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CalliopeKel


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Window Framed (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Location: Tennessee
Date: Apr 22, 2006
Galleries: Emotive, Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Apr 22, 2006

This photo was taken at an old abandoned house near mine. My daughter was standing inside the house and her friend on the outside of the house. This photo contains very little if any spot editing. In fact I did a 5 minute edit on this photo because I didn't think it would score near this well. I would have spent more time on it had I known it was this appealing to voters. I am a terrible judge of what I think might ribbon. The original below.



I can't believe I finally won a ribbon!! OMG. After 64 entries!!!! I am so stunned. Thank you for all the great comments and for enjoying the photo!!


Kelly

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 180
Avg (all users): 6.9748
Avg (commenters): 8.2500
Avg (participants): 6.7250
Avg (non-participants): 7.1013
Views since voting: 14246
Views during voting: 576
Votes: 238
Comments: 155
Favorites: 77 (view)


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08/20/2008 11:56:48 AM
Wow. Utterly gorgeous... and haunting.
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12/31/2007 08:24:44 AM
Very beautiful shot!
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08/27/2007 03:09:16 PM
Oh! this is one of my faves- I've looked at it many times the lst two months. Beautiful.
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05/14/2007 03:33:12 AM
this is the most awesome image ... love the way you've cropped it too .. congratulations on a suberb photograph and a 2nd place in the challenge ..:)
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04/26/2007 12:00:14 PM
Wonderful job! After seeing the original, the crop is perfect!
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04/04/2007 10:49:23 PM
Wow, this is a fantastic picture!
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01/25/2007 09:47:22 PM
What an amazing, haunting photograph. Just stellar!
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08/07/2006 08:43:39 PM
Hey there Kelly! Just browsing thru and saw this blue! Congrats and WOW....you got a 5D! I have camera envy! :)
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05/18/2006 09:47:14 PM
haunting....yet cool,,love it!!
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05/09/2006 10:19:16 AM
I love the whole mood and treatment here!
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05/07/2006 01:13:23 AM
*Critique Club*

"Daydream" is obviously an amazing shot. You have clearly meet the challenge requirements. Congratulations on your ribbon!!!! That must be so exciting!

The image itself is clearly a great interpretation of window framing. I think what really strikes me as a voter is the connection you made between the two on both sides of the mirror, I really don't think we saw too many of these during the challenge. Being able to connect to people through the pane of glass gives this shot more emotion then the basic lake out the window. The green tint really gives an increased grunge feeling, almost like an unreal place (very ghostly). This is a very nice and artist shot. It looks like you have put a lot of effort into the shot, which is defiantly worth the time.

Overall you did an amazing job, just look at those stats.... 35 favorites, wow! Keep up the outstanding work.
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05/06/2006 11:54:25 AM
Really nice picture.
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05/06/2006 05:33:16 AM
woooooow,

this is one of the best i've ever seen.
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05/06/2006 02:44:43 AM
this is a fabulous shot! well done!
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05/04/2006 07:14:35 PM
This is one has such drama! loves it
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05/04/2006 06:05:18 PM
what a great idea, and so well executed.
a well deserved ribbon.
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05/04/2006 12:56:59 PM
Congratulations on your first ribbon. I agree with eschelar, long over due! Very cool image and well done.
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05/04/2006 01:15:55 AM
Long overdue! I really like the color treatment you gave this. So mysterious and intriguing.

A well-deserved top three!
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05/03/2006 08:59:36 PM
Beautiful picture. It's odd but the shot makes me wish I had more "photography" time to think up and produce images as good as this one.

You hit this on all aspects. Beleive it or not, the shot invokes emotion. While it does not make me "cry", I can feel the tingling burning sensation of tears in my eyes and nose when I look at this shot !

Very very nice.

