Beautiful Ugly
by shetland

Comment by one2one:
My 7 didn't help much in the rankings but that's only important here, in this challenge. Outside of it this is a fantastic shot and one I would be proud of.

Beautiful Ugly
by shetland

Comment by Paul:


October 2009 Free Study

A visionary and HIGHLY underrated image.

Beautiful Ugly
by shetland

Comment by salmiakki:
Thought this was truly great. Really different.

Beautiful Ugly
by shetland

Comment by Tammster:
Extra point for being the only pig I've seen in a challenge (I'm pretty sure).

Beautiful Ugly
by shetland

Comment by kvickrey:
yes it is. color is superb here.

Beautiful Ugly
by shetland

Comment by Paul:
OK, I'm going through the Free Study submissions, purposefully finding those images I think are shot with a less conventional eye - this is one of those images! Thanks for offering something that isn't just DPC friendly eye-candy (though of course there's nothing wrong with eye-candy). I'll be picking one of these images for my Mu (most underrated) award:

Positives: Pretty visionary - very painting like; I can't remember seeing an image like this on DPC before - I'm betting you'll have one of the highest comment counts of the challenge. The post processing is outstanding; just the right amount of everything - wonderful high key image.

Critical stuff: All my positive comments are based on the assumption that this is a real pig, on a novel set with great post-processing. The look you've given it may lead people to believe this is inauthentic - there is of course risk with the voters down that route.

Overall: The image is effective; I'll put doubts about authenticity aside and assume the best of you. I think this is great work.

Beautiful Ugly
by shetland

Comment by EstimatedEyes:
Love this. Looks like a painting, reminds me of a restaurant sign. Nice job. 10

Beautiful Ugly
by shetland

Comment by nixter:
Bizarre, wonderfully strange. I like it! : )

Beautiful Ugly
by shetland

Comment by mpeters:
Surely you'll get some kind of award! :) The pink hue is perfect.

Beautiful Ugly
by shetland

Comment by bennettjamie:
Is it dead? I don't like this, it makes me sad...