DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 
Challenge Entries
Portfolio Images
This image is not part of a public portfolio.
Believe
Believe
brianlh


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Motivational Poster (Advanced Editing I*)
Camera: Sony DSC-F717
Location: Middle of Intersection
Date: Dec 23, 2003
Aperture: f/8.0
ISO: 100
Shutter: 8s
Galleries: Cityscape, Persuasive
Date Uploaded: Dec 23, 2003

 Shot this on a whim at about 3am. When I had the idea, it was pretty foggy and would've had a much nicer effect.. but by the time I got out, the fog was gone and I settled for this.

A cop came by and was running a license plate check on my vehicle parked about 50 feet away or so (guess he didn't notice me?) - asked him what was going on and he asked for ID and ran a background check on me and the whole bit... he didn't seem to buy that I was just out "taking pictures of the sign", but left after a few minutes.

Anyways, there was HEAVY lens flare no matter what angle I shot from. A semi-extreme amount of digital darkroom work (cloning, dodging, burning, hue/saturation, contrast, etc - definitely would not have looked similar to this without PS). Unfortunately, I think it has produced a very artificial look to this photo - but maybe only because I know what it originally looked like. Submitting it anyways, curious to see how it will do.

Statistics
Place: 38 out of 94
Avg (all users): 5.9651
Avg (commenters): 7.3846
Avg (participants): 5.6462
Avg (non-participants): 6.1589
Views since voting: 2300
Votes: 172
Comments: 13
Favorites: 0

Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f1.7 ASPH
 01/04/2004 05:30:06 PM
very nice photo....I like the lighting and the creative idea!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 01/03/2004 10:59:39 AM
Hmmm... This light is green, so traffic along Victory Lane is stopped. ;-)

Sorry, couldn't resist. This photo conveys just the message the text suggests. I like the way the green light shines and the fact that the darkness in the photo isn't quite black (like the poster background is). Good composition; putting the light and sign so close to the edge of the photo is daring, but it works here because of the vast negative space.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D70s
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
 01/03/2004 04:08:02 AM
Needs some light on the subject (sign) a flash to open the shadows would be enough. Just slightly though. Good idea though.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM
 01/02/2004 08:07:32 PM
Very nice idea and effort. I like this very much.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Fujifilm X30
Custom Made Pinhole
 01/01/2004 10:17:57 PM
Someday we all get a green light. Good idea and execution.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-80D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 12/30/2003 09:19:47 PM
Very interesting shot- I would strive for a more simplistic theme with this- it would be easier to take it all in. Nice lighting on the post.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 12/30/2003 06:03:37 PM
I see a subliminal Niki commercial here. Simple but elegant. Nicely done. My only comment is that I don't even think the added mesaage ubder believe is necessary. Let the viewer supply it.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
Konica Minolta AF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5
 12/30/2003 03:07:51 PM
Nice night shot. I especailly like the beam flaring out from the green light.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D3200
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
 12/30/2003 01:04:36 PM
This is a wonderful photo!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D3s
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED
 12/30/2003 02:20:46 AM
Very creative! Truly inspiring. I believen inyou and your choice of subject and most of all, the COMPOSITION. Great work!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Canon EF 28-90mm f/4-5.6 II USM (Silver)
 12/29/2003 05:02:06 PM
your title adds so much more to your pic.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus C-750UZ
 12/29/2003 07:51:46 AM
Very nice! Good thought to go with interesting image.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 12/29/2003 05:10:52 AM
Composition is very good, but I would have give the text more space and the border a bit thinner.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Theme: Classic / Light / Dark
Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2026 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 10/14/2026 12:42:51 PM EDT.