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Challenge: Mathematics (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: Challenges
Camera: Canon EOS-40D
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
Location: Seoul
Date: Aug 17, 2008
Aperture: f/6.3
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/60
Galleries: Black and White, History
Date Uploaded: Aug 17, 2008

 Too dark, too light,
Well, look at me
refusing to take flight....
So, let my image be!

Went out to do this, based on some saying 'Photos are made, not taken...". So confident in my 'mind-capture'I took 3 pics only, Thought it is a good idea, but also know it may not do well. Expect a 5.5......? What a shitty score for a good image.....

Post Challenge; What a nice surprise, and nice it is. As I have predicted... "too dark", and yes, it was after all my choice that way. Thanks for your votes, you won't believe what a beautiful print this 'too dark' makes.

Statistics
Place: 5 out of 92
Avg (all users): 6.6000
Avg (commenters): 7.3846
Avg (participants): 6.5556
Avg (non-participants): 6.6140
Views since voting: 3041
Views during voting: 278
Votes: 150
Comments: 19
Favorites: 4 (view)

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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8 L USM III
 08/31/2008 05:56:01 AM
Great shot, congrats on the 5th place!

Message edited by author 2008-08-31 05:56:20.
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Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra
Sony Vario-Tessar T* FE 24-70mm f/4 ZA OSS
 08/25/2008 09:17:18 AM
Oh, excellent work Peter! Congrats on a fine finish for a truly emotive image.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 08/25/2008 07:02:05 AM
Mooi Peet

I would have darkened it slightly more. On the back of the hand. But then I am nit-picking a very good photograph.
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Nikon D3s
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6D ED
 08/25/2008 06:47:53 AM
Just an excellent shot. The person how said "photos are made not taken" knew what he was talking about as I believe it was Ansel Adams.
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Nikon D80
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 08/25/2008 01:57:17 AM
Not sure the emotion would be right in a lighter image, I say you got it right on!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Sigma DP1x
08/24/2008 07:57:17 PM
Nice low key image. The textures are well captured.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/24/2008 01:11:11 PM
Love the darkness of this. Marvelously rich and amazing range of tones throughout. Perfect for the challenge as well.
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Canon EOS R6
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/22/2008 10:30:16 PM
nice photograph, just too dark
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D90
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
 08/22/2008 07:48:34 PM
This one is actually timeless!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D80
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX
 08/21/2008 01:36:45 PM
great pic
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Pentax K-5
Pentax FA 31mm f/1.8 AL Limited AF
 08/21/2008 01:39:07 AM
Don't let anyone tell you it is too dark. It works very well. The dof is just right too. I'm putting this in the top 2.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
 08/20/2008 07:37:35 AM
Very nice. The colour works very well.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 08/19/2008 05:40:34 PM
Love the contrasty detail
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
 08/19/2008 04:38:50 PM
A classy image. Eveything looks aged yet strong.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Pentax K-3
Pentax D-FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW
 08/19/2008 01:43:36 PM
Dark, greasy hands in a subtle sepia tone works every time. I expect this'll finish quite high.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
 08/19/2008 04:36:41 AM
well cropped, good focus. too dark for my taste (though you will probably state it was intentional after the challenge)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS R5 Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/19/2008 02:45:52 AM
i like the idea, just too dark for me
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 08/18/2008 02:13:31 PM
Good composition with great detail in the hands and wood. I realise the photo is low key, but I wish there was just a little more contrast... Over all very nice though - well done!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 08/18/2008 11:29:24 AM
I love the composition, but it's too dark for me (6)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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