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Challenge: Ansel Adams II (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Nikon D2H
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f2.8-4.0D
Location: Central Park, New York
Date: Jan 20, 2009
Aperture: 8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 15 sec
Galleries: Cityscape, Architecture
Date Uploaded: Jan 20, 2009
[Jan. 27th, 2009 04:38:10 PM]

This is Gapstow bridge, located in the SE corner of Central Park.

It had been snowing all afternoon on this magical day and most of the park was overrun with people; with the virgin snow muddied by footsteps. I stayed until nightfall, and there was a period of about 20 minutes where the fading sunlight cast a pinkish haze over the park, complimented by the orange glow of the city beyond. This is when the values of the different parts of the scene were closest to each other, and these were my best shots of the day.

PP: Lots of dodging to bring out the detail in the bridge and parts of the snow (like on the trees), and burning in the background which was a bit bright.

I actually prefer this image in color, but Ansel wasn't about that...



Thanks for the votes!

Statistics
Place: 20 out of 219
Avg (all users): 6.4274
Avg (commenters): 7.5556
Avg (participants): 6.0759
Avg (non-participants): 6.6065
Views since voting: 1352
Views during voting: 401
Votes: 234
Comments: 17
Favorites: 3 (view)

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 01/30/2009 09:46:03 PM
Not bad for an urban enviornment!
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 01/28/2009 12:49:27 PM
I was around and over that same bridge, looking for Ansel Adams.
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 01/28/2009 04:36:06 AM
Congratulations on top 20. This is such a pretty shot, I really like the colour one as well.
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 01/28/2009 01:48:26 AM
Originally posted by boyonherbike:
I love the light over the little tree - but this shot seems a bit busy

Gotta say - I cannot imagine how this shot is busy - there are really only 3 or four components in the entire shot (trees, water, bridge, snow...) It is amazing what people see!
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 01/28/2009 01:46:09 AM
Outstanding work Adam - Clearly one of my favorites in the entire challenge. The richness of the various grays, the deepness of the blacks and the intensity of the brights.
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 01/28/2009 12:45:12 AM
beautiful beautiful shot! i like composition and bw... compliments. You have a great portfolio...
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 01/27/2009 07:15:41 PM
I love this..
what a wonderful NY winter scene...
make this a print, please! :)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/27/2009 11:34:41 AM
Although Mr. Adams isn't known for his urbgan shots, I think you captured his qualities. Central Park, yes? Anyway, a high vote from me.
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 01/27/2009 08:10:48 AM
wonderful rich tones...I want to do this...hope you post your PP, I can do the B&W's but they don't have this rich tonal value...love it...you should be glowing...
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 01/26/2009 01:32:52 PM
One of the best IMO. The snow on the trees defines their shape perfectly.
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 01/24/2009 12:22:13 PM
Love the bridge as the focal point. The image has many other interesting points to look at as well. The contrast between the snow and the dark portions is great. Lovely image. -7
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 01/23/2009 06:53:41 PM
But also Nature Revealed. Nice capture.
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 01/22/2009 09:35:06 AM
This is attractive. I like the composition.
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 01/21/2009 02:39:13 PM
I love the light over the little tree - but this shot seems a bit busy
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 01/21/2009 10:35:49 AM
Xmas card!
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 01/21/2009 06:26:46 AM
one for the wall - terrific location well captured
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 01/21/2009 04:57:47 AM
Gorgeous - love those lights and the reflections.
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