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Ni-chebe-chii
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Challenge: Art of 2012 (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
Location: Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO
Date: Jun 2, 2012
Aperture: 6.3
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/1000s
Galleries: Landscape, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Feb 28, 2013

 The Never Summer Range on the West side of RMNP. In 1914, members of the Arapaho tribe called the range Ni-chebe-chii, which translates to Never No Summer. Locals eventually settled on Never Summer Mountains for the range.

According to Posthumous, "Landscapes are essential to art. The landscape was an innovation of Romantic artists, the removal of the human story from Creation, an emphasis on compositional elements, leading eventually to complete abstraction."

Better size here.

I'm guessing this will be slammed because it is a b&w landscape. Some people do not consider such a photo to be "art". It's okay. I'll accept the harsh comments and the low votes because it is MY art. It's who I am. No sense in trying to present a photograph which might score better, but not represent my passion and skill set.

[Mar. 3rd, 2013 01:28:36 PM]

Ansel Adams' take on the scene. From the national park archives.

[Mar. 6th, 2013 02:22:00 PM]

The validation verification demand arrived today. Not a problem, as it easily meets Advanced editing. I suppose some might see it as the same frame as , but this is a few frames later and a superior photo.

19 votes below 5. Indeed, there are people intolerant of landscape images, as art.

Received the validation this morning, after the challenge ended. "We are happy to inform you that your submission to the Art of 2012 challenge ("Ni-chebe-chii") has been validated.

Your entry has been reviewed by the Site Council and/or Administrators, who have confirmed your submission.

Thank you for your continued participation in DPChallenge!"

Statistics
Place: 80 out of 188
Avg (all users): 5.5752
Avg (commenters): 7.6667
Avg (participants): 5.4286
Avg (non-participants): 6.0000
Views since voting: 667
Views during voting: 199
Votes: 113
Comments: 6
Favorites: 0

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Nikon D800
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO IF HSM for Nikon
 03/08/2013 01:35:08 AM
Whilst I missed commenting (this has been a week of over 500 votes and a comment marathon for me) I absolutely loved this to award it a 7.
For me the term art is clearly defined. It is around us EVERYWHERE. However personal taste is what this challenge was voted on. 63/113 saw what you saw.
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Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS
 03/08/2013 12:11:11 AM
Beautiful cloud work, Richard. Well done.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Pentax K-1
Pentax FA 50mm f/1.4 AF
 03/07/2013 11:26:24 AM
Another good one... the dimension of the clouds and mountains lead the eye into the photo...
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Nikon Z7II
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 03/07/2013 10:48:38 AM
The detail here is wonderful and the bw really brings it out.
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Nikon D700
Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX Aspherical DG HSM for Nikon
 03/05/2013 01:01:48 AM
Excellent contrast and it just pops. Great landscape.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II
 03/03/2013 05:13:55 PM
Beautiful, instant relaxation!
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