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Challenge: Neon Signs (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM
Location: Barton Springs Road, Austin, Texas
Date: Nov 3, 2006
Aperture: f22
ISO: 50
Shutter: 2.5 secs
Galleries: Abstract, Urban
Date Uploaded: Nov 5, 2006

 Why can neon be art ? Well, why not :)

Shot right at twilight to get the deep blue sky background. Tungsten-ish white balance to further enhance that contrast with the blue/ red/ white sign. Tweaked the exposure and contrast a bit to finish.

Long exposure, rotating the lens zoom and focus to create the stepping effect. Lowest ISO and highest aperture, to give a longer exposure.

Statistics
Place: 29 out of 124
Avg (all users): 5.8486
Avg (commenters): 8.5000
Avg (participants): 5.4769
Avg (non-participants): 5.9785
Views since voting: 1361
Views during voting: 369
Votes: 251
Comments: 9
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RIM BlackBerry Curve
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
 11/29/2006 04:44:11 PM
Originally posted by ursula:

But I decided to enter it to long exposure instead (because I was pandering to high voters with my entry to reflections without mirrors II).

Funny stuff.

You rotated the lens, I moved the camera. Different effect, somewhat similar in feel.


Going by scores, I think you made the right choice ;)
Fujifilm X-T2
Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
 11/29/2006 11:45:17 AM
He, he, I'm flattered to think that we might have been thinking along the same lines. My entry would have been this:



But I decided to enter it to long exposure instead (because I was pandering to high voters with my entry to reflections without mirrors II).

Funny stuff.

You rotated the lens, I moved the camera. Different effect, somewhat similar in feel.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-1D X
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM II
11/18/2006 09:37:55 PM
This is very striking and innovative. I love the "stepping".
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 11/14/2006 09:20:10 PM
Nice...:)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM
 11/14/2006 03:35:28 PM
The colors are great in this! Very snappy photo! 8o)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 11/12/2006 07:55:12 PM
Super arrangement, incredible color intensity!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus E-500 EVOLT
Olympus 35mm f/3.5 Macro ED Zuiko Digital
 11/12/2006 04:19:58 PM
Great shot! My pick for a top 3!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM
 11/09/2006 03:58:08 PM
Oooooh. . . . nice job!!! I love the bright happy colors and the in-your-face way you've composed it! 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D80
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.0-6.3 EX APO RF HSM for Nikon
 11/08/2006 09:52:37 AM
Great shot
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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