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Challenge: Sci-Fi Celebration (Expert Editing)
Collection: Challenges
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Date: Jun 24, 2007
Galleries: Emotive
Date Uploaded: Jun 25, 2007

I have no clue why this came to my mind when the challenge was announced, but it did. By far the hardest editing that I've done and I'm really happy with the result ^^

7 images where combined to create this :) It took around 10-15 hours total in around two days, so lots and lots of very careful work.

POST CHALLENGE:
I cant believe it! Thank you so much everyone for all the comments, favs, and 8+ score! I still have one more hour till my birthday ends so this is awesome!!

Thanks again!!!



Statistics Voting Breakdown (your vote is highlighted in red)
Place: 1 out of 93
Avg (all users): 8.3612
Avg (commenters): 9.3448
Avg (participants): 8.1333
Avg (non-participants): 8.4286
Views since voting: 13573
Views during voting: 944
Votes: 263
Comments: 158
Favorites: 121 (view)

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Memberbspurgeon
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
02/16/2009 12:58:34 AM
So beautiful.
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Membermoolacoola
 Nikon D50
12/19/2008 01:08:09 PM
I'm pretty sure this is my favorite picture of all time here at DPC. It says so much. Amazing job.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Membermbrutus2009
 Nikon D40
09/27/2008 10:11:28 PM
I will be your 100th favorite absolutely PERFECT!!!
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MemberQart
 Canon EOS-30D
08/07/2007 02:00:59 PM
Great shot!

Message edited by author 2007-08-07 14:02:26.
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Memberkeegbow
 Canon EOS-5D
07/19/2007 06:03:29 AM
This is an image to be very proud of Justin. Your photography and photoshop skills are incredible, congratulations.
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Membernutzito
 Nikon D700
07/14/2007 10:26:01 PM
What a beautiful and outstanding work!!. I did not have a chance to vote but it would have been another 10 to add to your fantastic(and deserved) score!!

Message edited by author 2007-07-14 22:27:27.
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Membergoc
 Apple iPhone
07/11/2007 04:48:04 AM
congratz, outstanding work !
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Registered UserBeautiful-Joe
 Olympus Stylus 770 SW
07/10/2007 07:58:09 PM
Wowzers.

That is amazing.
o__o
You rock, dude.
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MemberDe Sousa
 Canon EOS-20D
07/09/2007 04:52:49 PM
Justin, did I told you after all these days I'm still amazed by this picture? Congrats! a blue ribbon is not enough to award this work.
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Registered Userkatie-belle
 Nikon D50
07/09/2007 12:14:50 AM
After this image, it is a little difficult to look at some of the other images, both in this contest & others posted this week. It's rather like comparing Renoir to an artist selling his first canvas on a street corner.
Okay, maybe an unfair comparison, but my point is that you have changed the precedent for this site. At least, my paradigm of "editing" has been shifted ... my expectations of ribbon winners has been raised.
In short... you rock my world!!! =)
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Registered UserSeanachai
 Canon EOS-20D
07/08/2007 08:52:23 PM
This photoshop work is top notch.

Message edited by author 2007-07-26 14:38:11.
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MemberMadukes
 Fujifilm FinePix S9000
07/08/2007 03:05:19 PM
Really awesome!! The best mind blowing photo that I have seen in awhile!
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Registered Usertmph
 Pentax K20D
07/08/2007 12:51:28 AM
wow love it! Congrats for the ribbon !
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MemberGinaRothfels
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
07/07/2007 06:38:14 PM
Congratulations on the amazing score - well deserved, I must add. The emotion in the image is remarkable.
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MemberSimms
 Canon EOS-1D Mark III
07/07/2007 05:40:55 PM
The great thing about this image is, it wll be referred back to countless times if there is any doubt over whether a photo is legal in expert or not, this has many elements that may generally be regarded as breaking the rules, the fact it has scored so well and been allowed by SC will certainly set a precedent in future expert editing challenges.. so well done on another level as well.
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Registered UserAlecia
 Canon EOS-10D
07/07/2007 04:28:09 PM
it reminds me of something straight out of A.I.--beautiful.
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MemberBear_Music
 Canon EOS-5D
07/07/2007 01:23:37 PM
That is one hell of a score, teammate... May be the most 10's in history...
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Memberchaimelle
 Canon EOS-50D
07/07/2007 10:36:05 AM
Congratulations! This is awesome--wonderful idea perfectly executed.
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Membermpeters
 Canon EOS-5D
07/07/2007 12:10:09 AM
Monster score! Well done and still maintains a photo-realistic look(whatever that is ;)) Congrats!
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Registered Userquickpik
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
07/06/2007 11:07:53 PM
Congratulations on an amazing score, which is most fitting for such a striking piece of work. The concept is inspired; and the work is perfectly executed. You are incredibly talented! All the best.
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Registered Userphilup
 Canon EOS-5D
07/06/2007 09:57:04 PM
Originally posted by SandyP:

I see there were a few insecure, jealous trolls in force.


