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Challenge: Object Isolation by Contrast (Advanced Editing V)
Collection: 2006/2007 - CHALLENGES
Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Location: wollongong beach south of sydney
Date: Dec 30, 2007
Aperture: f11
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/500
Galleries: Candid, Seascapes
Date Uploaded: Dec 30, 2007

i feel i got marked down on this one because ppl assume a 'subject' has to be one thing .. i disagree .. a subject can be made up of several things .. ie the group on the beach ..
the isolation/separation is thru the colour contrast and the difference between the carefree beach lifestyle and the factories delivering noxious gases into our environment ..

Statistics
Place: 34 out of 188
Avg (all users): 6.2418
Avg (commenters): 7.2000
Avg (participants): 5.9688
Avg (non-participants): 6.4382
Views since voting: 1842
Views during voting: 313
Votes: 153
Comments: 25
Favorites: 5 (view)


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09/24/2014 12:34:58 PM
Wow, those colors contrast so well.
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07/07/2008 06:18:28 PM
Awesome processing here, thats for sure.....
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07/07/2008 06:13:12 PM
Classic case of the challenge title and challenge description being ever so slightly in disagreement; one says "object" the other says "subject". "Object" implies something very singular and discrete, and the challenge title is always the most visible. I agree with you though -- your "subject" is the group on the beach.

The unnatrual blue color here really gives the photo its impact. It's beautifully ominous, if that's possible, and I think that's what draws the viewer into it. Closer investigation reveals something far more foreboding and less pretty. So an expert job carrying your message from composition through to post-processing.

Message edited by author 2008-07-22 12:31:26.
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03/19/2008 12:08:15 PM
Roz, this is a gorgeous photo. The contrasting colors are wicked.
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01/24/2008 07:06:56 AM
this picture is awesome, fav'd

Message edited by author 2008-01-24 12:08:00.
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01/23/2008 02:44:53 AM
I think you did an excellent job with this - not only does it meet the challenge well, it's an interesting statement, too. Nice work!
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01/12/2008 10:30:43 AM
I got it without reading your narrative. Again, it's another one of your fascinating photos - from your play with color, to sneaking in the factory in the background. Just keep doing what you are doing because your style is amazing!
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01/07/2008 08:16:26 PM
i missed this one! it looks like they are under water! freaking loving it! freaking faving it!
love how the smoke in the b/g looks like bubbles!

Message edited by author 2008-01-08 01:17:02.
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01/07/2008 04:47:31 AM
Oh, I agree 100% Roz! This is way underrated for the WRONG reasons. And its one thing I truly hate about how people vote on dpChallenge. It slaps down people for having any creativity and soul that meanders outside a narrow contrived box! I truly hate that!!

This photo is stunning. The colors really strike me!
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01/07/2008 03:48:24 AM
Should have made top10, fantastic image
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01/07/2008 12:17:54 AM
gorgeous photo
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01/06/2008 10:08:57 PM
Great shot Roz...as ever the colours just leap of the screen and demand attention, but this is much more than simply pretty colours, it is a wonderful and thought provoking take on the challenge.

Great image
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01/06/2008 09:40:16 PM
Hmmph. I had this pegged for top ten easily. A fantastic image regardless!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/06/2008 01:52:07 PM
Love the picture and the idea.
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01/05/2008 01:15:19 PM
What a neat image!! I like the colors. I don't know if I like the white "smoke" in th middle, though. Overall, a great shot.
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01/05/2008 12:25:56 PM
that is pretty cool - me likes!
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01/04/2008 07:37:35 PM
wild processing. funky. I'll give it a 7 for funk appeal.
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01/02/2008 03:17:43 PM
Great shot but I'm having trouble seeing how this meets the challenge....no object isolation but fantastic contrast.
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01/01/2008 03:03:10 PM
super concept for this challenge.
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12/31/2007 11:18:53 PM
fantastic image, love the colors
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12/31/2007 02:42:03 PM
wow...looks like another planet! I like the edit, most won't perhaps...I like the statement it makes and the smokestacks in the bg...is this Australia?
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12/31/2007 02:17:35 PM
like the concept. the blue does provide contrast to isolate the tents, but, for me, is just too much and it's such a peaceful colour and seems a bit out of place for the refineries. /8
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12/31/2007 05:34:50 AM
luv the blue effect.
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12/31/2007 03:29:16 AM
good message and good work. original
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12/31/2007 01:30:09 AM
Really interest colour application. Almost looks like they are on the beach at night or maybe on another planet.
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