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For years it stood, for years it heldbehind its golden-arch lined walls,
the secrets which mankind had weld.
The Colossus.
EDIT: Lightened the bottom slightly.
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Comments: 95
RandomVonHelvete [2005-05-29 17:23:26 +0000 UTC]
wow, that is a really neat pic....was the sky like that? or did you adjust settings on your cam.?
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eggwacker In reply to RandomVonHelvete [2005-05-30 03:54:51 +0000 UTC]
Jeff, I used a polarizer filter, which helps to bring it out. I also increased its contrast in my post-editing process. Thanks for the questions and feedback!
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Jabba1905 [2005-05-29 15:46:57 +0000 UTC]
just beautiful! great angle, great colour, GREAT SHOT!
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weeleigh83 [2005-05-29 14:08:09 +0000 UTC]
Wow, amazing shot. The colors are unbelievable, and I really like the angle you chose, too. Great job.
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flowingcurtians In reply to ??? [2005-05-29 13:51:00 +0000 UTC]
Oh dude, that's awesome! I love the colors.
-deen
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Argocat8 [2005-05-29 13:32:39 +0000 UTC]
nice contrast and especially the sky
I agree with an above poster, maybe a teeny tiny touch lighter?
the secrets which mankind had weld you'll have to excuse my incredibly dopey sense of humour but I had a vision of a large oxyacetylene torch...
nice work Patrick
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eggwacker In reply to Argocat8 [2005-05-30 03:03:23 +0000 UTC]
Yeah, the more I look at it the more I think I went a little too dark on the bottom part of the photo.
Thanks though, Karen. And ps, you're so silly
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yonashek In reply to ??? [2005-05-29 12:00:54 +0000 UTC]
Fantastic shot - Love the colors, composition and the lighting! Well done!
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Ricoo In reply to ??? [2005-05-29 10:10:14 +0000 UTC]
Great colors. The sky looks wonderful. Maybe the arches are a bit too dark, but I really like the contrast.
Great work !
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eggwacker In reply to Ricoo [2005-05-30 02:59:31 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, Eric. Yes, I agree, that part might be a tad too dark. I'm glad you liked other aspects of it though.
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Ricoo In reply to eggwacker [2005-05-31 13:29:35 +0000 UTC]
I think this is better with this change. I'm happy you have preserved the beautiful high contrast with the sky. Well done.
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NyssaDuck [2005-05-29 06:58:33 +0000 UTC]
Hmm, hmmm! I like this but I have to say, it looked a little better in the thumbnail Such an odd shot really. I mean, the colours and detail are really gorgeous but there is something about it that just doesn't work right. I'm sitting here trying my hardest to work it out but I can't. Maybe it's the lines in the shot, particularly around the bottom righthand corner. Around that area, it looks strange and fake, if that makes much sense. Hmm, I just don't know. It's a lovely shot, anyway, Patrick
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eggwacker In reply to NyssaDuck [2005-05-30 02:57:37 +0000 UTC]
Nyssa, thanks for the feedback I think I know what you're talking about. Does it bother you that the pillars on the bottom right aren't exactly vertical? I thought it was a bit odd myself that they're so angled, but that the dome is vertical alignment
I guess it's just the angle that I took it at and not something that I could fix. The bottom right part might be a bit too dark too as some people have pointed out. Thanks for the honest feedback! I'm always appreciative
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sexybandgeek126 [2005-05-29 05:06:30 +0000 UTC]
i love the sky, the building is completly awe-inspiring and the shot is fantastic. the picture as a whole=breathtaking.
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eggwacker In reply to x0xpokeyx0x [2005-05-29 05:28:33 +0000 UTC]
thanks look at all those donuts and pretzels! were those there before?
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x0xpokeyx0x In reply to eggwacker [2005-05-29 13:27:00 +0000 UTC]
nope....i just bought a WHOLE BUNCH!!
*hands u a and a
*
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eggwacker In reply to x0xpokeyx0x [2005-05-30 03:02:01 +0000 UTC]
aw, thanks for fattening me up
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Formor In reply to ??? [2005-05-29 03:43:20 +0000 UTC]
I love the contrast in blue sky behind it Lovely shot, my friend! "The Colossus"
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eggwacker In reply to Formor [2005-05-29 04:09:35 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, buddy. Are you saying saying that I needed to include "The" in my title or are you just making fun of my dinky title? I can imagine both
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Formor In reply to eggwacker [2005-05-29 15:19:31 +0000 UTC]
No, no. I was just thinking of the significance ofthat title. I like it because it states what the picture is I think that it is an excellent title
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environaut In reply to ??? [2005-05-29 03:28:44 +0000 UTC]
Gosh! What gorgeous colors!! Did you do any adjustments to it? Those colors are soooo rich! Love it...excellent details too. Wonderful capture Patrick!
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eggwacker In reply to environaut [2005-05-29 04:24:02 +0000 UTC]
hey Mike
Yes, some adjustments, mostly on the edifice itself. I used a polarizer filter, so it helped to bring out the colors in the sky. Deeper gold tones were added to the face of the building.
Thanks for the question, and I'm glad you like it.
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environaut In reply to eggwacker [2005-05-29 14:05:08 +0000 UTC]
Thanks for the answers Patrick! I'm hoping to upgrade to a nice digital SLR soon and need to learn some of the tricks of the trade! Again, gorgeous image!
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eggwacker In reply to environaut [2005-05-30 03:06:05 +0000 UTC]
anytime, Mike, and thanks again
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PainIsBeautiful In reply to ??? [2005-05-29 03:27:40 +0000 UTC]
did you lighten it? it looks good if you did, or im just really tired and think theres a diff if you didnt edit it
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eggwacker In reply to PainIsBeautiful [2005-05-29 04:05:10 +0000 UTC]
I just added the title
I've been exploring a lot, making my pictures a little darker. The bottom part might be a little too dark for some people's tastes, but I think I'll leave it for now, because it's just fun to experiment
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augustc4 [2005-05-29 02:13:14 +0000 UTC]
geez man, the color here is fantastic.
warm and dry building next to a refreshing blue sky.
beauty.
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nosybrunette In reply to ??? [2005-05-29 02:11:12 +0000 UTC]
Gorgeous shot and great composition.
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eggwacker In reply to nosybrunette [2005-05-29 04:06:17 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, Sarah. I hope you're having a fantastic weekend
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PainIsBeautiful In reply to ??? [2005-05-29 01:27:34 +0000 UTC]
i like this, but its weird, it looks like its leaning forward, but it also looks like its leaning back i like it, but it can be a litttttle bit brighter.. heh
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trinity-77 In reply to ??? [2005-05-29 01:23:28 +0000 UTC]
wow came out so clear! and those colors are just gorgeous. great composition and perspective.
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eggwacker In reply to trinity-77 [2005-05-29 04:01:14 +0000 UTC]
I'm glad you like it, Shannon
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