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Costello Playing Fields

Costello Playing Fields

I find this one frustrating. With all the money I've spent on lenses and a nice SLR, my most popular photo was taken with an old slide phone. This is the l...
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I find this one frustrating. With all the money I've spent on lenses and a nice SLR, my most popular photo was taken with an old slide phone. This is the local park on a foggy day.
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3600 slide

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Sep, 2013

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Zenith Award

Legendary Award

Superb Composition

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Top Choice

+28

Absolute Masterpiece

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Outstanding Creativity

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Peer Award

Superior Skill

Magnificent Capture

Exceptional Contrast

All Star

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Categories

Deep, cold mysterious feel...love it!!!!

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Thanks for the comments :-)

Fantastic compostion. Great atmosphere....awarded

well balanced moody shot !!

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Behind The Lens

Location

Local park in Hull

Time

Mid morning.

Lighting

Very weak sun over my left shoulder.

Equipment

Nokia mobile phone

Inspiration

I was struck by the appearance of the trees in the mist.

Editing

No. Only black and white conversion.

In my camera bag

Camera, 18-200 lens, 50mm lens, Gorillapod if I'm not carrying a tripod, cheap flash, ND10 filters and polarising filters, cleaning kit.

Feedback

Look for strong leading lines. Mist is great for adding mystery to a photo.

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