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Raindrops (*)
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16-OCT-2005 Ann Chaikin

9th Place
Raindrops (*)

Looking out on our deck

Decided to try using curves to increase the contrast just a bit... this is the updated version. Thanks for the suggestion.

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1/50s f/5.0 at 19.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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alexeig22-Oct-2005 17:40
Nice execution of nice idea
Rod 22-Oct-2005 11:49
I'm not a bleeding purist me dear, it's just others think I am................I'm misunderstood:-)
Guest 22-Oct-2005 04:07
Eeegads Rod...What happened to that purist we all know and love? Pulling the old curves tool when you could just bracket and find one that gives you the best density? MUahahhaha....you crack me up!
Rod 21-Oct-2005 23:46
Very nice shot with a good feel. Re Britt's suggestion, a pull down on the curves tool might do.
ctfchallenge19-Oct-2005 14:50
Ann, this is nicely framed and a very nice mood for the shot. There isn't a whole lot of contrast in the BG, but that isn't necessarily bad. You might want to shoot this shot (if it rains again!) trying some exposure bracketing to pull in some more density. ~Britt
ctfchallenge18-Oct-2005 15:28
Lovely shot Ann. I also live in Washington state and the last challenge was a bit tough...with the gray days returning of late. But, for shooting through glass; wonderful! Yvonne
Guest 18-Oct-2005 14:11
Ann, every time I see your pics, I can't help envying you for such a beautiful outlook. Nice pic, obviously.
janewigginsphotography18-Oct-2005 02:38
The B&W depicts the dreary mood of the day, although the photo is really quite beautiful with the nice raindrops on the window. From this view, I don't think anything would be dreary though! Great shot. jano
Guest 18-Oct-2005 00:10
Good shot, interesting comp and lack of color emphasizes the bad weather.