lighting situation.
12/15/2002 09:28:47 AM
Absolutely beautiful! Looks like liquid gold cascading down. Still pretty new here so I'm not a technical expert - but I love the lighting, focus, and contrast of the dark sky at the top which enhances the subject without detracting from it. Great job - could definately see this nicely framed on a wall!!!!!
12/14/2002 03:04:29 AM
A really nice photo. I like the contrast between the froxen and flowing water. I think I'm bumping this up to an eight. Good job!
12/13/2002 11:02:44 PM
Very very nice! Love th emotion in this. The water mixed with the snow and the lighting are really great together. I like the angle and framign/cropping you have chosen for this. Very nice. The color is simply great. Love the oranges. Excelent focus and clarity. Definately motion. Good luck in the challenge.
12/12/2002 11:24:09 PM
Excellent contrast between the moving water and the solid stone
12/12/2002 03:01:56 PM
I like the overall golden hue here, and the water looks very nice. Good use of light, and the texure adds interest.
12/12/2002 08:45:17 AM
this is beautiful. l like the lighting and the geometric design created by the blocks!
12/10/2002 06:46:04 PM
The lighting is simply beautiful! Was this light painted? Composition's neat also but I think it would look pretty nice without the black top - makes a good abstract.
12/10/2002 04:24:53 PM
Nice work. Good color, light.
12/10/2002 03:33:08 PM
This is great. I love the exposure on this one. Great focus too. 10 waltoml.
12/10/2002 12:36:21 PM
this photo works very well, the soft water complements the soft colors.
12/10/2002 07:31:16 AM
Great shot, you've really captured the light.
12/10/2002 12:04:48 AM
I like the softness of the water. Great detail on the rest. I also like the composition. The lit tree in the back ground really adds to the pic. 8
12/09/2002 09:45:08 PM
nice capture and composition--10
12/09/2002 09:38:09 PM
I love the lighting in this shot. The frozen granite provides great contrast for the snow & ice.
12/09/2002 09:15:36 PM
nice fountain....i like the pic... 9
12/09/2002 02:31:31 PM
I love this type of shot and a bit more interesting than your usual waterfall. 10 marbo
12/09/2002 12:54:53 PM
Very crisp! I like it a lot!
12/09/2002 12:31:30 PM
Pretty photo although I feel there is too much blur... to the point I lose the water. All the elements tell me it's cold outside except the hazy water. Doesn't seem to work wrll with the snow ot chilly lighting.
12/09/2002 11:52:24 AM
I like this.. it's very surreal looking.. Also a nice tone to the whole image.8


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