Sizzling Summer

Challenge #9 in the Let the Photo Speak series. Hosted by Alfred Lo.

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Summer is here! Show us your best picture for this hot hot season. Your picture MUST include identifiable human body or parts. Silhouette is also acceptable.

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Announced:

Wednesday, 20th June, 2012 (GMT)

Submissions:

Wednesday, 27th June, 2012 – Tuesday, 3rd July, 2012 (GMT)

Voting:

Wednesday, 4th July, 2012 – Tuesday, 10th July, 2012 (GMT)

Processing rules:

Minor post-processing (contrast, saturation, cropping) acceptable
No cut out or composite photos
Max size 1600 x 1600 pixels, in any form factor as you like

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

No watermarks, borders, signatures or date stamp please
No nudity or political statements.
Photos deemed to be offensive will be removed. Please also observe DP Review posting rules and regulations

Maximum number of entries per user:

Maximum number of entries in challenge:

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70 entries

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1202 votes

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Splash of Cold Water in the Face!

by Meg Brown

72^nd place (joint)

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Camera:	Sony Alpha NEX-5N
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Submitted:	Wednesday, 27th June, 2012 00:24 (GMT)
Taken:	Monday, 28th May, 2012
Focal length:	210 mm
Shutter speed:	1/400 sec
Aperture:	F6.3
ISO:	160
Notes:
Views:	96
Galleries:	View this photo in Meg Brown's gallery

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