DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 
Challenge Entries
Portfolio Images
It Says What?
2nd PlaceIt Says What?
Phocal


Order a print of this photograph!


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Shadows VI (Basic Editing)
Collection: Challenge Stuff
Camera: Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Location: University of Houston, Houston Texas
Date: Mar 9, 2010
Aperture: F6.7
ISO: 1600
Shutter: 1/15
Date Uploaded: Mar 9, 2010

 This is a piece of artwork outside the library at the University of Houston. During the day it is blah but at night the light in the center comes on to show the real intent of the design.

Balanced on a pole for the shot (did not have my tripod with me), forgot I had my camera set at 1600 ISO from shooting an indoor event at Chili's. Not much in the way of post. Converted to black and white with a green filter, noise reduction, levels, and straighten (all in Aperture). Had a real hard time with straightening the photo and still don't think it is perfect. Was to lazy (and it was almost time for submission to close) to take it into photoshop to straighten it.

Going back with my tripod to photograph it again for an HDR version and have some ideas for the Night Shot challenge if the sky will show some stars tonight.


Wow, thanks everyone for the votes and comments. This is a personal best and my first ribbon.

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 139
Avg (all users): 6.8889
Avg (commenters): 8.2000
Avg (participants): 7.1154
Avg (non-participants): 6.8129
Views since voting: 5321
Views during voting: 327
Votes: 207
Comments: 30
Favorites: 7 (view)

Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
 03/26/2010 01:23:07 PM
What an outstanding image. The processing is amazing. I'd love to see the HDR version.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/23/2010 02:55:42 PM
great work, congrats!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/23/2010 11:47:12 AM
This is utterly amazing. Love every single word in it.

I am more inspired. congrats!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/22/2010 09:02:18 AM
Hi Ronnie, greetings from the Critique Club!

Well, nothing much to say about this one, super congrats on your personal best and ribbon!
Stunning shot, and yes, it's straight :) I used the word "Romance" as a reference, and it's not crooked.

Great choice on the b&w, great composition on not centering the subject, good balance between highlights and shadows. And 1/15s handheld?? Great job!

If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Regards,
Joao
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/17/2010 10:10:12 AM
Cool! And handheld! Congrats to you on your first ribbon!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/17/2010 09:10:56 AM
Congrats on your ribbon!! Another Texan coming to life on DPC - very kewl! Love the shot!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/17/2010 05:26:35 AM
Congratulations on your 1st ribbon and new PB! Very interesting sculpture - I'd love to see this in person.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/17/2010 01:54:06 AM
Cool installment, and you have photographed it to bring it alive, and to such strong advantage. Congrats on the ribbon.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/16/2010 11:04:19 PM
Congrats on your first ribbon! Great job!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/16/2010 10:12:42 PM
Originally posted by Kobba:
Crigger, I would love to lose the window but there is no way to crop it that I can see. You would lose the top of the object and I don't like how it looks. I am going to go back with my tripod to get a different angle and see how that looks.


no need, you did a great job! congrats. :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/16/2010 10:11:32 PM
I take it all back!....
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/16/2010 10:11:27 PM
This was my 10 - grats on the ribbon!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/16/2010 09:24:00 PM
Such a striking image. I really enjoy the way the light is rippling outward, in a circular fashion. Congratulations on the ribbon.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/16/2010 09:18:19 PM
Excellent. Well done on the first ribbon.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/16/2010 09:13:00 PM
HUGE Congrats !!!! A very well deserved Red !
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/16/2010 08:14:31 PM
I am so glad this did well. Wonderful shot! Simply perfect for the challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/16/2010 08:11:22 PM
i thought this would get the blue
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/16/2010 08:06:48 PM
Crigger, I would love to lose the window but there is no way to crop it that I can see. You would lose the top of the object and I don't like how it looks. I am going to go back with my tripod to get a different angle and see how that looks.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/15/2010 07:13:42 PM
Great Idea, You need to crop out the window so I can give you the rating you should get.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/15/2010 09:48:38 AM
Easily my favorite of the challenge. Excellent subject choice.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/14/2010 12:59:58 PM
wow!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/14/2010 03:41:38 AM
Nice....I really like the subject here...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/13/2010 12:00:23 AM
What is this? a monument? could you tell us the name or place after the challenge? I would like to find some information about it and its text.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/12/2010 06:39:31 PM
great picture, I like the lightening. Well done
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/12/2010 05:53:23 AM
wow. one of my favourites. all the best :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2010 12:05:42 PM
Fascinating.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2010 06:28:53 AM
A wonderful 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/10/2010 09:25:29 AM
This is stunning in every way I can think of. My top pick of the challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/10/2010 06:33:33 AM
Wow. This is a VERY shadowy shot! Good idea! What is that?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/10/2010 02:57:34 AM
Beautiful! 10 from me :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 04/06/2025 02:55:36 AM EDT.