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Posted: **Fri Apr 14, 2006 4:39 pm**

Taken locally today.
I have two version with different exposures, but I preferd this one.
The light ring in the sky is from shooting into the sun (intentional but not recommended).
He's called the Duke...

Posted: **Fri Apr 14, 2006 5:01 pm**

Marty - excellent capture and the desaturation treatment suits it well. I know Duke quite well and we now live very close to him too

Posted: **Fri Apr 14, 2006 5:14 pm**

Hey Geoff, I have wanted to shoot him for years, just didn't get around to it, although I walk past and drive past him most days.
So will I see you in the surf soon?
Freshie usually has a nice break at the Sth end.
And how dare you say desaturate

I always use channel mixer :wink:

Posted: **Fri Apr 14, 2006 8:10 pm**

I seriously love this shot! very well done ... and great b&w treatment.

two thumbs up...

cheers

Posted: **Fri Apr 14, 2006 10:14 pm**

That soft cloud is fantastic, really stands out to me. Great shot.

Posted: **Sat Apr 15, 2006 4:43 am**

like this shot a lot. . composure and exposure both spot on!

Posted: **Sat Apr 15, 2006 9:26 am**

Thanks for all the great comments.
I have since re-cropped the image to remove the rock behind him.
The overall composition looks much better now (my opinion..!).
Cheers
Marty

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