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In the Ghetto
In the Ghetto
sbeaumont


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Challenge: Bridges II (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Nikon D70
Location: Sheboygan, WI
Date: Feb 12, 2005
Aperture: f13
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/30
Galleries: Cityscape, Photojournalism
Date Uploaded: Feb 14, 2005

 A bridge that I came across by accident. There is not really a ghetto or anything like it, but a grafitti artist had painted "Welcome to the ghetto" on the rusted bridge. There was some interesting cobblestone and it had been raining so there was also a puddle that added atmosphere. The black and white treatment with some color added back in with channel mixer, has, I believe, enhanced the feeling of a little forboding.

Adjusted levels and curves, increased contrast, destaurated with channel mixer and adjusted channels in greyscale. Unchecked greyscale and added subtle sepia hue in red and blue channels. Adjusted contrast again, resized, USM (light) and saved. I feel pretty good about this, but as always, DPC is unpredictable!

Statistics
Place: 96 out of 424
Avg (all users): 5.7890
Avg (commenters): 7.8667
Avg (participants): 5.6491
Avg (non-participants): 5.9257
Views since voting: 1168
Views during voting: 452
Votes: 346
Comments: 16
Favorites: 2 (view)

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Nikon Coolpix 5700
 02/23/2005 03:58:29 AM
I don't like to see one of my favorite 10's in 96th place. It makes me mad.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR
 02/22/2005 06:05:13 PM
Im liking this a lot..its cropped nicely and the building is in good focus and fits right under the little bridge.
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Canon EOS-300D Rebel
 02/22/2005 03:44:40 PM
Nice piece
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 02/22/2005 01:31:15 PM
Creative idea, wonderful contrasts and tones, good composition.
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SiPix Blink
 02/21/2005 12:22:55 PM
Bleak picture. The sepia effect really works well.
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Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 02/18/2005 03:58:47 PM
I love this... the DOF is great and the composition is very striking - it draws the eye to the graffiti but not before the viewer takes in the surroundings. Your choice of colours and desaturation works perfectly for the mood you're setting with this - excellent work.
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Nikon D800E
Nikon MF Micro-Nikkor 55mm f/2.8 AIS
 02/18/2005 03:22:38 PM
Great tone. Love all the detail, lots to explore.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 02/18/2005 03:21:42 AM
Nice shot
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Canon EOS-6D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 02/17/2005 09:06:29 PM
Seems like a friendly place ;-)
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Fujifilm FinePix S9100/9600
 02/17/2005 12:41:19 AM
good composition, good lighting, good tonal range creative.
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Nikon Coolpix 3100
 02/16/2005 11:04:38 PM
Interesting, not just the bridge, but the graffiti also. Good contrast and composition.
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Canon EOS-30D
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
 02/16/2005 02:26:06 PM
Very good! very good indeed! 8
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Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
 02/16/2005 09:46:01 AM
I like the way you made this a dark image. It really works for the subject. It's kind of an ugly picture but it totally fits the message. I like this one alot. I hope others get it. 10
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Nikon D300
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon
 02/16/2005 01:25:56 AM
Love the color scheme you chose. Very fitting! 8!
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Nikon D70
 02/16/2005 01:08:01 AM
isn't it!! it's a vivid photo!
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Sony DSC-F828
 02/16/2005 12:56:21 AM
really nice colors.. the best i've seen in this challenge, although it starts to degrade on the bridge support. who cares... it's magazine worthy.
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