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The Boxer
The Boxer
ekmai


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Paul Simon Lyrics (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 Di II LD Aspherical (IF) for Nikon
Location: Office
Date: Jan 3, 2010
Aperture: F7.1
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/250
Galleries: Portraiture, DPChallenge GTGs
Date Uploaded: Jan 3, 2010

 Crapper. Shame about that, but que sera sera!

Thanks for your comments guys. Most appreciated and supportive. Rules are rules and the SC does a stellar job in upholding them, so I have no gripes about their decision.

I will sulk for a day but I think this kick in the pants is just what I need to push me to raise my game.

Malcolm

Thanks for the comments and votes everyone. Thanks also to Mike for agreeing to pose as The Boxer.

Lighting was provided by a nikon flash SB800 from above and slightly right, and another flash gun fired from behind him left to seperate him from the dark background.

Bruises are not real! Just lots of colour burning in Photoshop.
Disqualification Details
You may not use ANY editing tool to create new image area, objects or features (such as lens flare or motion) that didn't already exist in your original capture.

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Views during voting: 311
Comments: 37
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 01/15/2010 04:40:17 AM
what a bummer sorry about your DQ but hey its a stellar image
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 01/13/2010 02:23:12 AM
Such a great shot, too bad for the DQ. Next time spare a minute for make-up...
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 01/12/2010 11:50:31 PM
Originally posted by kenskid:
Was there "anything" there where the bruise is...or is it 100% created by burning?
Nope, I burned in the bruises.
 01/12/2010 11:49:02 PM
Originally posted by SEG:
When you first mentioned about creating the bruising in your description I kind of thought it might get the ol DQ stick. Great image regardless though.

Thanks SEG. We all live and learn :)
 01/12/2010 09:19:39 PM
Great shot. Too bad about DQ.
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 01/12/2010 08:31:22 PM
When you first mentioned about creating the bruising in your description I kind of thought it might get the ol DQ stick. Great image regardless though.
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 01/12/2010 08:09:34 PM
Was there "anything" there where the bruise is...or is it 100% created by burning?
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 01/12/2010 06:27:16 PM
Sorry for the DQ , not deserved IMO. You just made a great shot even better.
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 01/12/2010 06:23:33 PM
i love this image. I gave it a "10". So sorry about the DQ. It was not fair, in my opinion. Don't let it get you down. Looking forward to your next photo. I'm a fan.

Message edited by author 2010-01-12 18:23:58.
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 01/12/2010 05:06:03 PM
It was the burned in bruises that got you a DQ? Man, that's tough. It's a great image.
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 01/12/2010 04:41:19 PM
So sorry about the DQ, that was really a tough one to go through. Still and excellent shot and deserving of the ribbon
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 01/12/2010 04:40:40 PM
wow - this will probably open a whole nuther can of worms in the "is this legal or not" threads... sigh
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 01/12/2010 04:36:02 PM
Meh! I gave this a 9, btw. So sorry for the DQ.
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 01/12/2010 03:54:35 PM
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Message edited by author 2010-01-15 08:48:51.
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 01/12/2010 03:39:54 AM
I think you were robbed, but you probably know that !
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 01/11/2010 04:27:56 PM
Love your photos. Keep em coming.
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 01/11/2010 02:03:42 PM
I'm so glad you ribboned with this, it's really stunning. Congratulations.
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 01/11/2010 08:11:47 AM
Terrific!!! Probably my fav. Congratulations.
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 01/11/2010 04:06:50 AM
Congrats!
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 01/11/2010 03:07:36 AM
Congratulations!
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 01/11/2010 02:25:49 AM
Congrats on the red, very well deserved. Glad you finished in front of me!
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 01/11/2010 01:43:19 AM
congratulations! Nice lightning and pose.

Originally posted by Deen:
Congratulations!

The colour burning bruises are very natural, good job!


Agree though the location of them is a bit odd.
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 01/11/2010 12:58:59 AM
Congratulations!

The colour burning bruises are very natural, good job!
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 01/11/2010 12:34:56 AM
I love the lighting. It's so beautiful.
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 01/11/2010 12:18:12 AM
Striking image. Excellent compostion and lighting. Congratulations!
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 01/11/2010 12:17:55 AM
super shot ! Congrats on the ribbon.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/10/2010 08:34:11 PM
Dramatic lighting (suits the mood of the shot and the song) and I really like that this has both appropriate gear and background. Feels more real that way.
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 01/10/2010 05:54:41 PM
Nice portrait.
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 01/08/2010 09:36:07 PM
Great concentrating look as of preparing for the big fight !!
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 01/08/2010 02:16:30 AM
great lighting here. Just guessing: MAK? Ok, so obviously not :)
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 01/07/2010 10:57:40 PM
Very nice. To quibble, I think the light from the right is harsh, and leaves a distracting hard shadow below his neck.
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 01/06/2010 03:19:52 PM
wow! stunning shot!
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 01/05/2010 08:32:21 PM
My second all time favorite, after Sounds of Silence! Great photo. Man you look sore! Great portrayal! 9
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 01/05/2010 03:33:23 PM
great processing esp on the skintones 7
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 01/05/2010 12:29:43 PM
great portrait
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 01/04/2010 09:10:28 AM
One of the better entries. I love the lighting, use of line from the ropes, and his expression.
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 01/04/2010 04:09:45 AM
Top notch photo here. Well done.
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