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Autumn's Fury
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pamb


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Challenge: Autumn II (Advanced Editing VII)
Date: Apr 23, 2013
Date Uploaded: Apr 23, 2013

 This storm built up while I was on a 3 hour drive home one day. I watched and watched as we got closer to each other, on the lookout for a spot to pull over and attempt to capture some of the power of this baby. It seemed to be picking up speed the nearer I got! Finally, just before town, I had this opportunity. I quickly jumped out, grabbed the tripod and managed to get about 15 shots before it came smashing down over me.

The lead up to and taking the shots was fun; driving the rest of the way home in it, not so much.

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Hey, cool! Blue! Seriously did not expect that. Had even picked Romulo's shot to go blue. Thanks guys! :D

Statistics
Place: 1 out of 26
Avg (all users): 7.0614
Avg (commenters): 8.3846
Avg (participants): 5.7500
Avg (non-participants): 7.2157
Views since voting: 2118
Views during voting: 252
Votes: 114
Comments: 38
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 09/28/2013 06:29:20 AM
Still one of my faves of all time on this site. Not bad for an Aussie ;)
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 05/09/2013 09:41:27 AM
Got the asigmatic for this'un!
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 05/04/2013 11:09:49 PM
Awesome image, must have been a great scene to behold.
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 05/02/2013 08:46:41 PM
While I love the processing of the sky and clouds and think they make for a very dramatic and striking effect, I am not a fan of the bottom left of the image with over-saturated / tone mapped shrubbery. I also don't like the halo effect around the silhouettes of trees on the horizon. Did not vote in this challenge, but would have probably given it a 6. Regardless congrats on the blue and fantastically dramatic sky.
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 05/02/2013 05:10:03 AM
Breathtaking image. Congrats on the Blue, Pam.
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 05/01/2013 05:52:22 PM
Originally posted by pamb:
Originally posted by Garry:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Three 1's, wow, haters be hatin'.

I thought you instructed Dodge & The Burnouts to low vote her?

Well then obviously not ALL of you can follow directions properly. Only 3 1's from a team of six people? No wonder why Slippy's cross with you. You guys can't even do one simple job properly. Pffft!

;D

You even smack-talk in your own photo comments, you're a real gamer! Nobody messes with Pam and gets away unscathed! :-D
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 05/01/2013 12:20:05 PM
Originally posted by Garry:
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Three 1's, wow, haters be hatin'.

I thought you instructed Dodge & The Burnouts to low vote her?

Well then obviously not ALL of you can follow directions properly. Only 3 1's from a team of six people? No wonder why Slippy's cross with you. You guys can't even do one simple job properly. Pffft!

;D
 05/01/2013 09:08:22 AM
3 ribbons out of 10 entries is a pretty good hit rate (not to mention there colours!)
congrats
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 05/01/2013 06:44:11 AM
Originally posted by Strikeslip:
Three 1's, wow, haters be hatin'.

I thought you instructed Dodge & The Burnouts to low vote her?
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 05/01/2013 06:30:23 AM
Three 1's, wow, haters be hatin'.
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 05/01/2013 05:23:42 AM
You've got some nerve!
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 05/01/2013 05:17:37 AM
An amazing image and a well deserved ribbon. Congratulations Pam.
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 05/01/2013 05:14:57 AM
Super Job!!! Congrats on your new ribbon...
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 05/01/2013 04:29:07 AM
WOW! Stunner Pam! Well done!
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 05/01/2013 02:19:55 AM
Pat on the back, Pam!
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 05/01/2013 01:05:54 AM
Congratulations ,a fine winner.
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 04/30/2013 09:33:12 PM
Congrats on the blue Pam. What an awesome sky!
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 04/30/2013 09:23:04 PM
Way to go! You're on fire, girl!
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 04/30/2013 08:22:49 PM
Gorgeous..
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 04/30/2013 08:13:50 PM
Hey! Congrats on the blue!! :)
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 04/30/2013 08:13:27 PM
Way to go, Pam.
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 04/30/2013 08:09:31 PM
Congrats!! That furious sky had to win!!
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 04/30/2013 08:08:42 PM
Woohoo!

Congrats!
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 04/30/2013 08:07:44 PM
Congratulations, Pam! Well done. That hurts!
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 04/30/2013 08:03:11 PM
Awesome! I knew this would win! Congrats!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/30/2013 07:53:21 PM
Electric. Stunning stuff.
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 04/30/2013 05:31:11 PM
Normally I don't like this type of processing but it's magnificent on this shot. Very well done! 9
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 04/30/2013 06:05:14 AM
Good image,stands out well.
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 04/29/2013 08:37:50 PM
Front page stuff. great work. Love the storm clouds. Only suggestion would be to try and bring some detail back into those blown highlights, otherwise brilliant. winner.
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 04/29/2013 04:53:49 PM
Well. Okay then. I really don't know what to say. I've typed and deleted my comment over and over. I'll just say this. I have only EVER given 5 10's. This is one of them. The composition absolutely rocks. The road separating the peaceful house as the tempers barrels towards is perfect! Such a poignant take on the saying of the calm before the storm. And the processing. Good gracious, man! I MUST know how you did that sky and clouds. I have not seen something like this in a long, long time. Thank you for this. Really. If this doesn't end up with a Blue, I will be STUNNED. 10 + favourite.
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 04/28/2013 06:20:54 PM
Fury indeed! I love the balance f sun and storm. Such deep yet vibrant colors. The road leading the way is a nice plus. My favorite in the challenge.
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 04/28/2013 06:07:39 PM
Voted earlier coming back to comment.

Fine details captured here - love that you were able to capture the sweep of rain as it falls like a curtain just off to the left of the road. The dirt road acts as a leading line that draws our attention to and back on those brooding heavy clouds above.
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 04/25/2013 04:46:57 PM
WOW That is awesome. Those clouds!!! 10
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 04/24/2013 06:47:53 PM
top 2
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 04/24/2013 03:49:07 PM
Strange combination of colors in the horizon, but a great sky!
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 04/24/2013 11:47:07 AM
What a beautiful capture.
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 04/24/2013 03:03:41 AM
Love the colours!!
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 04/24/2013 02:27:23 AM
Well composed with a dramatic sky that contains enough interest to keep me looking for a very long time. Wonderful!
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