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the girl with the twirl
the girl with the twirl
smardaz


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Shallow DOF V (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Date: Jul 19, 2010
Aperture: 1.8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Jul 19, 2010

 I am not a very original thinker so when this challenge was announced I immediately thought of my entry for the previous one this has been one of my more well recieved shots so I asked Sofia would she like to do a re-imagining of the shot. It's never hard to get her in front of the camera, so I asked her to put on a dress and go down in the yard and "twirl back and forth". Fired off about 25 shots and knew immediately upon reviewing them in Bridge that this would be the one I would use.

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I echo Ken...DUDE! LOL how appropriate that i should get my first HM with a shot of Sofia...Many thanks to all for the nice (and constructive comments)

Statistics
Place: 4 out of 231
Avg (all users): 6.7023
Avg (commenters): 7.4000
Avg (participants): 6.4943
Avg (non-participants): 7.1136
Views since voting: 4045
Views during voting: 298
Votes: 131
Comments: 41
Favorites: 6 (view)

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 05/29/2014 09:01:05 AM
I just love your angle and the deep contrasts/colours. Beautiful.
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 05/28/2014 08:45:03 PM
Such a wonderful portrait. I hope this is framed on a wall somewhere for the family to appreciate. Just timeless.
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 05/28/2014 08:06:44 PM
I love the perspective and the colors. The blue of her eyes and the green of the grass just rock. Your portraits are truly amazing.
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 12/03/2012 12:19:21 AM
I see lots of people from the Bomb Squad are drawn to this one. Gorgeous tones and pov
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 12/02/2012 08:09:09 PM
A wonderful reshoot of the original. Great stuff.
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 12/02/2012 08:02:18 PM
This is one of those shot I look at and think, "I wish I took that." It is lovely, and one of those DPC shots that really sticks with me.
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 12/02/2012 07:59:41 PM
What a pretty photo. I love that her gaze is perfect and in focus. This is a really sweet moment.
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 12/02/2012 02:38:14 PM
Back to look at this again... I really love it... *contented sigh*
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 01/02/2012 10:51:53 PM
I love this... *sigh*
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 03/21/2011 08:51:44 PM
Well done! The perspective is different and I you did a great job making it successful. The tones and contrast is nice!
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 03/10/2011 01:21:55 PM
This is such a lovely picture. The slight movement of the dress just adds nicely.
Agree I also love your pic with her holding the flower. Both just so nicely done.
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 01/31/2011 05:45:40 PM
That's a great angle to take a photo, beautiful pic of Scooter
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 11/29/2010 08:50:17 PM
this is amazing- the eyes really pull u into the image, the focus on her face is so lovely and yet there are details in the OOF areas as well that i think i can make out- what a lovely little angel you have! and the pattern is amazing- with the flair out of the skirts... you must be so proud of your princess- and yes i say princess because i can't imagine my little one ever not being my little princess so i imagine all parents feel the same about their little ones!
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 08/03/2010 01:58:21 PM
Beautiful girl and a beautiful image. Congrats on the HM, Jason. Excellent work.
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 08/03/2010 02:04:49 AM
Spectacular. Far, far better than your original version, and I see the score agrees with me.

Congrats!
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 08/02/2010 01:50:37 PM
Congratulations on your HM for this beautiful image of Sofia!
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 08/02/2010 08:32:00 AM
Glad to see this did so well. Congrats.
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 08/02/2010 01:49:30 AM
hey jason .. this is stellar .. congrats on your HM .. its a stunning foto of sofia .. she is a natural in front of the camera .. :)
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 08/02/2010 01:32:17 AM
Love this perspective and a beautiful image.
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 08/02/2010 01:09:10 AM
Dang....so close. Congrats on your HM....it is a gorgeous image of Sofia....however, you have it lucky, she is so easy to photograph!
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 08/02/2010 12:36:46 AM
DUDE INDEED!!!!!!!!!! Awesome finish Jason. Just wonderful.
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 08/02/2010 12:21:32 AM
DUDE! Sooo close. Congrats on 4th though! AWESOME portrait.
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 08/02/2010 12:21:28 AM
Congrats on the HM!
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 08/02/2010 12:14:48 AM
*sigh*

not to be self-conceited, but i really do like this picture a lot! colors and clearity, i do wish you could get that ribbon though! oh well... you got 4th though!!!! :D
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/01/2010 11:44:33 PM
My favorite of the challenge! Excellent work!
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 08/01/2010 12:10:07 PM
A beautiful image smardaz..

She's certainly grown up quite a bit in two years hasn't she?

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 08/01/2010 11:07:57 AM
My favourite of the challenge - excellent use of a shallow depth of field, and a superb photograph.
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 07/30/2010 07:49:26 PM
If I'm not mistaken, this either belongs to Jennifer or Jason. Love the angle you shot this at. One of my favorites this round.
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 07/27/2010 04:46:53 PM
This really turned out well, Jason. Beautiful eyes, and great depth control.
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 07/27/2010 12:52:40 AM
Your image is well captured. Her expression is captivating. Unfortunately, her skin and hair have a bluish tint that has reduced my vote by one point.
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 07/26/2010 11:22:06 PM
very pretty!! If this is who I think it is I like this one better than the last!! If its not ignore what I typed LOL but I still like it!!
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 07/26/2010 09:51:15 PM
Beautiful!
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 07/26/2010 07:52:39 PM
Nice job at meeting the challenge and great perspective.
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 07/26/2010 07:27:23 PM
Beautiful portrait. Love the angle.
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 07/26/2010 04:34:40 PM
I like your perspective. Perfect expression and I like her folded hands. Adorable dress!! 8
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 07/26/2010 02:36:24 PM
very interesting POV - good one
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 07/26/2010 01:56:00 PM
very nicely done - look at those eyes!
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 07/26/2010 12:46:52 PM
lovely spin on the topic
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 07/26/2010 01:54:27 AM
Very nice portrait. Like the perspective, great use of shallow DOF to accentuate her face.
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 07/26/2010 01:33:34 AM
Jason, this image is gorgeous of Sofia. I love the way you have processed it, composed the image, and your use of DOF is super. I hope to this one ends on the front page. It is splendid! (not voting)
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 07/26/2010 01:02:08 AM
Beautiful! Great eyes!
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