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Challenge: Self Portrait IV (Advanced Editing IV*)
Collection: Challenges
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
Location: Harwich Port, MA, USA
Date: May 15, 2006
Aperture: f/11
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/30
Date Uploaded: May 16, 2006

From RAW — desat with blue channel on a tungsten-lit shot = mega-grain

A trace of skew to square it up, pretty heavily cropped, USM, Focus Magic, all attempting to sharpen and express the grain.

At least IT IS NOT A RAINDROP, people :-)

Statistics
Place: 96 out of 236
Avg (all users): 6.0000
Avg (commenters): 7.0909
Avg (participants): 5.7481
Avg (non-participants): 6.2166
Views since voting: 1374
Views during voting: 511
Votes: 292
Comments: 57
Favorites: 3 (view)


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05/29/2006 06:05:15 PM
Awesome!!!!
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05/29/2006 05:52:41 PM
I totally can't believe that this finished way down at the bottom of the top 100. This was my favorite of those I got to vote on by far and one of the highest scores I've ever given out...
TC
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05/29/2006 12:22:37 AM
Hmm, I share the same thoughts as Frisca there - would have preferred to omit the lens on the right completely. You look almost like a film director, Robt! :)
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05/26/2006 01:17:45 PM
i love it! :) a very interesting composition. Would have preferred less of the lens on the right side.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/25/2006 11:51:54 PM
I would like this shot better if it used the full tonal range from black to white. As it is right now, the black obscures detail and detracts from the interest of the shot. Otherwise great idea and title to go with it.
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05/25/2006 11:44:52 PM
The work of a master! 10!
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05/25/2006 11:11:12 PM
cool picture, i hope the voters dont bring it down, 10
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05/25/2006 08:32:41 PM
An interesting post process here Robert. Kinda reminds me of an image I tried editing to make it look like a TV ad ;) The grain is effective against the blue but the lens to the right seems overpowering and causes a slight inbalance in the image.
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05/25/2006 03:21:29 PM
Very moody composition. Grain works exceptionally very well here. If this were mine I would consider cropping the lens on the right out of the frame. In any regard this is one of the best portraits in the challenge.
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05/25/2006 01:55:53 PM
This is very cool Bear! Great Effect!
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05/25/2006 01:10:37 PM
I like! The colour, the grain, the cut up effect.
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05/25/2006 02:59:03 AM
Bear, looking handsome as usual (",)
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05/24/2006 10:37:38 PM
Very interestng compsition! Very noisy image though and I can't really see the eyes.
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05/23/2006 07:22:48 PM
Very interesting and unique. 9
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05/23/2006 10:39:12 AM
love thenoise you added...love the reflection too!!! 9
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05/23/2006 02:50:39 AM
eh
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05/21/2006 11:18:45 PM
Nice post processing, but why on earth did you leave the lens in there. The composition works better without it. Good idea as far as the reflections go.
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05/21/2006 07:15:06 PM
Neat idea, but too dark and noisy.
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05/21/2006 06:13:50 PM
Hiya Bear!!
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05/21/2006 12:59:20 PM
Wonderful photo and yes in some ways it is a self-portrait. Maybe in the most obvious ways it does tell of you but I always like a little more than the obvious. :-) This is my blue ribbon winner.
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05/21/2006 12:32:30 PM
different, very cool
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05/21/2006 09:57:48 AM
Awesome shot! I am partial to pics with charecter and grain.9
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05/21/2006 02:58:46 AM
dark but effective
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05/21/2006 12:56:43 AM
loe the image grain ... and I think this is a very clever composition.
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05/20/2006 10:08:09 PM
I for one appreciate the grain. I'm sure you're taking a hit for it. I'm taking a huge hit for my blur effect. This is an example of a gimmick that is so good it transforms into art. I feel like I am both standing outside of you and standing inside your camera at the same time. In fact, I also feel like I'm standing in your moccasins.
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05/20/2006 07:22:46 PM
I really like this, very creative approach. Love the grain and B&W... powerful. 9
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05/20/2006 02:24:40 PM
I enjoy this shot especially with all the noise. Here is another great example of when noise is an attribute. Another note, this shot does quite well capturing its subject without looking posed. 8
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05/20/2006 12:38:57 AM
Very interesting! I love yow you did this! I also love the grainy look to it. It adds a lot to the feeling conveyed. Great job.
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05/19/2006 11:02:06 PM
bear...this is great, love the editing and the comp....well done 8
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05/19/2006 10:30:10 PM
Well, at least we know this wasn't a last-minute entry, Robert. ;>)
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05/19/2006 08:03:01 PM
yesssssssssss 9
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05/19/2006 07:39:21 PM
Clever! This is a wonderful image.. Congrats and good luck!
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05/19/2006 06:53:39 PM
I love the angles here. Get to see both sides.
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05/19/2006 04:33:51 PM
Bear_Music! I guess Bear_Music! Am I right?
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05/19/2006 01:10:59 PM
Hey "low key" Robert. Love the lens poking in from the right side of the frame!
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05/19/2006 12:46:44 PM
Cool image, Robert! I like seeing both sides of you ;) The grain is a nice added touch also, makes the image more compelling.
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05/19/2006 11:20:37 AM
beautiful, personal preference would be that is wasn't so dark
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05/19/2006 10:48:12 AM
Hi Bear, nice interpretaiton. Out of the box,, nice lines, great movement.
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05/19/2006 10:37:54 AM
Well done, Bear, the noise and blue duotone (or is it colorized?) of this portrait give it a deep, interesting feel...the reflection and seriousness give a look into your personality.
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05/19/2006 09:26:10 AM
Well hello there Robert :) A bit dark for my taste but love the reflections bouncing around thing, good idea.
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05/19/2006 09:21:57 AM
One of the few I recognize. I joined this site right after the last selfportrait in time to catch your last entry. I hope a couple of the homages brought a smile to you. Interesting comp that works really well with the grain. I like the effect and the subtle duotone. The DOF is great. I like how the focus is further away. Aside from this,You're also a valuable asset to the site. Good luck. Dex
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05/19/2006 09:06:11 AM
Bear ? I'm giving this shot a 6. You have a lot of character in your face and I would've voted it higher had you presented a clean colorful image in lieu of this version.
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05/19/2006 09:00:48 AM
Saw this last night, bear. You look like Robert Altman! Love the approach you took. This is really good. Hope it does well for you. The grain and the 3 segments make for an instant tryptic. Good luck!
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05/19/2006 08:51:41 AM
Peekaboo Bear!! this look like you're hiding in a closet ready to pop out and take a photo!
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05/19/2006 08:07:53 AM
You have a clever idea, but the rendition is too black and grainy for my taste.
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05/19/2006 07:17:16 AM
I was expecting blue tones ;-) , when I think of you it's always associated with this color.
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05/19/2006 06:56:33 AM
Works well, like the grainy darkness. Interesting composition too.
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05/19/2006 03:14:52 AM
Is it my donator?

