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Competition: Whether You Sink or Swim, the Choice is Up to You
Competition: Whether You Sink or Swim, the Choice is Up to You
dirtkahuna


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Challenge: Motivational Poster (Advanced Editing I*)
Camera: Sony DSC-F717
Location: Corunna, Michigan
Date: Dec 24, 2003
Aperture: f2.2
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/160
Galleries: Sports, Action
Date Uploaded: Dec 24, 2003

 Swimming photos are a challenge, as there is never enough light and I don't want to blind the athletes. This photo was taken at practice on Christmas Eve.

Statistics
Place: 63 out of 94
Avg (all users): 5.0852
Avg (commenters): 5.0000
Avg (participants): 4.9219
Avg (non-participants): 5.1786
Views since voting: 1303
Votes: 176
Comments: 8
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 01/07/2004 06:39:20 AM
I like this photo. Only thing I would've done a bit differently, is I would've cropped in more on the guy. I think it shows more intensity when the subject is closer and more in focus. Plus cropping the subject will put more feeling into it. As for the lighting, that you couldn't help. But, I would've brightened it up a bit in Photoshop.


Nice pic overall, and I like your Motivational Slogan!

 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/03/2004 03:42:04 AM
I like this - if only the quote was on the image itself...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/02/2004 11:49:34 AM
i think a little more space to the left and right of the swimmer would have been cool. As would a little more light. But those are small nitpicks. I like the composition and the 'motivational message' :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/31/2003 06:54:34 PM
Good capture. The title is aptly described by the picture.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/31/2003 06:11:53 AM
Great shot. Love the negative space in the photo - gives the observer the sense of progression and forwardness. I would have really liked to see the motivational phrase within the photo, perhaps with a black thick border.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/29/2003 08:15:47 AM
Photo could be a little lighter, I think - maybe play with Levels a bit. Too bad you didn't get the words on the photo, like a poster - I know the directions were a little hazy on this.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/29/2003 02:27:57 AM
Great photo, great quote! Just need to get it on the poster now!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/29/2003 12:34:16 AM
I like the way the swimmer comes towards you. The yellow lines kind of help that feeling. The bottom of the photo is good, but the top is a bit grainy. You may have oversharpen it.
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