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Desert Hopper
Desert Hopper
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Action Shot III (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Nikon
Location: Rockingham Salt Lakes
Date: Feb 21, 2009
Aperture: f/10
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/500
Galleries: Humorous, Action
Date Uploaded: Feb 22, 2009

 White balance auto, clarity +12, contrast +48, noise reduction 59, Convert from RAW to three jpg's of different exposure (-1 0 +1). HDR using photomatix Pro.
Contrast +20, brightness + 20, Apply gradient mask, multiply levels opacity 86%, clone out small blown out highlights in clouds and sensor spots. Reduce and sharpen. Added another +15 of brightness



Statistics
Place: 58 out of 194
Avg (all users): 5.8103
Avg (commenters): 7.5714
Avg (participants): 5.7101
Avg (non-participants): 5.8528
Views since voting: 1066
Views during voting: 413
Votes: 232
Comments: 7
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D300
Nikon AF Nikkor 20mm f/2.8D
 02/28/2009 05:44:17 PM
very nice, good composition with nice action and clouds
Canon EOS-60D
Canon EF 28-105mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
02/28/2009 12:45:25 PM
Good shot
Fujifilm X-T4
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4
 02/28/2009 06:46:14 AM
Great shot. Fun to look at.
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 02/28/2009 04:16:20 AM
the clouds are fantastic in this shot and the lighting on the pogo jumper is very well done
Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 02/27/2009 09:12:57 PM
Very funny an unique! A little bit flat on my screen. I would boost a bit contrast and saturation. One of my top picks in the challenge.
Nikon D60
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G VR
 02/26/2009 09:58:54 PM
awesome. i love the clouds in the background. yay for pogo sticks!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Polaroid Fun Flash 640
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Canon
 02/25/2009 09:19:42 AM
hahahaha!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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