Walkway to History
by MAK

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Jeeeez. . .I thought for sure this would ribbon -- but honorable mention: Quite the honor! Congratulations on a spectacular photo!

Repetition
by MaryO

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Oh Mary!!!!! You totally rock! Congratulations on a ribbon-deserving honorable mention!

Week 2 - Denage
by CapeSail

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Originally posted by Ecce Signum: . . . .I took the liberty of downloading the image and having a play in CS3. I just removed the green and blue channels then played with the exposure slighty before sharpening the image and erasing the sharpened face. . . .PM me if you want me to upload it.

I'd like to see ??? Can you put a copy of it in your post? I'm trying to learn about portrait lighting too. It is my weakest link, but it is the key to raise portraits from snapshot status to fab.

Jeff, your model is awesome. She is obviously comfortable in front of the camera, and you captured and composed a beautiful pose. I too would like the face to be lighter to show off her beautiful eyes. . . so it has been interesting to read everyone's comments and suggestions. Thanks guys. I love it when these side challenges work as they are supposed to. Constructive suggestions on how to turn ordinary into glam :)

In Red
by nikolaos

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Ooooooh, Nikolaos, this is very cool! It looks so urban, yet so fresh. The girl in red makes such a statement. "I am one to be noticed!". I love it!

xmas cheer!
by Ecce_Signum

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I really like how the blur conveys the feeling that alot of that fine liquor has already been consumed :) A fun photo.

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by salmiakki

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A good scene for a black and white photo. The contrast is perfect. It conveys such cold and the barrenness of winter. Since we rarely get this look in Texas, I really like it alot :)

3.32 Dolce
by Melethia

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Ohmy. . .how cool is THAT! I absolutely love this. That curved composition of repeating lines and text with that mirror reflection of perfectly crisp trees and building in the background. It is stunning in black and white.

Smoking square
by Melethia

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That is so funny. The more I think about it, that cracks me up. And they are so dutifully following orders and not geting outside their assigned box. What a great urban slice of life. I love this.

Flaming Meat
by Alicia

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Tee hee. . .that was my first thought when I saw this: "Auuuuuuughhhhhh. . .he is RUINING that thick beautiful steak/roast!!!" What a waste. But it does in fact make for an interesting photo :)

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by chris48083

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Awesome, Chris! I love the rich golden tones in his skin. And the pose and expression make for such attitude. Great job!