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15-JUN-2007 Brent

Life Optional

Canon EOS 30D ,Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1/500s f/9.0 at 17.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time15-Jun-2007 14:42:26
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 30D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length17 mm
Exposure Time1/500 sec
Aperturef/9
ISO Equivalent100
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Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
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Brent 18-Jun-2007 17:06
Thanks Tom :-) You are right that you never know until the voting starts just how well an image will do. I thought the subject matter made these powerful images (especially knowing several people die here each year), but maybe they just don't move people that much? I'm happy to show this one instead, as it was a toss up for me which one to use in the first place.
ctfchallenge18-Jun-2007 02:53
I've found that it's hard to judge "traction" by comments. The vote may be surprising. So stick to your instincts about what is interesting. I preferred the first although this is a worthy variation, and I love variations. -tv
Brent 17-Jun-2007 04:52
Thanks Tom, I just now uploaded a new version shot during the same session- the first one didn't seem to be getting much traction :-)
ctfchallenge16-Jun-2007 12:45
Brent, you have a definite style marked by details and wide dynamic range. The "Suidical?" situation casts an emotional pall over all that sunny scenery. Powerful stuff. -tv