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The Ultimate Silence (Take 2)
The Ultimate Silence (Take 2)
Prof_Fate


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Take Two (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Canon EOS-30D
Lens: Tamron AF 70-210mm f/2.8 LD for Canon EOS
Location: Northview Circle, Beaver, PA
Date: Jun 3, 2006
Aperture: 2.8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/1250
Galleries: Emotive, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Jun 4, 2006

Same kid and location as the first one - new camera, lens and a bit more experience. The original comments suggested de-clutter the BG, see the subject's eyes, lose a tree on the right and add a bit more contrast.

The first take on this is my highest finishing entry, % wise. Lets see how I do this time...

Shot in RAW, converted to b&w and some contrast adjustment and sharpening in RAW in DPP, convert to JPG and in PS resize, curves for more contrast, sharpen, resize canvas for the whtie border, save for web.

Statistics
Place: 69 out of 161
Avg (all users): 5.9264
Avg (commenters): 6.6667
Avg (participants): 5.7273
Avg (non-participants): 6.0619
Views since voting: 1381
Views during voting: 263
Votes: 163
Comments: 10
Favorites: 0


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07/11/2007 04:20:56 PM
definitely a better execution than the first one but i think the pose of the first one got you the higher score. it was more emotive, i beieve. i really love the emotion behind both of these photos though... this is something i've never seen before... a sign like that... and it almost makes me want to cry.
06/13/2006 03:15:37 AM
Nice shallow DOF. I just wish the sign wasn't cut off - the composition seems a bit awkward. I think B/W was a good choice.
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06/13/2006 02:23:11 AM
I was not aware they labeled deaf kids "Enguins" in your country. ;-P
A nice image overall, Prof - well done.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/12/2006 01:06:43 PM
I prefer this version over the original. The boy has a sense frustration or longing in his face that makes it all the more powerful. I hope this does better for you. Well done. Edit - bumping up.
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06/10/2006 08:54:31 AM
great work.
but ohmygosh, that's so sad.
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06/10/2006 12:30:12 AM
Wow...this is good. Well done.
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06/07/2006 02:12:33 PM
The composition and tonal range are much improved in this one. I do like the child looking down in the first one, to me it adds to the feel of him being secluded, if you will, by his implied impairment. But I know how children can be difficult at times. :-) Well done overall.
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06/06/2006 05:56:44 PM
Chris... is that you? I believe I remember the original of this one.
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06/06/2006 07:38:14 AM
I like the fact that this photo tells something. Also nice use of DOF and BW.
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06/06/2006 12:24:28 AM
That's near to my heart, me being deaf and all. I wish the top of the sign were not clipped...
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