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Nu'uanu Pali
Nu'uanu Pali
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Challenge: Deep DOF II (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-40D
Lens: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
Location: Honolulu
Date: Sep 20, 2009
Aperture: f 8.0
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/250
Galleries: Landscape
Date Uploaded: Sep 22, 2009

 This is on the island of Oahu and about 2 miles from where I live, a scenic vantage point called the Pali Lookout. This spot is known for it's strong winds because of the way the mountains sort of funnel the tradewinds through this valley.

Historically, this is where the final battle between King Kamehemeha's army and a rival army took place. Kamehameha's army pushed the opposing forces back to the top of this cliff side and pushed them off to their deaths. After that battle, the entire Hawaiian island chain was united under one rule.

If you're ever visiting Oahu, this is one of those must see spots and it's very accessable, it's just a short drive off the main highway.

tone mapped (from 1 exposure)in photomatix.
in cs3: cropped, shadow/highlight, levels, contrast, curves, color balance, saturation/desaturation, photo filter:orange, photo filter:blue, resize, usm, sfw

Statistics
Place: 35 out of 151
Avg (all users): 6.0750
Avg (commenters): 7.8000
Avg (participants): 6.1803
Avg (non-participants): 6.0288
Views since voting: 955
Views during voting: 339
Votes: 200
Comments: 5
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Nikon D40X
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 09/27/2009 04:22:55 PM
It will probably please many voters. The scenery is captivating. Great deep DOF and lovely colours. 9.
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Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 09/26/2009 06:11:35 PM
Panoramic shot, great DOF, and vibrant colors. Nice, suffused lighting. Too bad you couldn't add some water droplets for the Dpers. Is this abstract realism or realistic abstraction? Last thought: what about constructing a plastic curved piece and having a ladybug in the foreground?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8 IS USM
 09/25/2009 05:07:51 AM
Stunning area. Some sharpening artefacts top left but really nice DOF.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Pentax K20D
Pentax DA 16-45mm f/4.0 ED AL AF
 09/24/2009 11:25:32 PM
It's too bad about the haze. This would be just beautiful on the right day!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro
 09/23/2009 02:24:03 PM
Nice depth of field here. Feel the lighting maybe a bit off- difficult conditions to say the least and maybe another time of day would have worked better for this. Amazing place though...beautifull mountains
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