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Submitted: October 25, 2010
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Make:NIKON CORPORATION
Model:NIKON D5000
Shutter Speed:10/150 second
Aperture:F/6.3
Focal Length:18 mm
ISO Speed:640
Date Taken:Oct 22, 2010, 1:39:14 AM
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Don't Look Behind You...by ~LuLuChild

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Don't look behind you...

Who says Fall always has to be colorful?

Taken in the rainy Fall season in California.

Nikon D5000
18-55mm
Muir Woods, California

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Critique by `Jules1983 Feb 5, 2011, 3:25:04 PM

I can't help but feel this looks very mysterious and magical, like straight from a fairy tale or dream. I think it has to do with both the use of blurry/sharp areas as well as the angle you chose to shoot this from. In a way it seems very uplifting and hopeful, despite the black/white conversion. That being said, I would love to see a color version of this as well.
The sun peeking through the leaves is a really nice touch and adds to the overall positive aura of the picture; it also serves as a nice focal point. Well done!

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*WordsOfFarewell Dec 8, 2010

The first impression is a very good one. It seems as if you knew what you were doing there. Although the overexposure of the sky is a problem here, it's not easy to prevent, mainly only with HDR but it sure is worth looking into.

I like the black an white feeling and the blur but in my opinion it is to strong a the very border and should increase linearly rather then exponentially for smoother transition. Also I'd prefer a little smaller upload size, with my 1650x1080 I don't have to scroll but some others may also it is hard not to lose the overview since there are so many details. A very nice photo you shot there, reminds me that I need to get back to Muir next time when I fly to the states.

~LuLuChild Dec 8, 2010 Student Photographer

Thank you for the feedback, I really appreciate it!

*IngoSchobert Nov 8, 2010 Hobbyist Photographer

Loving it

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~LuLuChild Nov 8, 2010 Student Photographer

Thanks! I'm glad you like it!

*IngoSchobert Nov 9, 2010 Hobbyist Photographer

I do, I fav very few shots - but I did this one

~LuLuChild Nov 9, 2010 Student Photographer

Wow! I'm very honored! Thank you very, very much!

*IngoSchobert Nov 9, 2010 Hobbyist Photographer

Haha, I hope it didn't sound arrogant as it wasn't meant that way

~LuLuChild Nov 9, 2010 Student Photographer

Oh, no, of course not! I didn't take it that way, either. It's not arrogant. I'm very flattered, truly!

*IngoSchobert Nov 9, 2010 Hobbyist Photographer

Thanks

*Morphine-Cloud Nov 1, 2010 Hobbyist General Artist

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