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Shadows and dust
Shadows and dust
figaro


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Challenge: Free Study 2014-02 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: New Haven, CT
Date: Feb 3, 2014
Aperture: f/3.5
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/400
Date Uploaded: Feb 19, 2014

 I knew it had been a few years since my last entry - turns out it's six! My university has camera equipment available for hire, and having a 50mm 1.8 back in my hands inspired me to rediscover a hobby that gave me a great deal of pleasure until I had to sell all my old kit.

This was taken on Hillhouse Avenue, described by both Mark Twain and Charles Dickens as the most beautiful street in America, on the first day of the February snow. I went around, camera protected under an umbrella, shooting as much as I could, but this one stood out.

Editing: nothing too drastic - crop, selective levels, curves, a bit of desaturation, USM and a bit of dodge and burn.

Post-challenge: Quite exciting to have an image in voting again after all this time! Hovered all week around the 6.3 mark, but enjoyed a last-minute surge and is now my number 2 challenge entry. Many thanks to everyone who voted and commented.

Statistics
Place: 22 out of 164
Avg (all users): 6.4124
Avg (commenters): 8.1250
Avg (participants): 6.3676
Avg (non-participants): 6.5172
Views since voting: 754
Views during voting: 164
Votes: 97
Comments: 9
Favorites: 1 (view)

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Canon Canon 1d x Mark II
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 FG HSM Art
 03/08/2014 05:58:08 AM
WOW, I can see why it's one of the most beautiful streets in America, this has that movie scene feel about it, I really thought it would be in the TT at least.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 03/07/2014 03:53:09 PM
One of my favorites
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Canon Canon 1d x Mark II
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 FG HSM Art
 03/06/2014 05:39:19 PM
Amazing shot, looks like there could be a story here, I want to know more, this is my only 10, all the best!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7200
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G
 03/06/2014 01:12:48 PM
Beautiful shot. The falling snow really adds so much to this.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM
 03/03/2014 08:55:55 AM
Excellent candid
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Sigma DP1x
03/01/2014 10:34:05 PM
Sad in its way.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
 03/01/2014 12:20:55 PM
A splendid image that answers a lot more than I could ask.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D5100
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 03/01/2014 12:20:15 PM
like a movie frame
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon Z7II
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED
 03/01/2014 08:28:57 AM
This is wonderful! just perfect.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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