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Night Falls at Great Falls

Great Falls, Virginia

I waited for the sun to set to minimize the contrast between the sky and the Potomac river. It also reduced the overall contrast, so I decided to go to town with the curves, dodge and burn tools in post.

265mm, f/5.6, 5 second exposure at ISO 100.

Larger version here.

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    \$\begingroup\$ This si pretty amazing! \$\endgroup\$
    – jrista Mod
    Commented Nov 30, 2011 at 3:37
  • \$\begingroup\$ @jrista Thanks! In moderate doses, long exposure of flowing water == instant magic :-) \$\endgroup\$
    – user2559
    Commented Nov 30, 2011 at 3:45
  • \$\begingroup\$ I love this, especially the post work! \$\endgroup\$
    – seanmc
    Commented Dec 1, 2011 at 5:19
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    \$\begingroup\$ I would like to compare this image with the original before the edits. \$\endgroup\$
    – JD Isaacks
    Commented Dec 1, 2011 at 15:32
  • \$\begingroup\$ @Kim: Indeed...but I love the mood...the water effect is great, but the cool tone and dark atmosphere are really what make it such an awesome photo. \$\endgroup\$
    – jrista Mod
    Commented Dec 1, 2011 at 21:33
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    \$\begingroup\$ @JohnIsaacks I'm toying with the idea of writing a blog post that shows the transition from raw to finished image. Perhaps if I end up with a lot of time on my hands during the holidays, but no promises yet :-) \$\endgroup\$
    – user2559
    Commented Dec 2, 2011 at 1:14
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    \$\begingroup\$ A before after blog post would be really interesting. \$\endgroup\$
    – Vian Esterhuizen
    Commented Dec 2, 2011 at 3:04
  • \$\begingroup\$ I would really look forward to that blog, Kim! \$\endgroup\$
    – jrista Mod
    Commented Dec 2, 2011 at 3:40
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    \$\begingroup\$ I didn't realize how huge the falls were till I looked at your other images. I thought this image covered maybe 10-15ft across at first, but it looks more like maybe 75-100ft! Awesome! \$\endgroup\$
    – dpollitt
    Commented Dec 5, 2011 at 0:07
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    \$\begingroup\$ @dpollitt You're right. Thanks to the line-drawing tool in Google maps, I estimate the foreground to be about 110 feet wide, taken at a distance of almost 500 feet. \$\endgroup\$
    – user2559
    Commented Dec 5, 2011 at 3:23
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After Sunset

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Taken just after sunset near Cape Town, South Africa

Canon 30D, ISO 200, EF70-210mm @ 70mm f/4, 1 second exposure

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  • \$\begingroup\$ Glad to see this again. Great Photo! \$\endgroup\$
    – Jakub Sisak GeoGraphics
    Commented Dec 1, 2011 at 19:17
  • \$\begingroup\$ Thank you. I appreciate it. \$\endgroup\$
    – Vian Esterhuizen
    Commented Dec 4, 2011 at 19:21
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Brule Bay Sunrise

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I used to think that I needed to travel across the world to capture interesting images but lately I am discovering what's in my own back yard.

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    \$\begingroup\$ Beautiful colors. I'd like to see some depth to the skies color as well, but even though, like it very much! \$\endgroup\$
    – ysap
    Commented Nov 28, 2011 at 20:02
  • \$\begingroup\$ Thanks @ysap. The sun is solely responsible for those colours. \$\endgroup\$
    – Jakub Sisak GeoGraphics
    Commented Nov 28, 2011 at 22:10
  • \$\begingroup\$ I often like shooting with overcast skies, but I hate having them as a background. Good shot none the less. \$\endgroup\$
    – Vian Esterhuizen
    Commented Nov 29, 2011 at 1:51
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    \$\begingroup\$ Yeah, if that's in your back yard. :) \$\endgroup\$
    – mattdm
    Commented Nov 30, 2011 at 13:25
  • \$\begingroup\$ @mattdm - I am not a native speaker but I thought the expression ”in my back yard” could be used to refer to the nearby areas of where I live. This particular location is 15min away. Last week’s submission was the same location facing the other way. \$\endgroup\$
    – Jakub Sisak GeoGraphics
    Commented Nov 30, 2011 at 15:04
  • \$\begingroup\$ Yes, it does mean that. I was making a little joke. But in any case that's pretty nice to live so close to. \$\endgroup\$
    – mattdm
    Commented Nov 30, 2011 at 16:56
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Dad's Obsession

Dad's Obsession

Full size image on Flickr, though it doesn't get any better bigger! ;)

Shot with a Nikon D90, Sigma 70-200mm, at 200mm, F2.8, 1/50", ISO 1600, hand-held with no VR, so not as sharp as I would like.

This was taken at Winterfest 2011 (a Synchronized Skating Competition). Lots of Dads bring cameras to shoot their daughters skating. I thought this was too funny not to capture.

BTW, I know all 3 of these Dads (my daughter skates with their daughters). I was actually sitting behind them, but when I saw them line up like this, I ran around to the other side of the rink to capture the image.

