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"But such a form as Grecian goldsmiths make....of hammered gold and gold enamelling.
naomik


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Challenge: Sailing to Byzantium (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D800
Lens: Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
Location: Keysborough Victoria Australia
Date: Sep 3, 2014
Aperture: 2.8
ISO: 3600
Shutter: 1/60
Date Uploaded: Sep 3, 2014

 I had a definite picture in my mind that I couldn't fully get.I wanted it to look slightly disturbing and weird.
Makeup was the hardest part!
Cropped, resized,selective lighting /exposure, colour, sharpen and reduce noise.

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Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 09/12/2014 11:11:46 AM
"slightly disturbing and weird"

I'd say you achieved your goal! Impressive set up. I think a little tweaking with the lighting might have helped a bit with focusing the eye, but I really like this!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Ricoh GR III
Pentax DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] WR DC
 09/11/2014 09:51:40 PM
yes, perhaps the poem is a bit excessive.
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Apple iPhone 5s
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR
 09/10/2014 04:33:00 PM
Really clever interpretation of the poem.
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Nikon D7200
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G
 09/09/2014 11:38:33 AM
I still have my voice.
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Sony Alpha a6400
Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
 09/06/2014 12:06:34 AM
Took me a while to see the guy's head in there, it was just so unusual. Very cool.
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Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 09/05/2014 11:45:28 AM
Top 3
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Nikon D5000
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G
09/05/2014 10:07:02 AM
Talk about going the extra mile for a challenge.
Great job.
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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
 09/05/2014 09:34:21 AM
creepy and surreal.
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