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Challenge: Balloons (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Location: Spooky house
Date: Apr 18, 2010
Aperture: 4
ISO: 100
Shutter: 125
Date Uploaded: Apr 18, 2010

I was trying to think of something different for balloons, not so "fuzzy and happy". I came up with this and I thought it was a little more edgy. We were out driving around and we found this century home that was abandoned and kinda spooky, so I thought it would be a cool place to submit a picture and create something. I was sorta channeling the Addams family.

Statistics
Place: 10 out of 329
Avg (all users): 6.7867
Avg (commenters): 8.0625
Avg (participants): 6.8699
Avg (non-participants): 6.6000
Views since voting: 3950
Views during voting: 446
Votes: 211
Comments: 59
Favorites: 26 (view)


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05/05/2010 06:49:46 PM
Tee hee! That is AWESOME!!! I love it!
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05/01/2010 01:56:03 PM
Creepy but damned well done.
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05/01/2010 10:16:18 AM
totally wicked awesome!
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04/29/2010 08:45:49 PM
This shot is so twisted, funny and cute all at the same time. Well deserves the 9 I gave you in voting. Reminds me of a Tim Burton movie, looks like Edward Scissorhands' younger, not-Scissorhanded kid sister. Hilarious! I figured it would be too dark a shot to ribbon this time, but still, huge congrats on the top 10 finish.
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04/28/2010 02:42:23 AM
I thought this was just brilliant Mike - don't know how anyone could give it a 1, 2 or 3 - well done and congrats on the top 10 finish
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04/27/2010 08:31:36 PM
This is great. Flawless, magical, funny, unique, creepy.
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04/27/2010 02:28:40 PM
i really like this picture. you did a great job and i think your take on the more edgy side is astounding!
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04/26/2010 09:27:56 PM
LOL! So cool! Great image!
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04/26/2010 02:48:40 PM
Well what a sweet little girl and a cute doggie, great job to all of you!!!!!!!!!!Love Mommy
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04/26/2010 09:17:06 AM
Super freeky!! Love it!!:)
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04/26/2010 08:44:03 AM
Verry goolish! Love it!
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04/26/2010 08:18:29 AM
I cant stop thinking what would have happened if you had let go (and then giggling a little at the thought of the dog going off on its own little adventure among the tree-tops - reminds me of that pixar film Up) - i assume those balloons arent actually lifting the dog but some wire is attached to the tree?

Very creative and certainly edgy :)
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04/26/2010 07:40:18 AM
Yayyy Captain!! Only you could think of this;) Go team!
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04/26/2010 05:39:59 AM
what an amazing photo! this concept id brilliant!
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04/26/2010 04:50:36 AM
Great photo, thought it was ribbon material. Well done.

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04/26/2010 04:03:39 AM
this was my favorite shot in the pool (did not vote). Congrats on the top ten, but it should've ribboned in my book.
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04/26/2010 01:32:22 AM
Great shot indeed, fantastic work. I suppose some voters got "frightened" by the composition... what a shame. Excellent result anyway, go Jawbones!
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04/26/2010 12:32:03 AM
I thought I would be giving you congratulations for a ribbon but alas the voters were out of touch, best image in the challenge in my view. Well done Mike.
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04/26/2010 12:27:52 AM
Oh, I can just imagine the fun you had shooting this. Give that kid a medal for the expression. I bet she was probably having hard time keeping her face serious. I would giggle too. The dog look just cracks me up, man. This is one amazing awesome photo.
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04/26/2010 12:17:30 AM
Great photo buts thats f***** up
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04/26/2010 12:10:43 AM
I really thought this one would ribbon too, but you did great for the team Mike- congratulations!
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04/26/2010 12:09:34 AM
Congrats on top 10, I still think it should have been top 3!
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04/26/2010 12:06:20 AM
Wow - 5th, 8, 9, and 10th for team JawBones!! Way to go Mike - I really really loved this - thought for sure it'd ribbon :-)