Yes I think so.

This photo is a little to dark. Maybe some levels could pop it up. The idea is very good. It's possible to get fantastic results with just two mirrors.
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05/19/2006 03:00:28 AM
Kaczynski, right? LOL
Are you resting the tripod on Karma's back??? :-P
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05/19/2006 02:59:03 AM
Ernest Hemingway, you salty dog! Quite a departure for you, Hem, and I rather like it. If you'll permit the pun, there's a lot more to this than meets the eye, and it's quite fun unwinding it. It's a sort of coded self-portrait.
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05/19/2006 02:56:40 AM
Hey Robert, great image! I like this one much better than the thorn. :-) I wish it were a little lighter - so we could see more of ya! :-)
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05/19/2006 02:47:50 AM
Very interesting. I love the effect
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05/19/2006 02:22:13 AM
dis is good bear! did you borrow the grain from xion? :)
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05/19/2006 01:31:00 AM
Sweet...on several levels, heck of shot.
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05/19/2006 01:14:47 AM
Is that a second lens on the right or the one attached to the camera?
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05/19/2006 12:15:37 AM
Robert, I don't know if a shot has ever touched me like this. I'm speachless...
TC
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05/19/2006 12:04:08 AM
Hi Bear, first pic to come up, love the idea, reflections are cool and i even like the lense on the side, its a great element without being obtrusive
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