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Dramatic Light: Sunset Silhouette

Challenge #6 in the Ways of Seeing series. Hosted by jezsik.

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Sunsets might well be the most photographed subject in nature. As one of the most beautiful sites on the planet, they can be seen everywhere. How do you differentiate your sunset from everyone else's? Add an additional element in the composition. In this challenge, submit a dramatic sunset (or sunrise) with an overwhelming foreground object in silhouette. (Note the Additional rules.)

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Announced:

Saturday, 22nd August, 2009 (GMT)

Submissions:

Saturday, 29th August, 2009 – Friday, 4th September, 2009 (GMT)

Voting:

Saturday, 5th September, 2009 – Friday, 11th September, 2009 (GMT)

Processing rules:

Basic image corrections only
No borders
No watermarks (e.g. signatures)
No B&W

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

The foreground object must not obliterate the sunset, but enhance its appeal.
No mediocre snapshots, prove that you actually took the time to compose the image
Snapshot images are subject to disqualification if a complaint is lodged against it.
If you see an entry that you feel does not qualify (especially snapshots), use the complaint button and state your case ... but do so well before the submission deadline ends.
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Maximum number of entries in challenge:

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by dunh

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Camera:	Olympus E-300 (EVOLT E-300)
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Submitted:	Wednesday, 2nd September, 2009 23:48 (GMT)
Taken:	Sunday, 5th February, 2006
Focal length:	150 mm
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Aperture:	F4.5
ISO:	100
Notes:	-25 Celsius
Views:	1325

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