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Challenge: Self Portrait IV (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 28-80mm f/2.8-4 L USM
Location: family room couch
Date: May 13, 2006
Date Uploaded: May 13, 2006

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Place: 108 out of 236
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Votes: 293
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06/09/2006 04:49:17 AM
CTPII
There's a pretty straightforward SP. No gimmicks, just photography.
Although I'm all for "experimental" photography, straightforward works for me as well. You did a great job on this, minus minor nitpicks that can be addressed in PP.
One question: was your teeth clenched? Your expression give me the impression that it was.
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05/29/2006 01:52:51 AM
Hey Margie -

I pretty much summed it up in my comment during the challenge, so I don't have anything to add post-challenge. Good job on this one overall!
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05/27/2006 06:28:48 PM
CTCP2 Gunnsi
First impression: Nice and crisp, good focus and good title.
What can be better?
IMO crop a bit from the left. Lighting a bit harsh, maybe not wear white or dim the lights a bit.
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05/26/2006 03:49:01 AM
Hi!

I like the diagonal line your body forms in the photo.
The lighting is good. Is it just me or is it out o focus on the right side?

good job!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/25/2006 05:44:36 PM
Very pure and nicely executed. Great job! 8
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05/25/2006 05:12:53 PM
This photo is nice and sharp and full of color and clarity. The camera settings you used and the lighting worked out great so good job there. I also like the composition. The main focus is off-center and I view this image from left to right which is natural for me.

The only suggest I have for improvement is maybe having your mouth closed or show teeth. You seem to be in the middle of that which gives you an odd expression. Other than that I like the pose. You got a nice catch light in your eyes and your hair flows well through the image. Good job all the way around.
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05/24/2006 10:51:14 PM
Nice portrait, very pretty!
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05/24/2006 09:53:09 PM
very pretty and a well chosen set....10
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05/23/2006 10:39:37 AM
your couch looks comfy!!!
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05/23/2006 01:07:34 AM
the far eye almost being lost is a detriment
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05/22/2006 09:37:09 PM
I like the soft lighting and casual pose. The catchlights in your eyes are good and the lighting of your hair really makes it glow nicely. Good composition and DOF.
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05/22/2006 02:57:01 AM
you look angry, like your jaw does and you are about to start gritting your teeth?!? um- other than the angry look it's an excellent image! great tones & pose too... :0)
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05/21/2006 11:57:37 PM
This is very well done. Good color, light and details. I think a square crop eliminating the jeans and the unlit side of the couch's arm would really help the composition. Great shot.
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05/21/2006 03:23:57 PM
This is nice! I think the sofa is washing out your skin quite a bit, and the white shirt is too bright. A safe bet is always to wear a top the same color as your eyes to really bring them out.
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05/21/2006 10:03:24 AM
very pretty, nice job
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05/21/2006 08:15:52 AM
A diffrent expression would have helped you look upset here.
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05/20/2006 02:28:22 PM
great shot, I seem to be only commenting on womens shots this challenge... The lighting is perfect exposure and focus are great 8
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05/20/2006 03:37:09 AM
Nice shot ..
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05/19/2006 02:33:23 PM
But remember... if you are down, things always tend to get better :o) Good luck with this one.
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05/19/2006 12:21:49 PM
Love the tones working for you here against the leather and your hair. Lighting is very nice and I get a relaxing feeling viewing this. Beautiful work.
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05/19/2006 10:33:36 AM
Great lighting and composition. Good job.
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05/19/2006 10:17:04 AM
nice work...your eyes look a little uncomfortable, perhaps you needed to drop the camera down a tad so your eyes were a bit more relaxed...lovely face and hair, the blue jeans work well to break things up a bit and white was a great choice for top colour
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05/19/2006 08:25:00 AM
Beautiful hair and nice vibrant colors
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05/19/2006 12:53:52 AM
A very nice photo, but personally I would have cropped the right hand side of the image to and area adjacent to the left shoulder of your subject.

Good lighting and depth of field, and a very lovely and natural look from the model. Great work.
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