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22-DEC-2007 RK

10th Place "Alien Abduction" By RK

Las Vegas

Rules Broken: Blown hilites.. Shutter speed should be atleast the inverse of the focal length used (should have used a tripod). Lastly, always look thru the viewfinder while composing and shooting.
Justification: Saw this large bright neon sign at the entrance of this mega-casino (MGM) devouring people with their wallet and all.
Wanted to take a high-contrast, high-key picture with a bit of motion blur to create drama. Took several shots by composing thru the viewfinder...this particular one was shot with the camera hanging down my hand and walking behind these folks.

Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L USM
1/30s f/2.8 at 35.0mm iso1000 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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sue anne30-Dec-2007 12:32
Nice - it does look like something from a movie.
ctfchallenge28-Dec-2007 05:41
I think the back view works just fine - sort of like moths to a flame - Debi
ctfchallenge28-Dec-2007 02:08
Qualified. Funny comment about wallets and all. :) Very cool what has happened to the feet of the high-heeled women. The feet seem to have shrunk to ultra-tiny! LOL! And the woman further up, looks like she's walking a foot above the ground!!! Quite amusing. :) ~ Lonnit
ctfchallenge27-Dec-2007 23:22
Thanks John, Penny, Armin and Lonnit.
Lonnit, hope the revised justification passes muster.
- RK
ctfchallenge22-Dec-2007 21:41
Works well, I certainly see why it was justified, however, the rules require that YOU have to tell us why it's justified. I know that you know, so please share. :) Please do so and return this to the proper gallery. Qualified upon justification. ~ Lonnit
ctfchallenge22-Dec-2007 19:37
interesting - I would love to see the people coming into the viewers direction, I could imagine that an alien invasion would even be stronger :)
Armin
ctfchallenge22-Dec-2007 19:35
Invasion of the Body Snatchers! Great one...
Penny Street
ctfchallenge22-Dec-2007 16:12
OK for those of us who watch SF like the x-files and others, this image works with the title. It look hurried like you were just able to get the camera out in time for the abduction. So the title makes this for me especially since I forgive all the wrong things because you were in fear for your life. However, I think Lonnit will say you didn't break these rules intentionally. John