Canon DSLR Speed Challenge #80: High contrast photography

[MSJGD]

High contrast photography is the theme for this week.

Standard Rules apply:
Photo Submissions:

1. Camera - Any Canon DSLR Camera
2. Time - any on-topic photo taken at any time is eligible, although photos that have won other competitions should NOT be entered.
3. Size - Please see the Image posting rules.
4. Post-Processing - do whatever you like and the host will decide if it works.
5. Posting - * ONE PHOTO per photographer in each challenge.* Photo Name in the message subject line.* Camera model & lens used.* Notes -- post brief EXIF data including ISO, shutter speed and aperture used.
6. Commenting - No commenting during challenge. When the posting is closed and a winner has been declared, comments can be made in this thread.
7. Have FUN!

One challenge every week, on the following schedule:

* New Topic - After winner is declared.
* Posting Starts - Right after topic is announced.
* Posting Ends - 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time Thursday, December 25, 2008. Winner will be announced the next morning.
* Winner from this competition decides the theme of the next one (and judges it for a winner) after this competition is closed.

[Flo]

Beach Star

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v299/emmaloudawg/Pipers/IMG_8445.jpg

Canon Reb XT
ISO 400
f 6.3
1/260
300.0m

[andrew748]

Un Stable

http://gallery.photo.net/photo/7241879-lg.jpg

40D
iso 100

[John_B]

IR Clouds and Tree
http://johnbdigital.com/infrared/ir_clouds_tree.jpg

Technical Details

Camera - Canon EOS 5D
Film / Media - SanDisk Ulta II 2.0GB
Lens - EF Canon 28-105 f/3.5-4.5
w/Hoya R72
Shooting Mode - Manual
Tv( Shutter Speed ) - 1
Av( Aperture Value ) - 8
Metering Mode - Spot
Lens - 28-105mm
Focal Length - 50mm
ISO Speed - 800
White Balance - Auto
AF Mode - Manual
Color Space - sRGB
Desaturated in software

[athrasher]

Winter at Baylor University

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/142/359744765_5f52d4e0b2_b.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
Exposure: 0.003 sec (1/400)
Aperture: f/7.1
Focal Length: 180 mm
ISO Speed: 100

[FlyingPhotog]

El Caballero Viejo (The Old Cowboy)
40D + 300mm f/2.8L IS + 1.4x TC .. 1/400 @ f/4 ISO 400
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/106245035/original.jpg

[Nistelrooydude]

Nice topic, I wish I had thought of that on June 22nd. Oh wait...I did. ;)

Okay, here we go:

Joy's Janitor

40D and the 24-70mm f/2.8L
43mm
f/16
1/30th second
ISO 100

http://hrephoto.smugmug.com/photos/439448715_n8gRK-L.jpg

[airfrogusmc]

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/airfrogusmc/IMG_97531.jpg

5D 200 2L


ISO 160
1/200 at f/7.1
manual
spot

[gcobb]

I don't believe I have this saved in a larger file.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y197/Schproda/Misc%20Pics/trip_1602.jpg

[monty28428]

40D, f/5.6, 1/400, iso 400

[Cuypers1807]

1d mk 3
70-200 2.8
f/2.8
1/640
ISO 400


"Waiting for Mrs. Thumbs"

[-g-]

40D
24-70 @ 24mm
1/60 f/4.5
ISO 400

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff44/genodm/POTN/StillLifeBWExper.jpg

[Flashstan]

"Three Feet high and Rising"
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3127/3118676678_de3130732f_b.jpg
Canon 40D
141mm
ISO 100
F/13 @ 1/50s

[frenchfx]

40D w\50mm
Exp. 250 @F3.2 ISO 100
Metering: CW

http://frenchfx.smugmug.com/photos/439000401_uLGNa-L.jpg

[dilorenzo1954]

Camera: Canon 5D
Lens: EF24-105mm f/4L IS USM
Focal Length: 105mm
Av: f/4
Tv: 1/1000 sec
ISO: 200
Exposure: Aperture Priority
Metering: Spot
Processed with CS3 and Nik SilverEfex to add TriX Pan Film grain

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3283/3120051794_6228ffc5e3_b_d.jpg

[Daniel2000]

40D + sigma 70-300 apo
f/5.6
1/320"
ISO 200

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh26/Daniel2000/paysage/IMG_9358.jpg

[PoSaiDoN]

Shot @
450d
1/30Sec.
100
34.0 mmhttp://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/3126802027_80c5de36db_o.jpg
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3107/3126802027_80c5de36db_o.jpg)

[Jason C]

40D/Sigma 28-70mm f2.8-4 DG/1-320th sec @ f2.8/fl=28mm/iso 100/PP in Elements 5.0
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/3131188175_86567f72b7_b.jpg

[thecackster]

Canon Rebel XT
-1/125
-f/13
-ISO 100
-105mm

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/3084306110_ebf692c378_o.jpg

