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

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Maximum number of entries in challenge:

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1202 votes

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Summer

by Great Bustard

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Camera:	Canon EOS 5D
Lens:	Canon EF 200mm f/2.8L II USM
Submitted:	Monday, 2nd July, 2012 00:01 (GMT)
Taken:	Sunday, 8th November, 2009
Focal length:	200 mm
Shutter speed:	1/2000 sec
Aperture:	F2.8
ISO:	100
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Views:	289
Galleries:	View this photo in Great Bustard's gallery

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Wow, what a moody picture. What's that large shadow area at the top left corner?

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