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Challenge: Magic & Mystery (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Location: My Wee Room
Date: Aug 20, 2006
Galleries: Performance, Children
Date Uploaded: Aug 18, 2006

 LAst minute change and last minute photoshoot

She really did this....honest...no strings

Steve

POST CHALLENGE

The colour tint seemed to be the biggest issue with the voters. I put it in as an element of mystery which kind of worked..."why the colour shift etc etc"

Interesting to see the love the colour shift V's hate the colour shift and also love the shadow V's don't like the shadow

Nevertheless, well happy being in the 6+ range again, thanks to all who voted.


Statistics
Place: 17 out of 127
Avg (all users): 6.4654
Avg (commenters): 7.5000
Avg (participants): 6.3621
Avg (non-participants): 6.5031
Views since voting: 1643
Views during voting: 493
Votes: 217
Comments: 21
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 09/05/2006 01:28:39 AM
I like the color shift, but don't like the harsh-ish light on the pencil. I agree that it's not really as simple as it looks though. I did a series of around 40 shots on pencils a while back and it can be pretty tricky.
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 08/28/2006 12:52:01 AM
Outstanding! Congratulations on your top 20 finish.
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 08/28/2006 12:28:08 AM
Oh man!!! Great finish, but I really think this one should have been on the front page! This is so awesome looking! 9 other people agreed with me in the scoring department :)

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/27/2006 11:32:43 PM
Good idea and execution. Should do well.
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 08/27/2006 08:34:31 PM
It's potentially a truly wonderful shot, but the lighting and the extreme coloring both seem off to me. The magenta fingertips, the strange color of the eraser, plus what appears to be the shadow of the pencil down the middle of her face hurt this image in my eyes. A 7 from me nevertheless.
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 08/27/2006 03:18:09 PM
Beautifully shot and processed. One of my favorites this challenge.
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 08/27/2006 12:18:02 AM
I love the shadow of the pencil on her face. I also love the DOF. creepy! 8
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 08/26/2006 11:11:57 PM
Great idea! The pencil looks a little weird- there is a dark blue outline around it which is a bit distracting and makes the pencil seem too far removed from the scene... might be more effective if the model's hand and pencil were both in focus?
 08/25/2006 07:51:09 PM
I love th softness and the blue color... very nice

10
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 08/23/2006 10:50:11 PM
Very nice shot. I look forward to reading how you did it. I like how you blurred her face - that emphasizes her hand and the floating pencil. And her face, hand, and pencil are placed well.

The blue tint to the girl detracts from it for me, but still, a 6.
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 08/23/2006 12:19:31 PM
Somehow the difference in lighting on the pencil and girl (even the hand) make this seem less convincing to me. Even if it's magic, I it should be convincingly real.
 08/23/2006 08:46:38 AM
in two minds about the discolouration of the picture, but i do love the style overall. her facial expression is very much like one of those creepy kids sitting at the back of class who's evil thoughts to the kind old geography teacher that subconsciously comes true, resulting in a tragic accident often involving a bell tower. basically, this shot is steeped in potential story and has much character. technically, there's the aforementioned choice of colour, and also the background blur feels a little forced. that aside though incredibly likeable and good fun. 8.
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 08/22/2006 07:53:44 AM
Very clever.
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 08/22/2006 12:11:14 AM
Cool shot
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 08/21/2006 09:44:55 PM
The picture IMO has too much of a blue glow to it.
 08/21/2006 08:58:42 PM
Great composition. The pencil is in focus and the girls is not. Great job.
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 08/21/2006 07:20:23 PM
Why the weird color shift? Nicely done otherwise. Good composition, good DOF, good lighting. 6
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 08/21/2006 07:00:59 PM
spooky, I like it
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 08/21/2006 01:04:44 PM
VERY CLEVER!!!!! And beautifully executed! I love the blurred unusual tones on the girl. . .it adds to the mystery. Great GREAT job! 10
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 08/21/2006 02:10:00 AM
original, great.
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 08/21/2006 12:32:14 AM
I really like this. The focus and DOF is good. My only complaint is the skin tones seem too pinky purple. Wonderfully executed though. 7
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