controlled contrast

Challenge #6 in the Landscapes on purpose series. Hosted by Sugarbaker.

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landscapes taken with graduated neutral density filters

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Announced:

Wednesday, 23rd January, 2013 (GMT)

Submissions:

Wednesday, 30th January, 2013 – Tuesday, 5th February, 2013 (GMT)

Voting:

Wednesday, 6th February, 2013 – Tuesday, 12th February, 2013 (GMT)

Processing rules:

no layered photos... must be original content and not compiled HDR images. Panoramic stitching is ok. may make edits to contrast, cropping, saturation. black and white is ok.

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

please refrain from using photos with people in them.
not required, but appreciate a brief description of location and equipment used.

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Maximum number of entries in challenge:

100

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Looming Dark Clouds

by Robust Zero

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Structure filter used to detail the clouds then applied graduated neutral density to increase contrast. Lastly, a warm photo filter is used to create a mood.

Camera:	Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150
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Submitted:	Sunday, 3rd February, 2013 20:25 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 24th November, 2012
Focal length:	4.5 mm
Shutter speed:	1/1000 sec
Aperture:	F4
ISO:	160
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Views:	64
Galleries:	View this photo in Robust Zero's gallery

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