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50 Millimeters of Freedom

Challenge #1 in the Photography is like a box of chocolates... series. Hosted by Phil Reese.

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Every camera system is different, but one thing they've all got is a tack-sharp, low cost 50mm f/1.8 prime lens. Here's your chance to show it off!

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Announced:

Friday, 13th January, 2012 (GMT)

Submissions:

Friday, 20th January, 2012 – Thursday, 26th January, 2012 (GMT)

Voting:

Friday, 27th January, 2012 – Thursday, 2nd February, 2012 (GMT)

Processing rules:

No post-processing requirements.

Capture date rules:

Images must be shot after the announcement date of the challenge.

Additional rules:

Note the capture date rule. Subject can be anything you like as long as it was shot with a 50mm prime lens. Please keep images appropriate with the dpreview rules (eg no nudity, etc.) Happy shooting!

Maximum number of entries per user:

Maximum number of entries in challenge:

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Want to break free!

by Debjani C

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Camera:	Canon EOS 1000D (EOS Rebel XS / Kiss F Digital)
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Submitted:	Friday, 20th January, 2012 11:44 (GMT)
Taken:	Thursday, 19th January, 2012
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Leslee Dru

Absolutely perfect! I love the tension & action. A well deserved win!

Feb 4, 2012permalink

Debjani C

Thanks!

Feb 4, 2012permalink

huyzer

Very nice image.

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Debjani C

Thanks

Feb 4, 2012permalink

Arijit Banerjee

A deserving shot! Thanks for sharing this lovely image.

Feb 3, 2012permalink

Debjani C

Thanks dada

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rajibsharma2000

Congrats

Feb 3, 2012permalink

Debjani C

Feb 4, 2012permalink

bigdaddave

Great choice for a B&W conversion. Lovely.

Feb 3, 2012permalink

Debjani C

Thanks

Feb 4, 2012permalink

Mike Ronesia

Congrats and nice to see this win. It was my fav in the B&W challenge and I can see why you gave it another go.

Feb 3, 2012permalink

Debjani C

Thanks Mike!Its a pleasant surprise!

Feb 3, 2012permalink

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