Kenskid
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05/03/2006 06:53:24 PM
Alright Kelly!!! Congrats on the ribbon for this excellent image. Feels pretty good doesn't it?
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05/03/2006 03:27:22 PM
A very good idea well executed. Congrats.
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05/03/2006 01:05:21 PM
Gave this a ten in voting. It is fantastic! Was my pick for the blue, I wasn't too far off. :-) GREAT JOB! and congrats.
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05/02/2006 06:05:01 PM
i absoluetly love this image. it is truly captivating! well deserved blue.
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05/02/2006 04:22:29 PM
I absolutely love this picture....what beautiful detail!

P.S. I thought I was the only Calliope. I'm part Greek & Irish...the Greek side calls me Calliope! lol
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05/02/2006 08:53:39 AM
Way to go!!! Just proves my theory that sometimes so much thought and editing goes into the image that you lose some of the beauty of the original. Good on you for submitting something so fresh and engaging. MMM
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05/02/2006 07:40:31 AM
Fantastick !
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05/02/2006 07:15:42 AM
Wow that is such an inspiring image to me.

I love it! and it symbolizes alot in my life.

congrats!!!!!

xoxo
Tember
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05/02/2006 03:52:38 AM
beautiful shot, well cropped to highlight the sensitivity of the moment fitting the title!
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05/02/2006 02:08:37 AM
Beautiful!!!!!!
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05/01/2006 11:34:38 PM
Very nice. I'm glad you finally made it!

KS
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05/01/2006 11:22:00 PM
Quite an artistic study with great expression and color. Congratulations on your RED!
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05/01/2006 10:07:44 PM
you got it!!! Congrats
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05/01/2006 07:50:17 PM
Congratulations on your first Ribbon with this outstanding entry! Well deserved and overdue!
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05/01/2006 06:36:03 PM
Kelly, I am so happy for you! You are a wonderful photographer. I reallly admire your work. Congratulations!!!
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05/01/2006 04:41:24 PM
Congratulations...a beautiful shot (as usual ! ).
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05/01/2006 02:45:53 PM
It's beautiful. Very nicely done.
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05/01/2006 02:16:29 PM
This is really good and well reward place .. ice
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05/01/2006 01:58:33 PM
Very intense moment almost frightening really..congratulations! Well done!
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05/01/2006 01:57:59 PM
FIRST RIBBON. WTG KELLY!!!!

w00t!

Very well deserved, I always like your portraits though. :0)
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05/01/2006 01:56:05 PM
Amazing shot, certainly worthy of the ribbon! I love the colors and intensity in it. Very well done!

Congratulations!
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05/01/2006 12:23:26 PM
beautiful..... what a talent you have Judy
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05/01/2006 11:01:10 AM
wOOt!! About time you won your overdue ribbon. Congratulations on a wonderful shot and your ribbon!!
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05/01/2006 10:58:05 AM
very cool happy to see this one get a ribbon
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05/01/2006 10:55:32 AM
woohooo!!! way to go! This really is an awesome shot! could stare at it for hours..hehee..
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05/01/2006 10:39:07 AM
Congratulations on your first ribbon!!! Very well deserved, and in my opinion you should have ribboned a long time ago. I just love your work.
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05/01/2006 10:33:32 AM
Wonderful photo. An inspiring image.
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05/01/2006 10:11:34 AM
What a great image! congrats.
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05/01/2006 10:02:48 AM
Way to go! Congratulations on your first ribbon with this dreamy capture!!
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05/01/2006 09:35:37 AM
Congrats on your first ribbon, Kel! Great job.
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05/01/2006 08:45:55 AM
congratulations kelly, this is perfect!
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05/01/2006 08:42:56 AM
Well deserved - It should have come sooner! Excellent concept and follow through.
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05/01/2006 08:03:24 AM
Kelly, congrats on the ribbon! Beatiful pic!
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05/01/2006 07:59:21 AM
Oh Kelly I am so happy that this outstanding photo won you your first ribbon!!!!!! This is so stunning! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!
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05/01/2006 07:36:47 AM
congratulations :D
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05/01/2006 07:01:15 AM
The picture is superbe... it shows serenity and nostalgia....very well done... congrats
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05/01/2006 06:54:23 AM
Congrats on your first ribbon, great shot!
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05/01/2006 06:54:22 AM
I knew you had nailed this one..congrats!
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05/01/2006 06:36:15 AM
Congratulations on your first ribbon. A stunning image.
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05/01/2006 06:34:13 AM
YAY Kel!!!!!!!!
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05/01/2006 06:06:01 AM
Great picture, congratulations on your first ribbon.
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05/01/2006 05:23:00 AM
Congrats Kelly...So well deserved
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05/01/2006 05:08:01 AM
Finally...a ribbon. Now that you have the momentum, keep going.

