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Challenge: High Contrast III (Basic Editing)
Camera: Olympus C-70 / C-7000 Zoom
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Date: Jun 6, 2008
Aperture: F/4
ISO: 80
Shutter: 1/250
Galleries: Abstract, Architecture
Date Uploaded: Jun 8, 2008

 I dedicate this to the guards of One Oxford Centre in downtown Pittsburgh, one of whom came up to me as I was shooting this and asked, "Can I help you?" When I asked for a tripod, he escorted me off the premisis. Well, it didn't go quite like that -- but I was told I needed management's approval to take pictures. At least I got a few shots in.

Convert from RAW with EC down -1 and a color balance adjustment. Then in PSP X2, channel mixer (sunk blue, boosted green), levels, curves, resize, USM, JPG.

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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 06/24/2008 12:16:02 AM
LOL! Love the comment about the tripod. I think I'm going to get a shirt made that says "I'm a photographer, not a terrorist!" or something to that effect. Probably won't help, but eh... Anyway, glad you got the shot and I always appreciate reading your details to see how you've processed things, so thanks for adding that info!
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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 06/18/2008 02:56:58 PM
PostLuminous Award Nominee!

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-30D
 06/13/2008 09:11:48 AM
Great, great picture.
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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 06/12/2008 10:14:34 PM
This is a spectacular composition--all the edges and corners are just right, and the placement of the tops of the skyscrapers is perfect. You have certainly accomplished "contrast" in this, as well. I think it might be possible to raise the values across the entire image, still have dynamic and interesting contrast, and a little more "snap" to the image, too. But being wrong is one of my 'strengths' and this is great just as is. 8
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Sony Alpha a55
Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED
 06/11/2008 03:03:21 PM
Love all the shapes/patterns etc in this :-)
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 06/11/2008 12:38:06 AM
That grid is great! Wonderful shot.
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