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When Beauty Met Ugly
When Beauty Met Ugly
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Challenge: Pollution (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Nikon
Location: Maribyrnong River, Melbourne, Australia
Date: Mar 10, 2008
Aperture: F10
ISO: 200
Shutter: 30 seconds
Galleries: Landscape, Water
Date Uploaded: Mar 9, 2008

 THE IMAGE: Well, no matter how traumatic my escapade at Williamstown was, early that fateful morning, I can't stop taking early morning photos. This one is at the local Maribyrnong River, just a couple of kilometres from my house. Helen and I run around this river a few times a week, often early in the morning at dawn. We have often commented about how lovely the light is and how ugly the imposing powerlines are.

I took this on a tripod. This is a 30 second exposure. The foot bridge moved quite a bit while runners ran across, so I had to wait for breaks before I lost the light.

This is the image I was happiest with.

THE EDIT: Just USM, Colour Balance and Noise Reduction.

THE PREDICTION: I am thinking there will be many more clever images than this one...6????

Statistics
Place: 15 out of 127
Avg (all users): 6.4139
Avg (commenters): 7.2727
Avg (participants): 6.2041
Avg (non-participants): 6.4667
Views since voting: 1449
Views during voting: 388
Votes: 244
Comments: 28
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AuthorThread
 03/19/2008 09:26:33 AM
Enzo - wonderful colours on this and a neat take on the theme.

You seem to be getting to grips with that new camera nicely :- )
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 03/19/2008 06:54:15 AM
Nothin' ugly about this one. . . that's for sure :) And Great for the challenge!! CONGRATULATIONS!

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 03/18/2008 11:36:59 PM
Hey dude. Are you STILL hanging around dark places at night? I hope you bought yourself a gun or a dog.

Nice shot congrats top 20
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/18/2008 06:21:41 PM
Nice photo but calling this pollution is a reach.
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 03/18/2008 04:40:23 PM
couldn't agree more
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 03/16/2008 12:26:09 PM
One of my favorites. Nice composition and clarity. Great job.
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 03/16/2008 09:38:01 AM
This is indeed a stunning image... however I am having difficulties in making the link to pollution. You can PM me if you wish, I can always use some enlightenment.
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 03/16/2008 08:41:02 AM
I actually think the pylons are really nice :D
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 03/15/2008 09:02:41 PM
wow your shot is beautiful!
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 03/15/2008 02:29:17 PM
A bit of a stretch for the challenge since this is a rather pristine scene BUT I will take it as the power lines are polluting your photograph ;)
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 03/15/2008 10:37:59 AM
I wouldn't necessarily say the powerlines are ugly, if that is what you are referring to. I think they add a lot of interest to the photo, but I get what you're saying. Very nicely done by the way, the colours are great.
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 03/14/2008 08:21:42 AM
Great image. It's just not totally apparent how pollution is the focus of it.
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 03/14/2008 06:19:57 AM
Pretty, but people build those phone wires there ruins the beauty
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 03/14/2008 05:18:38 AM
This pic rocks!! Nice Job!! 9.
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 03/14/2008 04:01:19 AM
Perfect exposure! Great lines leading one across the image. Superb contrast between beauty and those horrible lines that often permeate the most scenic views. 10
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 03/13/2008 10:03:57 PM
Great night shot with beautiful colour. The one thing I don't like is the border because you have a gradient fade to black at the bottom, but a straight black line at the top. Otherwise, good job.
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 03/13/2008 09:29:53 PM
Such an incredible reflection. With the power lines, it shows industry, but i bet on the other side of this water, the scene would be outstanding. Nice dichotomy here.
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 03/13/2008 06:27:27 PM
I can hear the hum just looking at it
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 03/13/2008 09:57:09 AM
absolutely gorgeous colors and impressive exposure work. i would have given very high score if there was not so much empty space at the bottom. still i like the picture overall.
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 03/13/2008 06:27:53 AM
Yeah, those powerlines do ruin that otherwise beautiful location. I love the colors and the lighting was captured at the perfect time. The powerlines are ugly they don't make that strong of a pollution shot for me. Great photograph though.
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 03/13/2008 06:21:48 AM
Great colors with amazing varying shads. good use of reflection and refraction upon the water with great shadows.
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 03/13/2008 06:14:22 AM
This photograph is very symetrical (horizontally), but the black border on the top ruins the essence of the photograph.
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 03/13/2008 05:34:11 AM
this is so sad. That is such a beautiful shot, but those power lines kill it! But this is an amazing photo nice job
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 03/12/2008 05:30:33 PM
A very nice photo, though the element of pollution is not as strong
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 03/12/2008 02:48:28 PM
Great long exposure and very nice colors but I suppose the high voltage cables are a scare on the environment but I would have preferred to have seen more pollution.
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 03/12/2008 01:17:38 PM
Nice reflections, and colors
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 03/11/2008 11:01:59 PM
What a glorious blue sky.
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 03/11/2008 09:50:43 PM
beautiful tones, love the transitions in the vibrant colors. 8, gl
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