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Challenge: Free Study 2008-07 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
Date: Jul 28, 2008
Aperture: f/3.2
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Military, History
Date Uploaded: Jul 28, 2008

 This was taken at a local medieval festival. This photo trip makes me want to be a better photographer. So many opportunities, and after a whole day, I came home with maybe 10 OK shots, and only two or three that I'd even consider putting up for DPC.

Anyway, back to the photo, this one was in focus, so that put it into top contention for this month's free study.

Editing is lots. A slight touch of tonemapping (on a single jpg), lots of dodging, burning, colour and contrast adjustments, selective sharpening, minor spot healing. Will it do well on DPC? I'm thinking probably not so good. I think DPC likes more natural photos. I'm thinking a little over 6.

Post challenge - Well, yanko, thank you very much. I'm happy to be mistaken for Larus anyday. :)

Statistics
Place: 33 out of 524
Avg (all users): 6.5740
Avg (commenters): 7.6364
Avg (participants): 6.5476
Avg (non-participants): 6.6512
Views since voting: 1824
Views during voting: 289
Votes: 169
Comments: 16
Favorites: 2 (view)

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
 10/25/2008 07:37:14 PM
Was just perusing your portfolio and came across this one again. I remember this being on eof my top choices in this FS. This just has a fantastic feel to it. Wonderful capture and excellent editing.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Carl Zeiss 50mm ZE f/1.4 Planar T for Canon
08/08/2008 01:51:33 AM
There goes my streak of guessing Larus' shot. I had been perfect up to this point. Anyway, nicely done David!
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Olympus 45mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital
 08/08/2008 12:19:00 AM
Being a better photographer comes about as a result of WANTING to be a better photographer. I understand what you are saying about only having 10 shots but don't you think that when one takes your breath away it sometimes is ok to only have 10? :) I personally think you are a pretty good photographer. What I like about this is the candid scene. You captured the face of someone who is living the moment like he really is going to battle. At least that is how I see it. The expression says all this to me. Cool capture.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 08/07/2008 06:15:45 PM
I really love this. Nice catch, great costumes and setting, good expression on the model, and really fine post-processing.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Carl Zeiss 50mm ZE f/1.4 Planar T for Canon
08/07/2008 04:18:31 AM
Cool shot. I could be wrong but this says Larus to me.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 08/06/2008 08:53:03 AM
wow, looks like a movie
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/05/2008 02:35:44 AM
Nice separation of your subject from the other troops.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D Mark II
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 08/04/2008 05:57:36 PM
It's good to see the before and after processing in the same picture.
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/04/2008 04:32:27 PM
Excellent processing to highlight your subject and yet keep the sense of the setting.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7100
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
 08/04/2008 03:53:00 PM
Very strong picture, well done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D5100
Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Nikon
 08/02/2008 10:38:47 AM
excellent
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/02/2008 05:48:26 AM
If I was voting, this would get a high score (but I'm not voting).
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Nikon D40X
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
 08/01/2008 07:12:17 PM
beautiful detail - nice
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/01/2008 02:44:17 PM
Beautiful processing.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7200
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G
 08/01/2008 10:56:55 AM
Great shot and fantastic DOF. This is very real looking.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 135mm f/2.0 L USM
 08/01/2008 01:10:14 AM
Woah! He's so tough! Nice processing, a little much but I like it.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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