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The Messenger
2nd PlaceThe Messenger
jagar


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Challenge: Motion Blur VI (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 16-85 f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
Date: Feb 21, 2013
Date Uploaded: Feb 22, 2013

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Statistics
Place: 2 out of 86
Avg (all users): 6.9375
Avg (commenters): 8.1667
Avg (participants): 6.9778
Avg (non-participants): 6.9104
Views since voting: 2943
Views during voting: 239
Votes: 112
Comments: 42
Favorites: 8 (view)

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 03/07/2013 04:57:20 AM
Congrats on the ribbon John. I have been coming back to look at this from time to time. There is just something both mysterious and otherworldly captivating about this that it draws me back to look. I keep seeing this and I seem to be the only one - there is this 'shadow' stain outline of a horse/wolf leaping from the shadowy man. The head is the darker stain on the wall where the leg is lighter and bent in a leap. The hoof/paw comes down on that white box. Perhaps the messenger has a ride to get to places more quickly. Or may hap that 'shadow' on the wall is a manifestation of his animal form...which in that case it makes me think 'Dark horse' or 'Bad Wolf'.
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 03/06/2013 01:46:28 PM
As usual, another amazing shot.
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 03/05/2013 10:29:54 PM
Nothing to say except congrats!! Im running out of words for your work
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 03/05/2013 08:41:14 AM
I like everything about the shot except for that box. Totally sucks the eye away.
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 03/05/2013 04:36:42 AM
Congrats John. I'm not sure that he is bringing a welcome message, as he looks a bit like the grim reaper, but it's a fantastic image nevertheless. I agree with the earlier comment about it being nice to see a bit of color in some of your recent images.
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 03/04/2013 08:46:01 PM
congrats John. Love his face
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 03/04/2013 06:32:45 PM
Yes. Big congrats!
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 03/04/2013 02:59:17 PM
Congrats, John!!
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 03/04/2013 10:56:46 AM
Well done. Very interesting shot
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 03/04/2013 08:02:24 AM
The Photographer. You're a born ham ;-) Love the dingy yellows. Congrats!
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 03/04/2013 08:01:50 AM
Truly wonderful!! One of my faves of the challenge. Huge congrats on the red. :)
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 03/04/2013 07:01:57 AM
Nicely done, John. I love the color of this one.
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 03/04/2013 05:56:32 AM
Haunting shot. Congrats on the ribbon.
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 03/04/2013 05:36:23 AM
congrats on the ribbon, fantastic textures and light; reminds me of the National song anyone's ghost
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 03/04/2013 03:05:50 AM
I knew this would place highly congrats I still think this by far the best of the lot, and got my highest vote!!
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 03/03/2013 11:55:14 PM
ran out of models again? love it, the cobblestones beneath your feet are perfectly lit. congrats!
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 03/03/2013 08:07:41 PM
yes thought it had to be you with a new style, great one John!
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 03/03/2013 07:59:34 PM
Evil eye and his wolf. Thanks.
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 03/03/2013 07:21:19 PM
I'm really enjoying this hint of color in your images lately, John. Beautiful work, and an interesting direction for you.
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 03/03/2013 07:19:15 PM
I think that's you. Congrats!
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 03/03/2013 07:17:31 PM
And the messenger is on a mission to get his ribbon. Congrats!
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 03/03/2013 07:14:48 PM
Wonderful image - got a 9 from me - don't know whether I like the legs, the steam or the tones better :) Congratulations on the ribbon.
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 03/03/2013 07:02:43 PM
Excellent perfection. Congrats!
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 03/03/2013 07:01:29 PM
Perfection. Congrats!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/03/2013 06:16:57 PM
spectracular.
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 03/03/2013 05:07:56 PM
i don't know how you do it
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 03/03/2013 03:54:36 PM
It has all the flavors of medieval France. Very cinematic.
(and if it's John's picture, very nice use of levels and curves, even if you just use shortcuts!)
bump
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 03/03/2013 03:38:14 PM
Great street capture... love the feel of the bricks. The toning, shadows, and capture of movement are all well decumented.
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 03/03/2013 03:23:31 PM
A top ten I'd guess, wonderful.
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 03/03/2013 08:02:02 AM
masterful 10
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 03/03/2013 03:07:58 AM
Looks like a dark messenger, bringer of bad news.
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 03/02/2013 08:51:20 PM
excellent!
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 03/02/2013 10:00:18 AM
Nice work
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 03/01/2013 04:04:03 AM
this is great, love the wall, the brick sidewalk and the steam
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 02/28/2013 10:14:58 PM
what a face, has to be up there for sure, esp bc of the cobble stones!
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 02/28/2013 07:38:51 PM
I like the steaming lights... nifty effect!
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 02/26/2013 06:48:10 AM
I enjoy this image very much. 8.
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 02/26/2013 04:30:21 AM
best in challenge for me excellent!
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 02/25/2013 09:31:37 AM
The gamer in me says "Arkham City meets Assassin's Creed".
Dark and shadowey, I like it.
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 02/25/2013 07:11:29 AM
Very nice, just this light is a bit bright
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 02/25/2013 04:18:06 AM
This is terrific!!
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 02/24/2013 09:35:57 PM
fabulous!!
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