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Challenge: Self Portrait IV (Advanced Editing IV*)
Collection: Self Portraits
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Location: Studio/Office, Buchanan, VA
Date: May 15, 2006
Aperture: 1:5.0
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/60 sec
Galleries: Humorous, Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: May 16, 2006

I may never get all the clown & theatrical make-up off my face! LOL But it was a lot of fun - I have a bunch of outtakes that I look forward to sharing as well. ;-)

PP included:
color sat
contrast
curves
crop
Neat Image
tint brush on eyes
blending brush & clone brush to clean up edges of make-up, eyes, and spots on background
dodge/burn brush to add depth/shadow/light
save for Web

Post Challenge:
Thanks for all the great comments! And yes kiwiness, I did do my own makeup. LOL! It finally all came off too (I think)... ;-)

EDIT: Kodak POTD on January 6, 2007!

Statistics
Place: 29 out of 236
Avg (all users): 6.5358
Avg (commenters): 7.6129
Avg (participants): 6.3106
Avg (non-participants): 6.7205
Views since voting: 2041
Views during voting: 506
Votes: 293
Comments: 49
Favorites: 3 (view)


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06/22/2006 08:29:11 AM
Nicely done but I'm really scared of clowns so it's hard for me to look at this to long. The lips are great lol :)
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06/09/2006 10:08:03 PM
"WOW' Jimmy I keep coming back to this shot as I just love it so much.....I love the feeling that you have portrayed, and you could definately be a "mime" artist, with that wonderful expression on your face..... It is now a member of my favorites photo collection, where it belongs, so that I can visit whenever I want.....
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06/01/2006 11:54:18 PM
Cool!
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05/30/2006 05:54:52 PM
I keep coming back to this shot for a variety of reasons - just showed it to my daughter and her husband and they both loved it - and I just enjoy the mood and the fun of this shot. Again, great job Jimmy! I now know where to go to get an instant smile!
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05/29/2006 07:25:02 PM
So you're that crazy mime I always see! :P

I really liked this one... classic expression makes this a great photo!
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05/27/2006 05:18:45 PM
great shot! i like all the outtakes too.
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05/26/2006 03:56:40 PM
Cool shot congrats! Did you try this with one of those black bowler hats on too? I think it would have worked well too.
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05/26/2006 03:24:58 PM
Clowns are scary.

But you're a cute clown, still scary but likeable :P
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05/26/2006 01:08:14 PM
love the expression, jimmy! what a creative and well executed shot!
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05/26/2006 12:36:27 PM
Your expression is perfect and like many others have mentioned the energy that comes out of this shot is incredible... Love it :)

*good luck with the makeup removal* ;) lol bet you found some for at least a couple of days in various places ~winx~
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05/26/2006 12:09:52 PM
Loved it! Clever, colorful, expressive and comical. I can't say enough good things about it. Blue is the perfect background color with your amazing eyes and those adorable overalls. I expected it to be in the top 10.
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05/26/2006 08:24:18 AM
This was so cute!! I love it! Congratulations on such a great score in such a tough challenge!!!
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05/26/2006 08:13:30 AM
Nice job Jimmy! Color balance is perfect; exposure is perfect; lighting is very well done. Lots of good detail in this shot. Your expression suits the composition/idea so well that the whole image just comes together. Very nice work! Well done!
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05/26/2006 02:06:23 AM
Hehehe...very clever Jimmy....did you get all the makeup off!!
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05/26/2006 01:01:56 AM
Jimmy you are THE man!! I just love the energy and enthusiasm you bring to everything you do, bro. (Now just don't come near me with those red lips LOL!)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/25/2006 11:29:11 PM
When I was 6 years old a clown tried to shake my hand and I pulled his glove off and ran off with it. He had a painted-over beard just like you Jimmy and I'm scared your back to get me. I won't give the glove back!!!!!! >:-O