Yeah no kidding! This has to be the best picture on dpc. Come to think about it, the best picture I have seen in a really long time. Very happy to see you break into the 8 score.

Many Congratulations on this wonderful picture.

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Registered Userjoanns
 Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro
07/06/2007 08:21:24 PM
This is the reason I don't enter challenges anymore...the talent is way beyond my comprehension. Congratulations!!!
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Membersimplesilent
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
07/06/2007 06:28:41 PM
this reminds me of that bjork video.
congrats. this is so COOL
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Registered UserPatents4u
 Canon EOS-40D
07/06/2007 04:37:45 PM
Originally posted by AlexSaberi:

One of my favourite images of all time. There is so much emotion (which is odd seeing as it is an andriod). Perfect editing. Just fabulous. The score is so well deserved!! fav


Ditto.

Wow.
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Registered Usergoodman
 Canon EOS-40D
07/06/2007 04:02:53 PM
this is the 6th highest rated photo on dpc, congrats.
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Membersuemack
 Canon EOS-20D
07/06/2007 04:01:10 PM
Beautiful work Justin!! Congrats :D
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Memberkiwiness
 Canon EOS-5D
07/06/2007 03:08:10 PM
I knew this would win he minute I saw it, fantastic work my friend!
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Memberlovethelight
 Canon EOS-40D
07/06/2007 01:59:02 PM
I already commented on this one during the challenge but i just wanted to add that this photograph REALLY moves me. It is just truely art.
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Registered UserShermy
 Canon EOS-20D
07/06/2007 01:42:06 PM
:O

Oh my goodness. Amazing. And Congrats!

It was your birthday?!?! Happy birthday then :P
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Registered Userchele
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
07/06/2007 01:22:54 PM
one of my faves from the challenge! congrats on the blue :)
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Membergiega
 Canon EOS-40D
07/06/2007 12:43:09 PM
Well deserved. Congratulations!
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Registered Userjessy_pesce
 Nikon D80
07/06/2007 12:41:13 PM
Congrats Elapso
You did a perfect job
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MemberGreetmir
 Nikon D60
07/06/2007 12:35:08 PM
OMG! ... You did really, really, REALLY good!
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MemberSJCarter
 Canon EOS-20D
07/06/2007 12:20:30 PM
Congratulations Justin (and happy belated birthday)! One of the most amazing images I've seen. Knew this was gonna come out on top. WELL DONE!

Are you gonna share more about the creation of this image? What were the 7 different shots? I'm just curious... Can't blame you if you decide to keep those secrets to yourself though! DOGGONE this is GOOD! =-)
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Registered Userxtian
 Canon EOS-5D
07/06/2007 11:57:45 AM
OK, the moment I saw this image, I knew the competition was over. everyone can only hope for a red ribbon or less. This is just awesome Justin! Your whole body of work is amazing, not just this image. Soooo talented. Congratulations on a much deserved blue ribbon! Belated happy birthday too! :)
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MemberPhotoInterest
 Sony DSLR-a200K
07/06/2007 10:57:44 AM
Originally posted by Simms:

90 tens!!

This was always going to win.. I think its time the SC named and shamed those who gave this a 1..

Nice one. Well deserved.. Happy Birthday!!


I SO agree with you, Simms! I've been lobbying DP's SC to use the same software that they use for "buddy voting" on this type of thing! I also feel that if there were stronger "voter's qualifications" that might help keep the Trolls at bay!

This was one darned great piece of work and those low scores just dampened the score it truly deserved!
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MemberPhotoInterest
 Sony DSLR-a200K
07/06/2007 10:53:35 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

What a WONDERFULLY powerful shot this is! What a piece of art!

I didn't get a chance to vote in this challenge, but you would have gotten a 10 from me! WOW!!

