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Challenge: Golden Ratio (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Date: Nov 6, 2011
Aperture: F4.5
ISO: 500
Shutter: 1/40
Date Uploaded: Nov 6, 2011

 Glad I went on the day I did. walked into the monument with a wedding shoot taking place which was just what I needed. Frantically rushed to the top and tried many angles as it's difficult to get the comp right when
a) It's not your model to direct
b) You have left all lenses in the bag in the rush and could not zoom in closer than what the 17-40 allowed for...For this reason had to crop it a bit
c) It's a monument and peole keep walking into the frame where you dont need them.. They should know better :)
d) This Photographer (shooting the wedding) Does not organise his equipment and everything lies scattered on the floor.. Take note wedding photographers :)
I have to hand it to him that he did read my mind when I pleaded within myself that they please open up the dress into a nice circle. This did not take long to happen

Thanks for the kind comments and votes. Glad I could contribute to the team's score.

Statistics
Place: 5 out of 111
Avg (all users): 6.9333
Avg (commenters): 8.7273
Avg (participants): 6.4423
Avg (non-participants): 7.2410
Views since voting: 2136
Views during voting: 273
Votes: 135
Comments: 22
Favorites: 3 (view)

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AuthorThread
 12/14/2011 02:57:12 AM
Needless to say I missed this challenge and after looking at your recent Blue, realised where this was :) Great angle. Only a photographer who takes his craft seriously has this type of dedication. patience. Others just snap and walk away.
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 11/29/2011 01:10:11 AM
Rian, baie geluk met die long shot wenners. Jy gaan nog die annale herskryf. Ek weet Stephen is ook 'n spanmaat maar weet nie wie die ander is nie. Baie geluk ook aan hulle. Maak my moederhart so trots!
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 11/16/2011 07:12:06 AM
Nice HM Rian! Great stuff as usual!
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 11/16/2011 04:45:41 AM
One of the most original ones Rian. Congrats for the HM! And - Go Long Shots!
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 11/16/2011 03:57:30 AM
Awesome perspective.
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 11/16/2011 01:11:17 AM
Daar is soveel Suid Afrikaners hier maar ek was seker dit is joune bloot omdat dit naby jou is en net jy daaraan sal dink om van daardie angle af 'n foto te neem en te kan neem. Voel dit moes beter gedoen het maar nou ja. Dankie vir my comment. En ja, Clarens gaan nerens heen nie!
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 11/16/2011 01:10:02 AM
What a great score for a great image, Rian! Congratulations on HM!
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 11/16/2011 12:37:59 AM
Hei, jou ou doring! Nogal met ons Voortrekkermonument. Baie goeie gedagte.
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 11/16/2011 12:16:52 AM
Terrific Rian! Didn't know this was yours until now. Fun fabulous shot and a great score. Go Long Shots.
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 11/16/2011 12:03:03 AM
WTG Rian! Congrats on HM! Knew this would do very well.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/15/2011 09:33:20 PM
wonderful effect
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 11/14/2011 01:18:51 PM
I love this! What a beautiful shot.
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 11/13/2011 11:16:01 AM
Wow! This is so cool!
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 11/13/2011 08:04:53 AM
Gee hier die comment in Afrikaans. Fantastiese foto, ek weet hoe moeilik dit is om die diepte te fotografeer. En 'n patriotiese 10. Natuurlik
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 11/12/2011 04:35:34 PM
Beautiful and bizarre.
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 11/12/2011 04:24:06 PM
what an amazing place !!!
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 11/11/2011 05:08:48 AM
South Africa? Very interesting subject and composition. Being the image this good, I would have loved to see a bit more details on her dress, but it really is a small thing. Well done.
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 11/10/2011 12:38:45 PM
Best in show, outstanding image!
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 11/09/2011 02:00:33 PM
Great title for a great shot! :-)
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 11/09/2011 12:55:50 PM
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!
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 11/09/2011 12:32:53 AM
Love the colors
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 11/09/2011 12:24:49 AM
Love the angle you shot this from and it meets the theme. 9!
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