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Deep into Murder Branch Cave
Deep into Murder Branch Cave
woodsey


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Low Key (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Olympus C-5000Z
Location: Eastern Kentucky
Date: Mar 19, 2006
Galleries: Nature
Date Uploaded: Mar 21, 2006

 captives of the last major indian raid in kentucky were taken to this cave in eastern ky.
had to use flast,pitch black without it.
crop and contrast.

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Canon PowerShot G3
 11/17/2008 09:17:41 PM
Hey,

How do you get here??? I live a few miles down the road and have no idea where it is at!!!
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D50
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
 03/27/2006 11:09:52 PM
Left side too harsh. Interesting location though. Crop the bright next time.
Canon EOS-30D
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 03/25/2006 03:45:59 PM
I have found that shooting photos in caves to be difficult. This photo illustrates part of the reasons why. Using a flash in this environment, you run the risk of overexposure. Sometimes it's hard knowing if you are looking upwards or at a wall.
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Nikon D70s
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
 03/25/2006 10:38:34 AM
The area to the left is too blown out with the on camera flash. Invest in some type of on camera diffuser.
Canon EOS-20D
 03/25/2006 01:14:23 AM
This photo doesn't do it for me. Overexposed wall on the left (flash?), low contrast on the rocks. Composition is OK and had a lot of potential...
Nikon D40
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
 03/24/2006 02:15:07 PM
The overbrightness draws the eye away from the beautiful colours and patterns beyond.
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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 03/24/2006 11:29:43 AM
for me, this would be much improved without the noticible flash. Having taken pictures in caves, I know how difficult it can be. A good attempt.
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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
 03/22/2006 11:43:56 AM
Not exactly low key, but I will say that this would be much better with that flash glare on the left cropped out. I'm happy with the square crop on some of my pictures. This might be slightly improved that way.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 03/22/2006 11:42:02 AM
doesnt do anything for me.. flat lighting, uninteresting subject matter.
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