Any chance you'd do a tutorial on this one and show the rest of us HOW you did this???? Pretty please!!!
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MemberSandyP
 Canon EOS-5D
07/06/2007 09:51:06 AM
OMG! I'm surprised that you are surprised by the 8+ score and blue ribbon :) !! I'm also surprised that everyone who saw it didn't give it a 10! But then. . .I see there were a few insecure, jealous trolls in force. Jeeeeeeeez, this is one of the most spectacular works of art I've ever seen.

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Membercitymars
 Nikon D300
07/06/2007 09:31:09 AM
Congratulations on your blue ribbon. I was one of your 53 9's. You may wonder why I held back from the 10, it is only that to me the final result seemed more like illustration than photograpy, so that I couldn't bring myself to give it a 10. Beautiful job, nonetheless. I strongly suspected this would win the challenge (as it did).

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Membersfmorris
 Canon EOS-40D
07/06/2007 09:28:07 AM
Congrats your Blue ribbon!! Awesome image.
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Memberkarenk
 Canon EOS-40D
07/06/2007 09:18:25 AM
Congratulations on the Blue Ribbon and amazing score very well deserved. :)
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Membernoraneko
 Canon EOS-40D
07/06/2007 08:51:36 AM
This is amazing! I didn't vote in this challenge but would have been your 91st 10 if I had. Congrats on that FAT score!
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Memberpekesty
 Canon EOS-20D
07/06/2007 08:48:47 AM
Nicely done...congratulations on the blue ribbon and the 8+ score!
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Registered Usereamurdock
 Pentax K110D
07/06/2007 08:46:04 AM
This is why there's a place for expert editing rules. Nice work, and congrats.
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Membercolorcarnival
 Olympus E-520
07/06/2007 08:08:55 AM
Stunning piece of work! Hope you had an excellent birthday.
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Registered UserTheresaA
 Canon EOS-20D
07/06/2007 07:56:03 AM
Simply amazing!! Fantastic job!! Congratulations and Happy Birthday!!!
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MemberJuliBoc
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
07/06/2007 07:28:25 AM
What an amazing creation. You are truly an artist. Congratulations on your wonderful image, the well deserved score, and of course the blue ribbon. And a belated Happy Birthday.
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MemberJaded_Housewife
 Canon EOS-5D
07/06/2007 07:27:48 AM
fantastic! and what a score too. Congrats.
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Registered UserRingostarr
 Nikon D70
07/06/2007 07:25:51 AM
Congrats on ribbon and breaking an 8!
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Registered Userdoctornick
 Canon EOS-1D Mark II
07/06/2007 07:21:43 AM
That's some pretty amazing Photoshop work. Congrats!
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MemberWindtale
 Canon EOS-40D
07/06/2007 06:24:09 AM
A great dream image, directly from Asimov's robots novel. Congrats for the blue (very high score). Paolo.
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MemberHipychik
 Olympus E-520
07/06/2007 06:07:04 AM
I just love this! It is so beautiful. Congrats and Happy Birthday to a fantastic artist.
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MemberSimms
 Canon EOS-1D Mark III
07/06/2007 05:16:24 AM
By the way. You have no choice but to write a "how did they do that?"..
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MemberAlexSaberi
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
07/06/2007 05:13:07 AM
One of my favourite images of all time. There is so much emotion (which is odd seeing as it is an andriod). Perfect editing. Just fabulous. The score is so well deserved!! fav
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Registered UserPhilos
 Canon EOS-30D
07/06/2007 04:12:14 AM
This is so good! Congrats!
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Membereyewave
 Canon EOS-5D
07/06/2007 03:45:38 AM
8.36 and 90 tens. Impudent! Congrats on having to change your profile page :)
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MemberSimms
 Canon EOS-1D Mark III
07/06/2007 03:40:33 AM
90 tens!!

This was always going to win.. I think its time the SC named and shamed those who gave this a 1..

