Alien planets on Earth

Challenge #2 in the Explore our Planet series. Hosted by Septem.

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Planet Earth has a lot of different faces and landscapes. But there are some places out there, where you wouldn't believe that they are on earth. This challenge is about what you expect other alien planets could look like. Please read the rules - otherwise I have to disqualify your picture.

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Announced:

Monday, 20th February, 2012 (GMT)

Submissions:

Monday, 27th February, 2012 – Sunday, 4th March, 2012 (GMT)

Voting:

Monday, 5th March, 2012 – Sunday, 11th March, 2012 (GMT)

Processing rules:

No Frames
Just simple adjustments like color balance, levels, etc.
NO content editing (like removing/adding objects)

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

Please make sure, that there is NOTHING on your picture, which shows that you are still on earth.
I know it is hard but I will disqulify every picture where there is no doubt that it's shot on earth (eg. cars in background, signs with text, palmtrees, common plants or animals, structures as highways or common buildings).
Try to create a perfect illusion in this challenge.
Give the planet a name!
Write at least one sentence about your alien planet.

Maximum number of entries per user:

Maximum number of entries in challenge:

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Tralfamadore

by bhollis

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Tralfamadore is a volcanic planet inhabited by eensy, teensy little crab-like creatures who have been monitoring our radio and TV communications for decades. Their favorite TV show is I Love Lucy, with the Republican presidential debates running a close second.

Camera:	Canon EOS 7D
Lens:	Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Submitted:	Wednesday, 29th February, 2012 05:57 (GMT)
Taken:	Thursday, 11th November, 2010
Focal length:	15 mm
Shutter speed:	1/200 sec
Aperture:	F8
ISO:	400
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Views:	152
Galleries:	View this photo in bhollis's gallery

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