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Challenge: Nude IV (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Nikon D2X
Lens: Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC HSM for Nikon
Location: Montreal, Canada
Date: Jan 28, 2007
Aperture: 6.3
ISO: 100
Shutter: 250
Galleries: Black and White, Nude
Date Uploaded: Jan 28, 2007

 Thank you to my good friends who agreed to pose for this challenge.

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Thank you everyone for your great comments, and thanks for this Blue.

One thing that was mentioned I feel I should comment on: a few people with a higher brightness on their monitor noticed a piece of dark cloth on the male's genital area. Although I took many different poses with these two models, on this particular one, I felt it would be better to use a dark cloth and then burn more on top of it to darken it to black. It looked fine on my screen (which I calibrate with a professional spider), but I didn't think of checking it with higher brightness to make sure the piece of cloth didn't show anymore. Although I doubt it is really distracting (most people won't even see it), I would have preferred if the black cloth didn't show at all. Oh well, live and learn!


Processing was pretty straight forward. I shot in color, then did:
cropping
channel mixer to convert to B&W
burning
minor spot edit and minor NI


A few didn't like the "plastic look" on the male's body. I should say this was intentional and not created by Neat Image at all. I asked him to shave all just before the shoot, and applied oil on his skin to better catch the reflections.

Finally, about the final crop: yeah, I know, I cropped the foot in half. :-) My original shot has the complete foot. This crop was intentional too because I felt the overall look was best balanced this way. I tried with the complete foot, but it wouldn't work... well, not to me anyway! ;-) I finally chose to cut it. Regarding the negative space, well tough, I liked it that way! LOL!

Again, thank you all.
Cheers!


/msg edit:
I don't submit often on DPC anymore. People email me when a NUDE challenge pops up and they challenge me to submit. I tried to surprise people this time by using models other than Bianca. I hope I succeeded in that.
That said, my hat goes out to all the photographers who submit to DPC on a regular basis. I have great respect for you guys. Some portfolios around here are absolutely breath taking in their wide variety of subjects and artistic quality. I am amazed by the talent and dedication people show to their photography art. I may be known on DPC for my nudes and fetish photos, which I specialize in because it was my passion and it also became my full time job. But I am nowhere near top photographers on DPC when it comes to variety of subjects! And I am truly amazed by your work.

You have my sincere and utmost respect.

Statistics
Place: 1 out of 121
Avg (all users): 8.2327
Avg (commenters): 8.9510
Avg (participants): 8.1724
Avg (non-participants): 8.2462
Views since voting: 61917
Views during voting: 1649
Votes: 477
Comments: 172
Favorites: 89 (view)

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AuthorThread
 03/10/2009 06:30:30 PM
amazing photograph .. DrJOnes is definitely THE master when it comes to tasteful yet erotic nudes .. leaving just enough to the imagination .. powerful stuff .. :)
 05/22/2007 10:44:24 PM
Really amazing to see two people had the nerve to give this photo a 1. It's truely an awesome photo and totally deserves the number 1 spot for the challenge. Great job.
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 04/07/2007 09:53:22 PM
I wanted to add this comment after reading your comment that you made underneath your photo....My laptop has a brighter view than my stationary pc-I don't really notice the cloth around the male model's hoo hoo and ha ha's. I love the crop because it brings the focus in on the overall pose. My favorite feature about this photo is the excellent lighting that shows on the female model and the soft lighting showing on the male model. The overall picture quality, on all my computers that I have used to look at this photo, is just truly awesome and mind blowing!! Now that is just my opinion
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 04/07/2007 09:42:07 PM
I think this photo deserves all 10's-I really hate to see anything lower than a nine on this photo.
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 02/10/2007 12:24:27 PM
Congrats with the win! I think a non-crop would have had less impact than this. It's simply stunning, light is pure excellence, and honest models. I love it!
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 02/08/2007 06:12:10 PM
Incredible! First 8+ score I've seen in quite a while!
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 02/07/2007 10:01:07 AM
Congratulations! I am so glad this is on the front page - it is beautiful, and so well done. You are the master at these photos.
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 02/07/2007 09:04:44 AM
DR.JONES
CLOTH OR NOT !

BEAUTIFUL TECHNIC !!! I LIKE IT-------THANKS
RAY NADEAU
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 02/07/2007 08:55:09 AM
This is wonderful. In my opinion it is artistic due to the flow and positions. It "moves" like a dance and makes me feel there is more about to happen.

Excellent! and congrats on the blue!
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 02/06/2007 07:03:37 PM
I must say I envy the beauty of this shot. It is awesome, it speaks tons! It says look at me see how great I am!!! I would proudly hang this one over a mantel. Congrats... BTW I gave you 10 and knew it was the blue ribbon.
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 02/06/2007 09:25:12 AM
This is all-pro, man...figured it had to be you :)

After reading your challenge details I'd say you succeeded with flying colours - well done, my friend.