Nice one. Well deserved.. Happy Birthday!!
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Membernixter
 Canon EOS-5D
07/06/2007 03:36:19 AM
Congrats on the blue in a field of very high quality images! Well done!
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MemberBlackbox
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
07/06/2007 03:25:22 AM
I usually don't comment on challenge photos after the challenge is over - especially ribbon winners. I'm breaking tradition for this photo and I haven't even looked to see how my photo did yet. I'm glad to see the winner of our future is 'Hope': it makes me feel better. Congratulations on the blue, you totally deserved it!
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MemberIreneM
 Nikon D70
07/06/2007 03:09:22 AM
90 tens! Is this a record? Amazing and emotional image. Brilliant! Congrats on winning.
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Registered UserHungaro
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
07/06/2007 03:09:09 AM
Lovely, great job!!!
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Membersmyk
 Nikon D200
07/06/2007 03:06:24 AM
congrats!!!! The editing is GREAT!!! Makes me think of Irobot...or what ever that movie with Will Smith is called. Again, congrats
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Registered Userdanielv
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
07/06/2007 03:04:06 AM
Very strong emotion. great picture. Would love to see a tutorial on this one! congrats on blue
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Registered Userfordmanf1
 Canon EOS-30D
07/06/2007 02:55:58 AM
Way to go, this was truely awesome, congrats on the blue.
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MemberEmerkaza
 Canon EOS-50D
07/06/2007 02:36:11 AM
Wow!! Ninety 10s!! That has to be a record. This was my pick for the blue. Congrats on a well deserved ribbon.

Today is my birthday too. :-) Happy Bday!

Message edited by author 2007-07-06 02:37:29.
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Registered Userdavidus428
 Nikon D700
07/06/2007 02:18:37 AM
wow! 8.36! in spite of the 1', 2's and 3's. is there a record holder for the entry with the most 10's? congrats! definitely my top vote.
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MemberRulerZigzag
 Nikon D200
07/06/2007 02:10:00 AM
called it! classic stuff.
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Membersmurfguy
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
07/06/2007 01:45:21 AM
Awesome work Justin! Really impressive numbers, really impressive editing.
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Memberandrewt
 Nikon D3
07/06/2007 01:32:26 AM
Definitely amazing.
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Registered Userrenefunk
 Canon EOS-5D
07/06/2007 01:20:14 AM
yeah dude this is good
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MemberGaby_G
 Canon EOS-5D
07/06/2007 01:20:09 AM
I knew this was a winner, congratulations on your blue on an amazing image!
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MemberJutilda
 Canon EOS-30D
07/06/2007 01:04:00 AM
Truly the one that should've won. WOAH look at the 10's. GREAT job man. What a BIRTHDAY!!!!
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Registered Usergoodman
 Canon EOS-40D
07/06/2007 12:57:10 AM
fhhhhhhhhhuck you're good.
congrats.
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Registered Usersusi
 Canon EOS-1D Mark III
07/06/2007 12:54:20 AM
Hey, you're a crab? me too! aren't we great people ;}
Happy Birthday..Great image!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats!
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Memberartvet
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
07/06/2007 12:30:04 AM
Congratulation on this fantastic art work and great score! It got 10 from me and goes to my favorites.
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Memberhotpasta
 Nikon D300
07/06/2007 12:29:54 AM
Justin, this is superb. There are no superlatives to describe it. Congrats on a SUPERSCORE and a TOUCHDOWN and a BLUE RIBBON
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MemberPug-H
 Pentax K10D
07/06/2007 12:20:47 AM
Jason, congratulations and happy birthday, too. No less than ninety 10s. Awesome work.
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MemberRgarcia
 Olympus E-510
07/06/2007 12:19:36 AM
Congratulations!!! This was my favorite!!!
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Memberlynnesite
 Canon EOS-1D Mark III
07/06/2007 12:15:59 AM
It is SO i,Robot...and is just fantastic emotionally and tonally too. Congrats, it's just perfect.
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Memberjbsmithana
 Nikon D300
07/06/2007 12:10:33 AM
Wow! I did not vote this challenge. Looks like I should of. Great job.
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MemberJudi
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
07/06/2007 12:09:36 AM
Congrats on a fantastic score.
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Memberidnic
 Canon EOS-30D
07/06/2007 12:06:18 AM
Absolutely awesome!! You da man :)
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Memberyanko
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
07/06/2007 12:04:21 AM
Wow. Forget what I said. Voters thought it was perfect. Definitely stood out. Congrats!
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Site Councilnshapiro
 Nikon D90
07/06/2007 12:03:55 AM
Fantastic idea and so perfectly carried out, as the score shows. This is a classic already :) Congratulations.
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MemberDrAchoo
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
07/06/2007 12:02:17 AM
8.36?!? Crap. that's gonna look good on the old profile for quite a while... congrats Justin.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
MemberMeoux
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
07/05/2007 06:05:35 PM
Beautiful and original art. I also love the expression. Wishing you the ribbon...Great job and thank you for sharing ^.~
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MemberJedusi
 Canon EOS-1D Mark III
07/05/2007 12:40:01 PM
A clear ribbon winner for my money. This shot starts off at a very high level and is then enhanced by the attention to detail and wonderful subtleties.
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Membersurfdabbler
 Canon EOS-5D
07/05/2007 06:14:37 AM
Nice work!
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Membertrain
 Panasonic DMC-FZ30
07/05/2007 05:48:28 AM
Wow This is so clever I wouldn't even know where to start on this image
Well executed it gives a feeling of sadness to me
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Memberbtrinh
 Canon EOS-20D
07/05/2007 01:18:29 AM
sigh. looking at pictures like this just make me want to cry and give up photography. how do you guys do this? may you suggest as to what books i could read in order to start to develop my skills in this kind of thing?

