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Challenge: Color Portrait (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8L USM
Location: Bern, Switzerland, outside "Le petit Moleson&
Date: Sep 10, 2005
Aperture: f/4
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/250s
Galleries: Portraiture, Political
Date Uploaded: Sep 11, 2005

My sister and I went to the 50 year anniversary celebration of the Swiss charity organization Helvetas in Bern, Switzerland. We both bought one of these wristbands and while waiting for dinner at a restaurant, I took a few shots of her, basically just playing around with the camera, bouncing the flash off a giant off-white umbrella suspended above us. This was one of the first shots, better than any of the more posed ones that followed. Hope some of you love it as much as I do.

Statistics
Place: 205 out of 284
Avg (all users): 4.8929
Avg (commenters): 4.8667
Avg (participants): 4.5971
Avg (non-participants): 5.1361
Views since voting: 982
Views during voting: 447
Votes: 308
Comments: 17
Favorites: 0


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09/23/2005 01:20:44 AM
Greetings form the Critique Club

Well, first off, you have a goodlooking sister. She has a great determination streak that shows in this image.

If I were to try to "improve" anything in this photograph, I'd make two suggestions. The hand with the wristband should be closed (or clenched) rather than have the thumb out at an angle. Don't be offended, but that thumb outstretched as it is, reminds me of someone hitching a ride rather than one making a statement. Then, try cropping fairly close to the fist. I believe the story is in the model and the wristband, not the negative space.

I've read the comments you've received; the story you were telling wasn't obvious to some voters and then, some found the story difficult to deal with. Frequently, when people are uncomfortable with an idea, it creats negativity. That's the way it goes sometimes.

You created a moving image here, and I, for one, am pleased to have the chance to inspect it more closely. Thank you.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/16/2005 09:45:18 PM
She sure is angry!
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09/15/2005 06:50:34 PM
love the wristband... but doesnt this picture need to be a COLOR CONTEST...
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09/15/2005 07:38:18 AM
a wee bit on the dark side, could use some reflected light into her face
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09/14/2005 12:49:25 PM
MakeCelebritiesHistory
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09/14/2005 12:38:41 PM
As a portrat the wrist band, while making a point, pulls my attention away from the model.
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09/14/2005 12:07:37 AM
the statement she is making distracts from the "portriat" aspect of the shot I think, but its a good shot though maybe a little dark.
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09/13/2005 12:45:28 PM
Obviously this is important to the person, but I see politics instead of portrait when I view this shot. Her face becomes secondary, and I think it should be the primary focus.
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09/12/2005 09:09:15 PM
A good photo-journalist portrait feel. Your photo says alot. I like that about it.
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09/12/2005 05:51:51 PM
Good shot but it leaves me to question who is making the statement and from what perspective.
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09/12/2005 05:13:40 PM
Cool, an image with attitude and a great message. well done, hope you score high.
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09/12/2005 03:05:33 PM
Very emotive shot.
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09/12/2005 12:24:44 PM
Nice portrait. The armband draws more attention than subject, not sure if that was your intention. Otherwise pretty good.
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09/12/2005 11:14:57 AM
Good statemen, a little dark on her face though. Overall, good job :)
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09/12/2005 10:55:32 AM
Nice shot. I like what you stand for.
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09/12/2005 10:19:16 AM
Very emotional, I like that. Technically it leaves a lot to be desired, light is flat and does not let the model come to her right.
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09/12/2005 08:25:20 AM
Good messege, not so good photo.
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