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cameraCanon PowerShot SX10 IS

settings Aperture f/6.3 ISO 80 Shutter 1/1000 

upload_dateDec, 2010

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24 Comments |
karenr
 
karenr December 07, 2010
You have a good eye for shapes and colors. This is a fantastic shot! I have made it one of my favorites.
amd0749
 
amd0749 December 08, 2010
Great shot! Congrats on the feature!
lmonroe
 
lmonroe December 08, 2010
WOW, Super
jpsphotos
 
jpsphotos December 08, 2010
congratulations on the feature shot. That has to be the St.Louis arch. Nice angle.
kerryanne
 
kerryanne December 08, 2010
Congrats on your feature photo! super shot!
angiebanta
 
angiebanta December 08, 2010
very cool shot! Congrats!
stephenphoto
 
stephenphoto December 08, 2010
awesome capture
Javier
 
Javier December 08, 2010
Very nice point of view. A limpid photo. Congrats on the feature¡
Wayne_Sr PRO+
 
Wayne_Sr December 08, 2010
Awesome shot! Congratulations on your feature photo!
abezwiliams4
 
abezwiliams4 December 08, 2010
Great POV! congrats on the feature!
Bwills88
 
Bwills88 December 08, 2010
Nice shot! congrats on ur feature
Rho_Schor
 
Rho_Schor December 08, 2010
fabulous comp - enjoy the use of light and the flow you were able to capture - wonderful. Congrats on the feature.
SusiStroud Platinum
 
SusiStroud December 08, 2010
Awesome angle/capture! Congratulations on your Feature Photo!
Photopaul PRO+
 
Photopaul December 09, 2010
Very cool view. Congrats on the feature.
I_Major
 
I_Major December 12, 2010
Awsomw pov! Great composition!
DianeCArtography
 
DianeCArtography December 17, 2010
Wow, this is awesome! Fantastic POV!
Shanelle15
 
Shanelle15 December 26, 2010
great shot!
rapidrafter
 
rapidrafter December 31, 2010
Nice angle.
Ole Houen
 
Ole Houen December 31, 2010
Great shot - well done
Candl4
 
Candl4 January 09, 2011
Very nice angle. Great shot. Voted.
photopia54
 
photopia54 February 04, 2011
great shot! i like the photographers eye veiw.
kimba
 
kimba June 10, 2011
wow great shot
Toddo101
 
Toddo101 September 20, 2011
Beautiful shot!
AshMarieStudios
 
AshMarieStudios January 01, 2012
Awesome perspective

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Behind The Lens

Location

This photo was taken at the base of the St. Louis Arch in 2010.

Time

I believe it was around midday or early afternoon.

Lighting

I positioned myself to where the sun was just behind the Arch so you couldn't see it.

Equipment

Nothing fancy, just a Cannon power shot.

Inspiration

Always liked the St. Louis Arch, just tired of the same old angle. Wanted to see it differently.

Editing

Zero editing.

In my camera bag

Nothing really, just a hobbyist.

Feedback

Don't be afraid to take as many pictures as you can from as many angles as possible. Also, I never expected this particular picture to be as popular as it is.

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