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Challenge: Female Portrait (Basic Editing)
Collection: challenge entries
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM
Location: Hallenbad, Freiburg
Date: May 24, 2008
Aperture: 2.8
ISO: 160
Shutter: 1/60
Galleries: Portraiture
Date Uploaded: May 26, 2008

My first shooting with my new Canon 5D :)

Statistics
Place: 1 out of 176
Avg (all users): 7.2407
Avg (commenters): 8.4688
Avg (participants): 7.1618
Avg (non-participants): 7.2617
Views since voting: 15093
Views during voting: 917
Votes: 324
Comments: 90
Favorites: 41 (view)


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03/15/2009 02:24:25 PM
I always click on this photograph when I see it's thumbnail and its impact has not diminished with multiple viewings. Something about the model, her eyes, the dress, the reflection... really just an enchanting feel to the image and I am drawn in as if it were a siren's song. Beautiful
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06/09/2008 08:00:15 AM
I like this shot but I think it would be even better if the reflection were not there. I find it a bit distracting and it draws to much of my attention from the potential intensity of the models eyes.
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06/07/2008 02:09:24 PM
I love that you left in her freckles. So many people process out freckles and I think they give a lovely sense of persona in a portrait. Well done and congrats on the blue! :)
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06/07/2008 12:07:33 PM
Beautiful shot and model, excellent lighting.
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06/06/2008 06:08:11 PM
beautiful picture and stunning model,well done and congratulations
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06/06/2008 03:12:05 PM
I just looked at this image again and found that I may have underscored it. I only gave it a 9. In my second viewing the fact the model is a cute freckled faced girl captured me. The juxtaposition of the innocence connoted by the freckles and the dripping sultriness of the rest of the image really pushes this over the top for me.
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06/06/2008 07:35:31 AM
ohh yes, soft, beautiful model.
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06/06/2008 07:17:33 AM
Beautiful image, congratulations.
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06/06/2008 03:07:11 AM
stunning image in an outstanding field well done
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06/05/2008 07:24:41 PM
LOVE the photo. Congrats on your ribbon my friend.
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06/05/2008 04:43:43 PM
outstanding.!!!
excellent model.
9!
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06/05/2008 09:52:27 AM
The 5D is a joy, isn't it. Nice shot.
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06/05/2008 09:42:21 AM
beautiful!
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06/05/2008 08:59:28 AM
This is splendid work. Thank you for posting and congrads on the win. :-)
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06/05/2008 04:53:46 AM
Wow, Mr. Kiwiness you are the best photographer....do you always win these challenges?
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06/05/2008 03:12:54 AM
The new 5D sure looks good on you! Congrats on the Blue - stunning image :O)
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06/05/2008 03:10:19 AM
brilliant
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06/05/2008 12:35:27 AM
Stunning! Congrats!
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06/04/2008 09:26:19 PM
No regrets about not waiting for the 5D II now I bet. Well done. Congrats on yet another top effort.
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06/04/2008 06:47:02 PM
Heeee's Backkk!

Great work buddy.
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06/04/2008 06:19:33 PM
Hypnotic.
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06/04/2008 05:45:36 PM
flawless and beautiful.
I'm inspired.
Very much so, congratulations.
:)
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06/04/2008 04:05:07 PM
Beautiful image, model and love the idea and composition of this.
Congrats on your Blue!!
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06/04/2008 03:36:15 PM
sometimes I look at your stuff and think I am only pretending to be a photographer...beautiful!
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06/04/2008 02:02:30 PM
Originally posted by MikeOwens:

Excellent image, I would expect this to ribbon, good luck


:-) Congratulations !

