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The Superstition Mountains, Arizona
The Superstition Mountains, Arizona
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Postcard II (Advanced Editing V*)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS
Location: Lost Dutchman State Park, AZ
Date: Nov 18, 2006
Galleries: Landscape, Astrophotography
Date Uploaded: Nov 18, 2006

How many thought I was Steve?

Took this on a trip down to the inlaws. It is a 5-6 minute exposure done about one hour after sunset. There is still enough light from the setting sun to give some detail to the mountains instead of them being total sillouette.

POST: Some awesome stuff in this challenge. The best thing for me was accomplishing my last 2006 goal of having my average vote received over 6.25. yaaa!

Statistics
Place: 16 out of 266
Avg (all users): 6.7963
Avg (commenters): 7.5714
Avg (participants): 6.6822
Avg (non-participants): 6.9083
Views since voting: 2328
Views during voting: 413
Votes: 216
Comments: 48
Favorites: 4 (view)


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11/10/2013 05:17:51 AM
Fingers crossed that I can try this shot...I'll have to look up on how to do my mirror lockup for that long of an exposure. Quite the challenge...thank you Jason...
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12/03/2006 12:43:58 AM
Excellent shot. Congrats on your high finish!
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11/28/2006 07:54:45 PM
Very nice photo. It caught my eye immediatly

Message edited by author 2006-11-29 00:56:01.
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11/27/2006 06:00:40 PM
Well done Jason. Congrats on your high finish with this beautiful entry.
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11/27/2006 11:26:50 AM
I only thought it was Steve in my head, so you can't prove anything :). Congrats on raising you monster average up to 6.25!! Quite an accomplishment.
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11/27/2006 08:09:02 AM
Top 20...Congratulations Steve!!! Oh...oops...you're not Steve!!!! Lovely postcard with that glorious purple sky!!! Well done!!!
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11/26/2006 11:42:06 PM
Great work, Jason.
You are a master of night shoots.
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11/26/2006 11:27:41 PM
Super job, Doc! Not a fan of the font, but the message is great and the image is fantastic! :)
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11/26/2006 07:34:31 PM
You got me. I thought it was Steve but luckly I didn't predict that so it doesn't count. :P
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11/26/2006 07:18:16 PM
Ha! You fooled me into making one of my VERY rare guesses. Shows you know how to shoot somewhere other than home. Congrats on another fantastic shot!
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11/26/2006 07:09:28 PM
I didnt get to this one when I was voting, its another achoo-classic!
Beautiful work, Jason
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/26/2006 05:25:38 PM
I love this. 8)
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11/26/2006 03:35:38 PM
Very well done! The exposure is perfect. The Cactus adds a nice sense of balance. It almost looks like it is praising the rising sun. Great Job.
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11/26/2006 11:09:12 AM
This is stunning, good luck. 9
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11/26/2006 10:57:08 AM
Steve Davidson's in-joke? :) 10 either way!
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11/24/2006 08:30:13 PM
Meets Challenge - 2 of 2
Lighting/Processing - 2 of 2
Composition - 1 of 2
Overall Impression - 2 of 2
"WOW" factor -1
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11/23/2006 06:46:53 AM
Now that phrase is just great!! I got quite a chuckle out of that one! Beautiful shot... *still laughing*
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11/22/2006 03:51:22 PM
lovely! i really like it....
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11/22/2006 02:48:11 PM
Very nice!
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11/22/2006 10:48:03 AM
Lovely shot. To me, the lower text blocks the view. Maybe it could be placed elsewhere.
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11/22/2006 10:12:34 AM
NOOOOOOO.. The text ruins this.. and would of liked it more postcard shaped.. if that makes sense?
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11/22/2006 10:05:59 AM
Nice capture, just love long exposures like this
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11/22/2006 08:00:10 AM
You get my "LOL 7"
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11/22/2006 07:57:00 AM
Very nice image. The font you used really ruins it for me.
Sorry.
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11/22/2006 06:40:21 AM
I'll be there, looking for Steve. :)
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11/21/2006 11:20:31 PM
Where in the world is Stdavidson?
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11/21/2006 11:44:48 AM
ahaha. Too funny. Gorgeous image.
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11/21/2006 09:55:28 AM
Beautiful photograph...the light is absolutely amazing. Not sure what your thoughts were, but I think it would of be kind of cool if the cactus was offset more to the right, away from the mountains. Great job, regardless!
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11/21/2006 08:24:50 AM
Love the photo, hate the text (not the words, just the font and the way it's presented). I don't think it adds to the photo or gives it a postcard look. That being said, I'm giving this a 9.
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11/21/2006 04:23:31 AM
Very Clever S....! Striking image. Looks like a wonderful place to wander about and loose yourself.
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11/21/2006 03:27:14 AM
Great job! I love AZ. Post card is well put together.
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11/20/2006 11:46:26 PM
LOL, must be stdavidson. nice one, but the cactus looks a bit blurry
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11/20/2006 07:30:22 PM
Fun star trails! I love the rich colors in the mountains and cactus, too!
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11/20/2006 03:03:51 PM
I love how you managed to catch the night sky and star trails and still keep the mountain light and detailed...this is definately one of my favorite shots in the challenge.
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11/20/2006 11:25:16 AM
Yeah! That's just wonderful. I'm going down there first thing in the early Spring and sooner if I can get away. This is just great. Congrats=winner.
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11/20/2006 10:52:38 AM
Really great colors. And the star trails add a lot to it I think.
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11/20/2006 09:38:17 AM
ROTFLMAO... If this isn't Steve Davidson, it's certainly pointed right at him!
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11/20/2006 08:09:29 AM
Tee hee... now who would do such a thing? Great shot.
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11/20/2006 07:07:42 AM
This is a breathtaking photo! Congratulations!
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11/20/2006 05:57:10 AM
I love the picture... the text could stand out a little better. A drop shadow or stroke might have helped it at the bottom. It gets a little lost in the shot.
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11/20/2006 05:36:37 AM
Lovely photo but I think the placement and style of the text lets it down a little.
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11/20/2006 03:49:40 AM
:) Where in the world is...?
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11/20/2006 03:06:00 AM
I love these kind of shots... very nicely done!! Absolutely stunning image. 10
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11/20/2006 12:11:47 AM
unbelievable photo. This is a ribbon IMO. Only slight niggle is I dont like the font. The photo is amazing though!8
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11/19/2006 10:46:58 PM
wonderful image...the text at the bottom should have been more to the right 8
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11/19/2006 08:48:17 PM
hahaha...
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11/19/2006 07:36:12 PM
Ohhh, grooooaan.... hehe
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11/19/2006 07:35:40 PM
great light capture.
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