P
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 02/06/2007 12:45:55 AM
I was just wondering the other day where you'd been keeping yourself! Great finish with a wonderful shot! Congrats on the blue!
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 02/05/2007 11:56:18 PM
Congratulations, well deserved. You truly are a master of portraying humanity's tools in such a dramatic way.
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 02/05/2007 09:38:37 PM
Congratulations on your blue!! This photo was my absolute favorite in this challenge and I marked it so with a 10 and a FAV!!! Well done!!!
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 02/05/2007 09:01:50 PM
beautiful shot - really well done. I like the crop and think the inclusion of the negative space is great.
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 02/05/2007 06:36:57 PM
This was the only shot in the challenge I gave a "10". I see I wasn't the only one! Congratulations--well done.
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 02/05/2007 04:01:04 PM
congrats for the blue.
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 02/05/2007 02:50:57 PM
Just what the Dr Ordered! Excellent image

Mike
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 02/05/2007 02:26:47 PM
Congrat´s dude, think the best shot won this challenge, no shame losing for this. Two thumbs up!
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 02/05/2007 01:55:50 PM
This was by FAR my favorite, I was will during voting, so did not have time to vote...just glanced through. This is absolutely stunning, just perfect. You are amazing.
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 02/05/2007 01:11:50 PM
Oh man. . . My faith in the dpc voting system is so restored :) This is such a clear cut blue ribbon winner! Truly an artistic masterpiece. Congratulations!

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 02/05/2007 12:29:50 PM
one of my R 10!!
it's really great!
i love the composition, lighting and tone.
perfect.
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 02/05/2007 11:43:06 AM
Beautiful job! Don't ya hate that 'Neat Image' accusation, I get that everytime I enter a challange and have never used it!! anyway, this rocks in so many ways! Big Congrats!!
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 02/05/2007 11:27:00 AM
Really beautiful, stood out to me during voting. All the rules schmules people commented on (i.e. the foot being cropped) I say "bah"..it's fantastic.
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 02/05/2007 11:13:25 AM
About time the best nude photographer got a blue! Congratulations!
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 02/05/2007 10:56:31 AM
This is really excellent-the lighting and the poses are worth all 10's
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 02/05/2007 10:25:51 AM
Like the people who keep fit! Photographer did a great job, too!
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 02/05/2007 09:46:57 AM
This is a truly artistic work, congratulations Dr Jones!!! Well deserved blue and 8+ score.
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 02/05/2007 09:38:50 AM
Just an amazing and inspirational shot. Very nicely done and congratulations.
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 02/05/2007 08:33:01 AM
As only the Doc can do. :) Congrats on this edgy and strong image.
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 02/05/2007 08:23:12 AM
For anyone who doubted me in the the Nude forum thread.... I told you so! ;-)