I like this shot. I like the green tones all over. Smart cropping. Way to go.
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05/01/2006 03:47:32 AM
I added this one during the challenge to my favorites. I still love it. Glad to see this one won a ribbon, congratulations!
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05/01/2006 03:32:20 AM
Great picture and a well deserved ribbon - congrats!
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05/01/2006 03:25:15 AM
Told ya didn't I :)))) Congrats on your first ribbon you deserved it and it is looooong overdue!
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05/01/2006 03:19:05 AM
Ahhhh, finally :) Congratulations. Great image with tons of emotion.
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05/01/2006 03:12:11 AM
Go ahead with your Amazing self, Girl! Add me to the list of those who know quality when we see it!!!! Stan :)
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05/01/2006 03:07:43 AM
A wonderful image Congratulations on your Ribbon
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05/01/2006 02:53:12 AM
Yay! You DID get a ribbon after all! Congratualtions. This is such a wonderful shot for your first ribbon - I'm sure there will be many more!!
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05/01/2006 02:35:03 AM
Really capture a mood! Great shot, Congratulations!
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05/01/2006 02:01:10 AM
ABOUT FRIGGIN TIME!!! :)

Huge congrats!
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05/01/2006 01:57:02 AM
Kelly!!! Congrats on a long overdue award. :D
Beautiful job on a great image.
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05/01/2006 01:44:35 AM
Congrats on your first ribbon Kelly! I knew it was in ya!
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05/01/2006 01:36:38 AM
Congratulations on an amazing result! YOUR FIRST RIBBON! I am so happy for you...you are an asset to this site! Wonderful...you must be over the moon
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05/01/2006 01:30:47 AM
Fine job, Kelly! So great to see you among the ribboners!
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05/01/2006 01:22:45 AM
Congratulations on your ribbon!!! This is definitely a great shot, and my favorite of the lot!!!
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05/01/2006 01:22:27 AM
Well done!
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05/01/2006 01:03:57 AM
I didn't vote in this challenge but this would have figured as one of my top pictures,
Congrats.
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05/01/2006 12:48:53 AM
this is gorgeous, Kel! i adore the edgy processing. congrats on your first ribbon...finally! i know there are many more ribbons in your future.
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05/01/2006 12:43:18 AM
Congrats on your ribbon with this great shot.
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05/01/2006 12:41:45 AM
Congrats on your first ribbon. Great submission.
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05/01/2006 12:38:13 AM
well it's about freakin time! Congrats!
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05/01/2006 12:37:09 AM
Ok, now I *know* she's not old enough to be getting married. lol

Great shot, has a real raw element to it that really sticks.
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05/01/2006 12:33:56 AM
CONGRATULATIONS :DDDDD AWESOME PICCY
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05/01/2006 12:26:43 AM
WOO-HOO!!! WTG Kelly!!! Congratulations on your first of what I'm sure are many yet to come. Terrific shot. =)
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05/01/2006 12:22:49 AM
Well, CONGRATULATIONS! You made it!!!!!
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05/01/2006 12:21:28 AM
There's your first ribbon Kel! Great job! Congrats and a big celebration for ya ;)
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05/01/2006 12:18:43 AM
Congratulations... well deserved, and about time, I think. :)
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05/01/2006 12:17:45 AM
Great shot! Congratulations on Ribbon #1
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05/01/2006 12:17:13 AM
Congratulations on your first ribbon. You are an outstanding photographer and this is an amazing image. It is makes the viewer think and the way you processed it is just right!
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05/01/2006 12:14:03 AM
Congrats!
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05/01/2006 12:12:50 AM
Wow! Congratulations Kelly! Well deserved!!!!
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05/01/2006 12:10:34 AM
Hey hey! Your ship has finally come in! Great shot! Congrats on the Red!
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05/01/2006 12:09:40 AM
I'm glad something of yours finally got recognized. I know ribbons don't nessicarily mean anything, but man it's about time you got one. :-D

