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when giants march to heaven
when giants march to heaven
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Challenge: Personification II (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Canon
Location: Dubai Marina
Date: Jan 29, 2007
Aperture: 1:9.0
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/200 sec
Galleries: Cityscape, Sky
Date Uploaded: Feb 4, 2007

 I've been itching to participate in this site. When I first read this competition, I knew exactly what to do. I woke up early in the morning to catch the sunrise from the tallest building, but instead I was given a near miracle..

POST Competition:
I am a bit dissapointed that some people didn't make the connection. I am also glad that many saw what I saw and were able to look beyond the structures. This is my first entry and certainly not last. Would love to share outtakes and how I achieved final results if anyone's interested.

PS. you know where to find me when the fog rolls in next time ;)

Statistics
Place: 13 out of 218
Avg (all users): 6.5464
Avg (commenters): 8.0345
Avg (participants): 5.9277
Avg (non-participants): 7.0600
Views since voting: 3049
Views during voting: 419
Votes: 183
Comments: 50
Favorites: 25 (view)

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 10/18/2008 03:40:49 PM
This picture made me speechless.
Nice Noah
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 09/29/2007 01:34:37 AM
Wow, this is so amazing. I missed it during the challenge and am so glad I got to come back to it now!
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 03/06/2007 04:35:51 AM
I didn't vote on the personification challenge so unfortunately I missed this shot and I am so sorry that I didn't see it sooner because it is a stunner, it is going straight into my favourites........Outstanding work!!!!!
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 02/13/2007 11:34:27 AM
this is such an awesome shot! different from the norm on dpc.
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 02/13/2007 07:19:11 AM
Absolutely gorgeous image! It is so real and surreal at the same time. The lighting is gorgeous and evokes a feeling of the golden light of morning drawing the giants toward the source. The wide angle and careful framing of your composition gives the image a dynamic feel, as if you can actually feel the buildings moving toward the light. I would love to hang this on my wall. It is one of the most beautiful images I've seen.
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 02/12/2007 01:38:10 PM
wow, this is a mix of a good eye and good luck. really nice, reminds me of a scene from blade runner or something. nice!
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 02/12/2007 01:37:00 PM
This will always be the best shot in my opinion...it is just breathtakingly unique and lovely.
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 02/12/2007 11:10:56 AM
That's just spectacular. So clearly personified, too.
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 02/12/2007 09:38:09 AM
fantastic shot, should have been in the top ten IMO
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 02/12/2007 03:41:17 AM
Just a beautiful shot, your idea is great, the clouds and colors are incredible. Beautiful work.
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 02/12/2007 02:42:45 AM
Insane... this image is really captivating and you get chills when the name of it is read because it fits so well and the experience is just so real.
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 02/11/2007 07:26:48 PM
Awesome image. Surreal. It will be hard to match this score on subsequent challenges. Congrats on a great 1st entry! Welcome!Looking forward to your entries.
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 02/11/2007 07:25:18 PM
I am a bit dissapointed. I thought that standing behind a lense to capture beauty in the skies with buildings swifting through the clouds (otherway round) that create a feel of human destiny would be enough for people to make the connection. But hey,this is my first time and certainly not last. Would love to share outtakes and how i achieved final results if anyone's interested.
 02/11/2007 07:21:19 PM
wow... I didn't vote in this challenge but this one is a keeper!
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 02/11/2007 07:11:43 PM
Nice finish. I really liked this one.
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 02/11/2007 07:11:38 PM
Aboslutely breathtaking.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/11/2007 01:09:13 PM
spectacular, and the title really does make it work. 9
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 02/11/2007 01:02:10 PM
wow...you had to be high up to get this pic...don't go into the light!!! :)
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 02/11/2007 11:37:42 AM
I like - 7
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 02/11/2007 10:09:48 AM
Wow... Amazing photo!!
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 02/10/2007 11:53:23 PM
Strange processing. Very evocative. I hope you don't get hammered for the blowout, which I find quite effective here.
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 02/10/2007 03:23:27 PM
Amazing, where was this taken?
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 02/10/2007 01:26:17 PM
.....follow the brite light, great shot
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 02/10/2007 01:07:55 PM
wow, that is very creative.
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 02/10/2007 08:07:03 AM
Wow - great shot!
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 02/09/2007 09:13:15 AM
Very pretty. Hope you wrote down where this is. Does the fog really get this high and thick? Like the use of lighting.
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 02/08/2007 04:29:14 PM
Love this picture! The clouds look simply ammazing!
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 02/08/2007 01:55:26 PM
great picture
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 02/08/2007 05:18:53 AM
What an amazing shot! i love that it'sso bright, makes you feel like you're in heaven :) 10 for sure!
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 02/07/2007 06:35:31 AM
WOW This is really magnificent, but i don't feel it is a great take on "Personification". I hoe you have another good shot of this to submit for free study for Feb. I look forward to seeing it!
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 02/07/2007 02:34:53 AM
Stunning - so you put the timer on and threw the camera up in the air as high as you could ? ;P
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 02/06/2007 05:37:10 PM
Great capture. A strech on the theme but I can make the connection.
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 02/06/2007 12:20:00 PM
now THAT is a WOW shot! incredible 10 - hope you ribbon
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 02/06/2007 09:40:05 AM
Oh wow! This had better win!
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 02/06/2007 04:18:47 AM
I aint allowed to vote, but my guess and hope is that you will win this challenge. Fabolous scene!
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 02/05/2007 06:03:42 PM
Wow...... not often that you see a photo with a very overexposed area, where that is exactly what you want to see! Works well, I like it. Do share the details with us after the challenge, please.
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 02/05/2007 03:26:31 PM
That is one of the most sensational photos i have ever seen !
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 02/05/2007 02:14:34 PM
very surreal, I don't understand what it has to do with personification but it certainly is neat.
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 02/05/2007 09:35:16 AM
This is a great shot and normally I would score it high. However, I don't really feel a connection with the challenge as strongly as I'd like. Sorry :(
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 02/05/2007 08:46:50 AM
Amazing image - WOW! I know it's blown out in the top left corner, but that's part of the story. Great.
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 02/05/2007 08:28:06 AM
wow, what a scene! this is something special :) nice capture, and i hope you do well in the challenge! 8
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 02/05/2007 07:35:29 AM
very surreal and nice
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 02/05/2007 04:33:59 AM
WOW - great title.
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 02/05/2007 04:32:39 AM
This is awesome! Dramatic and symbolic imagery; I hope others appreciate this image; it is so intriguing and well composed...9
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 02/05/2007 02:17:45 AM
Sweet mother of all that is good and pure! Stunning picture!
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 02/05/2007 12:25:36 AM
WOW that is awesome! 9
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 02/04/2007 11:35:34 PM
awesome 10
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 02/04/2007 08:01:31 PM
spectacular shot!
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 02/04/2007 07:36:28 PM
Beautiful.
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 02/04/2007 07:22:49 PM
wow! stunning image...is it real buildings?
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