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Teacher's Pet
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Collection: Outtakes and Others
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Location: Ottawa High School, Ottawa IL
Date: Aug 1, 2009
Galleries: Snapshot
Date Uploaded: Aug 6, 2009

Viewed: 123
Comments: 10
Favorites: 0

 This was truly a snapshot. i was trying to capture a shot of my old chemistry classroom from high school during a tour with other classmates and their families(25th reunion). I didn't even realize the young girl (a good friend's daughter) was in the shot until after I uploaded the photos to my PC. When I saw the image, I knew this 'snap' was something special...

Thanks for the comments.

Editing:
RAW conversion in CS4.
Duplicate layer - Topaz Adjust - Portrait Drama.
Curves and levels adjustments.
USM at large radius for increased local contrast.
Added film grain.
Resize for web.

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 08/08/2009 10:27:20 PM
This is pretty cool.
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 08/08/2009 01:57:41 PM
That's classic! I have to wonder though, as I often do, how it would work in black and white.
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 08/07/2009 04:20:22 PM
Awesome! Works just perfect with no eyes in sight.
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 08/07/2009 09:56:04 AM
This is just the coolest shot. I'm GLAD we can't see her eyes, actually...
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 08/07/2009 09:27:42 AM
great shot, what a pity we can't see herv eyes
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 08/07/2009 08:00:55 AM
Emotive.. Feels alittle sad with the girl left behind.. Like no one is there for her..
My sister teaches and this actually does happen.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/07/2009 07:50:31 AM
Great patterns. You really don't notice the girl in the thumbnail. In the context of the chairs on the tables, the viewer really is intrigued as to why she is there... (detention).
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 08/07/2009 05:44:48 AM
This is pretty cool. As others have noted, the chair obscuring her eyes adds a lot of impact to this, so good job on the composition there. She blends in just enough to not instantly jump out but to still be readily seen.
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 08/06/2009 10:55:01 PM
The repeating pattern of chair legs and table tops/skirts makes an interesting image, with the girl appearing rather late to the eye and presnting quite the bonus. Kids starting school often wonder what would happen if they would miss the bus ride home. Don't show them this picture.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/06/2009 10:38:53 PM
What an intriguing shot. Because the girl's eyes are obscured it has a sense of mystery - all sorts of possibilities. Maybe someone forgot to pick her up.
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