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In the Warm Afternoon Light
In the Warm Afternoon Light
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Challenge: Hidden Gem -- 1,000th Challenge! (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Location: Bourges, France
Date: Jun 4, 2008
Aperture: 7.1
ISO: 800
Shutter: 200
Date Uploaded: Mar 9, 2009

This was taken in Bourges, France, in May 2008. I have more from this series, but never got around to posting them. I will soon, encouraged by some of the fantastic comments I got here. This is truly my "hidden gem", an image that is really special to me.

Many thanks again to those who left all these great comments. You don't know how much I appreciate them!

Statistics
Place: 415 out of 1129
Avg (all users): 5.7848
Avg (commenters): 6.7143
Avg (participants): 5.7620
Avg (non-participants): 5.9167
Views since voting: 634
Views during voting: 652
Votes: 488
Comments: 68
Favorites: 1 (view)


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03/18/2009 12:38:06 PM
I think this is only the second time I've said something like this on this site, but this really should be way way way up there. You were robbed. I think you may have gotten hurt by having 1100+ images in this challenge where so many voters didn't stop and smell the roses on this one, it's an extraordinary image, be proud. Independent of my favs in this challenge, my girlfriend also picked this one out as one of her top 3.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/17/2009 05:21:05 PM
Nice frame for the subject. Looks quaint and cozy.
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03/17/2009 03:56:46 PM
I like how the canopy of leaves frames the scene. There's a very natural vibe going on here. The light is magical like a gentle breeze.
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03/17/2009 01:52:10 PM
Well done street scene. 8.
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03/17/2009 09:20:33 AM
Great sleuth work, really like how you've captured the intimacy of the moment.
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03/17/2009 03:02:59 AM
Interesting street scene. Nice detail and tones.
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03/17/2009 02:11:46 AM
Nice candid with good tonal rendition
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03/16/2009 09:55:18 PM
Lovely shot.
03/16/2009 07:01:14 PM
Nice happy feel to this shot. Nice job.
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03/16/2009 04:59:00 PM
Amazing light! Fun to see the couple as the subject with some other activity in the background. Wonderful composition! 9
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03/16/2009 02:13:59 PM
Perfect, simply perfect. One of the best street shots I've seen. 9
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03/16/2009 01:21:26 PM
nice rich tones...really like your exposure
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03/16/2009 11:30:50 AM
Nice street photo scene.
03/16/2009 10:46:26 AM
Nice clarity and good shot.
03/16/2009 07:57:53 AM
nice snapshot and bw conversion but not so interesting especially for this challenge I think... just four from me , sorry

