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Consuming the Sky
Consuming the Sky
mocabela


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Stopped Motion II (Advanced Editing II)
Camera: Canon PowerShot G5
Location: In front of the neighbour's house
Date: Sep 19, 2004
Aperture: F/5
ISO: 50
Shutter: 1/1250 sec
Galleries: Political, Persuasive
Date Uploaded: Sep 19, 2004

 I don't have high hopes for this one, as I don't expect most people to understand it... and it's a bit of a political message, so that's going to work against it as well. However, I really like how this photo turned out, and I think the message is an important one, popular or not. Not sure if people will consider this as action or not, so maybe I'll get the brown ribbon :)

If anyone doesn't get the message... this is a criticism of American culture, with our reliance on electricity and environmental negligence. This is what you see almost anywhere you go in America - it's increasingly difficult to find clear, blue skies and open spaces.

Editing: Resized, curves, levels, sharpening, slight Neat Image, more curves, adjustment layer, border.

Statistics
Place: 135 out of 170
Avg (all users): 4.8834
Avg (commenters): 6.7143
Avg (participants): 4.8077
Avg (non-participants): 4.9496
Views since voting: 962
Views during voting: 360
Votes: 223
Comments: 9
Favorites: 0

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Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 09/27/2004 06:00:38 PM
I'm a little surprised by the processing comment... since this would have made it even in basic editing if not for the one adjustment layer. I guess that's what happens when the sky's naturally dramatic :)

And I don't know about the red thing... something on the power line.

Message edited by author 2004-09-27 18:01:19.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Sony Alpha a6400
Sony E 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
 09/26/2004 10:28:46 PM
This is a beautiful photo. It seems to make a statement to me that is a bit beyond the normal. = 10
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 09/25/2004 11:16:29 PM
I really like this image. It isn't the typical shot of the flag on a mountain top or in some other picturesque setting. Nice shot showing urban America. The only thing I thought was strange was the small bit of red at the top right of the shot. What is that?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D70
 09/25/2004 01:57:59 PM
Too much background which distracts from the lovely flag and beautiful sky.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 09/22/2004 04:33:26 AM
interesting picture. great colors, contrast, and even a fitting sky as the background.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35
09/21/2004 12:04:31 AM
Usually this type of image wouldn't do much for me, but there is such a striking composition here, that I am just drawn to gazing at it. Fantastic work!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D300
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
 09/20/2004 11:51:38 PM
the background is very distracting...great capture of the flag...love the ripples
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony DSC-S85
 09/20/2004 10:32:52 PM
loooks like LOTS of processesing was used
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
 09/20/2004 02:14:50 AM
Very distinctive, like an abstract painting.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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