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Beating the Heat

Challenge #43 in the Telling the Story series. Hosted by CharlesB58.

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Dog Days of Summer-when it's so hot you do just about anything to keep cool. Tell the story with images that show people dealing with summer heat.

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by Rafael Edwards 2

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Camera:	Olympus E-330 (EVOLT E-330)
Lens:	zuiko ZD 14-54
Submitted:	Friday, 23rd July, 2010 16:52 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 2nd December, 2006
Focal length:	14 mm
Shutter speed:	1/1600 sec
Aperture:	F2.8
ISO:	100
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photographerseye

I'm a Nikon shooter, but i saw this in the completed challenges sidebar. Great shot!! Gives a nice sense of some coming danger.

Mar 30, 2012permalink

DYswim

Superb shot ... evokes the coolness of water on a hot summers day. Congratulations.

Aug 3, 2010permalink

Roger Murphy

Was there any post processing.

Aug 3, 2010permalink

funnelwebmaster

Probably.
Everyone else is looking elsewhere...
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http://mahalo.homestead.com/bananamama1.jpg

Aug 2, 2010permalink

Stepanfo

Am I really the only one who does not like the head cut in half?

Aug 2, 2010permalink

(unknown member)

the water must be very refreshing.

Aug 1, 2010permalink

walbog

Well done

Aug 1, 2010permalink

Night101

This shot had the most views i've ever seen..

Aug 1, 2010permalink

Clickie McPete

Spectacular Image!

Aug 1, 2010permalink

heavyweather

Her right foot looks a little strange. Is that the water?

Aug 1, 2010permalink

funnelwebmaster

nice shot.

Aug 1, 2010permalink

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