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Challenge: Halloween IV (Expert Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Lens: Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Autofocus Lens
Location: Battle, East Sussex, England
Date: Nov 3, 2012
Aperture: 1.4
ISO: 3200
Shutter: 1/40
Date Uploaded: Nov 6, 2012

 Sadly I was working over Halloween and so got no use out of my camera. I did however manage to snap some Guy Fawkes celebrations (UK) and thought this image was fairly spooky so let's see how it does :).

This was a fun evening of shooting, despite all the ash in the air meaning I had to wipe off my camera every few seconds. Guy Fawkes is always my favourite celebration where I live with >1000 people processions in costumes with torches and drums every weekend for over a month (going through a different village each evening), complete with bonfire and fireworks each time.

Minimal editing; exposure, contrast, sharpening.

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Place: 14 out of 67
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Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 11/13/2012 11:34:14 PM
Intriguing. Hanging in my fantasy art gallery.
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Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 11/12/2012 08:22:49 PM
One of the best so far
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Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 11/08/2012 03:59:10 PM
The embers are terrific
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Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 11/08/2012 12:00:18 PM
Voted earlier coming back to comment.

The colors and the fiery action in the backdrop behind the gents grabs my attention. Guy Fawkes Day perhaps? It is an interesting shot with two gents dressed in period costume. I wonder what exactly is on the sign that the gent is holding and is he going to place it on the bonfire. I just wish that you captured both men in a stance were we could see faces and expressions better.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 11/07/2012 07:32:36 PM
i find this image quite close to perfect. i chose 3 10's, and this is one
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Nikon D5000
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G
11/07/2012 07:37:35 AM
Those eyes make the shot.
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