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Apache Junction, Arizona
Apache Junction, Arizona
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Challenge: Where You Live (Advanced Editing I)
Camera: Sony DSC-F717
Location: Apache Junction, Arizona
Date: Apr 24, 2004
Aperture: f/4.5
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/640
Galleries: Landscape, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Apr 25, 2004

 Post Processing:
1-Adjust color for better tones, convert to greyscale.
2-Cloned out background trash can.
3-Applied Neat Image for noise reduction.
4-Applied darken and lighten in 50%greyscale overlay layer to better bring out the texture of the image.
5-Applied unsharp mask on mailboxes and mountains only.
6-Cloned out minor haloing along mountain tops.

PS: I don't actually live in this town but the mailboxes were just too good to ignore.

Statistics
Place: 34 out of 176
Avg (all users): 6.1953
Avg (commenters): 6.9375
Avg (participants): 6.1000
Avg (non-participants): 6.3333
Views since voting: 1400
Votes: 169
Comments: 17
Favorites: 0

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Fujifilm X-M1
Fujifilm XC 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OIS
 05/02/2004 10:39:23 PM
Im a sucker for mailbox shots, and the background is great-- original entry-- good luck
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Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
 05/02/2004 05:37:32 PM
Intereting quartet of boxes...with the different bases. I think you have a good tonal range in the b/w and nice clear focus. Good job!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Canon 12x IS USM (S3 IS built-in Lens) -- 36-432mm (35mm EQ)
 05/02/2004 05:02:21 PM
Love the auger! Good exposure/tone range.
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Olympus C-300Z
 05/02/2004 04:27:13 PM
What an interesting collection. Which one is yours?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Apple iPhone 5
 04/30/2004 04:52:17 PM
This photo makes me smile, not sure why, but it does. Good job!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D200
Nikon MF Zoom-Nikkor 28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 AIS
 04/30/2004 09:12:41 AM
very interesting picture
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Canon EF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
 04/30/2004 03:25:55 AM
Great idea for this challenge! This picture really conveys the feeling of where you live - B&W really is a good choice, too.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 04/27/2004 11:13:17 PM
Good contrast and a fun shot. I'm liking it.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 04/27/2004 09:37:09 PM
I love this scene. Wish there was deeper contrast and sharper focus though. BOL
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Sigma 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Canon (Black)
 04/27/2004 03:52:18 PM
Good shot, good use of title
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM
 04/27/2004 07:54:24 AM
What a great collection of mailboxes -- good eye for finding it and capturing it quite well.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS R5
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM
 04/26/2004 09:46:02 PM
Different. I like it. Good choice in B & W.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/26/2004 07:19:36 PM
i guess we know where to send you a letter now ;-) nice use of b&w, perhaps too little sky?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 04/26/2004 05:26:02 PM
Contrast is a bit high, but the composition is excellent
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 04/26/2004 10:24:15 AM
Nice tones, composition and focus. I like this one - compliments only.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 04/26/2004 03:24:11 AM
Has a great punch in black and white.
Guessing - this is either tfaust or AzCrazy, won't effect my voting.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/26/2004 01:52:11 AM
Funny and good.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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