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Challenge: Night Shot II (Advanced Editing II)
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Lens: Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX Aspherical DG for Canon
Location: Powell WY
Date: Oct 15, 2004
Aperture: 8
ISO: 50
Shutter: bulb
Date Uploaded: Oct 17, 2004

 Now if you are reading this, I probably know what you are thinking. You did what with your MarkII. But yes I did. I secured a tripod to the vehicle using bungee cords. It was very secure. I had a remote switch that went in through the back window and I was holding it in my right hand while I steered with my left. I just drove around a few small towns for awhile doing different places and angels and different lengths of exposure on the bulb setting. I never exceeded 20 mph. This one was shot at around 15-20 mph. I had no one else with me so I was very paranoid about the camera being out there, but I really have been wanting to try this kind of shot. I know it has been done before but it is a staple in the auto magazine world and I think it looks cool.Hopefully it won't get voted down too much for copying other shots in past challenges. I would just like to say that those weren't the first ones done and I have wanted to try this for years. Just never had the balls. Oh yea, i used the 12-24mm Sigma lens on the 12mm setting.

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 182
Avg (all users): 7.4936
Avg (commenters): 8.8889
Avg (participants): 7.1207
Avg (non-participants): 7.8571
Views since voting: 12303
Views during voting: 533
Votes: 235
Comments: 76
Favorites: 71 (view)

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 03/18/2005 07:22:04 AM
This is EXCELLENT! That was risky, but it was worth it for that shot!!
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 10/30/2004 09:00:15 AM
as an autophile and photophile, i congratulate you on a *great* shot
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 10/29/2004 05:54:30 PM
Absolutely amazing photo. I love the colors, the blur - crisp Nissan!
And the guts to set this shot up.
Well done!
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 10/27/2004 07:01:56 PM
Not to pick on ya okeefe, but it is a nissan pathfinder. =)
 10/27/2004 03:14:38 PM
I like the effect of the blurred bright light bordering the Lincoln. You should submit some of your shots to Ford motor Co
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 10/26/2004 05:43:38 PM
Beautiful colors...
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 10/26/2004 03:57:58 PM
Automazing shot!
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 10/26/2004 09:09:01 AM
This is one of my favourites, Congratulations!. I´d like to see the rest of the shots!. Your shot has nothing to envy similar past shots.
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 10/25/2004 02:14:41 PM
Congratulations on your first ribbon!!! This is an amazing shot, Love it!!
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 10/25/2004 09:47:44 AM
You are insane in my opinion. Just plain insane. I could never hang out my baby out on the outside of a car like that, sheesh, what if something happened? I could never forgive myself.

By the way, the shot is also insane, would have given it a 10 if I could have voted and no offense to Amason I think this should have won.

Message edited by author 2004-10-25 13:48:04.
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 10/25/2004 08:53:22 AM
Great shot! I really love your comments, wonderful editorial background. Thanks.

Message edited by author 2004-10-25 12:57:02.
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 10/25/2004 08:20:13 AM
Interesting shot. Congrats!
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 10/25/2004 07:58:33 AM
Yep, even though its been done before, i love the shot and love the addition of a person in the drivers seat. One of my highest rated photos for the challenge. Love your comments also. Its always good to read how the photographer did it and what they had to go through...congrats!
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 10/25/2004 07:18:54 AM
Thank you to all for the votes and comments. I am excited that I finally got a ribbon.
 10/25/2004 05:54:28 AM
Congrats on your red ribbon. Awesome shot! Again the colors are wonderful in it.
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 10/25/2004 04:21:30 AM
Wow, great shot! Congrats on your first ribbon!!
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 10/25/2004 04:18:43 AM
Congrats on your ribbon and your pb, well done!
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 10/25/2004 03:34:30 AM
very very rad. i like very much :D
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 10/25/2004 02:49:55 AM
Awesome shot. You deserve a ribbon on balls alone.
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 10/25/2004 02:46:03 AM
Congrats bruski!! This was one of my favorite picks of the challenge. Here's a happy dance for you!!!
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 10/25/2004 02:07:24 AM
Well done. Now at least I can keep my clothes on. : )
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 10/25/2004 01:07:17 AM
Good one Nick! Congrats.
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 10/24/2004 09:58:05 PM
Well Nick, Congrats on your first ribbon.
Anyone hanging their hardware outside their car deserves one IMO.
Well Done!
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 10/24/2004 08:39:25 PM
Wow this is even more exciting when I hear how you did it. Phew! Glad your camera came out safe and sound. Congratulations on the well-deserved ribbon.
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 10/24/2004 08:37:46 PM
Congrats Nick on your first ribbon!

This is such a fantastic shot! Really glad it did well!

Keep up the great work!
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 10/24/2004 08:32:22 PM
Congratualtions!
I love the color, contrast, sharpness and the great lines.
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 10/24/2004 08:22:42 PM
Very cool. I knew this would place for sure. Favorites.
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 10/24/2004 08:14:50 PM
Awsome shot! Same idea, but different perspective, well done!
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 10/24/2004 08:05:55 PM
Congratulations on your blue with this sleek cool image. Your recent efforts foretold this moment.
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 10/24/2004 08:02:10 PM
Congrats on the red! This is soooo awesome!
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 10/24/2004 08:01:51 PM
Ill say it again, amazing shot. Congrats on the red!!!!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
10/24/2004 07:46:31 PM
great shot and colors
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 10/24/2004 04:10:14 PM
This is a very clever shot! Well done! I'd love to know how you braced the camera on the car!