oh and of course, it is a 10 from me. first 10 i have given so far. i know you dont have much competition in this challenge but this is by far one of the best photo i have seen in a long long time.Well done
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Registered UserPhylFlash
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
07/04/2007 10:15:21 PM
Love it. Thought-provoking.
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Memberwronp
 Nikon D200
07/04/2007 11:47:28 AM
Love the tear. This makes me sad for what is gone.
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MemberRitaD
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
07/04/2007 09:44:53 AM
Very nice. 10 from me.
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MemberChinarosepetal
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
07/04/2007 08:28:22 AM
Wonderfully done, in my top 5 for this challenge.:)
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Registered Useradrian45
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
07/04/2007 06:36:27 AM
Poignant image, bit like from A.I. I always wondered what could have happened to the girl with a face but no head, and this is her sister, maybe?

Best of luck with this very nicely done pix
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MemberJudi
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
07/04/2007 06:09:16 AM
Just beautiful...so grey and yet so touching.
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Registered Userjessy_pesce
 Nikon D80
07/03/2007 07:54:58 PM
This is so sweet i hope it wins.
Great editing.
10

Jess
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Registered Userandrewthomas
 Canon EOS-40D
07/03/2007 04:57:49 PM
Fantastic editing. Reminds me of the movie "i, Robot". My top pick.
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Registered UsergroovySunflower
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
07/03/2007 11:56:06 AM
this is amazing!i love it!
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Registered Userjasperslegacy
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
07/03/2007 10:28:03 AM
This is just beautiful...
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MemberPug-H
 Pentax K10D
07/03/2007 08:43:42 AM
well, how much is photography and how much is manipulation, but the is brilliant. Magritte would love it.
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Registered Userklstover
 Panasonic DMC-FZ8
07/03/2007 02:40:20 AM
I do like the image as-is. I gave it an 8. But I do think that it might have been improved by focusing on the face and hand more. There is so much emotion in the face and showing more detail there with a tighter crop, and getting rid of the extraneous, sort of fake looking torso, might have helped some. But like I said, I do like it. :-)
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Registered Usersamtrundle
 Canon EOS-50D
07/02/2007 07:09:36 PM
Awesome. Conceptually terrific, and executed almost to perfection. The first shot I clicked, on but I can say with some confidence that this will be one of the best.
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Memberyanko
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
07/02/2007 06:01:58 PM
Great concept. The editing is good just a couple of spots that could use some more work (mainly the left arm).
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Registered Usermacleodn
 Canon EOS-30D
07/02/2007 03:42:46 PM
Very powerful photo. I like how you used a selective desat on the butterfly. This doesn't even look like a photo, it looks computer drawn! Amazing Photoshop Skills.
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MemberAlexSaberi
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
07/02/2007 01:05:55 PM
this is an 8 pluS!u win!
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Memberkevip6
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
07/02/2007 12:59:29 PM
excellent i-robot-esque image - 10
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Registered Usercorydwiley
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
07/02/2007 03:33:41 AM
Beautiful
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Registered Userdavidus428
 Nikon D700
07/01/2007 11:13:47 PM
surreal beauty! 9
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Registered Userlittlegett
 Canon EOS-20D
07/01/2007 04:38:36 PM
I have seen a similar type of image before, this is very well done, just a bit stiff.
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MemberSimms
 Canon EOS-1D Mark III
07/01/2007 04:06:15 PM
OK, this is defintely a ribbon.. nice one. 10
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Membercharmayne
