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I walk alone
I walk alone
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Challenge: Image Grain II (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Nikon
Location: Martinez, Ca
Date: Mar 12, 2007
Aperture: f/13
ISO: 1600
Shutter: 1/500
Galleries: Emotive
Date Uploaded: Mar 13, 2007

 I have found an easy way to do candids in public is to pretend like you are not shooting the passerbyers, (this was shot from a tripod and my presence was definitely known) I had spent a few minutes dialing this shot in, including testing the shot with a timer and myself as the subject, most people paid no attention to what I was doing...
First I set a circular polarizer where I wanted it, then put two cokin graduated neutral density filters in front of that, a 2 stop one for the sky and a 1 stop one for the ground, then opened up a little spot for the light in the middle. Shot at 1600 ISO, created a black and white gradient map and a selective color layer. Then faded back the gradient to let some color through. Shadows/highlights and a curve. Ran through NI and faded back, then added film grain and faded. A few more slight curve adjustments, USM resize, save for web.
++ yakatme's post in this thread=my entry :)

Statistics
Place: 9 out of 399
Avg (all users): 6.6340
Avg (commenters): 8.0000
Avg (participants): 6.4182
Avg (non-participants): 6.9167
Views since voting: 4313
Views during voting: 338
Votes: 194
Comments: 18
Favorites: 5 (view)

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 03/28/2007 02:36:10 PM
Originally posted by Melethia:
Nice mood of isolation created here, though I don't perceive it as sad - just solitary in a kind of content sort of way.

Thanks for all the compliments :). Its interesting you notice this photo as alone and not lonely too, the man was just out for afternoon walk, a loop around waterfront where I took this and seemed quite content.
 03/27/2007 02:44:56 AM
Been meaning to get back to this one to comment. What I really admire about your work is your vision/goal and your ability to execute (and execute very well, I might add) that goal. I very much appreciate you taking the time to outline how you did this, too. It was one of my top picks in the challenge. Nice mood of isolation created here, though I don't perceive it as sad - just solitary in a kind of content sort of way.
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 03/22/2007 05:22:39 AM
Congrats on top 10. I like this one tons.
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 03/21/2007 08:41:06 PM
Nice finish JOe. Congrats on top 10!
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 03/21/2007 07:43:33 PM
I love the simplicity of this one, and you have definately made a magic shot here.....
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 03/21/2007 01:23:13 PM
Great image in this challenge! Congrats on a top ten and an awesome shot!
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 03/21/2007 06:02:28 AM
I LOVE this photo! Congratulations on your top 10 finish. You did such a great job of taking your inspirations and putting your own touches on it! Fantastic job.

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 03/20/2007 09:35:31 PM
I've said it before and I'll say it again - You INSPIRE ME!

Well done on top ten!

I LOVE this bridge - and I LOVE that you're always so willing to share your techniques - THANK YOU!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/20/2007 01:35:49 PM
WOW! superbe..
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 03/20/2007 11:05:24 AM
Awesome looking image, especially how you could do this in basic editing.
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 03/17/2007 10:24:18 AM
Lovely grainy image, and really well framed
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 03/15/2007 05:47:47 PM
This is just an incredible piece of work! I am awestruck! It's got it all, and the grain is PERFECT! I have generally been voting this challenge lower because grain is so difficult. You have quite obviously mastered it! 9
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 03/15/2007 07:44:47 AM
Wow! Great composition! Well done! - Good luck! Whish you a ribbon!
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 03/14/2007 06:51:13 PM
Did you do more than basic edit this???
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 03/14/2007 09:18:54 AM
awesome composition, the shadow mid bridge leading to the pedestrian is just right. the feel is good and really is enhanced by the grain. a hint of detail in the right side of the bridge would have made this a ten for me. nice work
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 03/14/2007 08:51:47 AM
lovely.
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 03/14/2007 08:36:00 AM
beautiful. love the colours.
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 03/14/2007 03:21:20 AM
Strange angle to the symmetry there - I would either centre or go completely to one side. But it still looks interesting, and the grainy cloud works well
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