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Now That's A Sucker!
Now That's A Sucker!
choltmeier


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Color in Black and White (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: My back yard, Minneapolis, MN USA
Date: Sep 18, 2008
Aperture: f/2
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/90
Galleries: Humorous, Children
Date Uploaded: Sep 18, 2008

 Now we all know there's no such thing as a black & white sucker, so hopefully all of our brains will fill in the rainbow of colors. I know I recall someone doing a similar shot for another challenge... let's say I was inspired by it (rather than copied it). Shot with natural sunlight from the side. I should have used a reflector to even it out and get a sparkle in the eyes, but my model is a busy girl and wanted to get back to playing.

I debated if I would use this photo or this one:
//jpgmag.com/photos/1047629
Overall I like the other photo better but thought the one I submitted here does a better job of showing color.

Post Processing:
Lightroom - recovery, fill light, exposure, clarity, vibrance (lowered), sharpen, noise reduction, contrast

Photoshop - B&W, curves and more curves, sharpen, noise reduction, add border, save for web

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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
 09/30/2008 06:41:22 PM
cute shot, the eyes do it all great job.
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Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 09/29/2008 11:00:31 AM
Good feel of color in this. 9.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 09/24/2008 10:16:12 PM
I like the lighting and the contrast. Great expression too.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D40
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.0-5.6G
 09/24/2008 05:31:19 PM
nice shot! Not sure what colors its communicating.. I know there should be colors, i just cant fill in the blank
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 09/24/2008 12:48:33 PM
good choice of prop for this challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D40X
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED
 09/24/2008 09:17:01 AM
Reminds me of Wenders 11 entry for 'Sugar'.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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