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Challenge: Symmetry (Classic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D100
Lens: Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Location: Ritz Carlton, Lake Oconee. Georgia
Date: Mar 24, 2003
Aperture: f 6.3
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/500th sec
Galleries: Portraiture, Water
Date Uploaded: Mar 25, 2003

I took this shot trying to get a cover shot for a local magazine. It was cropped horizontal for this but the original is vertical. The model was in a disapearing pool with the lake as a backdrop. Hope you guys like it.

Statistics
Place: 6 out of 226
Avg (all users): 6.7356
Avg (commenters): 8.3143
Avg (participants): 6.5169
Avg (non-participants): 7.0222
Views since voting: 4591
Votes: 208
Comments: 41
Favorites: 15 (view)


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04/25/2003 01:55:38 AM
Very impressive! An amazing photo - and very creative thinking to capture the deceptively easy backdrop........ I wish the whole photo could be displayed as it was taken. Looks like a "Sports Illustrated" cover shot. The ripples in the pool and the statuesque stance of the woman are a great contrast. Her mirrored profile is eye catching and produces intriguing symmetry.
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04/07/2003 08:39:57 AM
You should have won!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/06/2003 02:23:30 PM
Looks like a TV commercial.
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04/06/2003 02:13:00 PM
Beautiful!!
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04/06/2003 10:59:47 AM
Nicely done, one of my faves from the challenge.
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04/05/2003 10:28:53 PM
Strong saturation works very well for the woman; perhaps a bit strong on the blue channel, though. Centered subject and oblique perspective of the face also work quite well. Overall, very nicely done!
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04/05/2003 05:55:50 PM
Great lighting and pose. Pity that the water has ripples.
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04/05/2003 09:39:34 AM
Incredible image of a very beautiful woman. I especially enjoy the strength of her shoulders and arms. The image makes me wonder what the rest of this beauty looks like? It evokes my imagination, which is strong, so it is powerful image that is as strong as her carved body. 10 Morgan
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04/04/2003 11:46:10 PM
Definitely my favorite of the week. Excellent shot. Good luck with the challenge!
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04/04/2003 10:34:48 PM
This one tied for my favorite this week....
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04/04/2003 02:35:24 AM
Stunning shot! Fantastic colours and composition. Good Luck! 10
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04/04/2003 01:32:56 AM
Yes, she has good symmetry. It might display symmetry better if she were looking straight ahead.
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04/03/2003 09:32:48 AM
ahhhh - could be the winner!
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04/03/2003 08:59:06 AM
wow! gorgeous! love the colors...well done!
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04/03/2003 06:54:51 AM
Up there with the top shots this challenge - something just prevents it being my favourite, but I don't think i could say what exactly - still makes the top 5.
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04/03/2003 12:44:01 AM
Great job!! The color is great and the simplicity of this is wonderful.
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04/02/2003 03:09:32 PM
nice shot,
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04/02/2003 12:17:33 PM
just incredible--- absolutely stunning
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04/02/2003 07:33:41 AM
greatest picture i've seen so far this week... perfect ballance... only bad thing is the shadow falling on the girls lips which makes her seem angry or something like this... an emotionless face would have made this picture perfect!
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04/02/2003 01:10:07 AM
hello blue team! can't argue with this shot . . . (is she single?)
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04/01/2003 11:15:15 PM
Gorgeous subject, as well as color and composition. To bad the water wasn't cooperatively calm for this shot (would have been even more dramatic I think).
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04/01/2003 10:34:02 PM
Holy Cow! Was this really taken this week with a digi-cam? This looks like a professional advertisement. NICE WORK!
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04/01/2003 06:49:28 PM
Awesome, i just wish the water was more still so her face was clear, that would be amazing.9
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04/01/2003 02:10:29 PM
nice clear image, good idea
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04/01/2003 01:46:33 PM
I don't know about the head turn and symmetry, but regardless this is an absolutely phenomenal photo. The color of the water is sort of fake looking, but looks cool in its own right. Very well done - 10
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04/01/2003 12:23:26 PM
Excellent use of topic. The colors and balance here along with the great focus is wonderful. Well done
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04/01/2003 11:56:10 AM
Excellent ! INot only do you have a nice reflection, you also have a model who's pshyique demonstrates the principle of symmetry well. The overall balance of the image is also very good. It does have a truly harmonious feel to it.
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04/01/2003 10:40:31 AM
I like it. Good colour in the water and a good pose.
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03/31/2003 10:39:13 PM
oh my...
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03/31/2003 09:28:04 PM
The color in this shot is very vivid and draws my attention, nice job!
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03/31/2003 05:57:53 PM
seems almost too saturated- the water blue in particular is really ove the top - a good subject for the challenge though and nice light
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03/31/2003 05:51:58 PM
Nice shot... maybe should have had the girl looking straight ahead at the camera. Although that would have given a shadow down the middle of her face probably, but still might be nice.
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03/31/2003 04:21:04 PM
Nice pic. Your model has nice sholder definition. Among my top scorers.
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03/31/2003 03:18:42 PM
Lovely shot with really nice lighting and color.
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03/31/2003 01:50:06 PM
I have seen this scene in a movie,10 from me!
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03/31/2003 01:25:38 PM
Okay I know I hear music....lol This is just wonderful and creative. Love the blue. It's a bit grainy but sure is pretty shooting.
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03/31/2003 12:18:14 PM
Fantastic shot... = 10 - setzler
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03/31/2003 11:28:05 AM
A bit too satured for me... but still a very nice shot!
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03/31/2003 11:25:21 AM
i like the definition of the ripples in the water.
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03/31/2003 09:29:55 AM
Great work! Good luck. Well I don't think you'll need it.
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03/31/2003 01:28:37 AM
you were right to have her head tilted, nice profile, though not 100% symetrical.
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