I will use other words for best understanding.

I like the photo. This is a great documentary image, very nice colors, sharp and technically unobjectionable.

What I don’t like is the way the truck owner did this kind of “dedication” for his dead brother.

The painted scenes in the truck (his only contents) are just more violence (as I suppose his brother died).

If the intention of the truck owner is manifest against the war, I think this could be the way. But not adequate as a “postum” homage for a fallen soldier.

The truck looks more as a “tunned” vehicle than a tribute.

This is my personal impression after seeing the photography…

Apologize for my bad English.



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IMHO this truk paiting makes the tribute (to his died brother) as a manifestation of great ostentation. I think that with all the great pain in his soul, the homage could be more humble and less exhibitionist.

Just my opinion about...


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Hi justgetoutandride,

180º clockwise or 180º counter clockwise? (just a joke!)


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Hi Clarky,

The stitching is very good. Used tripod, and changed the camera shot angle by the head vertical axis? (I suppose you did so).

Things complicate a little when sun is out. Also shadows games against the photographer.

I did some experiences with 360º panoramas in a sunny day. Really is not an easy challenge!

Good luck and success with your experience.


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Congratulations Ken, yours is a meritorious “First Prize” image!

And an excellent judging work from Karma Mechanic. Applauses...



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San Francisco Church, Tucumán, Argentina...





Software: SILKIPYX(R) Developer Studio Version 3.0.13.2
Shut RAW.
1/90s.
f/13.
ISO 400.
18-50 @ 18 mm.
Image with embedded EXIF.

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Hi Chris,

As I can see, you have a very good eye!

IMHO the first image is more imbibed with the world.

I don’t find distracting the upper and the lower left sides. I think helps situate the main image with the other environment.


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I learned recognize your images by your very particular style, Prieni; the first and second image wears your classical style signature. And of course the image four (your avatar) is really great!

The last one, from New Forest, Hampshire, makes me think a little in Rembrandts painting colors.

During competitions I always use your entry image as a reference for see how hard it will be…

Here we have 5 excellent photos.


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Thanks John for the link to your site.

I spent 2 hour today delighting me with all this wonderful shots of Scotland (I´m the 1013 site visitor).

Tomorrow night I will follow with mi visit to Scotland (with Galoot eyes).

You did a great work in your site! Congratulations...



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Thanks for so praised and kind words. I feel myself very fortunate and lucky doing this as my daily job.

And about the scene green and yellowish colors, this is pure nature whim…(and monitor calibration).

Lilly, San José de Chasquivil is one of the places I fly daily and is at no more than 25 nautical miles from home (15 minutes flight).

This image was taken in September 26 (24 days before the above image) and prior the first rains.




1/350 s
f/11
ISO 100
Focal length 45 mm

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