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Challenge: Self Portrait VI (Advanced Editing V*)
Camera: Sony DSLR-A100
Lens: Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED Zoom Lens for Sony Alpha
Location: "Studio"
Date: Nov 30, 2007
Aperture: f/32
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/125
Galleries: Portraiture, Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: Dec 4, 2007

So it's a self-portrait.. Lit with two strobes + external flash. Put the camera on a timer and set my flash up at a certain angle. Unfortunately, some shadows came out but I ended up with this photo. I kinda like the shadows but we'll see how it goes. Hopefully this doesn't do TOO bad, ;) I'm not the most handsome guy around :)

editing steps: (as close as I remember)
-Brightness/Contrast
-USM
-Gaussian blur/erasing specific areas
-Burn/Dodge
-Edited some skin "issues"
-Blue eye
-Saturation
-Saved for web, with a quality set at 90. Hopefully it looks alright

Thanks!
-AC.

Statistics
Place: 95 out of 241
Avg (all users): 5.8762
Avg (commenters): 6.8125
Avg (participants): 5.5920
Avg (non-participants): 6.0556
Views since voting: 927
Views during voting: 502
Votes: 323
Comments: 22
Favorites: 0


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10/27/2008 10:56:52 PM
This is a really really cool picture. I like the positioning of your hand! :) nice job!
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10/17/2008 01:23:37 AM
This is a fabulous shot, I love your shadows!
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12/12/2007 06:09:47 PM
Hey thanks a lot guys. I appreciate everyone's kind words and suggestions. Thanks for taking the time to comment on this submission.

All the best,
-AC.

Message edited by author 2007-12-12 18:27:38.
12/12/2007 11:35:37 AM
Well, if I should go by this photo, you're plenty handsome. :o)

This was one of my favs in the challenge. Apparently the commenters were impressed also. Keep on going in that direction. This is excellent and I feel it should have scored higher.
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12/12/2007 10:07:09 AM
I thought this would have done better... oh well. I think you did a great job!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/11/2007 02:53:28 PM
i like the glow this picture has
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12/11/2007 07:40:07 AM
A nice capture. tho i do feel somthing is missing here to make it a GREAT shot instead of a GOOD one. Maybe its the over softened look on the face
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12/10/2007 12:34:22 AM
This needs to be on a CD cover! Nice lighting effects; well done. BB
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12/09/2007 08:33:36 AM
grea processing with this one.....
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12/08/2007 05:38:41 PM
Idea is good, I like the photo, but couple things bother me. Your forehead, right where the hat is, too bright. Also, your hand looks like holding your head like "to be or not to be" I kind of understand your goal here, but execution a bit poor if you ask me :/ I am sure you'll do better next time :)
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12/08/2007 05:32:48 PM
Interesting pose, and excellent dof
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12/07/2007 10:39:39 PM
great. focus on your right arm is distracting. otherwise good photograph.
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12/06/2007 12:38:40 AM
Very good DOF. I like how the forefinger of the hand is nice & sharp while the other hand is just enough out of focus.
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12/05/2007 07:39:12 PM
Very nice sp really like your editing. :)
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12/05/2007 05:22:13 PM
nice framing of the face
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12/05/2007 04:19:21 PM
Great lighting and composition.
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12/05/2007 03:26:59 PM
overprocessed.
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12/05/2007 03:06:28 PM
Great shot!! I like that it is very focused and sharp, yet soft at the same time! Nice job!! Good luck!!
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12/05/2007 02:50:24 PM
Love the pose and lighting on this shot.
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12/05/2007 12:45:22 PM
Ooooooh. ..very cool! I love creative poses that draw you in and just look interesting. Great job.
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12/05/2007 08:16:27 AM
Oh great. Now I cannot wait for American Idol with that signaure reach out while singing move. :)
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12/05/2007 04:29:04 AM
I like the pose. the editing seems odd, can't put my finger on it though
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