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Challenge: Self Portrait IV (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Location: AZ
Date: May 16, 2006
Aperture: 4.5
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/25
Galleries: Portraiture, Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: May 16, 2006

I'm just not sure of this image- much harder to process an image of yourself. and choosing was not much fun either. I just hate how I look most of the time and I probably overneatimaged my face to get rid the intensity of the freckles. I dunno. My kids were helping me, it was very cute. (how I ended up with the flower right on top!) anyhow, this did not end up how I had it in my head (never does really) but I do like it... I think.

I hate it!! But I bla- anyways. I have none other than this that does not look like- like I'm trying to be something I'm not. does that make sense???

PP is lots of stuff but mailny an acidic action and then I highlighted the shadows & put that layer on top of it all.


Statistics
Place: 69 out of 236
Avg (all users): 6.2315
Avg (commenters): 7.6000
Avg (participants): 6.1460
Avg (non-participants): 6.3043
Views since voting: 1639
Views during voting: 578
Votes: 298
Comments: 40
Favorites: 5 (view)


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06/04/2006 11:32:22 PM
Hey I think freckles are beautiful, don't try and get rid of them! :-)

And I dig the acidic look, doesn't seem like it would fit this type of thing but you pulled it off quite well.
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06/02/2006 09:44:44 PM
Great humour in this.
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05/26/2006 04:37:56 AM
you did a great job. should've ended higher!!
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05/26/2006 03:29:15 AM
Ah! It was Laura! I knew it!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/25/2006 08:10:19 PM
A striking image. Memorable colours and a good pose, if a little contrived [isn't everythiing to some extent though?]. Love the hair which is nicely offset by the cross-processed vibe.
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05/25/2006 05:55:26 PM
Very original and beautifully captured. Great job!
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05/25/2006 04:36:59 PM
great tonal management
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05/25/2006 04:16:45 PM
I never give 10s to people I know... OK, maybe I do if I like their creativity. Your use of flowers and carefree flyaway hair makes a very interesting portraiture.
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05/25/2006 02:01:18 PM
Has that cross-processed feel. I love it! 9
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05/25/2006 01:36:32 PM
This is great! Wonderful setup shot. A bit washed out on the right shoulder, but I really like this.
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05/24/2006 04:06:55 PM
The flowing in the background against the flowing of the hair really makes this image work well! The splashes of color in the roses pull the neutral colors together superbly! One of my favorites! Great shot!
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05/24/2006 12:51:30 PM
You have created a dreamy effect here, much more dreamlike than American Beauty. Great folds on that fabric! 8
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05/23/2006 11:50:37 AM
this is beautiful & romantic. great job!
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05/23/2006 02:53:19 AM
cool
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05/22/2006 10:53:25 PM
nice exposure... 8
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05/22/2006 09:55:31 AM
This is reallyl beautiful! It's set up very nicely and I love the proccessing you've done. Very, very pretty. ** Bumping to a 9 **
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05/22/2006 08:32:30 AM
I like this idea and the colors are great! I think the centered flower looks a little contrived and better lighting would enable the eye to be more defined. 7
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05/22/2006 06:03:54 AM
great shot !
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05/21/2006 08:39:58 PM
Great self portrait. So much to see and enjoy.
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05/21/2006 10:07:46 AM
very creative, nicely done
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05/21/2006 08:33:04 AM
Like the sheets with the flowers
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05/20/2006 06:47:20 PM
cool shot
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05/20/2006 02:56:39 PM
Good shot here and I would have scored it 9-10 although I'm having a problem buying that it was a "Self Portrait" 6
05/20/2006 11:41:15 AM
Love the hair, great lighting. I like this self portrait.
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05/20/2006 10:29:20 AM
Strong composition, and the flowers were a super touch. DOF really adds to the dreamy effect. Nice job!
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05/20/2006 08:13:39 AM
The flowers and background bring out the dreamy effect well, but the graininess partly negates that effect.
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05/20/2006 05:45:57 AM
I think this would have been a stronger image without the flowers. IMO, they are distracting. Everything else is well done :)
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05/19/2006 10:28:01 PM
Wow, great color and clarity on the flowers! People may comment on the blown areas, but I frankly think they help add that dreamy element you were going for. I wonder about the color on your hair though, it looks a little blue. Overall, great shot - I ranked this rather high.
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05/19/2006 09:34:26 PM
Too cute Miss Laura!
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05/19/2006 07:16:09 PM
Lovely shot
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05/19/2006 05:48:13 PM
This is very cool. So dreamy!!!
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05/19/2006 12:22:59 PM
Awesome.
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05/19/2006 10:37:38 AM
Laura! I guess this is Laura! Maybe? Since when is your hair black? No...nevermind, it's not Laura...
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05/19/2006 09:47:56 AM
I really like what you have done and I like the depth of field in the shot...excellent colour and lighting...If I have any negatives I think the pose is a little unflattering...I wish you locked eyes with the camera, it would have been a more sensual shot...the look on your face looks like you are avoiding eye contact...please have another go at this as I think you had a great idea and I LOVE the flowers and background...it's just my opinion...I'm still going to give this a 9
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05/19/2006 05:44:50 AM
I bet you had a remote in your hand for this right? Nice shot, the color combinations are very fitting.
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05/19/2006 05:10:54 AM
I love the mise-en-scène , nice composition , roses are beautiful but what about a smile ? It would have brightened your photo.
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05/19/2006 02:43:16 AM
The colors in this look good.
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05/19/2006 02:15:10 AM
Interesting concept. I like the colors of the flowers and how your hair falls on the background. Your lipstick looks a little unnatural. The catchlights in your eyes are good. There seems to be a slight greenish color cast with hurts the warmth of the shot.
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05/19/2006 01:45:32 AM
Very nice! Um, I'm really not sure what to say about this but DAMN! This is an extraordinarily beautiful shot, in every way, in fact this is going in my favs. I love the way you have your hair working with the backdrop, the flowers give it that extra punch that just makes my jaw drop, 10, 10, 10!
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05/19/2006 12:06:03 AM
Really creative and beautiful. Great colors.
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