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Challenge: Stupid, Stupid! (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: Columbus
Date: Aug 10, 2006
Aperture: 1.8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/30
Galleries: Portraiture, Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: Aug 10, 2006

 Let me begin by saying that I do not smoke. When I initially saw these to open challenges I was leaning torwards the camera SP using our olympus 2020 and taking an IR shot in a mirror. On the way home from taking some test shots I had an idea for stupid that entailed alot of safety pins and the appearance of many piercings on the face. And then smoking came to me. Odd line of thought I know but the smoking seemed to fit well. An incredibly stupid habit yet portrayable in a non funny way. I was afraid anything I did for stupid would just be silly. This idea I hope does well as a serious subject amongst what I expect to be a bunch of silly shots.

The line on my shirt is the outline of an iron on. I tried a couple of other shots with it inside out but they didnt come out as nice and I was really getting sick (literally sick) of hanging out in cigarette smoke so I end with this one. Taken in my garage lit from above and out front with a regular light bulb and the light from the lighter. Camera on tripod and timer set. I lit just as it was ready to shoot.

Post process - crop, levels, desat, NI, USM, border, resize for web.

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Post Challenge - Thanks for the votes and comments of support everyone. This shot was riding below 6 for most of the week only to pick up .2 in rollover - which is awesome. I had really hoped for at least top ten with this one, but what can you do. My garage still has the wretched stench of cigarettes in it. Thanks again all!

Statistics
Place: 10 out of 99
Avg (all users): 6.1601
Avg (commenters): 8.4000
Avg (participants): 5.8750
Avg (non-participants): 6.1993
Views since voting: 2638
Views during voting: 593
Votes: 331
Comments: 29
Favorites: 0

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 10/26/2006 06:22:14 PM
This idea I hope does well as a serious subject amongst what I expect to be a bunch of silly shots.

You did that very well, congrats!
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 09/04/2006 05:35:49 PM
Congrats on the 10th place finish. The lighting is superb. It makes the act of smoking an intimate experience...which works really well with the topic. I don't see how anyone could vote this a 1, 2, or 3 (unless they are smokers and think this is DNMC). Obvously the majority thinks your image is right on...as I do.
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 08/28/2006 12:15:26 PM
Hi! Here’s a comment from the Critique Club.

Nice Shot. Congratulations on your 10th place finish.

Well what more can I say… you received lots of good comments.

The line in your shirt and some of the blown whites around the hands were the only things that I could comment on. And in Basic Editing, there’s not much you could do about it.

Too bad your timing didn’t catch the red glow of the cigarette being lit. (But being a nonsmoker, drawing in would have been a real chore…or even made you sick…)

Everything else was really well done. I liked the framing, lighting, colours, focus and DOF.

Good luck with future entries
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 08/26/2006 02:40:54 PM
Hey, this is really good. Nice placement, and kudos on the more serious approach to the challenge title. Lighting is very appropriate, and the tight composition seems to work really well with the focus on the diagonally opposite thirds

keep up the good work
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 08/25/2006 11:07:21 PM
Trading post...
Congrats on the top 10. You've really conveyed the seriousness of this dirty habit. The dark background adds to the feeling that you have to hide out to smoke now adays too.
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 08/25/2006 10:17:02 PM
I suffer from this stupidity also. Congratulations on your top ten.
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 08/25/2006 09:30:36 PM
Whooh hooh! Squeezed my way into tenth place after all. Way too many dqs going on around here. Oh well - I get a star.
 08/24/2006 12:13:24 PM
Very nice work, Tim. Almost top 10 and deserved to be higher. Lighting on the face is perfect and I like the blown-out flame as it draws the eye. Composition is dead on, too. Great shot!
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 08/24/2006 08:20:12 AM
I see by other commenters that I was not alone with my thoughts of how your photo should have placed in the challenge. I still think it was the best photo.
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 08/23/2006 05:33:32 PM
I like it man but I quit only a year ago and it makes me want a smoke.

LOL

Great work and finish.
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 08/23/2006 05:28:13 PM
Terrific execution. I considered trying something like this, but figured I'd tick off the smokers. Good for you doing it well!
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 08/23/2006 08:22:39 AM
I agree with the other comments, as this is definately underrated and definately deserved to get a higher score. I also am pleased that you don't smoke. I really like this one a lot Tim, and you are constantly giving us some excellent examples of photography..... Thank you very much.
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 08/23/2006 07:58:27 AM
Congrats on your top 20 finish ......BUT.....no ribbon???? This shot was a winner....
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 08/23/2006 07:43:17 AM
I missed this one in the voting. . but I can NOT figure out why this one doesn't have a blue ribbon under it!! Definitely the best subject for the challenge, and the most interestingly done! For ths challenge, this is the most underrated photo ever. This is great!!

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 08/23/2006 12:38:45 AM
Fabulous!

I'm planning on starting my stock portfolio with a series of anti-smoking type shots, so this twigged my eye. Well done indeed!
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 08/23/2006 12:32:19 AM
Yes! Great finish Tim!! Congratulations on your top 10

Message edited by author 2006-08-26 16:41:15.
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 08/23/2006 12:10:49 AM
Nice finish Tim... :)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/22/2006 10:33:46 PM
Yes, it could be a habit that harms your health.....
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 08/21/2006 10:44:06 AM
Not the most original of ideas, but high points for the execution - the lighting is absolutely gorgeous. Well done!
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 08/20/2006 05:59:22 PM
white lighters are bad luck..
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 08/18/2006 06:02:12 PM
I like the general feel of this - the flame has blown out the hand unfortunately
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 08/18/2006 11:54:06 AM
It will be interesting to see how this "political statement" type image does with the voters. I imagine an inverted bell curve - either they'll love it or hate it. ;^) Personally, I like both the "statement" and the image. The exposure on this is right on the money. Very challenging shot to get just right. Good detail in the face, and sharp as a tack. Well done! My top pick for this challenge.
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 08/18/2006 09:44:12 AM
Great idea and beautiful photo.
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 08/18/2006 08:06:48 AM
I predict this is the blue ribbon winner...10+
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 08/17/2006 09:44:13 PM
Well done!
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 08/16/2006 12:23:27 PM
My fav! 10
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 08/16/2006 11:45:50 AM
Great capture, love the white flame, I think it adds something to the image.
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 08/16/2006 02:44:31 AM
ew smocking is gross
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 08/16/2006 12:47:09 AM
Little bit of harsh higlights on the hands, but this is the best shot in the challenge. Hope you ribbon, good job. (and I smoke, so figure that out)
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