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06/04/2008 01:46:12 PM
Perfect shot, deserving of the blue..
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06/04/2008 12:50:15 PM
this shot is simply amazing. wow.
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06/04/2008 11:55:32 AM
Beautiful, capture and model. I was hoping you'd have a shot for us in this challenge. Congratulations on the blue.
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06/04/2008 11:36:20 AM
Great shot, I hear you'll be showing some tips at the Calgary-CA, Seminar/GTG.
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06/04/2008 11:08:06 AM
Amazing!! Congrats on the blue!
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06/04/2008 10:56:31 AM
Congrats on the first place and your new camera! Excellent portrait!
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06/04/2008 10:54:23 AM
Everything's beautiful about this shot. Congrats on the blue, Gary.
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06/04/2008 10:48:12 AM
Congrats, stunning photo and model!
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06/04/2008 10:30:41 AM
uff. she roX
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06/04/2008 10:26:31 AM
thats right!!!
show DPC whos boss
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06/04/2008 10:24:01 AM
This is AMAZING! i look at your scores and find it absurd that anyone could score this as a 2, 3, 4 or even 5! Proves my theory of people in the same challenge giving out low scores!
Congrats!
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06/04/2008 09:39:55 AM
Stunningly beautiful on all accounts! Well done!
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06/04/2008 06:49:39 AM
Originally posted by TOMMYJ:

Over the years I have done hundreds of double exposures. you need better positioning because you have each the same size, not good.


Huh???
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06/04/2008 06:40:03 AM
Gary moladets :)
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06/04/2008 05:35:58 AM
Beautiful light, beautiful girl, beautiful result! Nicely done, Gary.
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06/04/2008 03:14:53 AM
So glad to see this get the blue! Fantastic work again, Gary!
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06/04/2008 03:11:37 AM
Oooh Nooooo!!! he's back!
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06/04/2008 02:41:07 AM
Rock on Gary, always a pleasure to be beaten by you. This is top class, congrats.

Just noticed you're back with Canon... very wise move, the 5D is spectacular as you can see.

Message edited by author 2008-06-04 02:42:54.
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06/04/2008 02:35:09 AM
Hey... you turned your back on us.:(

This is so well-deserving of the top spot. Congrats.
(Guess i have to join challenges again to show to you how good Nikon is.:))) )

Just kidding. It's not the equipment. It's your genius ( my idol - allow me to say this again ).
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06/04/2008 02:20:23 AM
Great seeing you on the front page again Gary!!! Beautiful work! Congratulations :D
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06/04/2008 01:48:28 AM
Nice work Gary. Congrats on the BLUE.
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06/04/2008 01:43:28 AM
Well no wonder this won, what with that fancy camera and all! ;-P Congrats! A stunningly professional job!
Originally posted by SillyMan:

you almost don't need Photoshop anymore :)

I'll even forgive your blasphemy. :)
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06/04/2008 01:36:18 AM
Thanks for all the comments and votes. This shot was taken in a deserted indoor swimming pool. The girl is in a bathing suit looking out the window into the green fields. It is good to be back to Canon after two and a half years of going Nikon. The 5D is awesome, you almost don't need Photoshop anymore :)
06/04/2008 01:20:52 AM
hey gary, it was YOURS!?? :-) very cool!!! CONGRATS!!! beautiful photo, I like it a lot.
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06/04/2008 01:20:05 AM
AMAZING work, bud. welcome back to the Canon side ;)

It's literally an honor sharing the front page with you, i'm a huge fan
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06/04/2008 12:50:00 AM
Beautiful work Gary, congrats!
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06/04/2008 12:49:04 AM
Congrats to you sir.
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06/04/2008 12:25:19 AM
Congratulations on a winning photo! Somehow this makes me think she is looking out at the ocean.
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06/04/2008 12:10:06 AM
Well deserved Blue! She coming to Calgary? :D

