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Challenge: People II (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Sony Mavica CD350
Location: Inside my living room, window light & reflecto
Date: Apr 11, 2005
Galleries: Emotive, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Apr 13, 2005

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Statistics
Place: 18 out of 251
Avg (all users): 6.5144
Avg (commenters): 7.6429
Avg (participants): 6.3254
Avg (non-participants): 6.7179
Views since voting: 1271
Views during voting: 331
Votes: 243
Comments: 34
Favorites: 0


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04/30/2005 08:25:10 AM
From the Critique Club:

Over all image impact is good. You have good tonal range, from D-Max (that is the blacks in the photo) to D-Min (that is the whites in the photo). The point of focus is on the right eye, (of the subject) with the left eye (of the subject) slightly soft, this is a good use of DOF.

When doing a B&W portrait it is important to remember you will need to be more aware of contrast. With color the flesh tones will add to the depth and range of your photo. B&W however has only shades of gray. This means you need to use the light and dark arise of the image to show depth and texture.

To improve this image I would suggest a little more contrast, not much. From the right side of the face to the left side (of the subject) could be a bit more contrast. At the right bottom edge of the photo is a, hand or something; this creates an uneasy element to the photo. This could be moved before shooting, if not possible then darkened in post processing.

Over all a very well done portrait. Keep up the good work.
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04/25/2005 08:58:47 AM
Congrats on your top 20 finish.
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04/25/2005 12:27:14 AM
That heavenly look. Congratulations on your top 20 finish.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/24/2005 11:00:32 PM
Beautifully lit, perfectly exposed. Nice expression. Lips, near eye perfectly sharp. Everything about the photo is perfect, except it doesn't call to me. I wonder whether the expression is a little understated? Or if it is just that at this angle it's a little more difficult to read? In any case, it is a beautiful shot.
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04/24/2005 10:47:11 PM
beautiful closeup, the eyes are wonderful, nice sharp focus
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04/24/2005 10:26:39 PM
What an angel. 6
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04/24/2005 10:08:38 PM
Nice.
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04/24/2005 05:35:54 PM
Definitely fills the frame. With a shot this close attention to all details will make or break it...with that said, I'm wondering what the reflection is in her eyes? Other than that I think it's a great photo. Good work.
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04/24/2005 05:30:47 PM
very soft but with great detail. I love the eyes and the light in them. nice work. 9
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04/24/2005 02:32:23 PM
Has a very 1940's feel to it.
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04/24/2005 11:39:42 AM
Simple and very powerful gaze on this subject! Since this photo guides my eyes towards the eyes of this subject I wish that you have a used a little larger DOF on this one to also bring in the other eye into focus but still that's just a minor thing. Very well done!
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04/24/2005 11:36:26 AM
She's a beautiful subject, and I love that 'pose'. I wish that arm, or whatever it is, weren't in the background. [9]
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04/24/2005 10:18:13 AM
Beautiful
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04/24/2005 02:59:44 AM
Really good clarity, blacks and whites are spot on.
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04/24/2005 02:34:10 AM
Beautiful!!!
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04/24/2005 01:20:35 AM
absolute beauty, eyeliner too much, spoiling the innocence of this capture. 6
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04/23/2005 02:38:06 PM
How cute! Deserves a ribbon! 10
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04/22/2005 09:56:52 AM
Excellent portrait! I love her eyes and the expression on her face. The lighting and contrast were handled beautifully.
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04/21/2005 08:14:59 PM
Beautiful shot.
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04/21/2005 04:34:37 PM
Good close crop on this. Also excellentuse of black and white
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04/19/2005 11:52:08 PM
Too bad the eyes aren't more in focus
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04/19/2005 06:44:40 PM
lovely and nicely different 8
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04/19/2005 06:27:33 PM
Beautiful composition. I know how hard it is, but this is one of those picture where you just wish the DOF were a little deeper.
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04/19/2005 05:54:54 PM
Very Nice.
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04/18/2005 07:16:39 PM
Nice composition, there were several close up images that I viewed in this category, this one strikes me with the most emotion, although her expression is subtle.
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04/18/2005 07:03:09 PM
Really liek the perspective on this one. The lighting is soft and the photo crisp. Good job! 8
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04/18/2005 12:56:31 PM
nice. whites need work. blacks good. nice comp.
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04/18/2005 12:29:10 PM
This is amazing! It looks like one of those porcelain dolls. Very striking and one of my most favorites in the challenge.
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04/18/2005 11:40:28 AM
Good focus and conversion to B/W.
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04/18/2005 08:19:15 AM
Beutifull, simply stunning image. Very dreamy look.
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04/18/2005 07:26:30 AM
ok your my first vote cause this photo stood out to me in the thumbnails!! great job!
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04/18/2005 03:00:14 AM
Just love the composition. Perfect exposure and sharp focus. Excellent, clean processing. A solid 7.
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04/18/2005 12:13:28 AM
Great image, especially in B&W, but a little scary.
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04/18/2005 12:07:08 AM
what a doll!
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