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Leda and Zeus
Leda and Zeus
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Challenge: Impressionism (Advanced Editing II*)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Location: studio
Date: Nov 13, 2004
Galleries: Portraiture, Traditional Art
Date Uploaded: Nov 9, 2004

 model = rosemary

//www.pbase.com/magnetic9999/rosemarie1104


Statistics
Place: 8 out of 39
Avg (all users): 6.8357
Avg (commenters): 8.5556
Avg (participants): 6.4688
Avg (non-participants): 6.8723
Views since voting: 5969
Views during voting: 920
Votes: 353
Comments: 42
Favorites: 20 (view)

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AuthorThread
 11/24/2004 09:56:25 AM
Thank you all for your comments.

Now, for the diatribe ;) :

I think it was a big mistake to allow advanced editing in this challenge. I think it should have been about making impressionistic images WITH YOUR CAMERA, not applying a canned filter effect to create a cheesy 'digital monet.'

11/22/2004 06:27:35 PM
Beautiful image, one of my favorites in this challenge congrats on placing in the top ten in this field of masters.
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 11/22/2004 12:15:24 AM
Congratulations on your 8th placing with this lovely execution. Very well done and certainly an image that will stay in the viewers memory. very good work.
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 11/22/2004 12:10:46 AM
Congrats on the top 10 mags...it's gorgeous! :o)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/21/2004 09:37:08 PM
I have to compete with THIS?!? I dunno if it's impressionism, but it's freakin' gorgeous. There's a little too much detail to match my admittedly novice understanding of impressionism, but the colors and composition are great. Should make the top 5 easily, if not ribbon.
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 11/21/2004 07:34:26 PM
Invitational Challenge Level: Experienced

Challenge link: medium/strong.

Image critique: Lovely composition and pose (she looks lovely too) but this does seem to be artificially blurred which looks a little obvious in places. Your saviour though is the compo and subject - both very strong.

Out-of-challenge appeal: nice pose and photo underneath blur. Like it.

Score: 7
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 11/21/2004 06:09:37 PM
Absolutely marvellous. Well composed, excellent colours. 10
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 11/21/2004 01:04:25 AM
This is just beautiful! 9 :wink
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 11/20/2004 10:45:28 PM
nice work I love the colours and the models pose I am not sure I like the duck or swan I think this could have worked better without Sorry I dont know what your title says but nice image anyway
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 11/20/2004 10:40:03 PM
Very well done. 9
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 11/19/2004 11:18:52 PM
Even if it's not, it looks photoshopped. All the motion blur lines are just too perfectly straight, for one.
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 11/19/2004 05:57:50 PM
If this picture does not win there is truely something wrong in the paralle universes.
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 11/19/2004 03:39:25 PM
If this picture does not win there is truely something wrong in the universe
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 11/19/2004 02:27:22 PM
Plenty of grace and harmony ...
My favorite in this incredible challenge.
<10> because <11> don't exist ...
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 11/19/2004 06:27:01 AM
I like the pastel and blur here, how did you get the bird so clear while the rest was so ethereal?
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 11/19/2004 01:00:57 AM
beautiful. I love the point of view and the muted colors. I was surprised to see so few portraits, but if this is one of the only examples, it is a fine representation of what an impressionistic portrait should be
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 11/18/2004 09:35:57 PM
A winner
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 11/17/2004 11:40:12 PM
Beautiful mix of slight motion blur and colors. It doesn't look like natural motion blur to me, however, as there are inconsistencies with what's blurred and how much, but it's pretty close, and effectively done. Choice of scene and composition are excellent. Very nice work.
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 11/17/2004 03:13:52 PM
Tyndareus would be proud of your represenation of his lovely wife. Great use of motion and the softness created with Leda's pastel garments. The textures of the masquerading Zeus adds to your wonderful modern impressionistic vision of this classic Greek heroine. -9-
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 11/17/2004 05:36:36 AM
This was a very difficult challenge to vote on. Impressionism is so very subjective.

For me, this piece effectively captures a transition from a hetic worldly life to a caring concentration toward a subject held personally precious. An excellent interpretation of impressionism imo and very well executed. Well done and good luck. 10.
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 11/17/2004 04:51:02 AM
My top pick, stunning colors, really well done 10
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 11/17/2004 02:47:29 AM
nice shot! my favorite here.
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 11/16/2004 10:59:59 PM
An absolute work of art. Love the composition and perspective. Colours are awesome. Well done (10)
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 11/16/2004 10:19:07 PM
Non-voting on this challenge but I really like this one.
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 11/16/2004 04:19:10 PM
Beautiful
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 11/16/2004 03:00:23 AM
This is so beautiful, I am anxious to see how you accomplished the softness here. (9)
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 11/15/2004 11:36:55 PM
returning for comment.:
This image appeals to me because I was commissioned the leda and swan, which of course was Zeus as he is also the bull in Europa. I would have prefered a swan without a table, but once we pass over this the image is just great. The pose, the angle is very creative and rather dreamy. The added effects enhance the romance even further. Bumping up on great artistic feel.

Message edited by author 2004-11-26 21:27:16.
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 11/15/2004 11:18:02 PM
I love it! 10
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 11/15/2004 07:23:36 PM
This photograph is my highest rated in the challenge, my only 10. It is beautifully lit and the post processing really enhances the photo by adding a sense of movement. Congratulations.
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 11/15/2004 06:57:10 PM
nice composition, lighting, and colors. the texture, though, feels somewhat artificial, and leaves me feeling as though i've had enough, rather than leaving me wanting to gaze longer.
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 11/15/2004 12:06:32 PM
oh- it's a swan - it looked like a snake at first.
 11/15/2004 11:02:56 AM
Great piece of graphic design, but not sure this really says impressionist to me. It's more like a cartoon depiction of a Pre-Raphaelite subject. It's very nice but just doesn't look enough like a photo for my taste. 5
 11/15/2004 07:40:16 AM
My winner..excellent colors and very good effect. Composition is also great with the angle going along with the stroke filter chosen. 10.
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 11/15/2004 07:32:37 AM
8 - Good colors and pose. I think the blurriness gives it an unreal quality.
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 11/15/2004 06:36:47 AM
Beautifully arranged and colorful. You have captured an Impressionistic feeling and have input your own ideas and originality. The filter adds to the softness of the moment. Just a very lovely picture.
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 11/15/2004 06:07:11 AM
Great shot, somehow makes me think of a book cover, it would undoubtedly look good as one.
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 11/15/2004 04:31:01 AM
very beautiful sensual image. Lovely colours, lines and compostion. I could imagine this on someone's wall.
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 11/15/2004 04:14:31 AM
This is a winner, the colors, angle, and subject matter all draw my eye into the photo. 10.
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 11/15/2004 03:57:20 AM
Outstanding 10
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 11/15/2004 02:07:26 AM
Awesome. Another great Masterpiece from this challenge.

I'm back to comment more. I do portraits, and have been dabbing into this kind of stuff, but this is truely masterful. I can't really see how anyone could not rate this a perfect 10. Plz keep giving us such beautiful things to help keep us inspired.
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 11/15/2004 01:55:17 AM
I love the atmosphere you have created here.
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 11/15/2004 12:42:34 AM
Very engaging, entrancing image. The use of motion blur (?) works okay. The composition and colors are marvelous and your point of view is genius!
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