Mano-a-mano

© Katarina Mansson

Mano-a-mano

Uploaded: April 17, 2009 07:38:32

Description


Finalist CA May 2009.

Two landmarks in Milan on the same picture; a huge poster with a top model and a part of the facade of the cathedral. THIS IS NOT A PHOTOSHOP COMPOSITE - the model poster is 25 m behind the cathedral.

Canon 24-105 mm f/4 L IS lense, circular polarizer, handheld.
Raw conversion and basic adjustments in Camera Raw and CS3.


Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 30D

Comments

Melissa G. Meiselman April 17, 2009

WOW this is a most impressive shot with amazing DOF, sharp detail throughout and vivid color, Katarina!! #1114925

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic April 17, 2009

Absolutely fabulous capture, Katarina. A delightful pov and awesome details.

Usman. #7414181

Les Rhoades level-classic April 17, 2009

If BP does not "get" this compositon, it's their loss...and ours

FANTASTIC work katarina! #7414287

Daniella Puente April 17, 2009

FANTASTIC photo Katarina!!! #7414595

Jane Holestine April 17, 2009

WOW!! Great eye Katerina! The composition is amazing, and the contrast presented between the ancient and the modern is wonderful. #7414599

Christine Czernin level-classic April 17, 2009

This is too cool.Great eye to see this and catch it so perfectly. #7414667

Joy Rector April 17, 2009

cool #7414736

Pat Gamwell April 17, 2009

This one is my fav! What a fabulous perspective and the differences between the 'old' and 'new'! Right into my favs! #7414895

Datha Y. Thompson April 17, 2009

These are AWESOME Katarina!! This one is my fav too :0) #7415900

Jean E. Hildebrant May 07, 2009

This is sooo cool, Katarina!! I love how the statues are seeminly interacting with the model! One looks like he is pointing to her and the other looks like he's bowing to her. Great eye as always! If BP doesn't like this, I can't understand why!!! I would certainly re-submit! My fav too! #7495633

Jean E. Hildebrant May 08, 2009

So glad you are resubmitting! Love it and hope it goes far, Katarina!! #7500081

Nikki McDonald level-classic May 13, 2009

Such a unique capture -- really has to be studied to be fully appreciated, I think. I am so glad to see the EP on it this time. Congratulations, Katarina. #7514880

Jane Holestine May 14, 2009

I'm glad this fabulous image finally got some recognition! #7521059

Nikki McDonald level-classic June 19, 2009

All right!! Can you hear me cheering, Katarina? Congratulations on the finalist badge and good luck in the next round. #7649022

Eugenio Diaz June 20, 2009

Congratulations on your AMAZING Finalist! #7655638

Mitch Spence level-classic June 20, 2009

I am so pleased to see this as a finalist, Katarina. Congratulations. #7656760

Susan Fox June 20, 2009

Congratulations Katarina! #7657574

Laurence Saliba level-classic June 21, 2009

Again congrats Katarina!!! #7660366

Christine Czernin level-classic June 21, 2009

Congratulation, Katarina.
It's about time this incredible shot got the recognition it deserves. Hope it goes
on. #7661350

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic June 21, 2009

CONGRATS. on yet another superb Finalist image, Katarina.

Usman. #7663076


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