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Challenge: Lighter Than Air (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Nikon
Date: May 30, 2011
Aperture: f/11
ISO: 160
Shutter: 1/200
Date Uploaded: May 31, 2011

 This taught me to be persistent. My "assistants" got bored and wanted to sunbathe after about 6 shots (although they did think the lcd previews looked cool.)
I really think this could have been so much more. Yes, I wish the one noodle wasn't cutting out of frame. It's the best one I have. I really want to retry this one again the next time we go to the cottage so I can get it right.

Statistics
Place: 9 out of 73
Avg (all users): 6.2941
Avg (commenters): 7.4615
Avg (participants): 6.1282
Avg (non-participants): 6.3333
Views since voting: 1564
Views during voting: 494
Votes: 204
Comments: 18
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 06/08/2011 04:22:49 PM
I agree with Scooter that this is a cool shot, but the post processing is a little heavy handed. Looks like it was run through an HDR plugin. Still, respect for a fun shot.
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 06/08/2011 11:46:42 AM
Originally posted by blindjustice:
The backdrop landscape is really great- where is this? BTW, I would have pegged this for at least a 3rd place shot.

It is the front of my in-laws' cottage on Lake Huron.
 06/08/2011 08:43:45 AM
The backdrop landscape is really great- where is this? BTW, I would have pegged this for at least a 3rd place shot.
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 06/08/2011 06:12:56 AM
Congrats on the top 10!

Actually I like the one sticking out the left. It gives the feeling that there are even more that we're not seeing. When shots are too "perfect" in their placement, they look more artificial. It's better this way. :)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/07/2011 10:19:36 PM
7 for goofiness
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 06/07/2011 07:33:24 PM
nice colors!
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 06/07/2011 05:12:32 PM
This is so much fun! It's hard to believe it's real. I think you've got a ribbon for sure.
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 06/07/2011 12:47:47 PM
What are those things? This photo really caught my attention.
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 06/07/2011 01:40:25 AM
i really like this shot, but i think that the colors are a little too saturated or vibrant. nice idea! sepperates you from the rest!
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 06/07/2011 12:30:51 AM
This one is so fun and has a lot of energy! I can just imagine the setup :)
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 06/04/2011 08:35:08 PM
You got a good composition in this.
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 06/04/2011 08:54:10 AM
very whimsical take - love it
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 06/02/2011 04:32:21 PM
Very cool. Almost feels like these are making Chinese letters.
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 06/02/2011 01:56:09 PM
If this isn't an HDR, what processing steps did you take? There are white and black halos around some areas indicative of HDR processing, though the Clarity slider in PhotoShop's Camera Raw can also cause this defect if you're not careful.
 06/01/2011 11:20:13 PM
What the ? Well this works well. 9
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 06/01/2011 10:04:20 AM
Love it meets the challenge brilliantly
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 06/01/2011 09:43:54 AM
Nice saturation of colour and an interesting idea.
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 06/01/2011 12:17:19 AM
Nicely done ! Not sure how I like the one on the left sticking out of the frame though. Good score though!
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