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taygull
2nd of July 2007 (Mon), 15:09
I've not posted much of my stuff lately, just been to busy. We are very pleased with the outcome of this shot so I thought I'd share it with you guys.

The July issue featured a story on the history of downtown Main St. This was shot from an unusual perspective as I had to cram myself into the bushes, put the camera on a tripod, use the timer and move the overhanging branches out of the way enough to get the composition I wanted. It was shot early to mid morning so as to capture the morning sun. I don't think the time on the clock is accurate..I'll have to go back and look at the exif as it is not in this shot.

What is important in the shot is you can see the old clock, the old city hall, and of course the gazebo.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/taygull/0707_FSMcover.jpg
Jim7226
2nd of July 2007 (Mon), 15:17
Great-looking cover pic. I'm sure it will help sell the issue.
tumana
2nd of July 2007 (Mon), 16:42
This was shot from an unusual perspective as I had to cram myself into the bushes, put the camera on a tripod, use the timer and move the overhanging branches out of the way enough to get the composition I wanted. [...] I'll have to go back and look at the exif as it is not in this shot.

Very, very nice shot. Amazing morning colors. What is the EXIF data after all? I imagine it was shot at 17mm considering your gear. Very nice gear as well btw.
Stav_98
2nd of July 2007 (Mon), 16:45
Fantastic. Great example of HDR.
taygull
2nd of July 2007 (Mon), 16:47
Very, very nice shot. Amazing morning colors. What is the EXIF data after all? I imagine it was shot at 17mm considering your gear. Very nice gear as well btw.

OK, here is the EXIF data from the original shot.

Taken @ 5:55am
Canon EOS 5D w/grip
Canon 24mm-70mm f/2.8L
1/250
Aperture Priority Mode
f/8.0
24mm focal length
ISO 200
Shot in RAW

I used the 24mm-70mm Lens because I was shooting on a plane that causes "keystoning" when using my 17mm-40mm f/4.0L.
Curtis N
2nd of July 2007 (Mon), 17:07
Love that morning light.
The leaves in the upper corners are a nice touch.
I've never been keen on the HDR effect, but everything else about this is top-notch.
taygull
2nd of July 2007 (Mon), 17:12
Love that morning light.
The leaves in the upper corners are a nice touch.
I've never been keen on the HDR effect, but everything else about this is top-notch.

Thanks,

It would have been very easy to photoshop the leaves in but I didn't want to do that. I had to hold the leaves just right with my right hand while I shot with my remote.
taygull
2nd of July 2007 (Mon), 19:47
I added the EXIF for those wanting it.
Grace
2nd of July 2007 (Mon), 20:14
very nice Chris! very nice!
taygull
2nd of July 2007 (Mon), 20:20
very nice Chris! very nice!

Thanks Cutie!
kosin
2nd of July 2007 (Mon), 22:41
looks pretty nice
congrats :)
taygull
3rd of July 2007 (Tue), 18:25
looks pretty nice
congrats :)

Thanks kosin!
bestfromnw
6th of July 2007 (Fri), 22:43
looks awesome!