Post effects
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Comment by eamurdock:
Yikes! I never know how to rate these... It's certainly not pretty, but it's powerful and thought-provoking, thus clearly effective. The left image, in particular, seems quite surreal. Excellent job in post, colors and textures are great.

This is getting very nit-picky, and I don't know the effects of the drugs here, but I read in this a very immediate fear, but less of the longer-term angst that I might expect or desire to see. She looks like she's afraid of someone outside the door, but not like she sees this state as a reflection of longer-term lifestyle choices...

Anyway, obviously if I'm going there I think your technicals are esentially perfect and the overall effect is really good. 10.

Post effects
by tmph

Comment by tate:
as my eyes dart back and forth at these I'm experiencing a bit of the anxiety that encompasses this great image.

Post effects
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Comment by Karalew:
Love this!

Post effects
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Comment by pineapple:
Like pro bono work fo a public information poster campaign. Nicely designed - my only small wish is that the model was not quite so theatrical about the subject. But then again it is not an easy part to visualize and act out.

Post effects
by tmph

Comment by pawdrix:
Double-Dipping....hmmmm

Rider
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Comment by jjstager2:
I really like it.

I'll have to try this high pass filter stuff.

Nice job.

Hair transition
by tmph

Comment by slgardner:
This is such an emotional shot that it brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful girl and it seems as though you captured a certain serenity about her. Terrific!

Hair transition
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Comment by WriteHeart:
I really thought we would see this in the top 5 at least. It was in my top 2!! Great capture, you succesfully captured emotion, but it is still general enough that people can interpret the meaning for themselves depending on what is happening in their lives. I know that it touched me in a very personal way and I love it! Plus, your model is beautiful, in both pictures. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Hair transition
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Comment by SandyP:
She is so beautiful, with or without hair! You did a beautiful job on this.

Hair transition
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Comment by gg3rd:
Beautiful model. She's brave enough to shave such nice hair, just to enhance her amazing face... Excellent composition!