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Twenty Nine Weeks
Twenty Nine Weeks
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Challenge: Pieces of the Human Form (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX
Location: in the bath
Date: Jan 30, 2010
Aperture: f5.6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/20
Galleries: Portraiture, Nude
Date Uploaded: Jan 31, 2010

My partner Sarah and our little one. This is the second take of this shot. The first was far rougher and had a sepia-like colouring. Although i like both, this one with the softer blue tones probably works better. I'm expecting some people to dislike the grain.

Statistics
Place: 51 out of 109
Avg (all users): 5.6705
Avg (commenters): 7.5000
Avg (participants): 5.5273
Avg (non-participants): 5.7373
Views since voting: 6068
Views during voting: 377
Votes: 173
Comments: 8
Favorites: 0


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02/03/2011 09:57:18 PM
beautiful, different, AWESOME .. !!..:)
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02/11/2010 03:12:01 PM
Hi Clive, greetings from the Critique Club!

It's really great to be able to comment on one of your photos, you have a very unique style of photo that escapes from the trendy DPC-friendly world, it's very interesting to see your shots!

Regarding this photo:

Composition
The above water tummy and leg really balance the whole photo.
I probably would like to see another hand on the other side just to give a more comfortable feeling. The nail does not distract me, it adds a human touch.

Lighting / Technique
I was really hoping for some shadow, just to get a more perspective of dimension, it could really help to have some shadows on the right places, it would "un-flatten" a bit the shot (the tummy seems a bit at the same level as the water, and not so much rising out of it).
I like the grain in this, gives it a vintage look.

Processing
Great tones on the skin, and the blue is very soothing for this picture. Great deep contrast and colour.

Overall
A 7.5 score from commentators really means that your photo had an impact on an emotional as well as visual level.

All the best for you both (three in this case) :-)

If you have any questions feel free to contact me.
Regards,
Joao
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02/09/2010 08:45:32 AM
Love the blue contrasting with the skin tones and the soft feel works perfect too. Almost looks like an abstract in the thumbnail. Which shows great control over shapes.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
02/08/2010 10:05:00 PM
Aww good luck to you guys! When is she due?
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/07/2010 01:41:25 PM
What a beautiful way to do a pregnacy shot! Love the soft light too.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
02/04/2010 12:53:41 PM
interesting overall, the nail is quite distracting
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02/01/2010 03:00:28 PM
Good choice of subject.
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02/01/2010 10:37:29 AM
Exquisite! The crop, the colors and tones, the composition - very, very good.
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