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Stark WW II Memory
Stark WW II Memory
Dr.Confuser


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Something Old II (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D
Location: Kirkland, Washington USA
Date: Apr 15, 2006
Aperture: F/32
ISO: 400
Shutter: 3 seconds
Galleries: Black and White, Military
Date Uploaded: Apr 15, 2006

 Photographer’s Notes
• Many years ago we hosted an exchange student from East Berlin. Upon arrival, he presented me with a gift, a World War II German Gas Mask. I have wanted to photograph it for some time and the current challenge motivated me to do so.
• I was unsure which challenge to submit to: Something Old (and play it straight); or Something New (since it looks new, has original packaging, and has never been used). I fear the former will get lost in hundreds and hundreds of entries. And I fear the latter will get hammered (dnmc.) I ended up going with Something Old and re-edited the photo about 6 times between shooting and submitting it.
• I consider this a risky photo in that it doesn't seem to me like what DPC voters tend to like and vote highly on. So I am prepared for it to bomb in the voting. Still, I think it's technically good. I think it has some emotional content which observers may react to. I think it well matches the challenge. I hope it is arresting enough to slow a voter down if they are in "speed voting" mode. And I hope it doesn't get lost in a croud of sepia-toned "junk." In any event, I hope you enjoy it.

Post Processing
• Convert from Raw (Nikon Capture 4)
• Reduce Noise (Neat Image)
• Crop
• Color Correct (Curves)
• Remove Distractions (Clone Tool)
• Brighten (Levels)
• De-emphasize Lens Brightening (Levels Layer Mask)
• Crop Further
• Convert to B&W (Channel Mixer)
• Increase Contrast (Curves)
• Mask Blown Highlights (Curves Layer Mask)
• Convert to Sepia (Filter)
• Dodge & Burn
• Resize
• Sharpen (USM)
• De-emphasize Webbing (Gaussian Blur)
• Increase Contrast Slightly (Brightness/Contrast)
• Save for Web

Camera Data
• Nikon D200
• 2006/04/15 12:52:04.3
• RAW (12-bit)
• Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
• Color
• Lens: 105mm F/2.8 D
• Focal Length: 105mm
• Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
• Metering Mode: Spot
• 3 sec - F/32
• Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
• Sensitivity: ISO 400
• Optimize Image: Vivid
• White Balance: Auto
• AF Mode: AF-S
• Flash Sync Mode: Not Attached
• Color Mode: Mode III (Adobe RGB)
• Tone Comp.: Normal
• Hue Adjustment: 0°
• Saturation: Enhanced
• Sharpening: Medium high
• Image Comment:
• Long Exposure NR: Off
• High ISO NR: On (High)

Statistics
Place: 52 out of 402
Avg (all users): 5.8768
Avg (commenters): 7.4000
Avg (participants): 5.7723
Avg (non-participants): 5.9804
Views since voting: 840
Views during voting: 273
Votes: 203
Comments: 11
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/25/2006 10:04:05 AM
Very good color tones and contrast. The setup and composition is very also. Nicely done!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/23/2006 06:35:06 PM
Simple and effective image! the tones are marvelous, and the atmosphere is mysterious.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/23/2006 06:34:46 PM
I like this one alot. Great feel with the postprocessing. Good composition and the color suits it well. Bumping up.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/23/2006 02:05:23 PM
Really like this shot!! Nice capture here!! The tone works perfectly here!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/23/2006 12:56:44 PM
very good composition. are you the girl from Ankar, Turkey? (sorry can't remember your name. bump
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/21/2006 08:28:37 PM
I like the composition and the neutral color range. Good work!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/21/2006 02:10:34 PM
Not a nice memory but a good image here.....
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/20/2006 02:28:17 PM
Good tones and detail, I like the composition and crop.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/20/2006 07:24:48 AM
Really like this one - great composition and color tone - 9.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/19/2006 07:55:18 PM
Great photo. Nice contrast and lighting, love the muted colors. One of my top images for this contest. Top 10.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/18/2006 11:36:55 PM
Love the colouring.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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