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Challenge: Desolation (Classic Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Nikon D100
Location: Bridgewater, PA
Date: Aug 11, 2003
Aperture: 20
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/15
Date Uploaded: Aug 11, 2003

 Shot near Bridgewater, PA, at the first railroad track I could find where I didn't think anyone would call the police as a result of seeing some geek taking pictures of himself on railroad tracks...

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Olympus C-2040Z
 08/19/2003 11:27:21 AM
a little contrived
Fujifilm FinePix 2800Z
 08/18/2003 09:54:50 PM
That would suck if u fell asleep. 8
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 08/18/2003 08:05:39 AM
I like this photo, it's like saying "What's next ON the path of Life".
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Panasonic DMC-FZ30
 08/18/2003 12:26:24 AM
This person would have to be very desolute and rejected to sit and wait for a train.
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Fujifilm X-M1
Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS
 08/17/2003 09:26:37 PM
I like this alot-- Great lines-- makes you wonder if the train is around the bend?--9
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Olympus C-4040Z
 08/17/2003 04:40:04 PM
Excellent contrast, cool pic, great title.
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Nikon D70
Tamron AF 18-200 f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II
 08/17/2003 12:11:53 PM
great shot. I would consider cropping an inch off the top
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Nikon D70
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6G
 08/17/2003 02:53:11 AM
Well composed I like it. I'm not sure that the theme is carried out. If you create a train suicide, as my understanding, there should be more indication in the photo, not just by the title. Because by the photo itself it looks more like he is just sitting there.
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Canon EOS-80D
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM
 08/17/2003 01:40:44 AM
the story that is told here is really nice especially with the person not facing the camera. It leaves the expression and thoughts up to the viewer.
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Kodak DC280
 08/16/2003 08:44:43 PM
What a moving shot!!!!! An awesome job depicting desolation to the extreme!! :)
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Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
 08/14/2003 08:29:51 PM
interesting concept.. but the subject looks very relaxed.. maybe if we could see his face of desolation, anxiety or something.. but nice concept.. =)
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Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon
 08/14/2003 03:18:32 PM
Striking. The picture tells the story as many entries really don't. Beautifully crisp contrast and great leading lines.
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Fujifilm FinePix S5100
 08/14/2003 02:27:04 PM
I love this shot. The cropping is perfect and grayscale works great for this picture.
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Nikon D80
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX
 08/14/2003 01:49:04 PM
i think he should have been laying horizontal and be tied down, just like the cartoons. hehe.
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Casio QV-R40
 08/14/2003 05:23:18 AM
This photo definitely evokes emotion. Technically very nice, sharp with good contrast. The railroad track draws the eye nicely.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/13/2003 02:17:51 PM
The implications of this shot are truly difficult to think about. Had your subject given slightly different body language to convey his intent, I think it would have been even more powerful. Nicely shot though.
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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 08/13/2003 01:28:07 PM
Is this implying suicide?
Canon EOS-10D
Canon EF 35-80mm f/4-5.6 III
 08/13/2003 11:32:19 AM
might have been better if the subject wasnt centered
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Olympus SP-500UZ
 08/13/2003 11:09:53 AM
BW good choice for this. I like the angle of the shot and I especially like the double track because I think it really adds to the theme of the photo.
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Nikon D50
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED
 08/13/2003 09:00:07 AM
interesting response...I wonder if someone with this mindset would sit so firmly
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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 08/13/2003 05:06:20 AM
Dramatic and macabre - beautifully photographed. Great composition, excellent control over focus, crisp foreground, clear backdrop - must be a winner!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 08/13/2003 04:14:59 AM
I like the picture, but I think the person on the track and the title were completey unnecessary
Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 08/13/2003 02:31:58 AM
Creative. This has a lot of story to it. I like the composition and the way the tracks fade off into infinity. Your use of light and contrast is well done as well.
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