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Bright Night
3rd PlaceBright Night
ahlene


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Oxymoron ll (Basic Editing)
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Location: Marina Barrage, Singapore
Date: Aug 14, 2010
Aperture: 8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1.6
Galleries: Cityscape, DPChallenge GTGs
Date Uploaded: Aug 15, 2010

 Hi all, as I just joined dpchallenge, I wish to use my 1st challenge to showcase my hometown, Singapore! This shot was taken during the Singapore Youth Olympics Games 2010 Opening Ceremony.

The fireworks were part of the finale of the show. Brightly lit by the intensity of the fireworks, the night was transformed into day for a previous few seconds.

While the title 'Bright Night' was to suit the challenge theme, it also represents the bright future of Sports & Singapore!

Hope you people like it =)
Any C&C greatly appreciated.

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 87
Avg (all users): 6.8000
Avg (commenters): 7.2222
Avg (participants): 6.6944
Avg (non-participants): 6.8273
Views since voting: 4574
Views during voting: 353
Votes: 175
Comments: 30
Favorites: 1 (view)

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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
 08/31/2010 10:49:18 PM
Congrats on the ribbon on your first entry! Great shot!
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Sony DSC-S600
 08/29/2010 03:49:04 AM
Why didn't this photo win? It is original and dynamic.
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Nikon D810
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
 08/28/2010 11:20:17 PM
Congrats !!! On your 1st ribbon........hoping that you can tough it out with many more to come.
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Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 08/28/2010 12:37:24 PM
Originally posted by soon:
Congrations on your first entry = first ribbon...
Wonder how you get pass the security to take this pic.. .


Be friendly with the security guard uncle =)
Chat with him for awhile before taking the chance to ask him if I could go over...
His direct response was 'ok.. at your own risk'

Only 4 people including me was shooting at this area.. Nice atmosphere compared to squeezing with crowds to shoot fireworks for the past few weeks =)

Message edited by author 2010-08-28 12:39:24.
Canon PowerShot A70
 08/27/2010 10:15:56 AM
Congrats on the ribbon! For a new comer it must be hugely gratifying!
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Nikon D3
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon
 08/27/2010 08:51:16 AM
Congrations on your first entry = first ribbon...
Wonder how you get pass the security to take this pic.. .
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/26/2010 01:15:13 PM
Congrats on your first ribbon!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
 08/26/2010 05:59:28 AM
Congrats , thats great on your first go too.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony Alpha a1 II
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
 08/25/2010 06:09:10 PM
Congrats on the yellow! And welcome!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 08/25/2010 01:30:01 PM
Way to make an explosive entrance to DPC! Fabulous. And welcome.
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Sony Alpha a7R II
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Canon
 08/25/2010 12:52:39 PM
Congratulations on your ribbon on first entry!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 08/25/2010 11:48:20 AM
Once again thanks to all for the wonderful welcome =)

Originally posted by scarbrd:
Great, ANOTHER member of the Singapore DPC ribbon hogs! Great shot! I see you hang out with AndrewT, watch out, he's a trouble maker. So is that Soon character! ;-)


Haha.. If AndrewT is a trouble maker, then watch out.. I'm 'trouble'.. I just started like a month ago and he is the one who 'make' me. Wouldn't have gonna this shot without his guidance.. =)

Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 08/25/2010 11:27:29 AM
Congrats on the ribbon and welcome to DPC.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Leica M10
Leica 35mm f/1.4 Summilux M Aspherical MF - Black
 08/25/2010 09:45:48 AM
Great, ANOTHER member of the Singapore DPC ribbon hogs! Great shot! I see you hang out with AndrewT, watch out, he's a trouble maker. So is that Soon character! ;-)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 08/25/2010 09:00:36 AM
First image, first ribbon. Now that's what I'd call a GOOD start. Welcome and congrats on your ribbon.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 08/25/2010 03:31:23 AM
Congratulations, great start!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 08/25/2010 02:55:29 AM
Congratulations. What a brilliant debut to DPChallenge!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 08/25/2010 02:39:42 AM
This is one of my favourite shots. Very great capture of the mood.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D800
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO IF HSM for Nikon
 08/25/2010 01:51:03 AM
Welcome to DPC with a Yellow Ribbon, on a FinePix, sheesh. This got a 9 from me. Technically great, noise is there but in basic you can't process it out.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 08/25/2010 12:10:16 AM
Thank you all for the support!

Btw, the closing ceremony will be tomorrow. 26 Aug 2010. So do catch it if you can.. I will be shooting fireworks again for sure =)
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 ED VR
 08/24/2010 10:16:52 PM
Beautiful image.
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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 08/24/2010 03:59:41 PM
love this photo, would of loved to be there! 9
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Fujifilm XF 10-24mm f/4 R IOS
 08/24/2010 06:03:13 AM
Wow! Lucky you. Another "bright night" shot that is as good.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 08/23/2010 01:06:39 PM
very nice, i want to be there
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Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 08/22/2010 08:53:05 PM
Ah... Singapore. Such a beautiful city.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony DSLR-A900
Sony E 16mm f/2.8
 08/21/2010 10:24:03 PM
I think you would have been better off a little closer to the water. The ground in the lower right hand side is distracting. Very pretty shot though!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon PowerShot A70
 08/21/2010 11:27:02 AM
Brilliant contrasts
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
 08/21/2010 10:20:13 AM
Nice night scene,bottom right black area spoils it just a little.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 08/18/2010 10:51:36 AM
Oh wow. FABULOUS night capture. Not only the fireworks but also the arclights. AND killer reflection. Front page.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D800
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO IF HSM for Nikon
 08/18/2010 02:30:44 AM
Nicely done! Well composed and exposed and Titled.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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