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Sony Forums Challenges | all galleries >> Challenge 165: Peace (hosted by Katherine Kenison) >> Challenge 165: Exhibition > edit image
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15-JUN-2007 Justin Miller

Peace be Upon You*
by Justin Miller

Something about the ancient Arabian architecture, mildly lit against a midnight blue sky, and the classic crescent moon and star, that captures the original spirit of peace and tranquility. A peaceful and idyllic setting that was enough to inspire a prophet to start a religion...and should remain an inspiration and goal of all religions and all persons - peace and unity.

Sony DSC-H5
1/6s f/3.2 at 7.1mm iso320 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Helen Betts29-Mar-2008 01:19
Wonderfully captured! I love the moodiness of the image, enhanced by the great color and light.
Guest 28-Mar-2008 03:26
Beautiful image Justin and you did a great job adding the larger moon. Very peaceful and a good entry for the challenge.
Justin Miller27-Mar-2008 03:50
Thanks all for the kind words.

Jerry - it is indeed a composite of two shots, both taken from the same spot one right after the other. The whole shot is pretty much as photographed - the exception being that I cloned out the smaller version of the moon, then added the new layer in 'lighten' mode which placed in the larger moon and star.
Guest 21-Mar-2008 23:27
Very nice image Justin. Once again your comments coupled with the scene reflect the mood of the challenge. Dale
Sky 21-Mar-2008 18:46
Gorgeous shot, Justin.
Jerry Curtis21-Mar-2008 11:11
What a pretty image, Justin!
I'm having difficulty believing the moon is not added in post, though (not that that's a fatal flaw). My experience suggests that, at the exposure indicated in the EXIF, the moon would be totally blown out, and at almost full-wide on the H5, the moon would be much smaller - even on an agressive crop???
Katherine Stanback's Photos21-Mar-2008 07:59
Wonderful capture - I love the lighting and shadowy details in the buildings, the dark blue sky, and the moon & star!