Fire

Challenge #5 in the The Soul Of Things series. Hosted by Capivara.

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From a simple match or candle to something really big, show us the beauty of flames.

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Announced:

Thursday, 18th June, 2009 (GMT)

Submissions:

Thursday, 25th June, 2009 – Wednesday, 1st July, 2009 (GMT)

Voting:

Thursday, 2nd July, 2009 – Wednesday, 8th July, 2009 (GMT)

Processing rules:

Basic post processing only. Playing around a bit with curves is ok, but don't change reality.

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

Please avoid pictures of animals or humans suffering as a result of fire. Focus on beauty, not horror.
No fireworks.
Color images only.

Maximum number of entries per user:

Maximum number of entries in challenge:

250

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Better To Light A Candle...

by Tisza

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A single candle shining bright changes the dark into the light...

Camera:	Olympus E-520
Lens:	14-42mm Kit Lens
Submitted:	Friday, 26th June, 2009 07:19 (GMT)
Taken:	Thursday, 25th June, 2009
Focal length:	21 mm
Shutter speed:	1/80 sec
Aperture:	F4.5
ISO:	800
Notes:	No enhancements, no adjustments, no flash, shot through a handheld Cokin Cromofilter SA
Views:	171

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