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Judi


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Challenge: Portrait with Chair (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Location: Australia
Date: Sep 19, 2010
Aperture: 10
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Humorous, Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Sep 20, 2010

Since the fall I have struggled with creativity. And this last week the challenges just didn't trigger any creativity.

So two days before voting this idea came to me and I had the opportunity to shoot it. And it worked...yayyyy!

I didn't care where it came in the voting, I was just so happy about getting the idea and being able to execute it.

OMG....I just realised I got blue...wahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!! I can do it....yayyyyyy!

Statistics
Place: 1 out of 71
Avg (all users): 7.6744
Avg (commenters): 8.4375
Avg (participants): 7.2895
Avg (non-participants): 7.7409
Views since voting: 8776
Views during voting: 636
Votes: 258
Comments: 85
Favorites: 7 (view)


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10/05/2010 04:53:27 PM
howd you pull that off
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10/03/2010 01:34:41 AM
Beautiful! Congratulations on the blue!
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10/03/2010 12:33:15 AM
Great to see you back in form, Judy. Congratulations !!!
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10/02/2010 10:34:49 PM
Holy moly! Way to go on getting back in the swing of things Judi! Congrats on your Blue...and this when you are still recovering!

Great image and also great mood and feel of "happy/carefree/live life to the fullest" This gentleman will not be 'grounded' in his seat. Stay seated does not enter into the picture as he let's his playful side free. Imagination and joy will carry him out of his seat - lifting his spirits even though the sky may be grey/stormy/cloudy. Great processing too - the red of the balloon really stands out from the stormy/dark sky. Pose of the model is great as that he is ready to be 'swept' away.
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10/01/2010 10:21:43 PM
Awwww! What a blessing for all of us to see you back in the blue ribbon place of honor! What a fighter you are, Judi! This makes me so happy!
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10/01/2010 08:42:17 PM
Wow, even after taking a wonk on the head like you did, you still ribbon! You've got that certain something, that for sure!
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10/01/2010 02:29:18 PM
I'm glad to see you're well enough to shoot, Judi! Congrats on your ribbon.
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10/01/2010 05:57:08 AM
good on you Judi!!!!
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09/30/2010 08:52:23 PM
This is absolutely thrilling! Judi, I could not have been more pleased if I had won the blue.

Your blue, made my day... Congratulations!
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09/30/2010 07:24:32 PM
welcome back Judi !!!!!! and congrats on the Blie. WTG!!!!!!
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09/30/2010 03:54:33 PM
Very well done and welcome back :)
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09/30/2010 02:13:41 PM
You may forget some parts of your "former" life, Judi but you'll never forget how to take great photos. You're a photographer from the heart and it shows.
I'm so happy for you that you deservedly won, it's a wonderful image. Many congratulations, my friend (((Hugs)))
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09/30/2010 09:19:08 AM
Glad to have you back:)
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09/30/2010 08:03:38 AM
Congratulations Judi. What a great comeback.
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09/30/2010 07:50:54 AM
Super stuff,Congrats.
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09/30/2010 05:59:52 AM
Congratulations!!
What a great comeback :D
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09/30/2010 04:54:00 AM
Congrats on the blue ribbon Judi! Great shot!
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09/30/2010 12:02:48 AM
Yay, Judi!
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09/29/2010 10:52:28 PM
Originally posted by Judi:



Oh wow...I honestly don't remember your photo. I apologize to anyone if they thought I as imitating anyones image.


Congrats again Judy

It is clearly a case of Great minds think alike :D

Cole
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09/29/2010 08:47:29 PM
Originally posted by Coley:

Hey Judi

Congrats on a whimsical beauty
I am so glad to hear your recovering

hmmmmm :D


Oh wow...I honestly don't remember your photo. I apologize to anyone if they thought I as imitating anyones image.
09/29/2010 08:35:56 PM
Hey Judi

Congrats on a whimsical beauty
I am so glad to hear your recovering

hmmmmm :D
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09/29/2010 06:56:55 PM
Hey Judi - your inventiveness is simply amazing. Looks like you never lost it!:) Best of luck on your total recovery.
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09/29/2010 06:31:26 PM
You still got it!
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09/29/2010 05:57:36 PM
Welcome back to the real world Judi, congratulations.
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09/29/2010 02:55:03 PM
congratulations, Judi! I'm really happy for you! Certainly ou deserve to be ribboned on your life. This is a way. Bravo!
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09/29/2010 01:23:41 PM
Wow! Good effort and good result.
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09/29/2010 12:47:09 PM
Congratulations , Judi. I'm happy to see you're come back.

