There was some postprocessing such as dodging and burning, levels and highlight/shadow.
And also cloning of one shoe and part of my sweater. Nothing serious...
Lens: Nikon 12-24mm at 12mm and tripod of course.
Statistics
Place: 4 out of 247 Avg (all users): 7.3706 Avg (commenters): 8.6071 Avg (participants): 7.1373 Avg (non-participants): 7.5938 Views since voting: 10015 Views during voting: 793 Votes: 313 Comments: 79 Favorites: 21 (view)
Didn't vote but was looking over a friend's shoulder while he did and this was one of my absolute favourites... he thought I was weird... I'm glad it ranked so highly as it's an unusual portrait yet very striking (to me).
WOW
I don't know what to say. I was dreaming about a ribbon whole night. But well, not this time. I's just so strange I didn't think much of that photo when I was doing it. Just a sudden idea while driving and yes taking photos.
And about the risk of beeing on the middle of the road. There wasn't so much risk since I saw just 4 or 5 cars while I was doing it and that was perhaps around 20 minutes.
I want to thank all the voters and those sixty something commenters who commented on my photo during the challenge.
But I think it is unfair to have a photo voted 7.3 something but no ribbon at all!
Sassy! Interesting take on portraiture. Love the way you make the centered composition work to advantage. Clean colors, wonderful texture--how could this be more perfect? Good luck in the challenge to one of my top picks.
WOW. I think you did a great job with the wide angle perspective shot. The sky adds a lot of mood (cold), and the idea of lying in the road is brilliant. Other than the title, there is nothing negative about this image.
One of my favourites of the challenge. The perspective draws all the attention to the subject and provides a great contrast (cold surrounding, warm body).
Here's a road less travelled. Purposefully static, empty, and cold. A lonely soul in an empty , cold world. That's what I see. But wait, the subject is smirking. Okay, I'm confused. Well, I thought the snow should have been whiter, anyway.
Composition: 7
Technical: 7
Appeal: 7, Love the perspective of this shot
Challenge: 8
Overall Calculated Average Score: 7, Very unique location for a photo shoot :)
This is indeed one of the most dynamic images in this challenge. The sensation is of a man flying. Had you extended your arms it would have completed the effect, but yes, this was not the intent. That is just my flight of fancy.
I am more than pleased with the effect and the image fits and exceeds the challenge. Funny, I thought I had a good image and have been humbled after looking at all these outstanding images. Bumping up another notch.
I like it...kinda seems like I'm being cheated because it's the elements of the landscape which I like about this photo. As far as a self-portrait, I'm not seeing much of a human element in this photo...but if I looked long enough, I might find it. I'm torn between giving it a 9 and giving it a 5...I might come back to this. In the meantime, it's a 7. Either way, great photo!
Wow, that does look cold! I usually don't like symetrical shots like this, but I do in this case. The dark sky and the frosted road create a very moody image. Your pose and expression are perfect. A smile just wouldn't work as well. Nicely done.
JD
Great shot love the way the depth of field this has... it seems like it's a big road... Look out a car!! :) This one will get in the first 10 places for sure... at least it's a ten from me.. nice job and feel to the photo.
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