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A Firefighters Courage
A Firefighters Courage
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Masks (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Sony DSLR-A100
Lens: Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED
Location: Arizona
Date: May 26, 2008
Aperture: 5
ISO: 400
Galleries: Self Portrait, High Dynamic Range (HDR)
Date Uploaded: May 26, 2008

 This photo was taken at work, I'm in the picture(used a remote shutter in my right hand hidden behind the ladder).
I used my Sony A-100 with a Minolta 50mm 1.7 prime lens. F5 ISO 400. Processed HDR in Photomatix, then burned edges and around eyes in CS3.

This will be my second challenge, hoping for about a 6.0

Any constructive critism would be appreciated. Thanks for looking.

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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 01/05/2009 02:02:32 PM
Fine job on the photo--Feels fairly heavy on the processing but the processings also gives it a gritty, smoky feel. Not sure there is anything I could suggest to improve. Maybe one thing... Did you try cropping off the top 1" or so? I'm not sure it adds to the photo, at least in the context of this particular challenge.
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Nikon D80
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
 06/13/2008 03:25:40 PM
i really like this
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 06/08/2008 11:57:57 PM
I'm betting a top ten finish. Very well done.
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Canon EOS-80D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 06/07/2008 07:30:19 AM
So post apocalyptic industrial. Great color scheme and use of like colors. nice soft focus. great shot. well above average.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 06/03/2008 10:00:00 PM
nice action, i like the soft focus. i like the overall tone of the photo-7
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 06/02/2008 09:07:49 PM
i like the editing on this, great capture
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Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
 06/02/2008 04:48:21 PM
Wow - love the feel of this image, it seems to work really well. Amazing stuff :)
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 06/02/2008 02:01:13 PM
Good shot of someone in a very worthwhile job.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 06/02/2008 08:36:34 AM
I had the same idea then went with something else. This is much better than what I had in mind. Good use of color and tone
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Pentax K20D
Pentax SMC-F 50mm f/1.7
 06/02/2008 03:12:04 AM
Ah, excellent. Love the editing treatment here.
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Canon EOS-60D
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM
 06/02/2008 01:27:39 AM
I like you idea but I'm not crazy about the post processing.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/02/2008 12:57:38 AM
Gritty Post processing and soft focus. Still ..... I sorta like it. Good luck!
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Nikon D300
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 06/02/2008 12:09:38 AM
figured something like this would show up, good shot. 6
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