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'Submerging Beauty'
'Submerging Beauty'
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Challenge: Water II (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Location: Ontario
Date: Mar 26, 2006
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/50
Date Uploaded: Mar 26, 2006

O.k. so some think it's over done... can't say I disagree... but in the end, pretty is pretty and I decided to keep it as it was.
Yes, there's alot of tonal adjustments and saturation work and dodging and sharpening and neat imaging, but they're available tools and I used them all for a change. Thought it was an interesting place to arrive and I'm happy with it... :)

Statistics
Place: 6 out of 287
Avg (all users): 6.9378
Avg (commenters): 7.6071
Avg (participants): 6.6833
Avg (non-participants): 7.2809
Views since voting: 4345
Views during voting: 492
Votes: 209
Comments: 47
Favorites: 21 (view)


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10/31/2007 09:30:05 AM
I am stunned by this picture as it is just WOW! Id like to pick your brain about how you get your eyes so sharp and colorful.
09/25/2006 02:10:33 AM
this shot creeps me out all over, but it's very chillingly gorgeous nonetheless. wow, that eye.
09/01/2006 04:58:27 PM
This is nice! Could be an add for Davidoffs Cool water for women!
07/07/2006 03:18:23 AM
That eye is just ... wow.
06/10/2006 07:12:28 PM
Amazing colors, and the composition is perfect.
Love her eye and how it draws the attention in.
04/27/2006 11:08:48 PM
Okay I saw this image on the first day of the challenge...and could have sworn it would take top honours...I am surpised at the result.

And then I find out the photographer and was blown away. I actually have a similiar image in another portfolio...If you are interested...let me know.
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04/04/2006 01:12:21 AM
Wow.....another great submission from you. Well done!
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04/03/2006 09:38:44 AM
Awww...so close, at least this entry placed in the top 10.
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04/03/2006 01:05:01 AM
Mesmerizing eye! Congrats on top-10!
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04/03/2006 12:54:14 AM
Congratulations on your top 10 finish with this outstanding presentation.
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04/03/2006 12:06:42 AM
Top 10. WOO HOO - this really is amazing and lovely!!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/02/2006 11:53:21 PM
Very intriguing - bumped for beauty and interest.
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04/02/2006 11:22:52 PM
Her eye looks a little too artificial. Giving a 5 because of that. Otherwise, very cool.
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04/02/2006 11:22:46 PM
This is really nice but it looks a little over processed!
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04/02/2006 12:40:35 AM
Superb pose and use of color, but the eyelashes look very strange
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04/01/2006 06:43:17 PM
just for the eye color alone -- one of my favorites this challengs
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04/01/2006 04:09:04 PM
Interesting composition. The eye looks like a jewel, pearly sparkle. Looks a bit too noise reduced/lack of fine detail. 7
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04/01/2006 08:44:33 AM
fantastic
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03/31/2006 10:01:47 PM
Finally something creative and unique to the challenge. Nice execution and beautiful pastel colors. Love the pp work on the eye as well. Kudos for thinking outside of the box. 10
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03/31/2006 08:56:13 PM
Amazing, amazing photograph. Her eyes are so intriguing!
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03/31/2006 01:50:51 PM
A beautiful image with gorgeous tones.
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03/31/2006 03:42:16 AM
beautiful image
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03/30/2006 09:53:47 PM
Great composition. I just like everything about this picture... Light, color , clarity......
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03/30/2006 12:07:45 PM
im sorry you ruined this picture by over editing it, it had great potential
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03/30/2006 11:48:16 AM
I don't care for what must be blue shift of color balance. She looks either freezing or dead.
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03/29/2006 09:54:09 AM
if this doesnt take the blue ribbon, then there is something seriously wrong going on around here.
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03/29/2006 06:04:41 AM
this is my favourite and I hope it wins...what amazing eyes, what gorgeous beauty and the colours...scrumptuous! 10
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03/28/2006 11:48:09 PM
very interesting composition - and creative. Good luck in the challenge
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03/28/2006 10:45:08 PM
Very interesting. 8
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03/28/2006 08:47:21 PM
Nice composition. I think the skin looks a bit "over processed" as well as the retna and iris. I would have liked to seen a stronger reflection and I gave it an 8.
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03/28/2006 08:08:02 PM
Very cool image, but way over processed IMO. I'm sure it will do well on DPC though. Nicely done.
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03/28/2006 01:41:03 PM
Don't like the effect on her eyes makes it look like a painting... sharp and clear eye would give you top score.
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03/28/2006 12:32:39 PM
Very beautiful composition. The color tones go together nicely. Great job!
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03/28/2006 08:46:35 AM
What a stunning photo, 10 from me and a fav. Good luck for the ribbons.
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03/28/2006 07:22:11 AM
This could be an awesome shot. You have composed it very nicely but I think your camera has limited the overall quality of the final result.
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03/27/2006 11:22:15 PM
i love what you have done with the coloring...10
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03/27/2006 11:21:21 PM
I think I see a ribbon....
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03/27/2006 08:06:52 PM
This is really cool!
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03/27/2006 04:40:46 PM
nice. 7.
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03/27/2006 12:19:06 PM
gorgeous eye!
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03/27/2006 09:23:06 AM
Creat concept... just looks a bit over processed to me.
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03/27/2006 03:55:18 AM
Absolutely stunning! I am so mesmerized by her stare. Great job and a definite top 10. If not, I will be pissed!
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03/27/2006 02:42:11 AM
good eye.
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03/27/2006 01:25:27 AM
great colors...
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03/27/2006 01:23:14 AM
thats cool
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03/27/2006 12:46:59 AM
Finally, an artful one!!! I like this, especially after 25 waterfalls and glasses of water!

Nice aqua tones. Beautiful eyes. Has a sense of mystery. Thanks for a nice diversion. Now back to the mundane.... LOL
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03/27/2006 12:22:20 AM
this would be very well done, but it seems the quality is off or some kind of pastally softening effect is on it that takes away the punch
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