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The Dark Side
The Dark Side
Nald


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Challenge: Single Light Source (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
Location: I'll give you a hint.......yup the Kitchen again.
Date: Nov 9, 2005
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 15 sec
Date Uploaded: Nov 9, 2005

 It was only a matter of time before I did something like this. I'm not sure how this shot will go over, but I hope people get it and enjoy it. I took this shot Wednesday morning at 4 AM battling a migraine; I guess that explains the dark and ominous mood this shot portrays.

If you're wondering how I was able to get the Dark Lord of the Sith to pose for me, I must confess, this isn't the real deal. It's a cake topper that my 7 year old was good enough to let me use in this shot. I was amazed at the detail of this bust of ol' Vader and have been waiting for a chance to shoot it. I love the feeling this shot gives off. To achieve this effect I used a red LED light pen to illuminate Lord Vader and towards the end of the shot drug it through the camera frame to create the light saber effect.

Every time I view this shot I can just hear his breathing and can't help but think, YOU HAVE LEARNED MUCH YOUNG ONE!"

Shooting Details:
Nikon D50
2005/11/09 04:13:08.5
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3008 x 2000)
Lens: 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6 G
Focal Length: 46mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
15 sec - F/8
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 200
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Auto
AF Mode: AF-A
Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
Auto Flash Comp: 0 EV
Color Mode: Mode IIIa (sRGB)
Tone Comp.: Auto
Hue Adjustment: 0°
Saturation: Normal
Sharpening: Auto
Image Comment:
Long Exposure NR: On

I also took some outtake shots of the setup of this shot. I'll post them after the challenge is over.

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H/S: H, 0 S, 20 L, 0
B/C: B, -6 C, 9
Curves: I/O: 71, 53 & 167,181
B/C: B, 10 C, 4
GausBlur: 1.5
B/C: B, -5 C, 6
USM: A, 70 R, 1.8 T, 5
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May the Force be with me!

Statistics
Place: 164 out of 291
Avg (all users): 4.9516
Avg (commenters): 7.8571
Avg (participants): 4.6979
Avg (non-participants): 5.0777
Views since voting: 1169
Views during voting: 377
Votes: 289
Comments: 12
Favorites: 0

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Canon EOS-60D
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
 08/03/2006 03:03:31 PM
Byron will love this one...right up his alley. ;)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 11/24/2005 04:25:12 AM
,
Mr Vader approves.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 11/23/2005 02:09:36 AM
That was a cake-topper... WOW!!! I love your technique. Very clever.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
 11/23/2005 01:09:59 AM
Sorry, I didn't vote that particular Challenge.
Your score would have gone up a tad if I had.
Easily worth high numbers.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 11/23/2005 01:09:44 AM
Very creative.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 11/21/2005 09:18:30 AM
Yeah!!! The lighting is very good and dramatic. I also like the DOF you have chosen.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon Coolpix 5700
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6D ED
 11/18/2005 05:14:51 PM
Yes. Seems familiar.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 11/18/2005 02:48:19 PM
this is a very neat photo.good use of the light
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 11/17/2005 10:14:29 PM
Awesome, great chose in color.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D50
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
 11/16/2005 06:25:39 PM
Looks great on my new monitor and titled well, fits the challenge all around.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Canon
 11/16/2005 07:51:13 AM
The RED side!!!! 8 points for the force!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D70s
Tamron AF 28-200mm f/3.8-5.6 Aspherical XR IF Super Zoom for Nikon
 11/16/2005 01:16:56 AM
Oh, this gets at least a 7 just for content. :) Cool idea.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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