I rated this very highly for the great concept, sharp image and awesome motion blur.

Congrats and good luck!
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 10/24/2004 03:52:46 PM
dynamic and abstract - love the green and yellow. There is less visual meaning and more emotional - the speed, the lines on a city, the colors and adventure of night. 9
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 10/24/2004 12:33:49 PM
Insane! A perfect PERFECT shot!
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 10/24/2004 11:47:17 AM
great dynamic shot.Cool colors.
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 10/24/2004 09:09:42 AM
Really cool. Terrific comp, colors and idea.
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 10/24/2004 08:55:09 AM
Great angle and crisp colors. 8
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 10/23/2004 08:14:36 PM
10
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 10/23/2004 12:00:49 PM
I love this shot, one of my absolute favourites....
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 10/22/2004 09:14:57 PM
This is quite a dynamic photo. I've seen others like it, but it's always neat to see someone take a new path with old material. I love that I can see in the car and the dashboard, and the green tinting to the street-lights is very.. unique. Especially with the blue. Great idea, nice execution.
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 10/22/2004 05:14:53 PM
This is great! I love the colors. 9
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 10/22/2004 04:13:49 PM
Very nice picture !
The colors, forms, idea.
Congradulation !!!
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 10/22/2004 04:11:08 PM
One of my favorites. Great effect. Can't wait to see how you got this one.
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 10/22/2004 02:02:14 PM
awesome image here, well done
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 10/22/2004 09:32:30 AM
Great Shot! Were you hanging out of the window or did you have a camera rigged to your car? 10!!
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 10/22/2004 05:14:16 AM
This looks like it took a brave set-up.
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 10/21/2004 10:18:50 PM
Wow!!!! This is fan-frickin-tastic! The car is so sharp but the motion blur is so smooth. Unreal. The first 10 I've given in a long time!
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 10/21/2004 06:26:41 PM
a very crisp and clean example of a classic cliché shot. Very well done!
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 10/21/2004 02:31:15 AM
Fantastic.
That's about it.
I couldn't possibly give you any advice a i am way under qualified for shots at this level.
Well done. 10 from me.
A ribon winner if i've ever seen one.
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 10/21/2004 02:25:52 AM
very very nice. colours, lighting, angle, style - everything on this totally rocks. i love how the road and lights go straight to the vanishing point on the horizon. other little details such as the dash board totally adds depth to the shot. can't comment on this much because it's perfect as it is. 10.
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 10/20/2004 02:48:27 PM
Very nice work! I'm impressed.
Greets, Daniel
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 10/20/2004 01:26:09 PM
How in the heck did you take this photo?
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 10/20/2004 01:24:50 PM
you know this is good, i dont have to tell you...its perfect!
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 10/20/2004 12:51:41 PM
Bumping up to 9, there is nothing that i don't like here, really, with the exception of the left hand on the steering wheel. I think either more of the driver should be in the picture or none at all. Otherwise, an immaculate shot. Very dynamic and well executed.
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 10/20/2004 12:01:59 PM
wow! can i get a link to hi-res? instant background...
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 10/20/2004 04:03:17 AM
Nice advertising shot!
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 10/19/2004 05:36:59 PM
MY pick for Blue! Excellent Image, best of luck!
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 10/19/2004 11:03:52 AM
spectacular...10
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 10/19/2004 10:38:08 AM
This really works well.
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 10/19/2004 07:30:00 AM
how the hell did you do this???
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 10/19/2004 06:58:38 AM
Excellent. Good imaginativeness, sharp and clear, good motion capture.
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 10/19/2004 06:46:58 AM
Welcome to Club de Bleu with this one I think. Flawless, exciting and very dynamic. What a rush.

I'll remove all my clothes and run through London's streets if this doesn't win a ribbon. : )
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 10/18/2004 11:20:57 PM
Good photo.
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 10/18/2004 08:48:02 PM
A clear winner. First 10 I think I've ever given out.
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 10/18/2004 05:28:02 PM
Love the colors in this. Think this may be my favorite in this challange.
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 10/18/2004 03:39:25 PM
A neat shot. The colours are great.
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 10/18/2004 01:54:16 PM
extraordinary, I must say the best I've seen so far. Nice angle too.
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 10/18/2004 01:25:13 PM
Niiiiiiiice! This is tops in my book! 10
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 10/18/2004 12:14:56 PM
Original idea of night shoot. Angle and colors are real wonderful.
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 10/18/2004 11:16:04 AM
WOW this is really neat! its really a great shot! love the colors! love the way you bput the car so focused and everything else in motion! and i wonder how you did this! Keep it on!
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 10/18/2004 07:00:48 AM
crisp clear cool colors
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 10/18/2004 05:04:31 AM
This shot is so badass! I love the colors and comp. Im taking a guess that this Anime2k? Only one I know with a carmount. If it isnt, great job!! My fav of the challenge and this should be the blue!!!! 10
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 10/17/2004 09:18:40 PM
wow!
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 10/17/2004 09:07:19 PM
Really cool shot. I'll be interested in reading how you did this one. Nice job!
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 10/17/2004 08:55:17 PM
very slick capture...vibrant colors and nice composition...nice work!
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