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The moment I knew that I must quit!
The moment I knew that I must quit!
AndyMac24


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: I Quit (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-40D
Lens: Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Location: Home Studio
Date: May 26, 2009
Aperture: f/ 8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/60
Galleries: Emotive, Black and White
Date Uploaded: May 26, 2009

 I wanted to create a picture that reminded me of my struggle long ago with cocaine. I was addicted for only 6 months or so, but in that short time I saw the horrors of what addiction can do to you. We gathered some stuff from the recycler and some powdered sugar and set up this scene. My wife modeled for me. I can't wait to post out takes. This was a very fun shoot.

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Place: 29 out of 65
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AuthorThread
 06/03/2009 02:13:42 PM
Since you asked in the forums, here's my opinion. It's a bit too dark, I don't like that she is out of focus. The items on the table are cluttered and not all in focus and we're not really sure what we're looking at. Is that her hand holding her knee? Took me a while to figure that out, didn't know what the "blob" was (no disrespect intended). The title is confusing. Why was this the moment she knew she must quit? There's nothing there that suggests that.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 05/29/2009 10:32:11 PM
This is well done, but there is something a bit off, I'm having trouble putting my finger on it. Feel free to PM me if you'd like me to elaborate.
There is definately a powerful mood captured here. Well done.
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Nikon D810
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 05/28/2009 01:30:13 PM
Great work, Nice comp and emotive subject matter.
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Canon PowerShot G10
Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Canon
 05/27/2009 06:52:52 AM
moving photo 8/10
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Sony DSLR-A700
Sony DT 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Aspherical ED
 05/27/2009 06:03:10 AM
Great image
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