;-)
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05/25/2006 11:11:57 PM
I know this is Jimmy. You can slap me if I'm wrong. :) I love this - it has so much personality - the true you shines through!
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05/25/2006 10:59:08 PM
great contrast
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05/25/2006 09:31:54 PM
Heh, funny Jimmy! The image seems a little incomplete, though... showing some other splash of color or the object of your attention would make more of a story IMO. Still, you get an 8 for risking utter humiliation. ;-)
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05/25/2006 09:19:15 PM
Great colors.. Clear and bright.. Good idea... Funny picture.. :o)
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05/25/2006 05:57:30 PM
Excellent job!
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05/22/2006 12:17:46 PM
Nice light, classic mime
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05/21/2006 09:48:51 PM
The things we do for challenges! ;^)
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05/21/2006 08:39:19 PM
Very funny and well shot.
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05/21/2006 02:52:18 PM
LOL!!! This is soooo cute! I love your expression, quite a change of pace from your darker self portraits. The little heart shaped mouth is perfect! :)
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05/20/2006 07:27:10 PM
Well I must say your inner child really got a chuckle out of my child. Very cute and creative. I like the blue background, I think it makes the white face more affective. Good shot.
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05/20/2006 07:06:09 PM
LOL-- you kinda look like Conan O'Brian--
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05/20/2006 10:26:49 AM
Ha! Great idea and execution...very creative for a self portrait. Great job.
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05/20/2006 01:38:26 AM
Awwww. ..this is adorable! That inner child is as cute as he can be :) I love these fun ones that don't take themselves so seriously! Great job! 10
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05/19/2006 11:53:18 PM
This is very good. Bumping up !
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05/19/2006 10:58:24 PM
Do you have any idea how disturbing this is? ;-)
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05/19/2006 10:13:37 PM
Good color and expression. Not sure I like seeing those fingers. They are more of a distraction than anything else. Nicely done.
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05/19/2006 09:04:20 PM
Jimmy - this is colorful, fun and really great expression! Wish I saw more of the hands as I'm sure they add to the character of the shot!
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05/19/2006 07:48:00 PM
man, this so funny!! but a good picture!
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05/19/2006 06:07:48 PM
I think I would have preferred either more or none of the hands. Like this the picture looks unfinished.
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05/19/2006 11:55:32 AM
lol, nice shot!
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05/19/2006 09:38:25 AM
great work...lighting is my only problem as the reflection on the wall is a little harsh, but great comp and use of background 8
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05/19/2006 08:48:53 AM
LOL - you goof Jimmy!! I like it :)

Great expression and very nicely done!
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05/19/2006 07:03:34 AM
Lovely clean shot - good background, good light, good composition. And definite oddness. :o)
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05/19/2006 06:29:27 AM
I bet you didn't do the make up for this right? Good idea, well shot, top lighting. I would maybe have stood away from the wall a bit more but it isn't too noticeable, only the little shadow under your ear gives it away how close to the wall you are standing.
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05/19/2006 04:46:19 AM
cute! great choice of cols.
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05/19/2006 03:33:03 AM
This is lots of fun! Great choice of background and I love the expression - 9 from me
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05/19/2006 03:18:58 AM
Hi SJ :) Great make-up! I love the colors and the expression on your face.
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05/19/2006 03:02:01 AM
Hey. You can dunk your face in a pan full of whipped cream but you'll never hide your true identity :P Such a prized image. My only thought? Lower the camera so that your hands are in view. Chopping the hands when it's a seemingly important part of the composition is kinda like a no-no ;) The whites of your eyes are too white ;) When using curves or levels, make sure the opacity of the layer is set to roughly around 45% so that the whites don't end up looking "evil".

Great job though my friend :) So how's the new camera? :)
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05/19/2006 01:39:11 AM
SJ that you? Ha! To funny!
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05/19/2006 12:39:41 AM
Great job on the facepaint. This would also look good in black and white, with perhaps the lips left red. Well done.
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05/19/2006 12:21:48 AM
Jimmy - this really stands out. Love the suspenders mimicking the color of the wall (though faintly).How'd you get your eyes to match them? This should do quite well. Get the Ponds cold cream.
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05/19/2006 12:16:44 AM
shave! hehe
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05/19/2006 12:12:46 AM
HAHA!! This is adorable! The blue background really makes your eyes pop!
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