Message edited by author 2010-04-26 00:19:49.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/25/2010 10:50:27 PM
careful I think he's about to pee - well done -9
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04/25/2010 06:22:33 PM
Wow!!!!!! Fantastic in every way! I would imagine this will ribbon for sheer concept, setup, and just interesting shot!! Executed brilliantly as well, a lot of thought and time have gone into this I imagine and I look forward to the description
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04/25/2010 03:54:52 PM
Wow. What else can I say?
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04/25/2010 02:31:50 PM
I love how you turned balloons into something dark and creepy. You're my kind of person.
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04/24/2010 02:19:03 AM
Disclaimer: No animal was harmed during the shooting of this photo. :D

Good use of lighting, excellent composition
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04/23/2010 08:58:22 PM
Love how freakishly dark this image is. Background's a little cluttered but GREAT image overall.
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04/22/2010 05:15:15 PM
this is a very unique shot...to say the least. Although i do like how you captured the mood. the lighting is great and overall a great image.
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04/22/2010 01:31:44 PM
Oohhh... I really, really, REALLY LOVE this shot. Awesome stuff. One of my top 3 picks for the challenge.
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04/22/2010 03:59:59 AM
This is a winner right here! Amazing. I'd vote it 11 if I could :)
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04/21/2010 11:41:11 PM
This is just creepy and very effective. I hope this ends up on the front page, or at least close to the top.
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04/21/2010 07:06:22 AM
this has a disturbing feel - but its a great shot - 9
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04/20/2010 07:11:56 PM
Like your dark humour, hope it goes well for you.
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04/20/2010 03:24:05 PM
There's a bit too much going on in there for my taste. But thanks for the laugh :) 7
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04/20/2010 02:34:24 PM
My favorite in the challenge. Added it to my favorites. Looking forward to finding out who took this photo. I haven't been around dpc in a while and need some new portfolios to look through.
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04/20/2010 02:17:24 PM
there is an abundant use of flash outdoors in this challenge. this is the only one that works. content is worrisome. 6
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04/20/2010 10:04:27 AM
twisted!!! and i love it :)
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04/20/2010 09:21:55 AM
scary but very well done...9
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04/20/2010 12:12:08 AM
alot of time went in to this shot...good job,9
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04/19/2010 09:06:56 PM
Good advertisement for a circus or something odd.
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04/19/2010 08:13:25 PM
LOL - absolutely great! Nit pick would be that everything is happening on the left side of the picture, to much empty on the right... but different and cool!
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04/19/2010 04:02:23 PM
Oh boy...i wouldn't like to meet this kid. I'm sad for this dog!
The composition is great, creative idea. The light is trully amazing, so as the textures and colors. I would give this a 10. This is one of the many great images in this challenge. Good luck!
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04/19/2010 02:15:47 PM
Spooky!
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04/19/2010 01:20:39 PM
A little disturbing, but refreshing to see this on this site. Hope the voters are kind.
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04/19/2010 12:39:02 PM
What's this about? Sometimes "creepy odd as art" works, but unfortunately this doesn't, for me. (She should have pulled taught on the string, since the effect of the dog/balloon floating against it vanishes because it's slack.) 6
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04/19/2010 12:25:47 PM
Hahahah this is pure genius. Reminds me of the Adams family. 9
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04/19/2010 11:57:07 AM
I'm glad I don't live in your neighborhood!
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04/19/2010 08:45:35 AM
GOOD LORD that's creepy. That dog does NOT look pleased. LOL This is uber contrived, but works. The strobe lighting is apparent which kind of changes the overall mood, but still well executed.
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04/19/2010 07:53:46 AM
Nicely done. Very scary.
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04/19/2010 06:10:39 AM
I think I'll probably laugh all day at this one - good luck
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04/19/2010 05:54:09 AM
oh this is fantastic! Her expression next to dogs expression is funny to see!
Very cool set-up! You've done a great work.
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04/19/2010 04:15:29 AM
VERY strange and I love it! Very creative work, well done.
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04/19/2010 02:09:14 AM
Great!
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04/19/2010 01:15:25 AM
poor dog
04/19/2010 12:50:39 AM
so crazy it deserves a 10
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04/19/2010 12:31:29 AM
wow! thats creepy :) 8
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04/19/2010 12:07:24 AM
LOL - this is the best picture ever!!!!!
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