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Challenge: Conspiracy (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
Location: room
Date: Sep 16, 2005
Aperture: f/3.5
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/30
Galleries: Abstract, Studio
Date Uploaded: Sep 16, 2005

This was an idea i got out of the blue for the challenge... the difficult parts were to find a gas mask ($16 from army-navy supply store) and getting my housemate to wear it (priceless...)

Oh and the lighting was tricky :-)

The neon green sign was something i found one the side of the road once and have kept it ever since. I feel it adds to the already bizarre shot.

The shot is an open narrative, there is no right or wrong interpretation or meaning. Prize to anyone who comes up with the best storyline for the shot!
(link to thread)

Statistics
Place: 8 out of 114
Avg (all users): 6.1379
Avg (commenters): 7.5455
Avg (participants): 5.8052
Avg (non-participants): 6.2772
Views since voting: 2976
Views during voting: 510
Votes: 261
Comments: 28
Favorites: 3 (view)


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AuthorThread
09/30/2005 12:42:07 AM
*Critique Club*

This is a prefect sinister image. This really took some vision, and I think it was very well rewarded by the top 10 finish, congrats! My favorite part of this shot is the lighting, I am so glad you spent the time on it. What an awesome roommate you have, I am sure it won't be the last time we see him. I also really like the fade to dark on the bottom. Overall this photo is just excellent. Great job on nailing the theme. I wish there was more I could say but good job!
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09/25/2005 12:16:41 PM
Man, is this spooky or what? Congratulations on your top 10 finish.

Message edited by author 2005-09-25 12:17:17.
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09/25/2005 08:30:51 AM
Hey, congrats on the top ten. If we keep this up than Providence will soon be the new Iceland!
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09/25/2005 03:41:09 AM
My storyline in the thread :-)
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09/25/2005 12:40:10 AM
Joey's storyline for the shot:

This is a secret agent named 'Malelipshoax' that was poisoned over 9 years ago by the evil Dr. Nico on the top of a mountain outside the Dr's secret base. Mustard gas was fired and seeped into his lungs and eyes, destroying them. He saved himself at the last moment by using the street sign in the picture to surf down the mountain to safety. Now, this agent must wear this specifically designed gas mask to be able to bear even the darkest of nights. Malelipshoax proudly displays his escape-sign outisde the secret base, hoping that Dr. Nico will notice it and battle him again, except this time Malelipshoax is not effected by the evil Dr's nasty gas tricks.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/24/2005 11:39:59 AM
Artistic capture with that eerie feel. 7
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09/23/2005 02:49:53 AM
Interesting.
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09/22/2005 11:58:10 PM
Nice comp, lighting and shadows. One of the best examples of the theme in the challenge.
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09/22/2005 08:40:00 PM
excellent job. great coloring.
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09/22/2005 07:38:38 AM
very clockwork orange; nice shading , perfect pose and execution. brilliant.
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09/21/2005 11:48:17 PM
Cool idea!
Great colour and capture!
My guess – Joey L!
8o)
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09/21/2005 11:26:13 PM
Excellent lighting and subject!
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09/21/2005 12:33:34 PM
interesting but I'm not sure where it's supposed to lead me.
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09/21/2005 11:55:07 AM
Nice job, even though it´s a tad too harsh for my taste the lighting works in this photo and I like the outcome, especially the green cast. 7 from me.
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09/19/2005 11:23:04 PM
Not bad shot, I think the included sign is an interesting touch but I'm not sure it helps the shot.
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09/19/2005 09:43:02 PM
excellent concept, well executed
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09/19/2005 07:15:32 PM
What a hoot! Very nice take on the challenge!
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09/18/2005 08:59:12 PM
I like the use of the arrow on the sign in the background. Good lighting. Compared to others in the challenge it doesn't make me think of conspiracy right away, but I like it.
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09/18/2005 06:52:59 PM
Now this is strange but I love the green hue to it. Nice!
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09/18/2005 06:29:12 PM
dark and sinister... i like it :) the lighting here is very effective against the gas mask and the trench coat... simply stunning!
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09/18/2005 05:13:07 PM
10
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09/18/2005 09:11:03 AM
Great image & great colors. I like the shadowy lighting.
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09/18/2005 06:01:07 AM
Good work....I like the green hues to add mood to this capture.
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09/18/2005 02:02:55 AM
gotta get meself one of those! :)
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09/18/2005 12:36:34 AM
Oh this is really cool. I love the green effect. Very clever and imaginative. Great "side alley" type lighting.
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09/18/2005 12:27:18 AM
Very Nicoish (I'm assuming)
You dog you
It looks great
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09/18/2005 12:08:36 AM
the arrow is brilliant. love the style
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09/18/2005 12:08:14 AM
i seriously have to buy me a mask like that
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