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Challenge: Tilted III (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-50D
Lens: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Date: Jun 17, 2010
Aperture: F7.1
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/3200
Galleries: Action, Children
Date Uploaded: Jun 22, 2010

 Spotted these boys riding their bikes up and down the slope of a dam on the riverfront and thought it would make for a cool shot. It does, but I also think the strong silhouetted image is a bit of a cliche shot. I like this, but I've also done better.

The tilt in this image is primarily a natural one (I did add a few degrees, however), and I expect some to pick that up from the positions of their bodies on the bikes. Not sure if that aspect will help it or hurt it in voting, but the description does not say it has to be an artificially induced tilt. Comments ought to be interesting.

Anticipated critiques:
-Perhaps some haloing might be visible depending on monitor adjsutment.
-Some unavoidable banding in the sky. (Topaz Denoise was helpful in minimizing it, however)

Post-challenge notes:
Pretty darn happy with a top 10, however I am actually more pleased with my lower scoring entry from the first tilted challenge, and I know exactly why:


This current entry is just good, sharp eye candy, but ultimately I think it is forgettable. My other tilted entry, however, captured an emotion and a great moment in a little girls life. It is one of those shots I keep going back to because I am so pleased with what I captured on camera, in spite of any technical imperfection.

Perhaps I am evolving...



Statistics
Place: 8 out of 127
Avg (all users): 6.4575
Avg (commenters): 8.7143
Avg (participants): 5.9455
Avg (non-participants): 6.7449
Views since voting: 2223
Views during voting: 248
Votes: 153
Comments: 16
Favorites: 0

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Sony DSLR-A200
Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6
 07/11/2010 12:03:31 PM
Congrats on the Top Ten Finish, Steve! Way to go!!! :)

Having said that, I also need to say that while it's a GREAT piece for DPC's "Eye Candy Love", I do agree with you that your previous entry (shown in your notes above) DOES take the cake! It's pure and raw emotion and joy that you've captured! I can FEEL her enthusiasm and child's joy. Unfortunately, that's not what "sells" here in DPCland and that's a shame. I think you are evolving in recognizing the difference between what emotes something from a viewer and what's considered "good photography" in DPC.

Congrats on BOTH shots as they both have their purposes and audiences. :)
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 07/10/2010 10:10:07 PM
By the way, your astronomical score and placing with this image is what convinced me I could maybe hit my average with my Free Study entry.
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Sigma DP1x
07/04/2010 11:55:43 AM
Top ten -- make Grog proud.
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Sony Alpha a1 II
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
 07/01/2010 12:19:00 AM
Awesome shot!! Congrats on the top 10! Whoot!
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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 06/30/2010 09:40:39 AM
Fantastic shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-60D
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 06/30/2010 08:21:12 AM
Excellent! Congrats on the top 10.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 06/30/2010 03:25:14 AM
Well done, Steve. Love the idea.
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Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
 06/30/2010 01:57:50 AM
Very cool - one of my faves in the challenge.
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Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 06/30/2010 12:07:47 AM
Good job !
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D5100
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G DX VR
 06/29/2010 01:13:49 AM
Excellent picture!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D70s
Sigma 105mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro for Nikon
 06/28/2010 07:59:17 PM
Nicely done! 9
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Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm F2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
 06/28/2010 06:59:26 PM
Excellent image, subject and composition spot on and crisp silhouetting with that warm yellow/orange behind is great. Expect this will ribbon.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon Canon 1d x Mark II
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 FG HSM Art
 06/26/2010 06:44:16 AM
Cool photo.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7200
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G
 06/25/2010 07:39:18 PM
Outstanding job on the silhouettes. Perfect angle.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS R6
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 06/24/2010 08:35:45 PM
Great silhouette. Tilt in this is used well.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony DSLR-A350
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro Telephoto Zoom Lens for Canon
 06/23/2010 01:32:33 PM
love it!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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