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12-SEP-2008 Brent

Winning Over the Squares

Canon EOS 30D ,Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1/30s f/5.0 at 40.0mm iso800 hide exif
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Date/Time12-Sep-2008 14:07:48
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 30D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length40 mm
Exposure Time1/30 sec
Aperturef/5
ISO Equivalent800
Exposure Bias
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Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
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Canon DSLR Challenge22-Sep-2008 18:29
The two people really make this shot for me! ~dtallakson
aam1234 20-Sep-2008 17:19
Nothing wrong with your sharpening. If you like it then it's good. Hmm, maybe I under-sharpen my pics :)
ctfchallenge20-Sep-2008 16:57
Thanks again for comments all :-) Hmm, I'm not sure I like having a style that can be easily spotted Aam, especially for over sharpening. Maybe I should start wearing glasses when I edit as I really don't think I am sharpening that much.
~Brent
aam1234 19-Sep-2008 14:39
Sorry to answer your question so late, Brent. The clues to your style, at least from your posting here, are: 1- bold colors 2- a bit of over-sharpening. Add to that a somewhat distinctive Seattle architecture, weather, and landscape and it's easy to spot your work :)
ctfchallenge17-Sep-2008 09:08
I like the play of the small squares against the diagonal. Great positioning of the three people too. Excellent.
-martin46
Guest 16-Sep-2008 21:05
Good one, colorful image.
sue anne14-Sep-2008 03:13
The perspective thru the fence adds to the diagonal.
ctfchallenge13-Sep-2008 23:06
The two people encapsulated in the architecture and oblivious to each other like ships passing in the night add a humanistic degree of interest that makes this particularly appealing. -tv
ctfchallenge13-Sep-2008 15:44
Nice diagonal and love those yellows contrasting with the black handrails! The grate is nice and people add to the sense of motion. :-) CJ
Daniel Bollag13-Sep-2008 14:58
Very attractive composition, Brent; and perfect for this challenge too! -- db.
ctfchallenge13-Sep-2008 06:09
Thanks much Penny, not a hard guess eh? Actually, I mostly read eBooks and haven't checked anything out at this branch except the view :-)
~Brent
ctfchallenge13-Sep-2008 04:11
Seattle Library no doubt, you lucky one. Read any good books lately? This is really superb, btw.
Penny Street
ctfchallenge13-Sep-2008 03:15
Thanks Doug- you snuck in your comment when I was responding to Rod :-) Congratulations again on your win, it was a great image.
~Brent
ctfchallenge13-Sep-2008 03:12
Thanks much mate :-) I wasn't up norf actually but souf and eaft in the other Washington area. I had a good visit with my brother and family, but as usual for me had to work long hours before I left and will do the same for the next several days now that I am back. The weather is beautiful here right now and it is a pity I will be spending so much time in the office with just a little summer left :-(
~Brent
ctfchallenge13-Sep-2008 03:05
A diagonal with a pattern overlay. Nice take on the subject Brent. -COAmature
Rod 13-Sep-2008 02:52
The triangle of the three people make this work for me, well done. Welcome back mate, how did you enjoy it up norf?
ctfchallenge13-Sep-2008 02:42
Thanks Aam, you are sure quick with the comments :-) Wondering if you recognized a style as mine (whatever that might be) or just the setting? It's nice to be posting again after being out of town. I'm still trying to catch up on my work now, but I managed to shoot a few on my lunch break. This is the only one I have had a chance to process- thought it was kind of funny.
~Brent
aam1234 13-Sep-2008 02:25
Ha ha. I knew it was yours, Brent, from the thumb. And that's a big compliment.