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Challenge: Self Portrait IV (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Nikon D50
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 12-24mm f/4.0G IF-ED
Location: Earth
Date: May 17, 2006
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/40 sec
Galleries: Portraiture, Black and White
Date Uploaded: May 18, 2006

 Just me, be nice damnit, OR ELSE! HAHAHAHA! I've edited this shot like 5 times, to leave the white collar or not? I'm leaving it in there, I like it, my wife likes it so it stays. I'm sure DPC voters will mark me down for it but hey, I'm shooting this for me! :P

Yea, that's a Star Wars Tattoo, no you can't have one just like it! hehehee!

PhotoShop Stuff:
Open
save as .psd
Levels: 0 / 1.00 / 248
Curves: RBG 75/51 & 195/199
Patch Tool and Gaus Blur
H/S: 9/0/0 Layer set to Color
H/S: 0/-100/0
Dodge and burn hair tattoos shirt face etc...
B/C: 2/5
Dodge and burn some more
Resize
Smart Sharpen: 85 / .5 selected lens blur
Save for web
upload...

Here goes nothing, I'm not so great at portraits, I hope this comes across well.




Statistics
Place: 56 out of 236
Avg (all users): 6.3310
Avg (commenters): 7.2667
Avg (participants): 6.1818
Avg (non-participants): 6.4605
Views since voting: 1141
Views during voting: 439
Votes: 284
Comments: 32
Favorites: 0

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 05/26/2006 03:12:25 PM
Really like this shot... it looks honest. Seriously i'd like to see the tat on your right arm in colour sometime... Great intensity in your eyes..nice work dude ;)

Message edited by author 2006-05-26 15:13:18.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/25/2006 06:06:10 PM
An excellent 1 of a kind approach to this challenge and my pick for a ribbon. Very well done!
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 05/25/2006 01:03:13 PM
intensity of the eyes, expression & pose are excellent with illustrated arms contributing to a wonderful interesting portrait .......
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 05/23/2006 11:21:35 PM
Interesting pose, Steve! Three things brought into sharp focus (to my eye, at least!) One, the wedding ring. Highlighted and tight focused. That's a big part of who you are. Two, the sleeves. Were you inspired by the reaction from the reaction of that Colorado photog in Moab? Three, your face. Open, straight ahead, searching. Helluvashot, all in all, my friend.

(Interesting, on further looking, that you have two shirts on, yet are stressing the tats. The white under the black almost looks like a clerical collar. Must've been YOU had the epiphany in Moab!)
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 05/23/2006 11:00:36 AM
Ahh, Steve...I thought this guy looked familiar, but I wouldn't have figured it out if not for your very kind comment on mine! The intense gaze, the hands, forward leaning pose and the tatoos all make for a powerful and compelling composition. Nice contrast, and sharp focus. The BG blur is a little rough around the edges; but I couldn't have done any better. I tried on mine and finally gave up. Very nice image!
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 05/22/2006 10:32:59 PM
Very good detail and tones. Great work.
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 05/22/2006 09:40:17 PM
I like the lighting of this shot overall. I think the shadows on your face created by the light down in front create sortof a menacing feel (which is good if that is what you were going for). I like the symmetrical composition and I think this works very well in black and white.
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 05/21/2006 07:57:36 PM
You speak dot language too? ....,...___..!
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 05/21/2006 08:06:50 AM
Like your use of lighting. Your shirt makes it look like a rebel priest with the white color.
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 05/21/2006 02:54:18 AM
Nice tat's, well done
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 05/21/2006 02:47:39 AM
I think you should have cropped this just below you hands so that the inner elbow shadows frame this naturally. (is there a word for that body part???) Would have made for a much more powerful image. excellent tonal range! 7
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 05/20/2006 11:00:42 AM
Nice ink. I like the seriousness and intensity. Nice work on your eyes.
My guess? naldslc
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 05/20/2006 10:50:37 AM
Tells alot.. Good lightning, good focus on the eyes, good pose.... good luck :o)
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 05/20/2006 06:01:26 AM
Lighting is a little harsh in a few places, but the photo does have impact. 8
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 05/20/2006 12:36:21 AM
Sweet tattoos man. I think I see Boba Fett.

MY NAME IS BOBA- DA FETT. MY BACKPACK- GOT JET

I'm sure you're getting loads of actual helpful comments, so just pay heed to the wicked Boba Fett song. ;-)
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 05/19/2006 11:14:02 PM
Nice tattoos!
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 05/19/2006 10:58:41 PM
wow, those tatoos look great on you...great impact
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 05/19/2006 06:52:49 PM
tats are interesting ...not a fabulous pose though
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 05/19/2006 06:26:51 PM
Cool shot, Steve. The uplight makes you look kinda creepy :) I would have cropped just at the bottom of the arms.
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 05/19/2006 03:54:14 PM
Anyone with a starwars tattoo get a 10 in my book! and that is one of the coolest tatts I have ever seen, I am WELL jealous!
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 05/19/2006 01:32:41 PM
You look scary... Nice work
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 05/19/2006 12:53:59 PM
The clarity and contrast are just perfect...nice work Steve...just add a cute little kitten and this would be even more perfect! (JK!)


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 05/19/2006 12:14:58 PM
Nice tattoo, is that Boba Fett? 7
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 05/19/2006 10:23:11 AM
love the contrast and the intensity of this shot
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 05/19/2006 10:07:29 AM
nicely done photo, tough guy :)
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 05/19/2006 08:47:56 AM
nice strong image, well done.
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 05/19/2006 05:19:19 AM
Intense! It has something powerful about it. It also looks like you are looking very closely at what button I am going to push, kind of like "push low and you are dead" :)
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 05/19/2006 03:36:02 AM
Good solid portrait and I like the artwork.
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 05/19/2006 01:30:29 AM
I'm giving you a really good score cuz it looks like you'll kick my ass if I don't. ;-) Nice lighting - well done. Scary, but well done. :)
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 05/19/2006 01:10:11 AM
Nicely done. I think I'd crop out the shorts and it'd concentrate more on the upper body. Good lighting and expression - very intense.
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 05/19/2006 12:44:53 AM
Steve, this shot is awesome. It really shows off your masculine self and really highlights your tatoos. I like the emphasis on your hands ane the way your wedding band is forefront. Your'e contrasting that "hard" side with your family side. Well done.
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 05/19/2006 12:27:50 AM
Looks like you're about to whoop someone! :)
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