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Uploaded: January 27, 2012 07:42:10 | Entered: December 31, 2021 16:41:03

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Image taken in the Philippines, at our house, my cousin and a house helper, fixing the table, early morning and smoke from a nearby bonfire.




Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 26.79 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

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Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Brett Dolsen
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member since: 4/9/2007 Awesome lighting and composition Dominick!

11/21/2010 1:17:48 AM #1439528

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Karen Engelbreth
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Just a wonderful image Dominick...

11/21/2010 2:10:56 AM #9950195

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Dave Bell
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A Great Atmospheric shot Dominick, I love the brown beer bottle and my attention is drawn to this after first viewing the workers.

11/21/2010 2:31:31 AM #9950197

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012


Michelle Alton
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I agree with Dave. The backlit amber bottle seems to be an unexpected focal point

11/21/2010 3:32:46 AM #9950198

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

John Rivera
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Excellent work here Dom!

11/21/2010 4:38:10 AM #9950199

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Donna Pagakis
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Perfect lighting Dominick, a wonderful story telling scene!

11/21/2010 5:22:27 AM #9950200

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Joy Rector
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excellent image

11/21/2010 5:26:52 AM #9950203

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Christopher J. Budny
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Terrific work... I've enjoyed your other silhouettes in this group as well.

11/21/2010 5:40:17 AM #9950204

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Nikki McDonald
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Terrific light -- the smoke adds a great feeling and I really like the angled lines of the rays and their bodies. Excellent photo, Dominick.

11/21/2010 6:26:05 AM #9950206

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Jack Gaskin
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Just A FANTASTIC IMAGE..

Happy Shooting
Jack

11/21/2010 6:32:20 AM #9950207

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Bob Cournoyer
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Is that a beer on the floor??
Great comp/light/eye... :-)

11/21/2010 7:16:23 AM #9950208

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012


Gail Vitikacs
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Wonderful in so many ways! Rich in comp and colors!

11/21/2010 8:10:01 AM #9950209

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Jillian Danielson
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This is really cool Dominick!!!Love the contrasts!

11/21/2010 12:38:22 PM #9950211

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Tiia Vissak
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great tones, light & compo!

11/22/2010 2:01:21 AM #9950213

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Renee Doyle
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Wonderful use of available light Dominick!! Excellent capture!

11/22/2010 2:20:10 AM #9950216

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Barbara Waldoch
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Terrific shot, Dominick!

11/22/2010 2:27:39 AM #9950217

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Ellen Hodges
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Super fantastic capture, Dominick!!

11/22/2010 2:52:24 AM #9950219

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Gord MacEachern
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Very unique wonderful capture Dominick, really well done, love it!!

11/22/2010 3:15:17 AM #9950220

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Jüri Vissak
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Beautiful composition and lighting! Well done.

11/22/2010 3:46:37 AM #9950223

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

John Benway
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Fantastic work Dominick, and beautifully presented.
John

11/22/2010 4:01:23 AM #9950224

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Bobby Ray Goodman
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Hi Dominick,Fantastic lighting and excellent composition.Great image!!!!!

11/22/2010 4:07:04 AM #9950225

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MELODIE C. ROBERTS
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I Love it!!
Very Gritty in it's presentation Dominick
The bottle steals the show!!

11/22/2010 4:08:47 AM #9950226

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Alan L. Borror
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Very beautiful and creative image, Dominick! All the elements work well together.

11/22/2010 4:20:15 AM #9950229

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Amanda J. Tanner
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The lighting is wonderful! A great story telling image! Beautiful work Dominick!

11/22/2010 4:58:18 AM #9950230

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Agnes Fegan
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Terrific image...love the silhouettes and light!

11/22/2010 5:08:43 AM #9950233

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Cathy Barrows
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fine art at it's finest...love it

11/22/2010 5:13:51 AM #9950235

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Sabrina L. Ryan
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Fabulous capture, Dominick!

11/22/2010 5:37:22 AM #9950238

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Lynn M. Whitt
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Wow, this is fantastic Dominick! I love it.

11/22/2010 5:44:20 AM #9950239

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Danny B. Head
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Awesome... I think we will see this again!

