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Ain't I a Doll?
Ain't I a Doll?
Artyste


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Free Study 2007-02 (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Pentax *ist DS
Lens: Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Pentax
Location: Kamloops, B.C.
Date: Feb 26, 2007
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/180 sec
Galleries: Humorous, Children
Date Uploaded: Feb 26, 2007

 A combination of a nice, simple portrait with a very funny element.

I don't expect it to do very well at all, but hey.. Figured I'd get something in with my Tamron lens while I can.

While it's unfortunate that this whole Tone-Mapping phenomenon has become a little over-done on DPC lately, and seems to be the new "Grunge", This piece wasn't done because "tone-mapping rulez! OMG!". In fact, it wasn't done with tone-mapping at all. Just simple Shadows/Highlights, a lot of love, some gaussian blur layers, and a mix of all kinds of other cheap and easy regular photoshop adjustments.

The *reason* I did this shot this way is in homage to a photographer's style that I've always enjoyed.. from long before this whole tone-mapping/HDR craze hit the scene.

Susi, this one is for you, out of the utmost respect and admiration.

*Post-Challenge*
Ok, I knew this wasn't going to do that well.. but.. OUCH.
I though more 5.4-5.6ish

5.1? *blink*

The number of 4s here really confuses me, it really really does.
Ah well.. such is the fickle nature of the voters.

Statistics
Place: 473 out of 624
Avg (all users): 5.1462
Avg (commenters): 7.0000
Avg (participants): 5.0889
Avg (non-participants): 5.3611
Views since voting: 1273
Views during voting: 403
Votes: 171
Comments: 11
Favorites: 0

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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 03/09/2007 10:12:01 AM
I've got to agree with the other post-commentators. I was going through my photos in this competition, ranked by my vote, and couldn't believe that this didn't score really high. I love the image - it's original, adorable, shows personality and is technically really well done. Sorry that more didn't agree ...

p.s. it was in my top ten at least :)

Message edited by author 2007-03-09 10:12:52.
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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 03/08/2007 10:02:11 AM
So what (regarding the grade), it is still one of the most memorable images entered into this challenge. Hard to forget.
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Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 03/08/2007 08:36:50 AM
Honestly, I don't know what some people are thinking. There is no way possible that this should be down here with this silly, silly score. :(
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Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+
Canon TC-DC58B 1.5x Tele Converter
03/08/2007 06:56:25 AM
What the heck?!?!?!?!???? Pure insanity I say...!!! Not the photo...the score...what a rip-off! I can't believe it! I'm saving to fav's and going on record saying the voters are crazier then bubba gump!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 03/07/2007 07:36:35 PM
Nicely presented homely image. An example of the extraordinary of everyday life. 8.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Pentax K7
Pentax DA 16-45mm f/4.0 ED AL AF
 03/07/2007 04:50:57 PM
lol, cute shot. The look in her eyes is priceless!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 03/03/2007 12:35:36 AM
how silly, great eyes
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Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+
Canon TC-DC58B 1.5x Tele Converter
03/02/2007 04:59:13 PM
Maybe you could use some 'Alternative Medicine' for that condition! Great shot, too funny and superb edit! 10
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Apple iPhone
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX Aspherical DF for Nikon
 03/01/2007 05:28:23 PM
Yes, she is!! I've missed Meg pictures
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Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 03/01/2007 10:10:43 AM
Oh my, Cutie-patootie!! I'm liking your technique on this one. :)
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Nikon D2Xs
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
 03/01/2007 02:29:45 AM
Too spooky!
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