 Nikon D300
07/01/2007 11:16:33 AM
OMG! This is outstanding work, fantastic presentation and excellent use of expert editing, tasteful and not overwrought with cluttered graphics. Sensitive and beautiful 10
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Membercrik
 Nikon D300
07/01/2007 09:23:03 AM
Very sci-fi, nice work.
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Registered UserIan-Andrew
 Nikon D80
07/01/2007 06:51:12 AM
Great processing here, I'm sure this will be one of the ribbon winners!
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Registered UserDantzr
 Kodak Z710
07/01/2007 12:24:02 AM
Absolutely and totally excellent. This is a wonderful example of Sci-Fi in it's purest form. The mannequin/robot looking upon the perfect example of life...the Monarche Butterfly! Everything is excellent done to my untrained eye, but I am sure that it will be pretty close to the same classification to those who are in the know. My favorite!!! (10)
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Memberpineapple
 Canon PowerShot S100
06/30/2007 10:22:08 AM
Subtle work and effective. 8.
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MemberMadukes
 Fujifilm FinePix S9000
06/30/2007 09:09:44 AM
Beautiful=10 plus
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Memberfotofan
 Nikon D2Xs
06/30/2007 07:56:58 AM
Another one in this challenge that blows me away! 10
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Registered UserJohnLampkin
 Nikon D80
06/30/2007 05:39:56 AM
Chiropractic gone awry?
That is a Viceroy butterfly, in case you were wondering, and you probably weren't.
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MemberNuzzer
 Canon EOS-7D
06/30/2007 03:00:55 AM
9, nice emotional feel in this shot, perhaps cropped too wide as the butterfly and head are really the point of this shot.
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MemberQuigley
 Nikon D200
06/29/2007 10:33:26 PM
Great message lets "Hope" it's not too late to be heard. The reflection of the butterfly in the eyes is outstanding! 10!
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MemberGaby_G
 Canon EOS-5D
06/29/2007 08:43:23 PM
This is so beautifull!!! really! I`m making it a favorite and giving you a 10, good luck, I really hope to see you on the front page!
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Registered UserPhilos
 Canon EOS-30D
06/29/2007 06:55:39 PM
wow this is really somthing else. I am 99% sure this will be the winner and if this doesnt win a ribbon, I'll cancel my account
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Registered UserLanndonKane
 Nikon D80
06/29/2007 05:39:11 PM
Really compelling, makes you think...
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Registered UserKavey
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
06/29/2007 05:02:51 PM
Beautiful, artistic, emotive, unreal. Really nicely done. Love that single touch of colour and natural life in the butterfly.
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MemberMilesW
 Canon EOS-1D Mark III
06/29/2007 04:59:35 PM
Fantastic and 10. Now go sell it as the poster for 'I,Robot II' :-)
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MemberDrAchoo
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
06/29/2007 03:30:53 PM
Very well done. 9 Really crosses into digital art, but that's not necessarily bad. 2nd highest vote of the challenge.
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Registered UserNatasha
 Nikon D50
06/29/2007 02:12:32 PM
I keep looking at the this and it just keeps growing on me....speechless. 10 This is one of my very favourite pictures on this site....ever
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Registered Userv5planet
 Canon PowerShot S2 IS
06/29/2007 01:15:03 PM
Eerily smooth. I like the background and the color provided by the monarch butterfly.
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Registered UserArpeggioAngel
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
06/29/2007 11:46:55 AM
This HAS to be the blue ribbon! Well done!!
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Registered Usershalrath
 Nikon D200
06/29/2007 11:39:25 AM
Very arty, I like it.
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MemberMakka
 Canon EOS-50D
06/29/2007 11:36:15 AM
A well conceived shot. Great result! Best of luck with this one!
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MemberKarenNfld
 Canon EOS-40D
06/29/2007 11:28:21 AM
This is amazing, it looks like something from the final scene of a movie. You have not only created a photo that fits the challenge, you have conveyed emotion, well done. A definite 10 from me and I hope this is the winner.

