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03/07/2014 01:31:56 AM · #1
I thought it might be fun to have a "Speed Side Challenge" this weekend.

Challenge: Single Portrait with at least 6 Variations

Type: Open to all who like a challenge

Award: A special SemperAward will be given to each participant. :)

Rules: Sempermarine Expert Editing. (Normal DPC expert editing with one exception. Only one photograph allowed.)

Submission Deadline: Sunday, March 9th, 2014 (Midnight EST)

Description: Choose one portrait of your liking and edit it using different techniques to produce at least 6 unique portraits. Here is an example:

Original




Have fun!

03/07/2014 01:39:39 AM · #2
I'm in.
03/07/2014 02:00:05 AM · #3
Love the idea.
03/07/2014 03:23:33 AM · #4
Ok!
03/07/2014 06:36:19 AM · #5
Intriguing!!! If we can only use one photo, does that mean no textures? Or can we have a textures special rule?
03/07/2014 07:13:53 AM · #6
I'm in..
03/07/2014 07:16:05 AM · #7
Sounds fun! I will try!
03/07/2014 08:22:59 AM · #8
Originally posted by vawendy:

Intriguing!!! If we can only use one photo, does that mean no textures? Or can we have a textures special rule?


Textures are encouraged! I wanted to enforce a photograph rule to keep me under control! I have a tendency to rely on other photographs on occasion in an attempt to enhance my work. I need a side challenge with some structure and I thought it might be fun to see what others come up with. I often will experiment with techniques, but seem to revert back to my comfort zone. I'm concerned that I am missing out on something by not sharing my "experiments". So this is an attempt for me to break some creative walls I have unconsciously developed.

I really hope you participate. The more who participate, the more we can share and learn.

Message edited by author 2014-03-08 08:49:18.
03/07/2014 09:49:05 AM · #9
I'll see what I can do
03/07/2014 10:18:11 AM · #10
great idea, will give it a try!
03/07/2014 11:27:15 AM · #11
Sounds like a lot of fun. I'm in! ( even without the textures I'd be in. :)

Now I have to figure out which portrait to pick! Or take.
03/07/2014 02:46:33 PM · #12
Sounds like fun, actually. I might nibble :-)
03/07/2014 02:47:06 PM · #13
Originally posted by MinsoPhoto:

I'll see what I can do

Yay! You're SO welcome back, big boy!
03/07/2014 03:46:24 PM · #14
This will be a real challenge with one arm immobile - the taking anyway. It will be interesting to see what I can do.
03/07/2014 03:54:06 PM · #15
I hate (making) portraits, but I like speed challenges!
03/08/2014 04:12:50 PM · #16
As I walked by with my portfolio of goodies, I saw that this challenge was on. There were, just by chance, [nudge-nudge, wink-wink] ten useless images that fit the bill, so here they are. Well my definition of the bill in any case.

Click on the icons on the left to browse.

03/09/2014 09:56:09 AM · #17
**Bump** for reminder. This speed side challenge ends tonight at midnight (EST).

Here is the original I will be using.



03/09/2014 12:49:08 PM · #18
The reality of photography

Original



The evolution of the portrait retouching.



03/09/2014 08:44:08 PM · #19
OK! so I said I'm in..... here we go!

original: (straight from camera)


variations:

1: easy color version



2: basic black and white version



3: basic color version:



4: sempermarine color version:



5: crazy PS:



6: How I'd do it:



Message edited by author 2014-03-09 21:05:17.
03/09/2014 10:07:05 PM · #20
I forgot about this, so I had to do it up quick! I wish I would have remembered earlier -- fun challenge!













hmmm. I thought I was doing different things, but a couple of mine are very similar...

Message edited by author 2014-03-09 22:08:28.
03/09/2014 11:51:19 PM · #21
Source image (taken at 6:45 tonight): (First six seven) variations:



Message edited by author 2014-03-09 23:59:21.
03/10/2014 12:04:41 AM · #22
Well I had an SP I was gonna use, but the wife decided to let me shoot her, so I had to start over late in the game here. Better her than me for your sakes. :)

Original:


Some filters and edits applied
using OnOne's PhotoTools and
a little bit of cloning and
who knows what else...



Some more selective blur added
and some detail enhancement
using fractalius...



This one went a little haywire.
I was trying for a comic book look,
but gave up on it...



(forgot this one) "Steampunk"
filter from OnOne PhotoTools...



A BW version of the first edit...



And finally, the one she will
KILL me for if she sees it -
an Age Progression edit because
I just got bored and went to town ;-)



*eta: I missed one, so I did get six edits. ...but missed the deadline. :(

Message edited by author 2014-03-10 00:08:35.
03/10/2014 12:17:42 AM · #23


Two things, think I have missed the deadline and also I never know how to actually get my images to show up, Aaargh!!

Message edited by author 2014-03-10 00:19:25.
03/10/2014 12:21:09 AM · #24
I will be posting my shots very shortly. Due to Semperlight savings you still have time to meet the deadline. :)
03/10/2014 12:23:30 AM · #25
Originally posted by thrumyiis:



Two things, think I have missed the deadline and also I never know how to actually get my images to show up, Aaargh!!


thrumyiis

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