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Challenge: Power (Basic Editing)
Collection: Miscellaneous
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Location: San Diego, CA
Date: Aug 31, 2007
Galleries: Sky, Emotive
Date Uploaded: Sep 3, 2007

 It is funny but also a little sad that almost every comment mentions the lightpost in a negative way as a distraction. In my mind, it is the lightpost which actually gives this shot a meaning beyond a trivial scenic photo, through the juxtaposition of human power and the "Higher power" (I don't mean necessarily divine, but the power of Nature).

Oh well, I guess my idea was "lost in translation" :)

Statistics
Place: 44 out of 151
Avg (all users): 5.7337
Avg (commenters): 6.8889
Avg (participants): 5.5238
Avg (non-participants): 5.7898
Views since voting: 1130
Views during voting: 332
Votes: 199
Comments: 12
Favorites: 0

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 01/09/2008 11:07:51 AM
I chose this as a favorite a few months ago but never commented. After reading your details, I would have to say that the light-post was one of the elements that intrigued me with this shot. It certainly made the title/picture connection, but more than that if you think of the ethereal or esoteric. I actually find the trees more of a distraction if there has to be one, but for me, the element they represent in the shot is balance. Love the cloud formation/thunderhead and the color balance across the scene - not to be religious (especially since I am very non religious) but what immediately came to mind was "on Earth as it is in Heaven." Nice shot!

Message edited by author 2008-01-09 16:09:57.
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 09/12/2007 09:49:22 AM
Originally posted by MightyTimBob:
I love it, but its missing someting. I don't know, maybe if you had a better camera.


yeah, right! something like HP PhotoSmart R927 would do? :)

Message edited by author 2007-11-13 21:31:33.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/10/2007 08:20:56 PM
I love it, but its missing someting. I don't know, maybe if you had a better camera. Nevertheless, you get a 6 because its sooo cool looking!!
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 09/09/2007 09:18:05 AM
Now that's power-packed
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 09/08/2007 04:20:33 PM
beautiful
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/07/2007 06:47:52 PM
Nice clouds - but the post diverts the view.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/06/2007 02:55:51 PM
I would have loved to have seen this photo without the lightpost in it.
It distracts from the intricate details of those magnificent clouds.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/05/2007 10:25:24 PM
Absolutely! It would work without the man-made lights.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/05/2007 06:19:19 PM
The sodium lights seem to distract from the glorious sunset.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/05/2007 09:18:24 AM
The man made lights distract from an otherwise scenic photo. Still an above average shot, very nice
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/05/2007 07:20:53 AM
Very pretty. Love the clouds!
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 09/04/2007 09:10:42 PM
Amazing clouds...love the sunlit updraft. Feel the lights detract from the storm's sense of power.
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