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"Still night in DC"
by AJ
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05-APR-2009 AJ

6th Place
"Still night in DC"
by AJ

Washington monument

Canon EOS 5D Mark II ,Canon EF 35mm f/1.4L USM
8s f/8.0 at 35.0mm iso800 hide exif
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Date/Time05-Apr-2009 21:51:00
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark II
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length35 mm
Exposure Time8.00 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent800
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Guest 26-Apr-2009 10:04
An example of getting away with breaking the rules. Almost, but not quite, symmetrical both horizontally and vertically and the main subject being totally blown out is not something you'd usually get away with successfully, yet in this image it seems effective. This makes me wonder: why is that? The only certain answer I can find, is the pleasing color gradients in sky and water. Of course, this wouldn't be as attractive without the contrast of light and dark from the monument and trees. I am still debating with myself whether cropping off a sliver to the viewers left (to center the monument) would be an improvement or not.
jnconradie24-Apr-2009 05:57
I want to see lots more of your photograhpy, if these two posts are anything to go by! Wow! Stunning colours, composition, reflection. Super work. Regards Nico