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Challenge: Signs (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Nikon D70
Lens: Tamron AF 200-400mm f/5.6 LD IF for Nikon
Location: Australian Tennis Open, Melbourne Australia
Date: Jan 16, 2006
Aperture: F 6.3
ISO: 1600
Shutter: 1/640
Galleries: Sports, Action
Date Uploaded: Jan 16, 2006

 I am really stoked with the result of this shot as it was my third challenge and I moved up in my rankings from 34% and 20% in the last two, to be 87% in this challenge.

I am also happy to have received 7 10's and 9 9's. Also the bulk came in at 6's rather than that dreaded 5.

I wish I thought more about the title. I could have done better. msieglerfr made a great suggestion that I should have called this 'sign of victory' instead of Melbourne and I think he is right. I think the title of a picture is very important...to me anyway.

It's Serena Williams by the way. Some thought it was Venus. This was shot from a superbox at the Australian Open which is still running. When I saw the sign I couldn't help myself. Thanks everyone...hopefully it's onward and upward from here!

Statistics
Place: 24 out of 186
Avg (all users): 5.9487
Avg (commenters): 7.6923
Avg (participants): 5.7848
Avg (non-participants): 6.0323
Views since voting: 2583
Views during voting: 361
Votes: 234
Comments: 17
Favorites: 3 (view)

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 09/29/2006 05:01:15 PM
Such a very cool graphical art type representation. You have a great eye for the unusual compositions that work effectively. Very nice!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/24/2006 10:27:42 AM
she looks like one of the williams sisters...
nice sport shot, but not really sure, if it fits the challenge so well
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 01/24/2006 07:52:18 AM
A novel idea with bright crisp green 9
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 01/24/2006 07:32:09 AM
Great capture, cropping, and overall photo!!
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 01/23/2006 06:17:41 AM
i like the shot.
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 01/23/2006 06:12:21 AM
Nice composition and capture of motion and extension. Nice colors and shadows, elegant and effective.
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 01/22/2006 10:33:37 AM
really good shot taking the eys off the player on to the place
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 01/21/2006 10:31:59 PM
Well seen, good composition and interesting interpretation of the theme.
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 01/21/2006 09:51:16 AM
Venus WE You marry Me?
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 01/21/2006 07:53:48 AM
Good elements all around - nicely cropped, good stop action, balanced composition.
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 01/21/2006 01:31:18 AM
This is a clear simple graphic image..... I think this has been well photographed..... and I like the simplicity of this composition.....
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 01/20/2006 03:59:31 PM
Well done. I love the composition and the way you've captured both the great action as well as the sign. a ten from me.
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 01/19/2006 07:09:56 PM
Very unique! Great action shot, too!
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 01/19/2006 06:05:23 AM
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 01/18/2006 03:41:18 PM
Nice sports action shot. Good composition too. I like the green of the court, white lines and her green outfit. Well done.
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 01/18/2006 06:55:50 AM
Good picture, but a better title is required. Maybe 'sign of victory' or something else. 5
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 01/18/2006 06:35:21 AM
Well composed...I like how Melbourne ends at the exact corners of the image and how she's caught in the air moving parallel to the 'sign'. Very nice.
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