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The Village Paradox
1st PlaceThe Village Paradox
MichaelC


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: f/8 (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix X100S
Location: Vandenesse-en-Auxois, France
Date: Sep 5, 2015
Aperture: 8.0
ISO: 200
Shutter: 8
Date Uploaded: Sep 5, 2015

 LR-CC: straightened, cropped, adjusted exposure, highlights, shadows, contrast, noise & clarity.
PS-CC: cloned out a partial car, some tv antennas & some electric cables.

As usual, here is the unedited original with auto-tone & export from LR:


IAFT

Many thanks for the kind votes & comments. It has only taken me 10 years to complete the set.

It is an honour to share the podium with such distinguished photogs especially 2 of my favourite girls and fellow Aussies.

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Place: 1 out of 67
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Votes: 68
Comments: 23
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Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
 09/18/2015 04:06:57 PM
This is so beautiful Mike! I love it. You are a true artist.

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Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 09/16/2015 01:39:33 PM
This is so beautiful and was one of my top picks, congratulations.
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Canon EOS-5DS R
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
 09/15/2015 08:54:41 AM
Absolutely marvellous Michael
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Nikon D300s
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II
 09/14/2015 07:45:03 PM
This is a very nice edit. Thank you for posting the original.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 09/14/2015 06:10:02 PM
Hey congrats on your ribbon...wahoo....great image.
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Nikon D810
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
 09/14/2015 05:53:53 PM
Congrats on the Bluey!!!
A lovely image indeed :D
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 09/14/2015 02:14:31 PM
Congratulations on the your first Blue! it's good to see the original as well - good work all round :)
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Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 09/14/2015 12:10:50 PM
Go, Mike! This is lovely! And a huge congratulations on your complete set! :)
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Canon Canon 1d x Mark II
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 FG HSM Art
 09/14/2015 06:52:10 AM
Well look at you, well done, gorgeous town.

Edited to add, and your first BLUE WOOT WOOT, and nice to share the podium with you too.

Message edited by author 2015-09-14 06:53:32.
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Nikon Z6II
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
 09/14/2015 04:33:02 AM
Congrats on the Blue, this was my favourite of the challenge!
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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 09/14/2015 12:03:29 AM
Congratulations on the blue. That is really lovely.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 09/13/2015 11:49:46 PM
Beautiful!
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Sony Alpha a7 IV
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
 09/13/2015 07:59:05 PM
Well taken and processed. IMO the best one of the bunch.
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Nikon D810
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
 09/13/2015 07:52:15 PM
My fav for the challenge great composition great tone lovely reflection
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 09/13/2015 05:25:15 PM
The lighting on the buildings takes this from an average shot to a very good one.
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Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
 09/13/2015 04:51:21 PM
Very niec
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Fujifilm X-T4
Fujifilm XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR
 09/13/2015 03:29:10 PM
Lovely, with a title that adds an additional dimension to the scene.
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Sony Alpha a7R III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II
 09/12/2015 09:21:34 AM
Excellent composition, Nice color amazing reflexion. give 9
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Canon EOS R6
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 09/10/2015 09:56:31 AM
I find the light and colors very inviting.
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 09/10/2015 07:59:16 AM
Intoxicating photo!
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Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
 09/09/2015 12:52:36 PM
This bit of old world elegance is just a pleasing and tranquil image.
Excellent lighting and the absence of any modern conveniences like cars or road signs are a distinct plus.

I will look forward to knowing the location of this lovely scene when rollover happens.
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Nikon D7200
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G
 09/08/2015 12:33:38 PM
Absolutely gorgeous.
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Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 09/07/2015 11:15:29 PM
Lovely light and reflection. Wow.
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