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ctfchallenge | all galleries >> The Best of CTF Challenges >> Best of 2008 > 2nd: Undressed Dressed
by Penny Street
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06-NOV-2008 Penny Street

2nd: Undressed Dressed
by Penny Street

in Times Square

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi ,Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Xr Di-II LD IF
1/125s f/5.6 at 80.0mm iso400 hide exif
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Date/Time06-Nov-2008 02:26:31
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length80 mm
Exposure Time1/125 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent400
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programprogram (1)
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ctfchallenge15-Nov-2008 15:19
Yes, "au naturelle" is the way a Naked Cowboy should be photographed! :-D I thought his guitar was supposed to be red white and blue but there seems to be a gray/blue cast to it, some of the other whites in the picy and the skin tones. Just thought a little color correction would make him stand out more. :-) CJ
ctfchallenge15-Nov-2008 13:38
Thanks, Carloe. I think he's better seen "au naturale".
Penny Street
ctfchallenge14-Nov-2008 23:40
This is a hoot Penny! I'd like to see this with a bit more PP - more contrast, lighter face, and a bit more USM to make the cowboy. stand out more from the crowd. Great expressions on everyone's faces - a very fun image! :-D CJ
ctfchallenge12-Nov-2008 23:02
I was already thinking that I could have done without looking at this excellent picture, then I read Rod's comment and he makes me look even closer. -COAmature
ctfchallenge09-Nov-2008 23:51
Funny but I'm not worried, Lydia, as everyone here knows the picy comes first.
Penny Street
ctfchallenge09-Nov-2008 19:27
You might want to rephrase that last line, Penny. :)

BTW, I like the other title better for the challenge. ~Lydia
ctfchallenge09-Nov-2008 18:21
I kind of wish I hadn't read all that, but it is fun watching the spectators react to what he does. The few times I've seen him he's been in this same spot in the middle of the afternoon. If you're willing to stand next to him, he will pose nicely but he purposely turns away from people like me who are holding a camera across the street (most of the pictures I have of him are of his backside!) This time I made it look like I was leaving and then turned around quickly and got lucky.
Penny Street
ctfchallenge09-Nov-2008 15:48
A little search turned up this info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naked_Cowboy in case you're interested. ~lydia
ctfchallenge09-Nov-2008 15:33
Well now... THAT's certainly something one doesn't see everyday! :) Good find, Penny. You've done a good job with this.

Is he wanting donations? Or is he hired by someone?

If I stood out there the words above and below the strings would be all they'd need. *grin* ~Lydia
ctfchallenge09-Nov-2008 06:01
I've seen this guy on TV a few times. Is he always in the same place or does he get around the city? I like all the expressions on the people. ~dtallakson
aam1234 08-Nov-2008 17:33
The photo is full of life. Good one, Penny.
ctfchallenge08-Nov-2008 14:43
I love the expressions on their faces, including the cowboy himself. And why is it that he's never around when I go to New York? LOL
--Mary Anne
Canon DSLR Challenge07-Nov-2008 22:26
Excellent framing Penny and good capture. Usually there are too many folks in the way to get a full such an unobstructed view of what his fans see and react to. Good for the girls to have something to peep at.. present company excluded of course. -tv
Canon DSLR Challenge07-Nov-2008 17:06
The Naked Cowboy - well Penny I am shocked - Debi
ctfchallenge07-Nov-2008 12:56
He's just another guy out earning a living (at least that's what the traffic cop told me). And no, Rod, I didn't do any cloning. I did almost nothing to this, actually, except a very slight crop and then sharpen. Penny Street
Guest 07-Nov-2008 12:11
By the look on his face, I think one of those girls has grabbed hold of his plectrum.
YB
Rod 07-Nov-2008 07:34
He's real Sharon, I've heard about this bloke out in the freezing cold. Look how happy he's made everyone around him. Excellent picy for the topic Penny. Did you have to do any cloning Penny as his guitar doesn't look low enough, mind you if it's that cold there may have been no need.
elips07-Nov-2008 07:17
Well! Is he real or sculpture? This is such a NYC shot with all the people milling around, you did well to capture the looks on the people's faces and the color and general busyness. Good work, Penny!