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07-AUG-2007 Michael Shealy

Shapes in the Clouds

Black Forest, CO

If this isn't "vivid", please move it to Pending. Thanks, -m

Canon EOS D30 ,Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
1/750s f/9.5 at 18.0mm iso400 full exif

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ctfchallenge13-Aug-2007 19:09
Thanks for the nice words, all. I guess there are different kinds of 'vivid', yeah!? This was taken with an EOS-D30 that I sent to Life Pixel (www.lifepixel.com) to be modified for IR only. The RAW version was white-balanced and then I used the channel mixer in PS to get the blue sky. I also modified a 'cheap' Canon EF-S 18-55m f/3.5-5.6 to remove the "-S" so I could use it on a camera that didn't "know" about the -S when it was made. The less expensive lenses seem to work better for IR, apparently those with "fancy" new color coatings don't. The -S_ectomy worked well and I've had good luck with this lens. It seems very sharp at the smaller apertures and it works great on the D30. Cheers, -mikey
Guest 13-Aug-2007 01:19
Nice shot Michael! It definitely qualifies as vivid IMO!
ctfchallenge12-Aug-2007 00:42
It may not have a lot of bright color, but it would be a shame to move it to where it might get viewed less. Great shot Mikey. - Neo
ctfchallenge12-Aug-2007 00:22
Now that I did have at my place. You have them looking as dramatic as they were. Nice job Mikey. -COAmature
ctfchallenge11-Aug-2007 19:36
Wonderful shot Mikey - very dramatic! CJ
ctfchallenge11-Aug-2007 19:17
If this isn't dramatic, move ME to pending. How did you get this look, Mikey? Outstanding. -tv