I came across this technique in post-processing a RAW file and couldn't resist entering it. I know I'm doomed with my score, but how is a guy suppose to learn. Please stay above my average. I have a personal goal of not submitting any dumb shots this year. This may be taking a risk.
I just realized that I have been using my 50mm quite a bit. I need to get outside more! :)
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Excellent image with great lighting. It's not easy to achieve this (at least I don't think so!) and it looks great in b/w.
The only thing I do not like is the hair on the very top as it almost look detached from the rest of the image. But I guess you didn't have too many options here.
I marked this as a 5 during my first quick 'n dirty pass but upgrading it to an 8 after looking closer at it.
Sir, I do not mean to be rude, but I think you have a problem. It is obvious to me that you have been spending too much time in the tanning booth. Did you know that the emissions from tanning beds chiefly constitutes of ultraviolet rays. There are two types of ultraviolet radiations known as Ultraviolet A (UVA) and Ultraviolet B (UVB) respectively. For long times, UVA, a longer wave radiation, has been identified as a cause for a deeper penetrating radiation. The biggest culprit is probably UVB, a short wave radiation, which has long been linked with sunburn effects. Moreover, it is the one which is responsible for malignant melanoma, the most serious type of skin cancer. UV radiations from tanning bed can also affect our immune system adversely. It also causes premature aging of the skin, which leads to rather crumpled and gristly appearance. Recent studies have even suggested that people who used a tanning beds are 2.5-times more prone to risks of basal cell carcinoma, while 1.5-times more vulnerable to the occurrence of squamous cell carcinoma. People using the tanning-bed are more susceptible than those who had natural sun exposure previously. People who choose to tan in salons using tanning beds are approaching increased risk of developing skin cancer. This is particularly true in case of periodical tanning which occurs at a continuous frequency over relatively long period. As the amount of damage to the epithelial cells of skin accumulates, it increases the risk of melanoma. Unfortunately, skin aging and skin cancer are the delayed effects that usually come to surface after many years. So, the damage done by this ultra violet rays emissions is not immediately apparent, people in their teen ages are often unaware of the dangers of tanning. In US alone, around 1 million cases of new skin cancer cases are reported last year. It is important to note that teens are at greater risks. As they are still witnessing tremendous cellular growth in their body at that particular age and due to its increased multiplication rate of skin cells at this time, they are more prone to the dangers. It also poses a great risk of sunburn. Medically, our skin has been classified into five types out of which skin type I and II are more susceptible for skin burns due to the prolonged use of tanning beds. Eyes of frequent tanning bed users are more exposed to the threat of cataracts and corneal burns from prolonged exposure to U.V.rays. In other words, if you continue to use the tanning bed you will end up looking like Freida. You wouldn't want that would you?
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