I usually give a couple of 10's per challenge but this photo is so much better than all the rest that I cannot justify giving any other photo a 10 except this one.
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Memberjmritz
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
06/29/2007 11:00:05 AM
This is so SCI-FI, just love it. Great job.
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Registered Usernikolaos
 Nikon D200
06/29/2007 10:44:46 AM
So peacefull... I don't get tired seeing this at any time.
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MemberSJCarter
 Canon EOS-20D
06/29/2007 10:30:39 AM
I don't know how you accomplished this - but I am BLOWN AWAY! I haven't seen all of the entries yet, but I can't imagine anything topping this. WOW! This is outrageously good. WELL DONE!
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MemberJawnyRico
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
06/29/2007 10:22:03 AM
Ok IMO, THE BEST, of the challenge. Blows mine away.... I hope this gets blue and mine gets 2nd. Well done. Lighting great, composition, idea. It all works. Editing is great also. Nice work. 10!
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Registered Usersevilduvarci
 Nikon D70
06/29/2007 09:49:38 AM
i quite much like this. one of the best in this challenge. well done.
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MemberChinabun
 Canon PowerShot SD990 IS
06/29/2007 09:37:45 AM
WOW WOW! ok i thought i had found the best but this is definitely getting a fave from me. Your talent and creativity kicks ass! i hope you have a print of this.
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Memberlovethelight
 Canon EOS-40D
06/29/2007 09:05:47 AM
This incredibly elegent! I wonder what you used for the different parts because it looks almost like a painting. I love the dynamic between the colored butterfly and the eye color. This is just unbelievable composition.
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MemberVitaminB
 Nikon D200
06/29/2007 09:05:41 AM
Very cool shot. This reminds me of the iRobot movie, and AI. Hope you do well.
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Registered Usercheekymunky
 Canon EOS-40D
06/29/2007 08:58:21 AM
incredible, this is what expert editing is all about. Truly outstanding, very well execute and moving also - 10
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Registered UserBuckeye_Fan
 Olympus E-510
06/29/2007 08:31:27 AM
This has such emotion to it. I give it a 10!
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Membertate
 Apple iPhone
06/29/2007 08:21:59 AM
Oh geez - now here we have something obsolutely wonderful is 218 ways. I love it all - looking for flaws … not really seeing any - the enormous size of the being here is great - great background- love the desat for timelessness- the eyes are great which is always important- the seams between body and limbs are clever and subtle enough - I love the hairess character which gives a futuristic, more androgenous feeling which is always futuristic (man and woman willl look similar in the future ;P) … oh, here's some super picky stuff: the tear could be more prominant I suppose - and the head slightly bigger and slightly more perfect along with the butterfly (could be bigger). The skin could be better Those are the parts keeping it below 10 … so you get an 8.
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Membergiega
 Canon EOS-40D
06/29/2007 08:08:36 AM
Words escape me!
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MemberDistantColours
 Canon EOS-50D
06/29/2007 06:32:10 AM
This is the clear winner for me.
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Registered UserBHuseman
 Canon EOS-40D
06/29/2007 06:14:15 AM
This is awesome. Reminds me of Bicentennial Man. well done. Enjoy your ribbon!
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MemberRino63
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
06/29/2007 05:08:11 AM
fantastic image. sweetness and infinite sadness. 10
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Memberhotpasta
 Nikon D300
06/29/2007 03:16:56 AM
wonderful work...faultless editing...has to be the blue ribbon winner 10
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Membersmardaz
 Canon EOS-300D Rebel
06/29/2007 01:10:24 AM
this is amazing! please provide a behind the scenes look when the challenge is over! /10
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Registered Userdaboardergirl
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
06/29/2007 01:06:29 AM
I LOOOOVVVVEEEE this. Amazing work. I'm very jealous. 10 and favorite.
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MemberRulerZigzag
 Nikon D200
06/29/2007 12:58:08 AM
Winner! 10
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Registered Userchele
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
06/29/2007 12:56:36 AM
infinitely fantastic, beautiful, creative...
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Memberboyd2000
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
06/29/2007 12:45:04 AM
This looks like a winner to me. Very digital art but well done.
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Registered UserElliottjms 06/29/2007 12:25:39 AM
Great job 10
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MemberJutilda
 Canon EOS-30D
06/29/2007 12:12:46 AM
PHUQUE!!!!!!! That is the best hands down. Without a doubt 10 10 10

BRAVO. Man this is flippin' amazing.
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Registered UserArt Roflmao 06/29/2007 12:09:07 AM
Top ten undoubtedly. Very good!
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Registered Userbledford
 Canon EOS-300D Rebel
06/29/2007 12:08:01 AM
Holy crap. You are the winner.
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