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Downtown Tampa
2nd PlaceDowntown Tampa
tyt2000


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Where You Live (Advanced Editing I)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Location: Downtown Tampa, FL (University of Tampa)
Date: Apr 23, 2004
Aperture: 5
ISO: 100
Shutter: 15 Secs
Galleries: Cityscape, Architecture
Date Uploaded: Apr 19, 2004

 Taken from the University of Tampa. I stood on a wooden platform in the river, set my tripod and took a number of photos from there.

A larger view can be found here and this is a photo during the Day

Edits:
Auto Levels
Auto Color
-Brightness
+Contrast
Slight Rotation
Slight Cropping
Cloned out a star

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 176
Avg (all users): 7.3554
Avg (commenters): 8.7037
Avg (participants): 7.3400
Avg (non-participants): 7.3788
Views since voting: 11500
Votes: 166
Comments: 49
Favorites: 35 (view)

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 06/16/2005 02:52:06 PM
Oh man. That is stunning. I've not mastered night photography myself - but this is fantastic.
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 04/15/2005 12:34:38 AM
That means Tampa is like Pittsburgh: Not much to look at in the daylight but when the sun goes down it becomes a jewel.

Fabulous shot!

Capt QT
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 11/29/2004 08:30:54 AM
really sharp image.
i liked it so much especially the way the lake is reflecting the buildings.
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 05/05/2004 07:29:00 PM
Wow, that's a beautiful shot. Congrats on the ribbon!
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 05/05/2004 08:51:34 AM
This is simply stunning! What an amazing shot you accomplished with this. The lights, the color, the clarity...all are absolutely perfect. In my opinion, I can't find a single thing about this photo that I don't like, or that needs to be changed. I love this shot!
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 05/04/2004 03:42:00 PM
Amazing night shot! I like the two blue "spotlights" that shine straight up from the cylindrical building as it gives the image a futuristic look to it.
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 05/04/2004 09:32:31 AM
Very nice shot, the clouds were in a perfect location and really adds some contrast to the sky. Congrats!
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 05/04/2004 05:52:02 AM
Wow --- have these cams got their anti-noise tech down pat or what??!!! Amazing for such a long exposure. Great work!
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 05/03/2004 11:51:21 PM
congrats! This is just beautiful and you made a fine job of this image well done!
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 05/03/2004 07:29:00 PM
Boring looking. You could have fooled me. ;-)

Great shot! Congrats.
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 05/03/2004 11:57:02 AM
Hey
Great shot of the City. I love the night lights on the water. Being a redneck from Texas don't get to see may city night shot. I am using the same rebel you are using, I will have to see if I can get a perty night shot of the trailer park to send you. LOL
Bob
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 05/03/2004 03:22:12 AM
Awesome shot. Congrats on your first ribbon.
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 05/02/2004 11:28:45 PM
I knew this would get ribbon Its awesome! Congratulations!
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 05/02/2004 10:31:08 PM
Congrats on your first ribbon!
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 05/02/2004 08:05:13 PM
Super, super work. Congratulations!
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 05/02/2004 08:03:57 PM
"Thank you very much" to everyone for their nice comments, votes, and for giving me my first ribbon. This is my favorite photo, i'm glad you all liked it.

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- Thamer

Message edited by author 2004-05-03 15:01:06.
 05/02/2004 08:03:16 PM
Congrats! Looks like all the pics i rated 10 got into the top 3! Well deserved ribbon!
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 05/02/2004 08:03:08 PM
Hey, if I'm gonna be beat, it may as well be by this one! This was one of my few 10s this time... congrats!!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/02/2004 07:04:45 PM
A definite contender for a ribbon, one of the best in the challenge!!
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 05/02/2004 05:57:05 PM
Beautiful shot.. postcard worthy for sure :)
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 05/02/2004 02:07:38 PM
Lovely picture - everything about it is perfect!
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 05/02/2004 10:08:00 AM
Beautiful night shot. I wish the shore line wasn't quite so centered in the shot. Lovely colors and clarity.
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 05/01/2004 12:05:01 PM
Top tenner for sure. Not much criticism here. Good interesting blue lines...???
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 04/30/2004 05:22:20 PM
What kind of settings did you use to get the lights so bright and crisp? When I try to take pictures of the NY skyline, I have some difficulty with this. Especially when the memorial 9/11 lights are going. The blue lights always come out looking slightly grey.
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 04/30/2004 04:26:37 PM
Wow -
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 04/30/2004 02:17:03 PM
Very pretty. Love the buildings and the lights and the reflection of colors. Seems blurry, though. Would have liked to see it more sharp. Overall: 7
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 04/29/2004 05:27:31 PM
My only 10 this challenge. What a great shot! Absolutely stunning reflection and sky. I won't even mention the PS word, because it stirs so much fear into the hearts of those around us, but if any of it was retouched, it is perfectly fine with me because the result is stunning!
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 04/29/2004 04:26:41 AM
What a gorgeous skyline! This is a fantastic picture, and would make a fantactic print... Perfect - the reflection in the water is especially splendid. I have nothing constructive to add because i seriously can't think of anything that would improve it. 10 out of 10!
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 04/28/2004 03:25:48 PM
I like much: The composition - The sharpness of the picture in a low light situation. - The reflection on the water.
I like less: -
Score: 9
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 04/28/2004 12:18:47 PM
Awesome!! A top pick! Good Luck
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 04/27/2004 07:14:41 PM
What a great picture.
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 04/27/2004 05:49:37 PM
good reflection 7
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 04/27/2004 01:43:41 PM
stunning image!!
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 04/27/2004 01:32:19 PM
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. You picked some great buildings to photograph, and the two beams of blue light shining into the sky really add that "wow" factor to the shot. And to top it off, the reflection is great. 8
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 04/27/2004 09:17:56 AM
Nice in all ways
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 04/27/2004 05:40:01 AM
Truly beautiful, professional-quality shot. Perfect exposure, colors, and I like the "smeary" reflection in the water where all the colors really come alive. Nice sky, too. 9
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 04/27/2004 02:20:54 AM
Excellent capture! I´m a sucker for good night shoots.
The reflections come out very well!
Good job!
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 04/26/2004 05:38:08 PM
Beautiful lights... 9
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 04/26/2004 04:35:48 PM
Wonderful reflection shot at just the right time of day (night.) The last vestages of blue in the sky make it really pop.
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 04/26/2004 03:39:29 PM
Amazing! 10
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 04/26/2004 03:21:56 PM
great water reflecting night shot. well done!
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 04/26/2004 11:52:42 AM
Stunning! The reflection is great... the exposure is great... it's great! A 10 from me.
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 04/26/2004 10:46:04 AM
WOW ! what a great picture, color and sharpness... amazing, look like it KPT !...
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 04/26/2004 09:50:19 AM
Love this shot. Very pleasing composition, good exposure, nice reflections. Just one minor thing I see that could improve the shot is a slight rotation CCW - sorry for being picky. Gave this one of my highest votes.
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 04/26/2004 09:24:29 AM
postcard worthy!!
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 04/26/2004 06:14:24 AM
Tremendous image with great clarity and exposure.
Great work
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 04/25/2004 10:14:32 PM
Very nice. I'd try to pull out the bright blue block in the lower lefthand corner because it pulls my eye away from the focus, but the rest of this photo is great.
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 04/25/2004 08:13:24 PM
i figured that night city shots would get it, but i just couldn't bring myself to it...nice job 9
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