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Smile, and the world smiles with you
Smile, and the world smiles with you
mefnj


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: The Smile (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Location: New Jersey
Date: Aug 10, 2012
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/25
Date Uploaded: Aug 10, 2012

 single capture

initial adjustments using Capture NX2
-brightness/contrast
-unsharp mask
-slight rotate to straighten horizontal
-spot touch up to remove dust spots, etc.

adjustments using Color Efex Pro
-Tonal Contrast
-Reflector Effects

final edits using Capture NX2
-slight blur applied to highlight on smiley face
-additional spot touch-up
-size and save for DPC

Statistics
Place: 58 out of 71
Avg (all users): 5.1171
Avg (commenters): 5.6667
Avg (participants): 4.4324
Avg (non-participants): 5.4595
Views since voting: 794
Views during voting: 220
Votes: 111
Comments: 4
Favorites: 0

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 08/19/2012 02:28:29 PM
Too cute! Life is good.


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  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-1D X
Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 08/16/2012 10:28:25 PM
i'm trying to be open minded, but this kinda gives me the creeps...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony DSLR-A350
Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED
 08/15/2012 10:58:50 AM
Creative photo, but a lower score from me as it is not a person...sorry :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 08/13/2012 01:25:48 AM
looks almost 3D ... nice 7
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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