Message edited by author 2010-09-29 13:01:16.
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09/29/2010 12:20:07 PM
Well, this is a keeper in more ways than one.
Congratulations on a splendid and artistic image, Judi.
Extraordinary work here.
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09/29/2010 11:24:45 AM
Judi, if you get a blue with a freakin head injury what chance do we poor mortals have? Way to go!
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09/29/2010 10:46:07 AM
BRAVO Judi!! CONGRATS!!

Best Wishes,

Larry Hammond
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09/29/2010 10:41:10 AM
Judi, what a thrill to see you back on top! Congrats on your BLUE!!!
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09/29/2010 10:29:18 AM
Congratulations! This really surprised me, looks like you're making a comback. I hate to say it that way, but it looks like you're falling back into place. Life is mundane without challenges, but be a calculated risk taker, as an entrepreneur.
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09/29/2010 09:54:10 AM
This is not only an awesome photo, but the title fits your lifestyle perfectly. Well done.
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09/29/2010 09:23:56 AM
Goes to show what do I know? LOL Congrats. Nice to see you out and about winning ribbons.
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09/29/2010 09:22:40 AM
Your awesomeness is just too awesome for words. Congrats.
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09/29/2010 09:20:37 AM
Congrats on your Blue Ribbon Judi this really cool. I would love to have any of your rejected ideas Judy. I am so very glad you are recovering and to see you on the front page. :)
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09/29/2010 09:05:43 AM
Good for you for getting back in and winning the blue. Congrats!
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09/29/2010 08:00:13 AM
Not only do you come back with the blue but you also have a new top 5 image on your profile page. Big congrats to you :)
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09/29/2010 07:17:58 AM
Originally posted by Judi:

Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Holy CHIT! She comes back hotter than ever! WTG!

Hehehe yu are funny. I know that my style has changed, I am editing with a different result now. I am not sure if I like it yet, but I suppose I have to get used to it. My OT had a good talk with me the other day and said that I will never return to what I was but I will find ways around it. And I guess I am, in this case, my editing style.


That's absolutely correct, and I'm pleased you noticed it about yourself. This is a very different sort of aesthetic than your "normal" style from the old days, pre-accident. Personally, I think it's a step forward, but then I would, wouldn't I? :-)
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09/29/2010 06:36:33 AM
Happy to see you shooting again Judi. Congratulations.
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09/29/2010 06:23:38 AM
Originally posted by VitaminB:

I am glad to see that all things are as they should be. Congrats on the blue Judi, and for the your all time personal top 3.


OMG..I didn't even realise that. Yayyyyyyyy....thankyou for telling me.
09/29/2010 06:16:12 AM
I am glad to see that all things are as they should be. Congrats on the blue Judi, and for the your all time personal top 3.
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09/29/2010 06:13:44 AM
JUDI!!! So happy this is your shot! One of my few 8s and proof that you still got it wimmen! Woohoo! Welcome back to the front page where you belong :-)
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09/29/2010 03:43:30 AM
Congratulations Judi!!
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09/29/2010 03:17:00 AM
Congratulations Judi, it's great to see you back where you belong!
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09/29/2010 03:12:30 AM
do it you can, milady
fuken A, as they say...
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09/29/2010 03:01:43 AM
I love everything about this photo. What a lucky day to have such dramatic clouds!
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09/29/2010 02:58:48 AM
Hey guys beware.. Judi is back on board.. :)It is nice to see you back with bang..

