Photographer’s Notes
• I was in down town Seattle for a meeting and caught a glimpse of Washington Mutual’s new building. At that moment the angle was just right to reflect several of the city’s buildings. I realize this is a cliché photo, reflected buildings, but I have rarely seen such a complete cityscape reflected in a single building.
• Probably a stretch for the challenge, a sure formula for dnmc comments and low scores, but I like the photo and hope you will too.
Post Processing
• Convert from RAW (Capture One)
• Color Correct (Curves)
• Darken Sky and Water (Curves)
• Straighten Building (Rotate Arbitrary)
• Crop
• Reduce Noise (Neat Image)
• Remove a Distraction (Clone tool)
• Resize
• Sharpen (Lab Color Method)
• Lighten Reflected buildings (Brightness/Contrast)
• Save for Web
Camera Data
• Nikon D200
• 2006/06/09 14:43:37.9
• RAW (12-bit)
• Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
• Color
• Lens: VR 24-120mm F/3.5-5.6 G
• Focal Length: 50mm
• Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
• Metering Mode: Spot
• 1/40 sec - F/14
• Exposure Comp.: -0.7 EV
• Sensitivity: ISO 100
• Optimize Image: Vivid
• White Balance: Auto
• AF Mode: AF-S
• Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
• Color Mode: Mode III (Adobe RGB)
• Tone Comp.: Normal
• Hue Adjustment: 0°
• Saturation: Enhanced
• Sharpening: Medium high
• Image Comment:
• Long Exposure NR: Off
• High ISO NR: Off
Statistics
Place: 131 out of 154 Avg (all users): 4.8994 Avg (commenters): 4.7778 Avg (participants): 4.7941 Avg (non-participants): 4.9640 Views since voting: 1112 Views during voting: 284 Votes: 179 Comments: 9 Favorites: 1 (view)
I have a hard time seeing the shadows. I see reflections, but no shadows. I still rated the photo a little higher because of the technical aspect. Great capture of the reflections. I like the bluew background of both the water adn the land masses because it puts all of your focus onto the reflections in the building.
I had to come back and change my vote. I really love shot, but when I look at it, its not really shadows in my opinion. Great reflection and I wouldn't change a thing about it but I had to ask myself it it met the challenge. For me no, but for you it did, so I split the difference 8. Sorry.
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