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3rd PlaceEastern Metaphor
tate


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Challenge: Immovable (Basic Editing)
Collection: Photo Illustration
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Nikon
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Date: Sep 9, 2008
Date Uploaded: Sep 9, 2008

I used this concept before and it seemed to fit this challenge even better.

The metaphor: China - are they taking over everything … perhaps the planets and sun if we don't catch up.

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 53
Avg (all users): 6.7003
Avg (commenters): 7.6579
Avg (participants): 7.0811
Avg (non-participants): 6.6517
Views since voting: 5445
Views during voting: 623
Votes: 327
Comments: 50
Favorites: 7 (view)


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09/20/2008 05:09:04 AM
Indeed a metaphor! Congrats on teh ribbon.
But don't you worry :) There is no history of anyone nation ruling all over the world - Alexander and Julius Caesar included!
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09/19/2008 06:03:42 PM
I quickly pegged this one for a ribbon on the thumbs. Congrats.
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09/17/2008 09:17:00 AM
Very creative, congrats on your ribbon, Tate.
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09/17/2008 04:56:29 AM
Very clever Tate...congrats
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09/17/2008 04:49:47 AM
What a bright image, it stands out more then a cloudy day. I've seen many water drops get many ribbons, too. Duplication with variation and great processing can do it.
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09/17/2008 01:16:21 AM
Awesome shot, congratulations
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09/16/2008 09:24:59 PM
Good stuff, Tate. Congrats on the ribbon.
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09/16/2008 08:37:30 PM
Originally posted by Prash:

What nice composition! The execution is superb. The camera angle could have been a bit more interesting, but nevertheless, a great shot.


Another top choice makes it to the ribbon stand! Congratulations!

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/15/2008 09:38:25 PM
Stunning Colours in this, and very different take ont he challenge, but definently works. Love the effect. Only down side is the colour on the lower part of the hand. Can't really do anything about that in Basic Rules so can't do much about that anyway. One of the best in my opinion
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09/15/2008 07:51:46 PM
LOVE this its a 10 for me ;)
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09/15/2008 09:09:24 AM
awesome idea and amazing sunset
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09/15/2008 05:39:12 AM
The colors are amazing! and the clouds are lovely.
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09/14/2008 06:56:09 PM
Good one for the challenge.
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09/14/2008 05:59:37 PM
Absolutely beautiful. Colours are superb. Concept is excellent... nice to see something that meets the challenge without resorting to pulling or pushing a heavy object.
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09/14/2008 04:06:53 PM
I love this. It looks great and the concept is brilliant.
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09/13/2008 03:08:39 PM
I found this to be very creative I gave it my top mark
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09/13/2008 01:27:36 PM
Interesting take on the challenge. I like the way the chopsticks dissapear into the sun.
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09/13/2008 10:12:50 AM
very nice... unique 9
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09/13/2008 09:30:24 AM
Nice photo. I like the concept but I would have liked the sun be a but less blurry. I don't know how to explain what I mean but if you look at the sun the stuff around it is very distracting.
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09/12/2008 07:26:53 PM
The blue for sure...
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09/12/2008 03:12:37 PM
nice use of shiloutte
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09/12/2008 11:49:34 AM
Haha, cute idea. Not sure if you totally pulled it off though.
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09/12/2008 10:26:05 AM
Fit Challenge Criteria: 2/2
Contrast/Color: 1/2
Composition: 2/2
Photo Quality: 1/2
My Subjective Affinity: 1/2

Very nice idea. A fill flash for the hand would have been nice to see used in this photo. As for the complexities of exposure on this type of shot, you did really well.
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09/12/2008 09:18:09 AM
THAT'S VERy CRATiVE. i LOVE THE COLORS! iTS SO iNTENSE.
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09/12/2008 08:58:12 AM
Very interesting, It begs for some Pshopping
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09/11/2008 01:35:04 PM
This looks fantastic. Everything works. 10/10.
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09/11/2008 07:21:51 AM
Don't know the metaphor but the shot is very good. I feel a bit to bright on the water reflection.
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09/11/2008 07:14:49 AM
very original idea!
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09/11/2008 05:15:43 AM
I love the colors in this picture.
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09/11/2008 02:39:01 AM
What a wicked idea, the sky looks lovely.
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09/11/2008 01:23:19 AM
Clever idea. Nicely taken.
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09/10/2008 09:11:47 PM
HAHA!! Instant Fave!!! Very very nicely done! The colours and light work so well here. Good luck!! I hope you do well :)
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09/10/2008 03:40:38 PM
Very nice entry - love the colors and idea!
CJ
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09/10/2008 11:48:20 AM
Nice colours, doesn't quite say "moving an immovable object" but almost
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09/10/2008 10:06:44 AM
Excellent artwork
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09/10/2008 09:43:51 AM
Another very creative take. Hope you don't get too many DNMCs. The bit of flare is a little distracting.
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09/10/2008 08:56:08 AM
Great shot. I love the lighting on the clouds. You made a beautiful shot for this one.
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09/10/2008 08:54:20 AM
AMAZING!
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09/10/2008 08:19:54 AM
what is the metaphor?
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09/10/2008 08:12:26 AM
that is awesome :D
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09/10/2008 07:01:10 AM
Teacher: Give me a sentence using the term 'Eastern Metaphor'.
Johnny: I have a Chinese girlfriend. Last night I met her for a drink.
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09/10/2008 05:40:02 AM
Great job!!! love the color, contrast and the whole setup.
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09/10/2008 05:16:43 AM
Very nice, this is one of the better images with this concept, 8.
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09/10/2008 04:49:34 AM
I really like the idea & the colours in the picture
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09/10/2008 03:42:33 AM
Lovely colors and sky.
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09/10/2008 01:57:32 AM
there are too big burned areas in the frame. probably with a filling flash you could obtain a better image.
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09/10/2008 01:42:02 AM
You'll need a hell of a lot of beginner's luck. (No insult intended, remember Karate Kid!)
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09/10/2008 12:34:03 AM
stick to the curry or chow main, it tastes better...hehe..
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09/09/2008 11:23:57 PM
well executed
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09/09/2008 10:14:50 PM
What nice composition! The execution is superb. The camera angle could have been a bit more interesting, but nevertheless, a great shot.
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