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Challenge: Free Study 2008-07 (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: Challenge101 - 125
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
Location: Cape May, NJ
Date: Jul 13, 2008
Aperture: f/7.1
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/8000
Galleries: Black and White, Water
Date Uploaded: Jul 17, 2008

 Thanks to everyone for the great comments. This is actually my favorite entry of all time (of mine). It is because of this site and all of you great photographers, that I have been able to grow. I have come a long way- thanks to all.

Statistics
Place: 6 out of 524
Avg (all users): 7.0238
Avg (commenters): 8.8421
Avg (participants): 7.0000
Avg (non-participants): 7.0976
Views since voting: 3609
Views during voting: 349
Votes: 168
Comments: 42
Favorites: 32 (view)

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Nikon D850
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR
 04/09/2009 09:41:48 PM
Man, this is freakin' AWESOME! What mood!!!!
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Canon EOS-30D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 12/03/2008 09:24:57 PM
a perfectly balanced shot...the details/tones/contrast are all at the right levels...excellent work...
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM III
 08/12/2008 04:58:21 PM
Congrats on the 6th place. Excellent shot!
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon
 08/11/2008 12:20:18 AM
Wow. That's just gorgeous. The tones, the frozen action ... congrats on top 10!
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OM System OM-1
Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO
 08/09/2008 01:30:03 PM
thanks for reminding me to add yours to my faves :). Congrats on a great finish, but more - on a fantastic shot!
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Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 08/09/2008 01:35:57 AM
wow great pictures! can i see the original?
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Nikon D810
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
 08/08/2008 08:21:44 PM
I can see why this is your all time favourite. It is a stupendous shot !!! Fantastic tones , fantastic processing most importantly great vision.
Congrats!!!
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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
 08/08/2008 02:57:45 PM
Thanks to everyone for the great comments. This is actually my favorite entry of all time (of mine). It is because of this site and all of you great photographers, that I have been able to grow. I have come a long way- thanks to all.
Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS
 08/08/2008 10:13:05 AM
This is beautiful.
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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 08/08/2008 10:09:50 AM
Amazing tonal range and composition. Truly a beautiful image. Congrats on top 10 finish.
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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
 08/08/2008 09:41:53 AM
phenomenal, i saw this during voted, didn't get around to voting, but definitely would've given it a ten and fav, so now you can have the fav. really nicely done, great tones.
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Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 08/08/2008 09:34:49 AM
This is one of those rare shots that eyewave and I agree on. Beautiful.
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Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon
 08/08/2008 09:00:35 AM
What a truly magical photo... my top pick from this challenge. I love the sharp clarity of the birds in the air compared to the mist-obscured details of those perched on the pillars. The foreground water detail is also great.
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Canon EOS-70D
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 Macro EX DG OS for Canon EF
 08/08/2008 03:15:40 AM
amazing photo. this should have been ribboned.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
 08/08/2008 02:48:28 AM
congrats on ypur top 10 finish, though I had rather seen this on the front page, excellent!
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Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 08/08/2008 01:48:43 AM
I really loved this image, and am glad to see it in the top 10...congrats
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 08/08/2008 01:48:31 AM
nice
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Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G
 08/08/2008 12:22:35 AM
this is beautiful, I have to fave it. Cognrats on the top 10, really nice.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM
 08/08/2008 12:15:31 AM
Wow! CONGRATULATIONS! This was one of my favorites in this challenge! Absolutely breathtaking!

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
 08/07/2008 08:51:09 PM
Great looking shot. Love the mood and processing. Only nitpick, perhaps another take with a different wave break at the bottom?
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Pentax K-3 II
Sigma 18-300mm f3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM
 08/07/2008 07:57:56 PM
This image is just terrific!
Good choice on BW conversion, good luck (10)
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM
 08/06/2008 09:22:32 PM
This is sooo AWESOME! I LOVE photos like this. It's absolutely perfect!
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Nikon D300s
Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM for Nikon
 08/06/2008 08:05:08 PM
wistful, it makes me feel think of a dream. The fog getting rid of the horizon makes it seem like a painting.
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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 08/06/2008 05:45:38 PM
Great tonal range and amazing composition. This is so free-flowing and natural, yet ominous and emotive - even peaceful. Wonderful work.
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Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 08/06/2008 09:50:16 AM
I love this...I love the birds perched on the pylons...very good
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OM System OM-1
Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO
 08/05/2008 10:05:10 PM
terrific shot!
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Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 08/05/2008 09:46:37 PM
I LOVE THAT. I recognize that place from other photos but don't remember where it is. The mix of the birds' shapes and the vertical pilons. WOW and the tones. This is spectacular. Coming back. This really is my fav of the challenge (next to a couple I saw prior so I can't vote). Bravo 10
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Canon EOS R8
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 08/05/2008 03:21:05 PM
Superb, and perfect B&W;
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Carl Zeiss 50mm ZE f/1.4 Planar T for Canon
08/04/2008 08:06:04 PM
I like the zen-like feel of the birds in in the distance and how the fog wraps around them and the waves moving towards me. The birds in flight are cool but for me I could do without them or at least less of them. Excellent shot nonetheless.
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Canon EOS-7D Mark II
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 08/04/2008 05:57:45 PM
Very atmospheric - I wonder if it would be better in colour.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/04/2008 04:56:54 PM
Lovely B&W and I really like all the different layers of this.
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Nikon D7100
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
 08/04/2008 03:58:02 PM
Black and White works really good here. Very moody picture. Well done.
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Nikon D300
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
 08/03/2008 04:15:13 PM
Perfect capture! Love everything about it. 10 and a fav! Best of luck. Scott
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 08/02/2008 11:39:22 AM
just stunning ... adding to faves, good luck!
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Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/02/2008 05:31:20 AM
I like the mood in this (probably the result of the lighting, the fog, the composition and the processing), but I'm not voting.
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Canon EOS-50D
Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Canon
 08/02/2008 04:24:49 AM
great image!
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 08/02/2008 02:17:08 AM
Wow! I like. Nice tones across the frame. I like the pattern of piles and the way it works against the gulls. Nice lines in the sky working with the surf and waves. This yours Bear??? LOL Very nice.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 08/02/2008 01:31:45 AM
Gorgeous!!!
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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/01/2008 11:31:58 PM
I love the tones and composition. It conveys a peaceful feel.
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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 08/01/2008 10:31:44 AM
beautiful almost surreal scene 9
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Canon EOS-5D
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Autofocus Lens
08/01/2008 08:52:48 AM
wow!
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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO
 08/01/2008 12:51:39 AM
Oh, cool. The mist and silouettes are wonderful. I'll be surprised if this does not score very high.
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