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A Day At The Races
A Day At The Races
sigfusson


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Panning (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Location: Fraser Downs Racetrack, Abbotsford, BC Canada
Date: Feb 11, 2008
Aperture: f/22
ISO: 400
Shutter: 0.4
Galleries: Animals, Action
Date Uploaded: Feb 11, 2008

 Curves, colour balance adjustment, gaussian blur, added border, resized

Statistics
Place: 91 out of 128
Avg (all users): 4.6681
Avg (commenters): 5.8571
Avg (participants): 4.3333
Avg (non-participants): 4.7657
Views since voting: 609
Views during voting: 392
Votes: 226
Comments: 18
Favorites: 0

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 02/20/2008 01:44:22 PM
Now the challenge is over I came back to see what images I really missed out on when voting. Your photo is one of them. For some reason, I can really enjoy the rich colour and movement so much more now that it is not side by side with other challenge photos.
 02/20/2008 01:25:48 PM
91 and a score below 5... I'll never get to understand the crowd here. One of the best in the challenge imo - a great shot indeed.
The border might have been the problem for some of the voters (and it is a little too much), but I still dont understand that it didn't do better than this.

02/19/2008 09:58:47 PM
Thank you all for taking the time to comment. This shot was more of an accident than it was intentional, but sometimes accidental captures are worth saving. I didn't realize that the size of the border would have so much impact on the voters, but I learned something important from those respondents who felt it was overpowering.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/18/2008 07:48:56 PM
You really had worked to get this one. I think dinner sing affect the like it.
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 02/18/2008 10:51:31 AM
I like this shot. The border is a little strong for my taste, but I do enjoy the colours. 8.
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 02/18/2008 09:34:33 AM
Wow. awesome looking photo. grabs the eye and takes it all over
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 02/17/2008 04:24:19 PM
This picture would have stronger panning if there wa a focal point. Also the border is distracting.
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 02/16/2008 01:56:14 AM
Holy giant border Batman! That's a gigantic and distracting border. I appreciate that you probably used a longer shutter than any other horse shot entered (and perhaps longer than 97% of all shots entered), still, the subject is too blurry for me. On the other hand, this does have a nice impressionistic effect.
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 02/15/2008 03:09:29 PM
This would be an amazing photograph is something was in focus! The subject looks very interesting and it does create a feeling of movement. I like all the horizontal lines that add to that feeling of speed too.
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 02/15/2008 12:45:38 PM
needed faster shutter
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 02/14/2008 12:36:46 PM
That's actually a very interesting panning shot. While usually it is quite annoying having the subject be blurry, i think it helps give this image a surreal look.
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 02/14/2008 06:31:15 AM
A little too blurry for me, otherwise I love it! The colors are great!
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 02/14/2008 06:15:40 AM
first thing I noticed was the very imposing border. it does not add anyting to the shot at all. I think it takes away from a nice shot actually. the yellows are very nice. I would have scored this higher, since it used a very long shutter speed, which is not easy to do.
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 02/13/2008 03:09:38 PM
nice
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 02/13/2008 02:50:12 PM
Very neat
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 02/13/2008 01:13:15 PM
I understand panning and the goal and while this seems to NOT present the "expected" outcome of the challenge described (as I understand it) - you offer an excellent photo! This is a day at the races! 10 from me. This offers a wonderful story.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/13/2008 12:53:43 PM
One of the best imo - excellent :)
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 02/12/2008 07:19:07 PM
Panning but obstructed by the motion blur. The heavy frame is overbearing, and emphasizes the tight crop at the bottom. Wonder if you've got a free study from that shoot? :-)
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