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 This image was disqualified from the Cool Colors II challenge.
The Martini
The Martini
Brainsquall


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Cool Colors II (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i
Lens: Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Location: Rio Rancho, NM
Date: Apr 10, 2011
Aperture: 11
ISO: 3200
Shutter: 1/250
Galleries: Abstract, Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Apr 11, 2011

 This is my very first submission to DP Challenge!
This photo was taken at my home on April 10th, 2011.

I used a strobe to the left of the model, a constant 650 watt light to the right, and a small worklight to light her hair.

Post:
RAW conversion
Layer for background
-2 exposure on the background
cooling filter
healing brush
sponge tool (saturate and desaturate)
clone stamp on background
healing brush on background
crop
resize and save for web

Model: Aliice Black
MUA: Aliice Black
Disqualification Details
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Views during voting: 329
Comments: 11
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Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 04/20/2011 10:55:38 PM
And this is no illusion, the martini glass was actually resting in her mouth. I will post out takes soon!
Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 04/20/2011 12:25:38 PM
Despite the fact that I failed to check my camera's date setting, and got disqualified, I want to thank everyone for their interest in my first submission!
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 04/19/2011 11:19:52 PM
For some reason, it's sexy !
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
 04/19/2011 10:06:18 PM
cool!
Pentax K10D
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF
 04/18/2011 02:39:01 PM
Wipe out my thirsty...pretty cool!
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Canon
 04/17/2011 04:58:05 PM
lots of interest for such a simple shot. I like the eyeshadow, and the hard edges of her face. There's so many strong shapes when presented on black like this. I think I'd like to see the lower bit cropped a bit more, just above her ear, to emphasize outline even more.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D40X
Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED
 04/16/2011 08:41:12 PM
The background is slightly speckled which is distracting from the portrait. I would've cropped out more of the top as well.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 04/14/2011 08:55:04 AM
A little too much space at the top in my opinion. Also the background isn't as well lit as it could be.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/13/2011 05:03:26 PM
Unique idea.
Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 04/13/2011 11:56:25 AM
Nice. Great concept.
Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
 04/13/2011 05:34:44 AM
very nice illusion; good sharpness and lighting. Background migt be better in pure black.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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