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-Winter Swim- (Full Colours Only+ Border + Title watermark)

Challenge #196 in the I'm Only Human, Of Flesh and Blood I'm Made... series. Hosted by ConanFuji, ConanFujiX.

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Take an outdoors dayshot with one or more human adult(s) as the main subject swimming or preparing to swim in (icy) cold water. Put a Border and Title Watermark on the photograph itself. Photo can be taken with any camera, i.e DSLR, SLR, Mirrorless, Compact, Smartphone, etc... Sunset/sunrise shots are acceptable provided they are not those silhouette type of shots.

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Announced:

Monday, 6th January, 2014 (GMT)

Submissions:

Monday, 13th January, 2014 – Sunday, 19th January, 2014 (GMT)

Voting:

Monday, 20th January, 2014 – Sunday, 26th January, 2014 (GMT)

Processing rules:

No composites please.
Cropping is OK, but do not cut out / replace the background.
Filters are allowed as long as the other rules are respected

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

Only entrants who have won at least one photo challenge in Dpreview.com can enter.
I might consider allowing entries from beginner participants if their shot are on par with the rest of the entries.
The total entry limit is now set at 45, might slightly increase the limit if this challenge is well received.
Do not submit shots used in previously completed DPReview.com challenges.
No political statements please, any photos with the slightest hint of controversial statement or message will be removed without any notice.
Shots I find offensive might be removed.
Make sure the entries look good and tasteful (at least you must find your own shot tasteful).
(Watermark can be on the Border as it is considered part of the Photo)
Complaints might not be entertained after the voting has ended.
The host's action (or inaction) is up to him.

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Ice, snow, frost, swimming

by Nik2

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In Russia, in January there Orthodox Epiphany holiday when people dip into the river in the form of the cross hole. The picture was taken in the cold -20 degrees Celsius.

Camera:	Canon PowerShot S95
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Submitted:	Monday, 13th January, 2014 14:32 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 19th January, 2013
Focal length:	6 mm
Shutter speed:	1/160 sec
Aperture:	F4.5
ISO:	100
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Views:	750
Galleries:	View this photo in Nik2's gallery

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