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 This image was disqualified from the Sepia challenge.
Victoria Tower
Victoria Tower
Caravela


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Sepia (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-40D
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Location: Castle Hill, Huddersfield, Yorkshire.
Date: Apr 26, 2008
Aperture: f/16
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/10sec
Galleries: Landscape, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Apr 26, 2008

 Thanks for all the comments guy's, however, I'll have to wait a bit longer for my first blue, since I self-disqualified myself yesterday prior to the end of voting! Reason - when I realised this may actually get me a ribbon, I decided to go over what I'd done in pp to submit as proof. On checking, I noticed that the antique light preset I used in lightroom, had actually placed a slight vignette around my image (not allowed in basic editing!) :-( so as you can imagine, I was pretty peeved off as I was sure this was going to get me a ribbon! I could have chanced it, but in the end I'd only be fooling myself, so I asked for the image to be unsubmitted a couple of days ago, but they advised me I had to self-disqualify myself instead. I presume they haven't got round to removing my image yet!!! So, congratulations philcozz on the blue.

Disqualification Details
Per your self-reported vignette application. the normal DQ will keep the image visible, and thus keep comments. We will not assess penalty for this DQ since it was a self-report.

Statistics
Views since voting: 4603
Views during voting: 278
Comments: 47
Favorites: 8 (view)

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 05/08/2008 06:29:20 AM
That's too bad.

Well you know you got the blue ribbon by votes, so I hope that take the sting out.
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 05/08/2008 05:55:19 AM
i applaud your intregity
all the same the image is a stunning piece of photography congrats
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 05/07/2008 06:24:05 PM
I loved this shot and still love it and it is actually one of my favorite shots. Good of you to be honest, I'm sure others aren't so forthcoming. Next time your blue will be for real.
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 05/07/2008 05:06:03 PM
I say, enter a similar shot in a future challenge. :P Beautiful work.
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 05/07/2008 04:27:51 PM
This image is superb. Well done. Go tell Adobe they owe you a blue ribbon.
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 05/07/2008 04:27:36 PM
I agree with BeeCee:
Your honesty will be your claim to fame!
Hard one to take, but still a very nice image.

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 05/07/2008 03:40:56 PM
Congrats anyway on a great photo. But congrats, too, on your integrity.
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 05/07/2008 03:01:16 PM
Paulo, this photo is worthy of a blue, but you're worthy of a gold for your honesty and humility :)
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 05/07/2008 02:39:19 PM
I was wondering were you had been! I'm sorry about the DQ, but it is a great shot! I hope to see more! :)
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 05/07/2008 02:36:18 PM
it is a beautiful photo! congrats on your almost blue. I didnt notice a vignette in it either... I just assumed it was the lighting. Great job.
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 05/07/2008 12:58:27 PM
Thats really cool that you self reported-- commendations to you and it won't take you long to get back on top. It's tough to say W/o seeing the original, but the vignette hardly seems present.

It's a lovely study of dark and light. Good work!
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 05/07/2008 09:40:16 AM
This is a wonderful image all the way around. And I totally admire your intregity and sense of fair play.
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 05/07/2008 09:32:38 AM
Congrats on an awesome image, a great score, and a wonderful sense of honesty. It's a good reminder to all to be careful about using automated filters in basic - need to make sure what they do.
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 05/07/2008 08:48:51 AM
It is a great image! I love the setup, tones, and lighting. And serious props to you for the honesty on the editing! Whatever happens, you get high marks for good character AND a great image.
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 05/07/2008 07:52:41 AM
Wow! Awesome of you to disqualify yourself... kinda only makes one respect you even more!

In the meantime, you taught a valuable lesson to those of us who have yet to submit.

I'd still cry if I saw this! LOL
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 05/07/2008 06:30:55 AM
Wow, sorry to hear about the DQ news, but this is an awesome shot. Not every shot looks good in sepia but this one stands out. I love the contrast between the sky and the tower.
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 05/07/2008 06:03:48 AM
Congratulations on the awesome shot anyways, and on stepping up and admitting it. Very nice work man, keep it up.
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 05/07/2008 05:12:26 AM
It is unfortunate, because without the vignette, I reckon it would have done pretty much as well and probably earned me a ribbon anyway! Never mind :-( but thank you all for the nice comments!
 05/07/2008 05:11:39 AM
solid shot anyhoo...
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 05/07/2008 04:47:43 AM
Sorry to hear about your self-disqualification! Your shot is great, and to have it pulled because of a LR preset is unfortunate. I nearly got caught that way on the last challenge I entered (Centered Composition III), when I used a LR preset, too.

Best wishes!
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 05/07/2008 04:42:39 AM
Well, I have to say, well done on being very classy and brave about self dq'ing. You handled that with honesty and intergrity. I am sorry you had to do that. Fabulous shot though
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 05/07/2008 04:09:10 AM
Whatever - everything looks 'at 100%' to me and not 'selective'. Quit nitpicking yourself and take the ribbon!
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 05/07/2008 01:58:31 AM
Wow! Congratulations. This is stunning.
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 05/07/2008 01:21:59 AM
Now all you need is a red ribbon an you have the set...well done and congratulations
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 05/06/2008 10:33:58 PM
I like the composition. Congrats on the ribbon!
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 05/06/2008 10:18:28 PM
nice work
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 05/06/2008 10:13:27 PM
nice one mate!
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 05/06/2008 08:16:16 PM
Congrats on your first blue! Stunning image. :)
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 05/06/2008 08:10:26 PM
Great work. Congrats on your first BLUE.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/06/2008 04:42:23 AM
Fantastic perspective and great shot. This is one of the best of seen in this challenge. I hope you ribbon for this one. 10
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 05/05/2008 01:14:00 PM
Nice composition
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 05/05/2008 08:03:28 AM
Beautiful shot. One of the best i've voted on so far!
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 05/04/2008 12:47:56 PM
my favorite (so far)
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 05/04/2008 01:57:26 AM
Solid,Sepia works well here.
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 05/02/2008 02:32:51 PM
Wonderful perspective and processing.
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 05/02/2008 08:50:37 AM
Very good. The lighting is brilliant, the composition excellent, full of texture and very sharp. Very well done!
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 05/01/2008 02:59:50 PM
Nice composition and good sepia tones. This should do well!
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 05/01/2008 09:58:50 AM
I would probably cry if I saw this! Incredible...
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 05/01/2008 06:56:19 AM
Gorgeous!!!
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 04/30/2008 10:03:56 PM
top 5
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 04/30/2008 08:46:59 PM
This is very COOL! Excellent composition. The steps really draw you in.
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 04/30/2008 06:38:45 PM
Sepia works very well with this image. Nice leading lines and comp.
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 04/30/2008 05:28:31 PM
Nice composition and tones
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 04/30/2008 10:54:27 AM
Nice! Winner?
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 04/30/2008 08:56:48 AM
Beautiful tonal range & nice composition!. Slightly looks oversharp to me...9
Congratulations!!

Message edited by author 2008-05-07 00:54:53.
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 04/30/2008 07:21:00 AM
Is this the same tower I think I've seen here about 3 or 4 times?
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 04/30/2008 01:48:11 AM
beautiful angle and textures
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