;D brano
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03/15/2009 05:15:18 PM
Ah, nice. A couple chatting by the fountain. Quaint old buildings line the street. Very nice and inviting.
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03/15/2009 03:44:14 PM
hmmmm ...... hmmmmmmm. No comment on the techno babble associated with this shot. Don't need to because its just a great shot!! 8
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03/15/2009 03:39:25 PM
I really like the balance between the lights, darks and mid-tones. A well framed shot.
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03/15/2009 02:36:04 PM
The main characters the ones to the right, just met. Left shoulder dropped, hanging on her every word, he is attracted, She on the other hand, legs crossed hands clasped, and bent forward protective, hiding all thats feminine, no attraction. Nice backdrop, and framed with tree and bush, almost perfect, and my highest score at 100+..
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03/15/2009 01:17:03 PM
Nice street shot. Good job on the B&W conversion.
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03/15/2009 09:33:31 AM
Good use of natural lighting. Nice candid shot.
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03/15/2009 06:23:21 AM
Very nice image. It's good to see a few "great" images. This is a perfect reflection of your abilities as a photographer.
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03/15/2009 06:19:01 AM
This is a nice candid street shot, I like how you've framed the scene with trees. B&W works well too.
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03/15/2009 05:46:48 AM
toning really worked here
03/15/2009 03:06:39 AM
Lovely city view with soft light and nice contrasts.
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03/14/2009 07:14:24 PM
good conversion to black and white
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03/14/2009 04:46:54 PM
The DOF is just shallow enough to give a nice impression of depth to this.
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03/14/2009 04:37:53 PM
Right side is strong.. left ok
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03/14/2009 03:49:35 PM
Well framed. Great tones and clarity.
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03/14/2009 12:08:40 PM
Really nice use of natural framing with the leaves. I love the b&w for this, nice clarity as well.
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03/14/2009 09:15:51 AM
Very nice capture/I like the B&W tones
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03/14/2009 12:20:49 AM
nice street shot, nice tones in the shot, 6
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03/13/2009 06:51:51 PM
this is a wall hanger love it 9
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03/13/2009 05:32:31 PM
great clear shot with perfect tones for B&W.
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03/13/2009 03:21:00 PM
Black and white works very good here, well done :)
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03/13/2009 02:14:03 PM
Good include of the trees to frame out the photo.
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03/13/2009 11:07:30 AM
Nice backlit study and accompanying street scene. I like the tree leaves framing at the top! 7
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03/13/2009 09:22:22 AM
Beautiful snapshot, the effect of the backlighting creating the halo effect on the couple are great!!!
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03/13/2009 12:57:28 AM
such a lovely scene, I can feel the warmth.
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03/12/2009 11:36:45 PM
Lovely bit of street photography :)
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03/12/2009 10:48:43 PM
This shot is a pleasure to look at, nothing special is happening but it makes you feel happy to be involved with it
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03/12/2009 08:31:52 PM
Feels nice. Well done.
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03/12/2009 07:06:17 PM
The backlighting on the couple really makes them stand out in this street scene.
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03/12/2009 06:43:55 PM
Good composition - lots of interest
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03/12/2009 05:40:56 PM
Very cool! With the framing and lighting the eye is drawn right in to the couple.
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03/12/2009 04:19:15 PM
I really like this and would like even more if some of the flora was not there.
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03/12/2009 01:48:49 PM
great black and white
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03/12/2009 01:22:18 PM
Processing here is sweet. A compelling image, makes one search for all the details.
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03/12/2009 12:25:26 PM
yeahhhh...
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03/12/2009 11:52:02 AM
too bad that the sun is so harsh
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03/12/2009 06:17:16 AM
very nice candid street photo, great b&w, but i would crop the bottom a little more to get rid of the railing in the foreground.
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03/12/2009 04:58:56 AM
The light in this is really nice, I like the glowy look around them and the framing from the trees
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03/11/2009 10:59:30 PM
Feels familiar. Wonder if I've been here. Great BW, slice of life image.
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03/11/2009 08:28:19 PM
I like the natural framing.
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03/11/2009 05:35:36 PM
i like the "candid" feel of this shot. Its nice. Like that you used B&W as well.
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03/11/2009 05:05:18 PM
Wonderful range of tones. The blown highlights in the fountain almost make it look magical.
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03/11/2009 04:46:37 PM
Nice candid.
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03/11/2009 03:47:44 PM
Interesting buildings. Sharp detail. Small distraction on the bottom.
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03/11/2009 02:37:33 PM
I love the natural framing here - how the viewer feels like we are "peeking" at this candid moment.
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03/11/2009 01:42:22 PM
fun scene, so many elements involved. good choice for black and white
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03/11/2009 01:06:34 PM
I like the tones in this and lots of interest. I feel like I am sitting in a cafe having a nice lunch. Were you? hahaha.
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03/11/2009 12:09:14 PM
I love the haloes on the couple.....your b&w is rich
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03/11/2009 09:09:49 AM
Good capture of intimacy in a street image.
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03/11/2009 08:39:09 AM
i like their positioning
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03/11/2009 06:55:11 AM
Great candid. Street photos always look good in B&W.
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03/11/2009 06:53:57 AM
ya know... shots like this kill me. I would absolutely love to shoot something this beautiful and have it on my wall, so simple, such perfect lighting, such a great story, this is definitely one of my favorites on this site.
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03/11/2009 04:43:06 AM
Love all the layers in this photograph. Great candid.
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03/11/2009 02:45:41 AM
Gorgeous Parisian feel to this shot. Nice use of contrast and back light for the subjects. Good luck: 8.
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