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50Day26: Rush Hour Emergency
50Day26: Rush Hour Emergency
citymars


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Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ20
Location: New York City
Date: Jul 26, 2007
Date Uploaded: Jul 26, 2007

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Ninth Avenue (again), this time with taxis and a firetruck in rush hour traffic.

Not quite sharp enough, so I (again) over-applied the soft filter.

This was a lazy camera day (again). Four quick street photos taken in fading light, and a vague hope that when I upload them to my laptop there will be one that can squeak by. Not exactly the path to photojournalistic brilliance.

Enough whining: crop square, increase color saturation, soft focus, and curves adjustment.

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07/31/2007 12:35:37 AM
I like this, a lot, and nice the way you managed to catch two different types of yellow cab. The soft focus works surprisingly. I'll have to remember that trick next time I'm shaking too much to get a steady shot after too much coffee. I think the increased sat is what really sells it though, two such iconic colours of NY brough tos vividly to the fore
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07/29/2007 07:00:48 PM
I really like the soft focus used here, it adds to what I'm sure was a hectic street scene. The soft focus slows everything down & makes it really stand out...I was such a tourist last time I visited NYC & just HAD to ride in a yellow taxi :)
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07/29/2007 01:45:46 AM
The soft filter really does give it an end of the day, I am tired, muzzy and want to get home feel
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07/28/2007 07:54:08 AM
I like the softness. It makes it look like you took the photo thru a window. It mutes the rush and anxiety associated with the emergency vehicle. Also what is catching my eye is that taxi cabs sure do look different these days lol.
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07/27/2007 08:56:27 AM
the softness kind of adds to the monotony of rush hour traffic. it's a great capture!
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07/27/2007 07:44:33 AM
Totally fantastic - I love this photo! The colors and the soft focus really work well. You should join in the fun a the 30 day blur side starting August 1.
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07/27/2007 04:19:20 AM
Great depiction of rush hour. So these must have been moving. Nice blur affect.
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07/26/2007 10:27:51 PM
I like the fuzz. Looks like you're getting ready for the blur challenge next month.
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07/26/2007 08:50:53 PM
It looks like it was raining, with the processing -- I actually like this a lot. It feels moody to me.
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07/26/2007 08:01:55 PM
The soft focus really breaths life into this - gives it a dreamy effect.
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07/26/2007 06:53:03 PM
Your approach sounds a lot like mine. Take a shot and hope that by the time I dump it, it has magically made its self into pulitzer prize material. :)

I like the softness, btw.
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07/26/2007 06:44:45 PM
wow .. i really really like this .. love the increased saturation, the blur, your composition and the square crop .. everything works so well in this image .. :) ..
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07/26/2007 06:25:02 PM
Awesome motion shot here..... really cool.....
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07/26/2007 06:02:22 PM
Nice!! I love this!! Have you seen the Blur side challenge for next month!! this would be perfect!! very artistic and love the colors!!
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