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    \$\begingroup\$ Synchronised shooting :-) \$\endgroup\$
    – Vikas
    Commented Nov 28, 2011 at 14:08
  • \$\begingroup\$ Just Hilarious! \$\endgroup\$
    – blubb
    Commented Nov 28, 2011 at 14:44
  • \$\begingroup\$ Funny shot. I think the WB needs a little adjustment though, it's a bit yellow. Too bad there isn't a shot of all four of you. \$\endgroup\$
    – Vian Esterhuizen
    Commented Nov 29, 2011 at 1:50
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    \$\begingroup\$ Great capture! Have you considered a black and white version? \$\endgroup\$
    – user2559
    Commented Nov 30, 2011 at 5:20
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    \$\begingroup\$ Hmmm, maybe I'll try the black and white version next week (and that will solve my WB problem too!). Thanks! \$\endgroup\$
    – seanmc
    Commented Dec 2, 2011 at 4:46
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Hug me!...

danboard

You can see the original in flickr, google+ or 500px

  1. Camera: Nikon D3100
  2. Focal Length: 55 mm
  3. Shutter Speed: 1/80 sec
  4. Aperture: 8
  5. ISO/Film: 400
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Pocket Wizards and flashes at St. Anthony's

Pocket Wizards and flashes at St. Anthony's

Link to full size image
Canon 1D Mark III - 24-70mm 2.8L
1/3200 sec @ f4 ISO 100
Hypersynced via Pocket Wizard MiniTT1
2 flashes (580ex & SB28) at full power fired remotely with pocket wizard receivers one on either side of me about 3 feet out.

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    \$\begingroup\$ This needs to be resized according to our rules, as our header can only accommodate images up to a certain size. If this is not resized, we'll need to delete it from this weeks contest. \$\endgroup\$
    – jrista Mod
    Commented Nov 30, 2011 at 3:37
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    \$\begingroup\$ I'd upvote it if you re-size it :) \$\endgroup\$
    – fahad.hasan
    Commented Nov 30, 2011 at 5:48
  • \$\begingroup\$ It also needs a title. \$\endgroup\$
    – Vikas
    Commented Nov 30, 2011 at 13:24
  • \$\begingroup\$ I second @Shutterbug \$\endgroup\$
    – Jakub Sisak GeoGraphics
    Commented Nov 30, 2011 at 15:06
  • \$\begingroup\$ Sorry for the oversized image post at first. And thanks for your patience. :) \$\endgroup\$
    – campeterson
    Commented Nov 30, 2011 at 22:54
  • \$\begingroup\$ As promised: +1 Nice shot & lighting \$\endgroup\$
    – Jakub Sisak GeoGraphics
    Commented Dec 1, 2011 at 19:20
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Fall Colors

Fall Colours

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  • \$\begingroup\$ This is a magical photo. I'm completely unable to tell why I'm so much in love with it. It is actually a picture I would usually ignore after a brief look, but somehow I just couldn't let go of this one. \$\endgroup\$
    – Mihaly Borbely
    Commented Dec 1, 2011 at 3:24
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Finding the present in the past..

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Full size on flickr.

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  • \$\begingroup\$ Ajanta Ellora caves? \$\endgroup\$
    – Aquarius_Girl
    Commented Nov 29, 2011 at 5:09
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    \$\begingroup\$ No.. Qutub Minar \$\endgroup\$
    – Sridhar Iyer
    Commented Nov 29, 2011 at 6:13
  • \$\begingroup\$ You went "inside" Qutub minar? I thought that's not allowed? Also, I have never been there :) \$\endgroup\$
    – Aquarius_Girl
    Commented Nov 29, 2011 at 6:32
  • \$\begingroup\$ :) .. Qutub Minar stands in the middle of some ruins.. This was shot there.. \$\endgroup\$
    – Sridhar Iyer
    Commented Nov 29, 2011 at 6:55
  • \$\begingroup\$ How many years before did you shoot this? Is it safe to go there with a big camera? \$\endgroup\$
    – Aquarius_Girl
    Commented Nov 29, 2011 at 7:28
  • \$\begingroup\$ Took it this feb.. of course it is safe to take your camera there.. all the touristy places are swarming with tourists and cops.. And New Delhi is much safer anyways.. \$\endgroup\$
    – Sridhar Iyer
    Commented Nov 29, 2011 at 18:03
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The Face-off

The Face-off

Canon 500D - Tamron 17-50mm f/2.8

50mm | 1/200 | f/25 | ISO 800

Strobist: Minolta 280PX at approx 1/4th power (Low setting) to the left of the subject through a snoot. Triggered using a Cactus V5.

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Solitary...

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    \$\begingroup\$ +1 I like the tension in this image--between subject and negative space, between peaceful and drama. Do you have a link to a larger version? \$\endgroup\$
    – user2559
    Commented Dec 2, 2011 at 1:23
  • \$\begingroup\$ Yes i do. but its a facebook link.. Would that do? link \$\endgroup\$
    – Rameez Kakodker
    Commented Dec 2, 2011 at 17:41
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Redmond Library at Night

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A larger Version

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    \$\begingroup\$ Great shot! Love the perspective! \$\endgroup\$
    – jrista Mod
    Commented Nov 28, 2011 at 22:49
  • \$\begingroup\$ I would have liked to see the shrubbery at the bottom not be cut off, so that it could complete the corner, and maybe just a tiny bit more room at the top but overall I like the colour and perspective. Great shot indeed. \$\endgroup\$
    – Vian Esterhuizen
    Commented Nov 29, 2011 at 0:27
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Oil Painting Sunset

Sunset with vivid reds and yellows

Larger version. Taken October 14, 2011 from the Safeway parking lot in Spearfish, South Dakota, USA.

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Birch juice

Birch juice

Larger version

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  • \$\begingroup\$ Ooooooh!! My kind of pic! Hope this gets some visibility! :) \$\endgroup\$
    – jaxxon
    Commented Dec 1, 2011 at 9:20
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Tractor

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