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What They Don't Know...

Challenge #9 in the Telling the Story series. Hosted by CharlesB58.

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Simple challenge: photos in which something is going on "behind someone's back", or otherwise unbeknownst to them. Either they don't know it's happening, aren't paying attention or maybe don't even care. Or maybe it's about to happen TO THEM and they don't suspect a thing! A chance for some humorous, spontaneous and surprising images. If there are people in the shot (which is likely) try to capture facial expressions which help tell the story.

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Announced:

Sunday, 15th November, 2009 (GMT)

Submissions:

Sunday, 22nd November, 2009 – Saturday, 28th November, 2009 (GMT)

Voting:

Sunday, 29th November, 2009 – Saturday, 5th December, 2009 (GMT)

Processing rules:

No composites

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

Avoid staged shots, or even ones that look staged. If I suspect the shot is staged, I will disqualify it-but allow for discussion on resubmitting the shot (I'm not perfect in judging such things of course).

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Personal Space Violation...

by Saffron_Blaze

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When we stopped the Jepp these two came right at us. The illusion was just as compelling in real life... for about 10 seconds.

Camera:	Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D (Dynax 7D / Alpha-7 Digital)
Lens:	100-300D
Submitted:	Wednesday, 25th November, 2009 23:24 (GMT)
Taken:	Monday, 28th July, 2008
Focal length:	160 mm
Shutter speed:	1/400 sec
Aperture:	F6.3
ISO:	100
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Bernard au Clairvaux

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Feb 21, 2010permalink

Saffron_Blaze

I suppose the peak at 1 were those folks who rate not just on the theme but other merit criteria. As you note the pic is nowhere near perfectly processed. The lighting was harsh so I just applied a bit of d-lighting and sharpened. As such the pic on this, and other technical merits, probably rates a 1. On meeting the theme it obviosly stuck a strong note for many that lean towards meeting the theme.

Some challenges I vote with more consideration of the theme than other merit criteria. Sometimes I vote with esthetics in mind. It really depends on the intent of the challenge. I try to respect that intent when voting.

Dec 22, 2009permalink

Bervilat

Curious how there is a peak at rating 1.0

Very funny picture, it gives a weird feeling. Just a bit overexposed for my taste. Really suited the theme!

Dec 8, 2009permalink

Saffron_Blaze

Thanks, not sure about great, but it sure did seem to fit the challenge theme.

BTW the fellow behind did finally run into the one in front. Fortunately for him he only suffered getting poked with a wet nose. :)

Dec 7, 2009permalink

Jean Ulrich Brer

Congratulations! great shot!

Ulli

Dec 7, 2009permalink

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