11/22/2010 5:50:29 AM #9950242

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Kate Jackson
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Amazing lighting Dominick! Love your lines and shadows!

11/22/2010 6:25:39 AM #9950243

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Candice C. Calhoun
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Incredibly inspiring work, love the light, touches of color and beautiful composition!

A winner!

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11/22/2010 8:49:32 AM #9950245

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Shelly A. Van Camp
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Super capture, Dominick!

11/22/2010 8:53:25 AM #9950246

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Kerry Hill
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Great light and silhouettes capture Dominick!

11/22/2010 10:48:15 AM #9950247

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Mike Clime
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Excellent capture, comp and light, Dominick!

11/22/2010 11:33:26 AM #9950249

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Anita Hogue
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Stunning capture, Dominick!

11/22/2010 1:45:33 PM #9950250

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

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Wonderful capture, terrific lighting and composition, Dominick.

11/22/2010 3:30:14 PM #9950254

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Ann Coates
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This is terrific Dominick.

11/22/2010 4:23:40 PM #9950258

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Jim Baines
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Really a fantastic play on lighting, Dominick! Superb!

11/22/2010 6:13:05 PM
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Sam Britt
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Great composition, light & silhouettes, Dominick.

11/22/2010 8:06:34 PM #9950261

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Rona L. Schwarz
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Wonderful light here, Dominick! Excellent composition with the silhouettes and just a touch of color and the bonfire smoke really adds to the moody atmosphere. And yes, that beer bottle really does capture the eye the way the light strikes it. Superb work!

11/22/2010 8:31:11 PM #9950262

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Wonderful shadows, light and comp, Dominick!!

11/22/2010 10:12:08 PM #9950266

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Douglas Perry
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Great light. Wonderful image.

11/23/2010 3:18:03 AM #9950267

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Kathy Cline
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Good Morning Dominick, your always so creative and find such interesting and exciting people and places to photograph. Im always entertained when I visit your gallery. Have a blessed day!

11/23/2010 4:52:57 AM #9950269

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Ken Smith
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Perfect lighting, Dominick...wonderful portrait!

11/23/2010 5:07:16 AM #9950271

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Nancy L. Green
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AMAZING lighting and tones Dom, VERY well done!! <><

11/23/2010 11:13:39 AM #9950272

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Marijana Fajgl
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Fantastic light on this wonderful capture, Dominick!

11/23/2010 12:34:02 PM #9950273

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frank w. degenhardt
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The lighting really does it for me on this picture. I love how it affects the look of your cousin and helper as they work on the table. The smoke is so cool and I especially love the bottle sitting on the floor. Its stands out for me. Beautiful work my friend.

11/23/2010 1:54:32 PM #9950274

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

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Fabulous Dominick, the light is amazing!

11/23/2010 6:24:24 PM #9950276

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JO ANN CLEVELAND
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What an awesome shot Dominick..that lighting just tops it off!

Happy Thanksgiving!

jo ann c.

11/24/2010 7:38:37 PM #9950277

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Karen Celella
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Fabulous composition and light, Dominick.

11/26/2010 9:51:32 AM #9950278

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Joy Rector
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fantastic shot

6/6/2011 4:03:55 AM #9950279

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Marcie Fowler
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I really like the light in and the feel of this image. Well done.

6/6/2011 4:21:56 AM #9950280

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Ermanno Radice
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Wonderful composition and lighting!

6/8/2011 2:34:38 PM #9950281

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 27, 2012

Martin Cregg
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Don't blame you for resubmitting. It's a great photo and I agree with Dave Bell's comment above about how the eye is drawn to the bottle. Brilliant!

8/8/2011 6:16:53 PM #9950283

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Patricia A. Stalter
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I see another big winner here!

11/30/2011 2:46:12 PM #9950284

Lydia Williams level-classic July 30, 2013

An amazing image, Dominick. Congratulations on your finalist award. #10787736

Nancy L. Green level-classic July 30, 2013

CONGRATULATIONS Dom on this OUTSTANDING finalist, WTG!!!! <>< #10788219

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