High class Kellypiezzzz
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05/01/2006 12:08:50 AM
Nice job, congrats
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05/01/2006 12:07:59 AM
Woohoo, Kelly Congratulations on your first ribbon. Well deserved. Too bad you have to leave the team...
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05/01/2006 12:07:50 AM
Very very nice!!! Congrats!
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05/01/2006 12:07:36 AM
great job.
this one really stood out at me while i was voting. congrats
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05/01/2006 12:06:53 AM
OH SURE! Leave the team and win a ribbon, LOL! Just teasing, congrats on this shot, it's wonderful!
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05/01/2006 12:06:43 AM
oh wow, congrats!
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05/01/2006 12:06:34 AM
YOU DID IT! WOO HOO You got a ribbon- you turkey!! And you aren't even at home on the computer to enjoy it. DAMN IT!!!

That is fabulous. I love this so much. CONGRATS!!!!!
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05/01/2006 12:06:21 AM
congrats!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/30/2006 11:26:04 PM
ah, found you again! I like the faux mirroring effect by having someone on each side of the window. It takes your "dream" and brings it to the viewer.
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04/30/2006 10:59:04 PM
Dreamy. I like the grainy effect.
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04/30/2006 10:22:54 PM
Nice concept and image. It seems to be a tiny bit over-saturated (for the norm at dpc), but I think it works well for this image.
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04/30/2006 08:09:33 PM
Wonderful job! Wonderful colors! Love it..
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04/30/2006 06:30:21 PM
Excellent use of reflections AND window framinf. I like the natural noise in the reflection and the ethereal green colour cast. The model's expression fits the scene really well.
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04/30/2006 05:12:46 PM
Love the PP on this one, great.
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04/30/2006 11:31:33 AM
Somehow I think of Joey Lawrence when I see this. If it´s not your photo, take this as a compliment. Still not one of your better work but still good enough for a 7 from me, like it.
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04/30/2006 09:30:10 AM
Very artsy - the high grain/ high contrast works well for you.
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04/30/2006 12:47:55 AM
This gets my top vote for this challenge. It is superbly rendered! 10!
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04/29/2006 10:52:43 PM
I like your idea. You've also executed it well. It's not easy to get the clarity you have achieved by using reflections. The blurred background works with this well too.
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04/29/2006 09:07:42 PM
Beautifully done. Has a magical quality
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04/29/2006 04:09:28 PM
I like the surreal nature of this image. 8
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04/29/2006 02:05:25 PM
this art piece would really shine in the handss of someone that knew painter in and out.

