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Dreamy Harbor Evenings
Dreamy Harbor Evenings
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Perspective III (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
Location: Honolulu
Date: Jul 6, 2006
Aperture: f 29
ISO: 100
Shutter: 20 seconds
Galleries: Landscape, Water
Date Uploaded: Jul 7, 2006

 This photo was made in Honolulu Harbor about twenty minutes after sundown, while evening light was soft but not dark. Post processing involved application of levels and USM. Both adjustments were very minor as this image is nearly how it looked coming out of the camera.

I am going to go out on a limb here (and perhaps saw myself off) but I predict that this will be my highest scoring photo to date, per DPC voters. I am doing this because (1) I am having fun challenging myself and this seems as good a way to keep myself accountable as any and (2) to help me gauge what DPC voters (as my hypothetical "client") are looking for. I think this is my best work to date. Let's see if DPC voters think so too.

Statistics
Place: 55 out of 379
Avg (all users): 6.0698
Avg (commenters): 8.5000
Avg (participants): 5.8902
Avg (non-participants): 6.1805
Views since voting: 1319
Views during voting: 316
Votes: 215
Comments: 17
Favorites: 3 (view)

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 07/27/2006 11:49:57 AM
Awesome photograph! I really love the long exposure effect on the water and clouds, my two favourite subjects by far. Clarity is just so appealing here, as are the specular lights, soft pastel feel to the colour, and the wonderful angle you've achieved for this composition over the water. Well done, a very satisfying image.
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 07/20/2006 03:36:59 PM
Trading Post comment

Oh my gosh! First, congratulations on meeting your prediction by getting a new personal best and a 6.0+ score! Second, and more importantly, this is a breathtaking photograph! The perspective is excellent and the composition, with the soft water and the line of clouds, frames the line of boats beautifully. The colors are soft and not too overpowering, adding to the peaceful, serene feeling this image beautifully imparts. Very, very well done!
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 07/19/2006 06:39:24 PM
Trading Post - COngrats on a new high score and your breakthrough into the 6s. This is a beautiful shot. Nice colors overall, with advanced editing you may have been able to play with them som emore. A bit soft on the boats, but what can you do with the 20 sec exposure. Next time maybe try to get in the tops of all the masts and less water below to frame it in just right. The starbursts look nice and the water has a great texture to it. I am not sure what time you took the shot but I would guess if you had hung out another hour or so you may have gotten some richer colors in your skyline. I found that there is about a ten to fifteen minute window of the truly amazing stuff and everythign around that is just good. But again - great shot and congrats on your score, PB and a wonderful placing amongst the 375+ entries. WEll done!
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 07/19/2006 10:37:31 AM
Beautiful image...well done!
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 07/19/2006 10:26:26 AM
Trading post...
Wow! It definately has the "WOW" factor. Congrats on the new PB. This is a completely awesome photo, from the dreamy water all the way to the starburst lights.
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 07/18/2006 08:20:17 PM
Woooh Hoooh... first time over 6.0! Thanks for the support and encouragement.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/18/2006 06:50:23 PM
Touching a sensitive nerve in a sailor. Lovely. Bump.
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 07/18/2006 02:19:25 PM
This has a nice serene look to it that I really like. One of my picks to finish in the top.
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 07/14/2006 03:20:40 PM
8 :) nice photo.
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 07/13/2006 02:38:52 AM
Nice Perspective . 8.
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 07/12/2006 05:18:20 PM
Just beautiful and very calm.
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 07/12/2006 03:47:25 PM
Oooo... this is pretty and a bit romantic. Nice Job! I think this will be in the top ten. :)
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 07/12/2006 03:17:05 PM
Beautifully done
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 07/12/2006 11:34:02 AM
Wow! A perspective that takes my breath away for sure! Just added it to my favorites! 10
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 07/12/2006 10:45:11 AM
Wonderful scene! Love the flow of the water! Might have a little too much crop'd off the top (lost the building top and 1 mast). 9
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 07/12/2006 09:22:14 AM
Beautiful image!
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 07/11/2006 11:48:42 PM
I know exactly where this is, well done.
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