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Challenge: Free Study XIV (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Location: Trakoscan - Croatia
Date: Oct 29, 2006
Aperture: f/16
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/40s
Galleries: Landscape
Date Uploaded: Oct 29, 2006

 IMG_9793.CR2

EXIF:
Model Canon EOS 350D DIGITAL
Date/time original 29.10.2006 15:51:36
Shutter speed value 1/40 s
Aperture value f/16
ISO speed ratings ISO 100
Exposure bias value -1.00 eV
Metering mode Average
Flash Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal length 18 mm
White balance Auto white balance

- no crop
artificial HDR, exported from rawshooter as -3, -2, -1, 0, +1, +2, +3 EV tiff's
with photomatix generated HDR, tone mapped also with photomatix
"minor" adjustments in photoshop :-)
- darkened the sky
- brightness/contrast
- shadow/highlight
- usm
- levels
- hue/saturation
- color balance
- image size
- smart sharpen
- saved for web Q:81 143.3KB

i know that bracketed photos are (maybe) not allowed in any editing, i did this one originally with -1Ev and made seven more artificial Ev's (from -3.00Ev to +3.00Ev /by 1.00) in rawshooter so i hope the image is by the rules (it must be only one source photo), i hope this is okay.

that's it :-)

about : it's a beautiful medieval castle 15km from my home town, it's well kept and it was nr. 1 tourist destination on land in my country for 2006.
//www.trakoscan.hr/ - english version apparently not ready but you can see some cool photos in photo gallery

peace,
Goran

31.10.2006. 16:26
PS: stupid me, i submitted the image that i made from 3 different exposed [bracketed] photos for review before voting phase which is not allowed, now i uploaded for challenge the true version made from one single exposure/file with 7 different EV processed tiff's merged into HDR and tone mapped, i hope someone from SC will contact me before voting begins ... i just wanna say that now is everything by the rules :-)

Statistics
Place: 32 out of 625
Avg (all users): 6.6263
Avg (commenters): 6.6250
Avg (participants): 6.5828
Avg (non-participants): 6.7949
Views since voting: 2100
Views during voting: 329
Votes: 190
Comments: 21
Favorites: 8 (view)

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Nikon D810
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR
 02/03/2007 12:46:45 AM
Gorgeous! Wish I had voted this challenge...would have been another 10 on your list.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM
 01/13/2007 11:11:31 AM
Just stumbled on your profile from a thread. This is so stunning! And I love the versatility of your style. So many different "looks" to enjoy!

This particular one is my absolute favorite! Wow! I almost hate Free Studies because it's so hard for a spectacular photo to get the recognition and score they deserve. I agree with TomFoolery, this is definitely blue ribbon material photo!

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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 12/14/2006 01:37:11 AM
My Lord this is beautiful...well done...any other challenge and this would have been a blue for sure
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Pentax Optio 555
 11/14/2006 07:04:13 AM
First thing that hits me is that the sky is not natural - spoils an otherwise nice photo.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D80
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 EX APO RF HSM for Nikon
 11/07/2006 03:06:13 PM
great shot
Sony DSLR-A700
Sony 50mm f/1.4
 11/06/2006 11:45:16 PM
Very nice shot! The lighting on the castle is perfect, and the sky is just lovely. I really like the grasses in the foreground as well.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 11/05/2006 02:48:21 PM
It's a fairy tale! Stunning! 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
 11/04/2006 07:45:23 PM
looks a little too dodged in the shadows?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
 11/04/2006 10:06:22 AM
a real fairytale castle, it seems a little noisy on the left among the trees though.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 11/03/2006 06:05:14 AM
Powerful sky and reflection in this one.....
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Tamron AF 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6 Di LD Macro 1:2 for Canon
 11/02/2006 09:28:37 PM
did you add the light shining on the castle? if not, great shot!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-60D
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
 11/02/2006 08:37:39 PM
Very pretty....the burning in the sky is just too evident for my tastes, and detracts from the gorgeous colors in the shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 11/02/2006 07:46:31 PM
This is a lovely scene. It seems slightly tilted. I also think it could use a bit more contrast.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II
Olympus 60mm f/2.8 Macro M.Zuiko Digital ED
 11/02/2006 01:11:54 PM
This is a wonderful image to look at. The natural lines formed by the trees coming to a 'V' and the clouds loosely matching the shape all enhance this photo. Big downer for me is the processing done on the clouds. There seems to be a distinct line/area of clouds in the 'V' section that are burned in while the same color and pattern of clouds just to the left are in a more natural state. I wouldn't have messed with that sky. It would have been great left as is. Great eye to see this image shape up. Good luck in the challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 11/02/2006 12:49:08 AM
Great shot. A straighter horizon would have pushed this one over the edge. Nice going on this one.
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Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 11/01/2006 09:10:05 PM
I like the haze. 7
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Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 11/01/2006 05:21:13 PM
Great shot and the sky is a bonus.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D100
 11/01/2006 11:48:38 AM
A good shot all except the slightly titling water/land line. Tilt to the left a tad.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 11/01/2006 10:10:15 AM
I like the composition. There is a slight tilt to the right, which hurts it a bit. I'd probaby play with levels and curves to really liven up the overall tones.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 11/01/2006 03:02:46 AM
stunning...loke a painting...the light is gorgeous, composition sensational...good luck 9
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus OM-D E-M1
Olympus 40-150mm f/2.8 PRO M.Zuiko
 11/01/2006 12:40:02 AM
This is absolutely stunning!
Almost like a dream. Into my favs this one goes!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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