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A Nightmare To Some, A Dream To Others
A Nightmare To Some, A Dream To Others
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Nightmares II (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Location: SPA Studio Mukilteo WA
Date: Apr 17, 2009
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Fashion, Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Apr 19, 2009

 Title is a twist on my favorite line from Merlin in the film Excalibur.

This is a fairly simple lighting set-up: single Alien Bees 800 and shoot thru umbrella centered above and in-front of the models, and a Wescott Triflector in front and below them (triple catchlight is the giveaway).

The models are Alex and Arie, MUA for Alex was Sheila

Statistics
Place: 16 out of 95
Avg (all users): 6.2256
Avg (commenters): 7.8889
Avg (participants): 6.0244
Avg (non-participants): 6.2927
Views since voting: 2433
Views during voting: 434
Votes: 164
Comments: 14
Favorites: 3 (view)

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AuthorThread
 04/27/2009 04:39:14 PM
Outstanding portrait. Lighting and pose really suit your models very well, as does the monochromatic-ish treatment. Very nice work!
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 04/27/2009 04:28:55 PM
great shot that should have ribboned, at least it must now be a contender for the posthumous awards
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/26/2009 10:25:01 PM
The strong contrast in shadows/highlights works well with this shot. I really feel that with the title a strong message is sent too. Great work. 10
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 04/23/2009 12:05:44 PM
This picture is beautiful.
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 04/22/2009 03:20:13 AM
Awesome lighting. 7
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 04/21/2009 10:21:27 PM
Absolutely love this shot, 9 from me.
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 04/21/2009 08:12:20 PM
terrific drama.. nicely done. 8
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 04/21/2009 01:16:04 PM
Great treatment. Incredible detail.
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 04/21/2009 11:40:45 AM
This is a really fun, cool portrait. I'm loving the lighting and the composition.
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 04/20/2009 09:38:45 PM
Very tribal indeed, the goth look fits models very well. The male reminds me of a David Bowie type, very vampiristic looking. The female looks familiar too, sort of looking like Eliza Dushku I think. Bump to 8
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 04/20/2009 08:35:36 PM
A provocative image, it's title invokes a sense of being outside the norm, but it's not particularly frightening. As an image, it is spectacular - well thought out and impressive. A great image all by itself, it deserves some sort of recognition as an outstanding example of self expression. Well done.
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 04/20/2009 08:23:08 PM
What a great portrait. Very sharp and nicely focused.
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 04/20/2009 12:48:02 PM
a very true comment on how appearances often deceive. Love the girl's tats! 7
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 04/20/2009 05:45:33 AM
nice image, love the intense look of the models, lovely use of selective desaturation.
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