Congrats my friend!
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 02/05/2007 08:21:38 AM
Cool! One of my top three and it ribbons! Very nice photo with the contrast of shades, shapes, hard and soft.
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 02/05/2007 05:24:07 AM
This is in a class of its own. Stunning!
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 02/05/2007 04:26:27 AM
Mon gars, je dois admettre que je suis tres impressione. C'est un nouveau style? J'aurais jamais devine que c'etait a toi. Excellent, et Bravo avec ta 1ere place!
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 02/05/2007 03:38:31 AM
Thank you kindly for submitting and sharing the information about this picture. I rarely give 10s but this got a 10 from me (and 122 other people!). Not only is this a marvelous study of the human form, but I am in awe of your ability to light both bodies so well when the tones are so different for each. A beautiful photograph which says so much in so many different languages - thank you!
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 02/05/2007 03:19:55 AM
congrats on the ribbon, this is classy stuff and well deserved blue!
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 02/05/2007 03:11:39 AM
beautiful shot with exquisite lighting. congrats on the blue!
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 02/05/2007 02:47:24 AM
Congrats on the blue, excellent and outstanding shot!
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 02/05/2007 02:27:24 AM
Absolute standout shot and totally deserved ribbon for the Master.
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 02/05/2007 02:12:02 AM
The doctor has struck again! This is a wonderfully lit shot that brings out such great detail in such a wide dynamic range.
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 02/05/2007 01:51:35 AM
Congrats on your well deserved ribbon DrJ.
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 02/05/2007 01:51:16 AM
This was my pick for the blue. I'm not a big fan of nudes, so few are tasteful enough to feel like art to me. This one is just fantastic.
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 02/05/2007 01:34:34 AM
I should have known! Congrats on a beautiful shot and another ribbon.
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 02/05/2007 12:42:55 AM
Awesome, I love your portfolio and its great to see you submitting again. Grats!
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 02/05/2007 12:40:16 AM
congrats on the blue ribbon!
this pic really stood out to me in voting, i love it!
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 02/05/2007 12:38:53 AM
I can't be surprised that this was you. Congrats on yet another fine nude. And the Blue.
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 02/05/2007 12:38:38 AM
This is a brilliant photograph that speaks with it's own voice. This is nothing less than genius.
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 02/05/2007 12:38:21 AM
This is just a minblowing, amazing artisitc, high quality image, and so desserved this "BLUE" ribbon..... Congratulations.
Great score as well.
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 02/05/2007 12:36:38 AM
Amazing shot - love the outtakes too. Congrats on your first 8+ score.
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 02/05/2007 12:22:00 AM
great shot ... one of my favourites from the challenge!!
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 02/05/2007 12:15:25 AM
Welcoem back to the one, the only, the DrJones.
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 02/05/2007 12:11:24 AM
Congratulations DrJOnes, good to see you finally scored the right colored ribbon, I have always loved your work ;-)
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 02/05/2007 12:08:08 AM
Of course you wouldn't miss this challenge. Congrats. This was my top pick.
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 02/05/2007 12:08:01 AM
WHO voted this a ONE??? Congratulations on the ribbon! One of my favorites ;-)
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 02/05/2007 12:07:00 AM
IMHO perfect.
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 02/05/2007 12:05:58 AM
I should had known...Congrats...Your the "Master"
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 02/05/2007 12:05:39 AM
Congratz this was one i gave a 10
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 02/05/2007 12:03:59 AM
Congrat on Ribbon..Well Done
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/04/2007 09:16:23 PM
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 02/04/2007 07:29:41 PM
Really nice mix!
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 02/04/2007 03:18:07 PM
Interesting concept, perfect lighting, great poses and composition (okay, maybe including his whole foot would've been better, but that's a detail), perfect postprocessing, -- I think you have a winner! 10
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 02/04/2007 09:55:44 AM
Very nice composition and placement of key elements within the shot. Shadow and light are what make this, in my opinion, a very well done photo.
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 02/04/2007 07:02:25 AM
Superb light and shadow, poses, texture. Great.
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 02/03/2007 10:39:30 PM
Beautiful! 10
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 02/03/2007 09:27:13 AM
Belongs in a gallery! Bravo!
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 02/03/2007 07:04:04 AM
very artistic
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 02/03/2007 03:05:27 AM
Some more light on the backdrop could have worked better. (I double-checked my monitor before commenting :)
The whole photo goes on the dark side a bit, and the black body could stand out some more if e.g. a spotlight was aimed to the backdrop right behind him, in order to provide some kind of aura around him.

Not trying to teach you how to shoot (you obviously know your photography) just trying to explain what I would have liked better. Only a 9 for this.
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 02/02/2007 02:55:10 PM
Masterful! The lighting is so excellent in this image. At first the shot felt a little out of balance to me, but the more I look at it, it is alright. I think the poses are great and the background is well chosen. The full range of tones in this image really looks great. Amazing job.
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 02/02/2007 01:59:52 PM
Fantastic work, great lighting and contrast. A 10 all the way.
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 02/02/2007 09:56:29 AM
impressive
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 02/02/2007 08:49:43 AM
Beautiful photograph! Really beautiful! 10
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 02/02/2007 05:38:36 AM
I will eat my hat if this is not on the front page , I am also willing to bet that this is either Kiwiness or Anatasia
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 02/02/2007 03:29:24 AM
beautiful shot - great lighting, wonderful contrast!
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 02/02/2007 01:30:09 AM
Oh yes! this has to be the Blue ribbon
Great photography great models and lighting
Top work
Just amazing I dont even know anyone who would look this good and who would be prepared for me to take thier photograph 10
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 02/01/2007 10:13:37 PM
Excellent lighting and great model pose. Nice choice and great shot!
 02/01/2007 10:10:41 PM
i like the purposeful composition. The body forms are really nicely placed and the lighting is beautiful.
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 02/01/2007 09:14:48 PM
Excellent job!!! I love this image on so many different levels. The pose and lighting are damn near perfect. The subject matter is beautiful and the statement is very powerful. The only tiniest nitpick I have is what appears to be a sock or dark fabric on your male models "bits". I understand why you've done this, but I think that slightly more careful placement of your female models right arm would have made for better "concealment".
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 02/01/2007 04:13:54 PM
I have looked at this for a long time trying to find something wrong with this picture, and I can't find anything.
It is a work of art. Great job on all aspects. Good luck. 10
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 02/01/2007 12:33:10 PM
Creative, awesome pose.
contrast is a nice touch and dig the lighting very much.. beautiful
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 02/01/2007 08:00:46 AM
This is a great one...lovelly b/w and the lighting is perfect! Well done.
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 02/01/2007 12:22:03 AM
IMHO Flawless! 10
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 01/31/2007 10:06:41 PM
A top ten finisher at least
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 01/31/2007 09:58:53 PM
Similer idea I was planing onm it was just to hard for me to find black model. Got few black ppl here on Iceland.

