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Twisted Mother
Twisted Mother
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Mother (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Nikon D70s
Location: home on my balcony
Date: Dec 28, 2005
Galleries: Nude
Date Uploaded: Dec 28, 2005

Just playing around. Thought it would be interesting to use the mask. It seems a bit twisted. Crop, balance, level, and color correction were used to post process.

Statistics
Place: 109 out of 125
Avg (all users): 4.6190
Avg (commenters): 5.1481
Avg (participants): 4.2838
Avg (non-participants): 4.7437
Views since voting: 3098
Views during voting: 803
Votes: 273
Comments: 29
Favorites: 1 (view)


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01/09/2006 10:51:39 PM
This very provocative image has stuck in my mind, and I had to return to it :-) I wish you had more info with it, but perhaps it is better to allow the viewers own imagination to fill in the details. I would say, definitely do not be discouraged by the score on this photo. I think that this kind of image can strike a chord even unknowingly in many viewers, and thus cause an unfavorable response. This IMO, is definitely not a bad thing. It transcends being just a 'pretty picture', and becomes something that invokes an emotional response, some deep thought, good or bad, and willingly or not revisits the mind of the audience. My opinion on technicals still stand :-), but I say well done, this is a photo that you should be quite proud of, and I thank-you :-)
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01/09/2006 06:34:43 PM
Based on comments received, your entry proved both controversial and provoking... what more can be asked of any image. Well done!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/08/2006 05:03:23 PM
Strange shot, but i really like it.
8
good luck

Kev
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01/08/2006 03:10:59 PM
not a true picture of the majority of mothers
01/07/2006 12:34:02 PM
Eerie and very intriguing. A very nice capture. Bumping up.
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01/06/2006 03:35:39 PM
Fine as a photograph, but for this challenge it freaks me out.
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01/05/2006 11:53:50 PM
I wonder if this is the shot that was being discussed in the forums....I think it's intersting!
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01/05/2006 07:44:15 PM
Thats just creepy.
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01/04/2006 10:58:48 PM
OK - this is a different way to go..
Good setting, and nicely balanced. I am curious about the skin tones around her neck and the extra red splash on the left breast. Intentional? I hope you have a note on this one explaing where you were going.
Have had to bump up my original score - can't put it low just because I don't fully get it. It's still well done and we are, after all, striving for art.
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01/04/2006 10:20:41 PM
Yep, that looks pretty twisted.
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01/04/2006 02:05:15 AM
Very interesting take on the challenge. Slightly disturbing, but in a good, thought provoking, scary, twisted art sort of way, if you know what I mean. The composition is sound, I think the rose adds a nice, interesting touch. Seems like the shot could be a bit sharper, maybe some usm would help. Also, for my taste, I'm thinking that a little tweaking in levels, making a little brighter, and deeper darks, might give some strengthened depth and tonal range.
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01/03/2006 10:28:27 PM
Well...what can one say?
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01/03/2006 09:43:17 PM
Composition is ok. Good choice of subject matter. The image quality is ok. Very creative! - 6
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01/03/2006 08:41:12 PM
Great Photo. A Stretch on Theme "Mother". I would not not know without title!
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01/03/2006 08:28:35 PM
Clever.
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01/03/2006 07:35:02 PM
Back for comments. I'm not sure I understand the symbolism of the mask and the title doesn't help me either but it's above average in execution and my score reflects this. Well done.
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01/03/2006 10:46:19 AM
This one's odd.. but is well taken and the lighting is really good. :)
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01/03/2006 07:58:34 AM
This image is as compelling as it is creepy. There has got to be a story behind this, and I sense that it is not a *good* one. I initially thought that I would prefer if the white sheet had been draped completely behind the model; I find the dark wood in the background to be distracting, but on the other hand - it adds a bit of "darkness" to the image that may not be unwarranted.

Certainly, this is outside the "norm" for thoughts on motherhood, and I would think that your score may suffer for this, but I do commend you for conceptualizing what may actually BE the "norm" for some.
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01/02/2006 08:58:50 PM
Cool image... it really works for me. Unfortunately I'll bet you're getting hammered though... :)
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01/02/2006 08:49:18 PM
wierd!
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01/02/2006 08:41:45 PM
Its origional, and the lighting is very effective for the whole strangeness factor... but I can't get over the paint job on the chest - its detracting from the picture overall...
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01/02/2006 05:57:52 PM
What's with the red on her breasts? Looks like flames...could be sunburn? I can't say I'm a fan of this pic...
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01/02/2006 05:57:51 PM
Yikes! I would have nightmares if my mom popped up looking like Mike Myers!
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01/02/2006 05:42:37 PM
very disturbing glad your not my mother. nice colours cool image
very weird take on the challenge...good luck
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01/02/2006 04:08:58 PM
Ick.
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01/02/2006 02:10:09 PM
sorry, ugly, good photographed but... a 1 from me :S
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01/02/2006 12:28:33 PM
weird, is this Mrs. Vorhees?
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01/02/2006 11:36:17 AM
Something about this strikes me. It looks like she has some red dye or something on her chest. Eerie!
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01/02/2006 09:12:36 AM
This took some guts, can't wait to see how it scores
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