Congratulations and welcome back.
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09/29/2010 02:54:51 AM
You haven't really missed a step here, Judi! Congratulations!
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09/29/2010 02:37:53 AM
Cool, nice to see you on the front page, Judi! Congratulations!!! : )
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09/29/2010 02:18:30 AM
Congratulations Judi, this was my favorite of the challenge. The subject lighting is excellent, makes is pop against the dark background. Welcome back! :-)
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09/29/2010 02:12:46 AM
Congrats Judi, a more deserving blue I can't imagine. And not just for the photo.
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09/29/2010 01:59:47 AM
Boy, can you EVER!!!! Welcome back, and with a bang!
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09/29/2010 01:01:30 AM
Congrats Judi, glad to see your back in fine form!!
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09/29/2010 12:58:41 AM
Holy cow! What a comeback! And just look at all the silver linings in those clouds there! I'm thrilled to bits to see you win blue again.
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09/29/2010 12:50:03 AM
WOW!!! Judi!!! I'm really happy for u... I think what heard abt u was a dream. Congrats Mate!!!
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09/29/2010 12:37:21 AM
Judi Judi Judi! Way to go girl!
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09/29/2010 12:31:25 AM
Sheeeees BAAAAAACK!!!!!!! congrats:)
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09/29/2010 12:29:23 AM
Glad to see you're clicking again. Big congrats on your blue!

Message edited by author 2010-09-29 00:29:51.
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09/29/2010 12:27:55 AM
you're like a phoenix judi .!!.
i love your editing style .. so dramatic and powerful .. stands to reason really after what you've been thru ..
i'm very happy you're doing so well ..
& congrats on the blue .. :)
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09/29/2010 12:21:50 AM
Well, well - super-congratulations Judi. I am most impressed.
And that's a good philosophy, too. ;-)
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09/29/2010 12:15:28 AM
Great Job! Congrats!
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09/29/2010 12:14:00 AM
What a come back :) I knew you would NOT give up :)
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09/29/2010 12:09:32 AM
Originally posted by Bear_Music:

Holy CHIT! She comes back hotter than ever! WTG!


Hehehe yu are funny. I know that my style has changed, I am editing with a different result now. I am not sure if I like it yet, but I suppose I have to get used to it. My OT had a good talk with me the other day and said that I will never return to what I was but I will find ways around it. And I guess I am, in this case, my editing style.
09/29/2010 12:07:13 AM
Congrats, Judi!!!! Very well deserved Blue.
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09/29/2010 12:05:39 AM
Holy CHIT! She comes back hotter than ever! WTG!
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09/29/2010 12:03:20 AM
congrats! winner as expected!
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09/29/2010 12:01:55 AM
Way to go Judi!!!!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/28/2010 02:12:12 PM
love it!
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09/28/2010 12:44:04 PM
This looks like the winner so far - tie those shoelaces before you have an accident 10
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09/28/2010 05:59:15 AM
So far, one of the most creative pieces in this challenge. I wish the strand on his balloon was a little longer but that might be nitpicking.
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09/28/2010 03:18:07 AM
maybe the best of the bunch but just my little worry is i've seen the pose and the concept before (here in dpc). anyhow, great work.
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09/26/2010 08:44:25 PM
Christophe, is this you? Should be! 8
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09/25/2010 12:44:33 AM
so far the most original in this challenge I have seen..well done!! 10
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09/24/2010 08:36:54 PM
I like the humorous pose and funky sky. Very interesting.
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09/23/2010 03:13:55 PM
Clever
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09/23/2010 10:15:46 AM
Winner of the "Out There" award for this challenge... nice to see something different. Ribbon contender.
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09/22/2010 08:15:25 PM
This looks like a fun image to shoot. IMO, less centered would make it great.
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09/22/2010 04:33:52 PM
10 and predicting a Ribbon :)
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09/22/2010 02:53:46 PM
One of my favorites, hope to see this ribbon. Great lighting.
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09/22/2010 01:39:56 PM
absolutely fabulous! great color, composition, processing, creativity! 10! top 3 for sure - my pick for blue!

and Faved!
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09/22/2010 12:36:04 PM
This is ribbon material. Everything is exemplary and contributes to this image, the pov, the pp'ing, the colors, the pose. The lighting especially is terrific, bringing out the brightness on the reds and on the face and hands of this harbinger of happiness. I am so envious of people who have interesting skies (although for living in, I wouldn't trade my blue ones)

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09/22/2010 11:06:48 AM
great sky, great pose, fantastic perspective, nice light on the chair
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09/22/2010 08:36:19 AM
LOVE!!!!! The balloon is perfect. Man, I hope that guy didn't fall down. Only problem is, to me, this isn't about his face at all, which is what a true portrait is about. Hmmmmm Now I'm torn.
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09/22/2010 07:22:11 AM
Stunning.
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