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10-MAR-2006 Victor Engel

Shadow in the Clouds *

Austin, TX

Canon EOS 10D ,Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
1/40s f/1.8 at 85.0mm iso800 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Canon DSLR Challenge17-Mar-2006 05:25
From the thumbnail it looked like a keyboard but this is so different. Like a scene from the Twilight Zone. Very cool. ~kt
Canon DSLR Challenge14-Mar-2006 01:36
This one is great!. Like in the movies, looks like something is about to happen here! -Cat
Canon DSLR Challenge12-Mar-2006 11:18
Amazing setup. Totally balanced between large shapes (shadow) and details, just enough to confuse the mind.
elGeorgio
Guest 12-Mar-2006 06:03
Excellent, Victor. Well seen and beautifully processed. -Michael
Canon DSLR Challenge12-Mar-2006 00:03
Jim, I'm not really sure, but I think the lights are near the top, which has a rather unique design. It's a building that seems to be either loved or hated. I'll try to find out more specifically about the lights and report back. -- Victor
jimhwy11-Mar-2006 23:17
That is neat :) Where are the lights that are creating that effect? Are they around the base of the building? In any case, the photo is great. Jim H.
Guest 11-Mar-2006 23:10
Neat!
Canon DSLR Challenge11-Mar-2006 21:13
Wow, that does do illusion and surreal together. Well Done! Cindy
Canon DSLR Challenge11-Mar-2006 19:43
For those not familiar with the movie (and even for those who want to experience it again) see this site.http://www.kino.com/metropolis/ -- Victor
Canon DSLR Challenge11-Mar-2006 18:55
Superb!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love that you don't realize on first glace that they are buildings, not steps. Wonderful processing too! I think you've found your calling - put this in your best of file!! Kudos. :) ~ Lonnit
Canon DSLR Challenge11-Mar-2006 17:45
That was fast! I've seen Metropolis several times, including the recent restored version and another version using that as the picture but with live music. It's a wonderful film. I can see where you see the similarity, but that was not my goal.

My main goals in my workflow were to call attention to the square shadow, maintain appropriate detail in the buildings, and mask the ugly pattern noise. There are other techniques that are more effective at the latter than what I chose, but nothing that I found with more pleasing results (else I would have used it).

Last night is the first time I've noticed the shadow in the sky. I was stunned, particularly since I'm usually pretty good at noticing this sort of thing. -- Victor
elips11-Mar-2006 17:39
This is wonderful, Victor! It makes me think of the old silent movie "Metropolis". Good work! ~Sharon