[BobbyT]

40D
20mm
.8 sec
f32
iso400

http://images43.fotki.com/v1368/photos/9/949682/7049533/FlatBrokeandBusted18-vi.jpg

[icon134]

It's probably been done before but I thought this might make for a good High Contrast photo at tonight's Christmas Eve Candlelight service...

http://scottgunshell.smugmug.com/photos/442425050_zfN5z-X3.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS 50D
Lens: Tamron 90mm Macro
Av: f/8
Tv: 1/100 sec
ISO: 250

[paintmblak]

40D
f/2.8
70-200mm @100mm
ISO-100
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h176/paintmynplez/maxxndazz1208.jpg

[Nistelrooydude]

I'm away for a week, so in the unlikely event that I win, someone else should start the nest one.

[paintmblak]

I'm away for a week, so in the unlikely event that I win, someone else should start the nest one.
I will be as well so ditto to this thread sorry.

[MSJGD]

Here is my choice:
a mention to monty28428, super shot and hit the theme
AND THE WINNER IS
FlyingPhoto. I just could not take my eyes of this photo, I know it those not it the theme as much as monthy but I just love that shot.

[FlyingPhotog]

Merci Jean-Guy. I am away from home with only an iPhone for comms so I must pass the duty of starting the next competition to whomever you designate.

I'm very flattered that you found my image worthy.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!

FP

[monty28428]

Congrats Jay!! Awesome shot!!

Great entries everybody!

[MSJGD]

So the task of finding a new theme goes to monthy28428.

[-g-]

Congrats to the winners, you were my choices too! :)

Great job Jean-Guy, thanks for you efforts.

[John_B]

FlyingPhotog,
Congrats on the win!


Congrats to all that participated, as we all posted great photos :)

[FlyingPhotog]

Thanks all. Great job by everyone. Looking forward to future comps.

[Jason C]

Awesome choice, congrats!

[BobbyT]

Congrats Flyingphotog, great shot.

[dilorenzo1954]

Great shot Jay:D I figured it was the winner from the moment I saw it;)Great shot too, Monty. You better get that bird some vitamin D. It looks like he has rickets:p Great shots all. Monty, pick a good one...(I'm trying to get a lot in while I have an internet connection...It's pretty iffy down here)

[Flo]

I also love that photo!!!

[FlyingPhotog]

Awesome choice, congrats!

Congrats Flyingphotog, great shot.

Great shot Jay:D I figured it was the winner from the moment I saw it;)Great shot too, Monty. You better get that bird some vitamin D. It looks like he has rickets:p Great shots all. Monty, pick a good one...(I'm trying to get a lot in while I have an internet connection...It's pretty iffy down here)

I thank you all. It's amazing what evryone brings to the table for each of these comps. I know it makes me think way outside the box. Amazing talent level here on POTN !

[airfrogusmc]

Yeah Congrats FP. That is one nice portrait.

[FlyingPhotog]

Yeah Congrats FP. That is one nice portrait.

Thanks very much. :)

[MSJGD]

Yoo Hoo Monthy, you have to take over for FlyingPhoto.

[monty28428]

Yoo Hoo Monthy, you have to take over for FlyingPhoto.

Sorry -- Didn't realize we had yet another winner either unwilling or unable to host the next challenge. This is part of this contest and if you can't do it then you shouldn't enter.

Anyway I'll have one up shortly.

[Flashstan]

Sorry -- Didn't realize we had yet another winner either unwilling or unable to host the next challenge. This is part of this contest and if you can't do it then you shouldn't enter.
bw!

[FlyingPhotog]

Sorry -- Didn't realize we had yet another winner either unwilling or unable to host the next challenge. This is part of this contest and if you can't do it then you shouldn't enter.

Anyway I'll have one up shortly.

Maybe we should move Christmas instead. Sorry to have been out of town with family for the Holidays.

[monty28428]

Maybe we should move Christmas instead. Sorry to have been out of town with family for the Holidays.

Well you have made several posts to POTN over the last couple of days -- So posting up a new comp would have been easy enough to do.

I also see you are home now as well, and even looking to see if any body want's to go to the aquarium with you next weekend.... so I would think you could spare enough time to judge the challenges as well.

[FlyingPhotog]

Well you have made several posts to POTN over the last couple of days -- So posting up a new comp would have been easy enough to do.

I also see you are home now as well, and even looking to see if any body want's to go to the aquarium with you next weekend.... so I would think you could spare enough time to judge the challenges as well.

The posts from out of town were via iPhone (note the lack of attached images during that period.)

The assignment had been passed before I returned home. If you want me to follow on and create the next one, I'd be happy to do so now that I am able to actually copy and paste the rules and add a subject at the end.

Give me an hour or so and I will make it happen.

[monty28428]

A new challenge has already been posted...so don't worry about it.