Frozen
by gyaban

Comment:

Originally posted by gyaban: Originally posted by AllenP: Technically amazing and everything comes together extremely well! Love the mood and the tones too. I was one of the ones who thought it may not have been strange-looking enough, especially after going through all the super-strange looking entries, but I find this to be one of your best creations regardless of the challenge theme. The only thing I would have done differently was to make sure her hair extensions (in black) which seems like they were added in photoshop match the color of her actual hair (I am looking at the roots) which seems to be brown. I pick out these things because I usually zoom as much as possible in order to study a photograph more precisely (ctr-mouse wheel on mac as you know). Did I notice that correctly? Your dedication to your work is inspiring, Christophe. Oh, and of course when I offer an opinion on your images, I always consider what you are capable of so my critiques are based on gyaban-standards which are extremely high! Thanks a lot Allen. Don't worry about saying what you really think about my images, critiques are always welcome, especially when they come from talented persons, and when they are not gratuitous (i.e. I tend to ignore "this is not photography" comments, since I am obviously not going to change what I like to do to suit everyone's tastes). About her hair, it actually comes from a single photo, but I also noticed that color problem. I applied a darkening filter on it: I suppose I may have moved its mask inadvertently. Will check and correct when time permits. Thanks again!

Amazing that the hair is from a single photo. Impressive! Oh, and of course this is photography. It is an art and camera is just a tool you use which allows you to get to wherever you want to get. As long as you have to use a camera to create your final product, then there is photography involved. In this case, it is not only photography but a lot more.

Free
by LalliSig

Comment:
Just a superb image. Gave it a 10 and glad to see it win. Congratulations!!

Mad Magazine's Alfred E. Neuman
by bhuge

Comment:
Congrats on your first ribbon, Ben! I'm sure there will be many more. A funny-looking creation!

Frozen
by gyaban

Comment:
Technically amazing and everything comes together extremely well! Love the mood and the tones too. I was one of the ones who thought it may not have been strange-looking enough, especially after going through all the super-strange looking entries, but I find this to be one of your best creations regardless of the challenge theme. The only thing I would have done differently was to make sure her hair extensions (in black) which seems like they were added in photoshop match the color of her actual hair (I am looking at the roots) which seems to be brown. I pick out these things because I usually zoom as much as possible in order to study a photograph more precisely (ctr-mouse wheel on mac as you know). Did I notice that correctly? Your dedication to your work is inspiring, Christophe. Oh, and of course when I offer an opinion on your images, I always consider what you are capable of so my critiques are based on gyaban-standards which are extremely high!

I ♥ Chocolate!
by Samantha_T

Comment:
Great work! I think this is Samantha. I have seen something similar from you before on flickr. love your work. Very creative and delicious looking ;)

Floral Tea
by bhuge

Comment:
Such a great photograph and so well lit. Feels good just looking at it.

Rock your soul
by Alex_Petrini

Comment:
Love her pose, expression, and hair on her face which gives the image more real feel. I think a little bit more dramatic lighting and perhaps a bit more clarity in the image would have easily pushed this over 7. Great idea for this challenge!

iPawd Music
by njsabs

Comment:
Knew this was the blue! Great creativity and congrats, Jennifer!

Philharmonic
by NiallOTuama

Comment:
Must be a great feeling to win your first ribbon! Congrats.

wash him away
by tanguera

Comment:
Your hard work is paying off, Johanna! Congrats on this lovely image.