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The Reluctant Frog King
The Reluctant Frog King
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: The Brothers Grimm (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D3
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED
Location: Palos Verdes, CA
Date: Oct 4, 2008
Aperture: 3.2
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/1000
Galleries: Humorous, Animals
Date Uploaded: Oct 5, 2008

I've had the idea for this shoot for a while, so when I saw this challenge, I had to go for it. I didn't have a frog handy, so I rented one (you really CAN find anything on Craigslist). His name was the Hulk, and he wasn't too keen on wearing the crown (which I got from a Barbie Doll), but he tolerated it.

I had a hard time choosing between photos; hopefully I chose the right one. Here are a couple of my favorite outtakes:

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The model is Nhi Do and the MUA was Nicole True.

Statistics
Place: 4 out of 82
Avg (all users): 7.1111
Avg (commenters): 8.0000
Avg (participants): 7.1818
Avg (non-participants): 7.0920
Views since voting: 10007
Views during voting: 655
Votes: 207
Comments: 45
Favorites: 12 (view)


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08/11/2011 02:38:42 PM
This is absolutly fantastic! the lighting is superb! how did you edit this one?
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06/04/2010 07:17:31 AM
fantastic..absolutely loving this one!!!
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01/01/2009 02:00:07 PM
I love the shot you kept! I like that you can see the dress and see that she is acutally rolling around in the forest in that beautiful gown. And with the hair on the ground it totally looks like a Vogue advertisement minus the frog! Awesome job! ;)
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12/15/2008 10:25:56 PM
nice photo the golden daylighting perfect and the model have nice makeup and good Look
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10/20/2008 06:30:25 PM
Cool shot-- rent a frog?!
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10/19/2008 08:32:16 AM
Congrats on your 4th place with this beautiful shot!
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10/19/2008 06:06:50 AM
beautiful
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10/15/2008 10:34:33 AM
Gorgeous picture!!
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10/13/2008 05:54:27 PM
Absolutely a beautiful shot, congrats on 4th place.
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10/13/2008 10:59:20 AM
Gave you a 10.
this is awesome.
everything about it
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10/13/2008 09:51:57 AM
Briana! CONGRATULATIONS! This photo is absolutely awesome! And kudos to your outstanding green model. Not quite as beautiful as your other model :) but a striking figure nonetheless. Congratulations on an honorable mention! I wish 4 ribbons could have been given out for this one.

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10/13/2008 06:21:49 AM
Beautiful! Congratulations on 4th place.
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10/13/2008 06:19:47 AM
Congratulations and it's nice to see your shots here again! I can see what you mean about having difficulty picking your entry. Those are some nice outtakes.

ETA: And a special congrat's on your new non-ribbon high score! You just have to hope no one at the top DQs and ruins this for you :P

Message edited by author 2008-10-13 06:26:52.
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10/13/2008 01:09:25 AM
Great to see you back Briana, where have you been? Awesome image, pity they don't have more ribbons...excellent score for a non-ribbon
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10/13/2008 01:01:20 AM
7.11 an no ribbon, UGH!

Your work is outstanding!
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10/13/2008 12:18:12 AM
congratulations in this! well done!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
10/12/2008 09:02:50 PM
Love the composition and different colours, the pink satin dress looks great against the greens. The little crown on the frog is so cute!
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10/12/2008 08:14:41 PM
LOL! wonderfully thought of and completed :)
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10/12/2008 07:51:07 PM
Poor froggy! Clearly not impressed by the princess.
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10/12/2008 07:00:00 PM
luscious tones and textures all around - stupid frog...very stupid frog...
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10/12/2008 04:14:00 PM
Love It! The frog looks like he has had enough already!
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10/12/2008 01:15:09 PM
Nicely set up shot - is that a real frog wearing a crown? Nicely done!
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10/12/2008 07:46:10 AM
beautiful
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10/11/2008 06:21:33 PM
good lighting and concept, girl's eye makeup a little distracting. However kudos to her for not minding cradling a froggie and smooching for him! 8
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10/11/2008 05:46:33 PM
I love it!!! Beautiful colours, styling and lighting!!! 10
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10/10/2008 06:57:01 PM
Lovely shot, really like all the colors and detail.
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10/10/2008 03:05:56 PM
Very pretty composition. Personally would have liked to see her eyes, but I realise this would have been awkward, given that she is looking at the frog.
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10/10/2008 02:05:42 PM
What IS this frog's problem?! You should have asked me to help. *Ribbitt*
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10/09/2008 02:54:24 PM
hehe... dumb frog
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10/09/2008 01:02:58 AM
Beautifully laid out with a very beautiful girl. I thought it had given her warts until I realized it was flowers against her skin. I think if she was holding the frog face to face with her and closer to her puckered lips it would help it.
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10/09/2008 12:15:51 AM
Excellent, isn't that Angela Jolle?
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10/08/2008 09:12:39 PM
Perfection! 10!
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10/08/2008 08:42:51 PM
Love this picture. Great idea, the crowns on both are a great touch!!
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10/08/2008 11:44:09 AM
great picture and idea
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10/07/2008 07:18:46 PM
Reluctant? Doesn't know when he's hit the jackpot then, does he? Lovely photo.
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10/06/2008 11:27:06 PM
Beautiful model and lovely done makeup, hair and gown. The frog (which I assume is to be the focus of the shot to match the title) tends to get lost to the model's beauty and hidden in her hands
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10/06/2008 07:55:36 PM
I like this one after the challenge tell me how to make the skin look so nice.
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10/06/2008 07:23:44 PM
I've viewed them all and think yours is the best. Great Job!
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10/06/2008 03:01:46 PM
this must have been a challenging shot! best photo on this story in the bunch.
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10/06/2008 12:40:31 PM
Good! One of the top shots!
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10/06/2008 05:30:22 AM
Very nice! I like everything from her eyelashes to the way you spread her hair on the ground. Cute frog too! 10
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10/06/2008 03:55:17 AM
Lights, sharpness and composition are perfect. Nice job. Good luck
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10/06/2008 03:09:09 AM
Good challenge entry, and style.
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10/06/2008 12:36:49 AM
So nicely done!!
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10/06/2008 12:23:22 AM
I see a ribbon in your future!! :)
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