fine image one of my highest rated
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04/29/2006 12:49:26 PM
This one has the WOW factor. Excellent composition and image tone that produces a longing mood. The top left corner is blown out and a little distracting, but that's about the only criticism. Great capture.
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04/29/2006 12:21:54 PM
Great effects, but is this photo interesting wothout the effects? Would like to see the original.
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04/29/2006 11:23:45 AM
I really like the idea here. The reflection is nicely composed. The 'grunginess' of the window adds something too. I liked this shot a lot.
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04/29/2006 10:55:40 AM
Now that's a fantastic photo. Love the colours and the grunge factor here, is she in a wedding dress? Excellent from me!
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04/29/2006 10:53:44 AM
great look in her eyes, nice moment
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04/29/2006 07:02:55 AM
Over all I like this image. I would have got rid of the top left corner, a little on the bright side.
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04/29/2006 02:36:16 AM
I like the tonal palette.
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04/29/2006 12:42:28 AM
Very cool and freaky shot you have here. I like how you have the hands on the other side of the window but thats all you show, thats very cool and adds something to the photo to me. I like the coloring also, kind of looks like a very old image
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04/28/2006 05:24:37 PM
cool
hope you do well with this, as I like it a lot.
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04/28/2006 03:47:21 PM
Outstanding! Beautiful model and I really like these colors. Added to favorites.
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04/28/2006 02:24:59 PM
Haunting, nice job
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04/28/2006 01:15:16 AM
Nice detail with a fine bit of PP to boot!
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04/27/2006 07:53:35 PM
a little creepy.. but cool!
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04/27/2006 11:43:47 AM
Bumping this up, very thought provoking. 8
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04/27/2006 07:05:45 AM
this is fantastic...hope it does well for you...love the editing and the moodiness
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04/26/2006 10:10:00 PM
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I really like this photo. However I dont see the "daydream" in it... I see Wanting, or even a little Haunting. I think its striking. Thats all i can say..
I'd give the photo an 9/10...
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04/26/2006 09:37:04 PM
beautiful..I love the way you split this with the panes...
adding to favs..
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04/26/2006 03:23:12 PM
great PP, lovely colors and framing. 10
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04/25/2006 11:45:45 PM
WOW..now this is great! Your process flow is awesome! 10 add to fav
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04/25/2006 08:50:39 PM
Ominous - yet speaks of dreams past. Excellent shot. This should ribbon.
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04/25/2006 07:21:15 PM
The more I look at this the more I like it. Really emotive and great colours I fear that it may not score as well as it should - well done and thanks for the opportunity to experience this
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04/25/2006 05:48:41 PM
This is truly a beautiful image. If this doesn't win a ribbon I would be surprised.
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04/25/2006 03:05:10 PM
One of my favorites of this challenge. The emotive quality of this shot is very powerful and I really appreciate the direction you took in playing with the saturation, contrast, and un-refined feel... I vote an 8
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04/25/2006 01:36:56 PM
This is one of my favourites. At first glance it looks like a reflection, but by the placement of the hands I am not so sure.....it could be 2 people. In any case, I love the colours and the treatment, she has a melancholy look on her face that suits the entire mood of the photo.
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04/25/2006 11:04:28 AM
Very nice. Bumping up.
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04/25/2006 10:17:28 AM
This is absolutely amazing, I love the colours.
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04/25/2006 09:16:56 AM
Very creative photograph. The tones and composition are excellent. Nicely done!
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04/24/2006 09:30:48 PM
Nice one Kel! Your pp is perfect! (as is the comp) Good luck!
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04/24/2006 09:26:20 PM
I like that you spent the time to compose and shoot this photo. It is Technically very well done. Goood job. 7
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04/24/2006 06:20:45 PM
Beautiful shot! Very imaginative, great expression. I expect this to be in the top 10!
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04/24/2006 05:35:48 PM
Nice, I like the hands.
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04/24/2006 05:05:08 PM
magnifico!!
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04/24/2006 01:36:11 PM
I hope this wins a ribbon!!
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04/24/2006 12:25:27 PM
Love your post-process.
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04/24/2006 11:18:05 AM
Took me a just sec to figure out that it's not her reflection - GREAT shot! Love the processing (certainly fits the piece well). The dirty fingers are a nice touch.
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04/24/2006 10:21:58 AM
This will take a ribbon, believe me. Fantastic!
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04/24/2006 09:47:14 AM
Love the expression, eyes and granularity. Maybe I'm too 'constrained' compositionally, but I would like to see the 'outside' person's left hand in full.
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04/24/2006 07:54:47 AM
really has a dreamy, wonderous quality to it.
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04/24/2006 01:04:01 AM
One of the most beautiful of the challenge. Her expression is so pure and sweet, yet there is a hint of wonder and even perhaps "another world" to it. The hands of the unknown person really add to the image. I like that it's sideways and not dead on straight like so many of the entries. The green tones send it over the top for me. 10 BRAVO
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04/24/2006 01:02:09 AM
awesome! wanna do some editing for me?
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