Message edited by author 2008-06-04 00:10:38.
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06/04/2008 12:08:46 AM
congrats on another notch in your belt Gary! beautiful portrait - the ghostly reflection adds a really interesting element. well done.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/03/2008 10:56:30 PM
Beautiful, sexy woman, with lighting right on the mark. Nicely done!
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06/03/2008 06:09:50 PM
Wonderful use of reflection
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06/03/2008 12:27:06 PM
nice colors. The reflection adds a nice dimension. The nice model doesn't hurt too. I may have liked that for example the reflected stare was more directed toward the camera.
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06/03/2008 09:55:26 AM
Beautiful model and duality.
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06/02/2008 08:43:08 PM
If it were up to me this would take the blue. Beautiful
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06/02/2008 05:15:33 PM
Excellent setup! I think I'm in love (um, please don't tell my wife)
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06/01/2008 10:34:22 PM
Gorgeous - lighting is perfect. Excellent!!
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06/01/2008 07:01:37 PM
Gorgeous model with a beautiful body. Personally, I would have preferred more clothing as I feel that her cleavage is distracting away from her face and she has such stunning eyes that nothing more is needed. I'm sure every red blooded male will disagree with me, but that's okay ;)
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06/01/2008 03:02:37 AM
beautiful! my favourite photo in this challenge - 10 points.
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05/31/2008 10:49:27 PM
I'm predicting a top 10 if not ribbon here. Very well done and best of luck to you. 10 in my books
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05/31/2008 08:36:22 PM
This is awesome.....: )
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05/31/2008 03:44:14 PM
Over the years I have done hundreds of double exposures. you need better positioning because you have each the same size, not good.
05/30/2008 10:59:23 PM
Love the shot - it should do very well. Is the flash also captured in the glass?
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05/30/2008 09:22:38 PM
Gorgeous shot - nicely planned and executed.
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05/30/2008 03:49:01 AM
beautiful!
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05/29/2008 11:00:51 PM
beautiful and sexy- a bit too posy for me but stilll worth a 7.99
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05/29/2008 06:57:29 PM
well-executed idea
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05/29/2008 04:37:51 PM
Excellent image, I would expect this to ribbon, good luck
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05/29/2008 01:54:44 PM
Great shot, pin sharp and nice composition and expression. And of course a lovely model!
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05/29/2008 06:36:55 AM
Really cool shot
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05/29/2008 06:17:23 AM
Wow, beautiful portrait, great light, great expression, love the reflection and the light is perfect! Front page material for sure. 10
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05/29/2008 03:22:44 AM
The reflection is really adding to the image. Nice lighting & beautiful model.
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05/29/2008 03:02:20 AM
very nice!
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05/29/2008 02:00:52 AM
I like the reflection on the glass. Good use of the available light providing your subject with natural skin tones.
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05/29/2008 01:52:41 AM
One of my top 3 in this challenge. Great pose, love the reflection, and great natural lighting. Well done.
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05/29/2008 12:41:27 AM
It is like a perfume add. Very nice.
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05/28/2008 11:48:25 PM
Very professional ... Beautiful lady. Great eyes. Wonderful lighting. Her expression screams sultry.
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05/28/2008 04:31:10 PM
Beautiful comp., love the mirror image and lighting, color and detail... 10
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05/28/2008 02:53:37 PM
Nice idea, good lighting and composition, and a lovely model you have. I also like the dress (at least what we can see of it), but I guess that it will cost you a few points with the prude crowd. 9. (The only thing I don't like about the image is that the glass of the reflection seems a bit dirty.)
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05/28/2008 01:47:20 PM
Nice technique
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05/28/2008 10:05:44 AM
Woulve been better if she or the reflection were looking at the camera. Colors seem a little yellow/green to me. I like the lighting. She'll get tons of views and extra points because of her looks and outfit.
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05/28/2008 08:37:44 AM
very beautiful shot
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05/28/2008 08:14:44 AM
I realy like it, congratulation of good shot
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05/28/2008 07:06:14 AM
wow...stunning
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05/28/2008 03:57:26 AM
You need to wash your windows, but apart from that very goog. I wonder how it look if her reflection looked directly into the camera?!
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