But I really like what is on here, great lighting, good poses of the models, showing the outlines very well. Nice job. hope to see this one in topp 10
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 01/31/2007 07:42:32 PM
Beautiful!
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 01/31/2007 05:33:06 PM
Without a doubt the best of show. Wonderful composition. Perfect in every way. 10
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 01/31/2007 04:33:21 PM
stunning and dramatic shot ...... excellent ....... =9
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 01/31/2007 04:01:15 PM
Beautiful shot. Really like the contrasts.
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 01/31/2007 03:56:30 PM
I like the contrast and lighting. Nice creativity!
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 01/31/2007 02:19:19 AM
wow, a beautiful testament to the beauty of the human body. not sure about the empty space on the left though. still, great shot! 9
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 01/30/2007 11:26:00 PM
Great picture.Vote 9
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 01/30/2007 10:59:45 PM
Wow, this is beautiful! I love the lighting. The only thing I would change is his expression - I would like it to be a little more intense to match hers.
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 01/30/2007 09:46:40 PM
fabulous!
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 01/30/2007 09:40:05 PM
I really like this. the contrast is good. I think it could be improved with a different background but i can't think of what color to change it to so perhaps your choice was right on.
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 01/30/2007 09:09:48 PM
I'm not done voting yet but this is probably going to end up being my favorite. Great control of everything here. Good luck.
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 01/30/2007 07:14:37 PM
Gorgeous!
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 01/30/2007 06:32:42 PM
great composed! this must be a winner
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 01/30/2007 06:19:08 PM
I like the idea of using this handsome black and white couple and the (difficult) exposure is spot on - dramatic lighting too. The pose itself doesn't work for me - posed is fine but this one is just a step too contrived for my tastes.
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 01/30/2007 05:57:18 PM
magnificent models...professionally lit and well executed technically. not sure about the crop of his foot and her knee, but there's enough goodness going on here to make up for it. Top notch entry...very well done.

P
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 01/30/2007 05:21:03 PM
excellent, possible ribbon? 10
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 01/30/2007 04:36:45 PM
I think a top 3 finish with this one is in order. My second 10
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 01/30/2007 03:55:42 PM
Wow!...Perfect and my pick for the blue!!!! 10.
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 01/30/2007 01:00:32 PM
Good photo. Strong use of the human form. And the tones and lighting are superb.
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 01/30/2007 12:58:47 PM
Outstanding work.
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 01/30/2007 12:31:54 PM
Beautiful light. Great job!
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 01/30/2007 08:29:11 AM
Definately my favorite for this challenge.....
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 01/30/2007 07:43:50 AM
very good image.
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 01/30/2007 06:43:02 AM
Wonderful lighting and tones!
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 01/30/2007 03:50:01 AM
Very nice work. A wonderful study.
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 01/30/2007 03:44:06 AM
technically almost excellent, light on her chest is a bit harsh. well composed, except I don't like how her leg and his feet are cropped. his expression - priceless!
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 01/30/2007 01:23:30 AM
Wow, beautiful.
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 01/29/2007 11:28:15 PM
Ribbon!!! What else can you say! 10
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 01/29/2007 11:09:13 PM
Beautiful
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 01/29/2007 10:27:53 PM
georgous
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 01/29/2007 10:13:41 PM
This is #1...all the way! 10
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 01/29/2007 09:40:51 PM
Very nice. Th think the man need just a little fill light on him to bring out his shape to balance the woman.
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 01/29/2007 08:53:07 PM
Great lines and shadows. Love the sharpness of this shot, and the composition is excellent.
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 01/29/2007 08:44:53 PM
Love this. Pose. Color. Lighting. Hope you get the blue.
:)
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 01/29/2007 08:43:17 PM
Fantasitc! Everything about this image, to me, works so well. The position of each of the models is so close yet so uncomplicated and the lighting and editing you have done makes the skin on both models look so soft. Very nice :o)
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 01/29/2007 08:28:05 PM
very nice
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 01/29/2007 08:10:29 PM
Beautifully composed... gorgeous forms... I love this shot!!
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 01/29/2007 07:54:05 PM
I like this a lot! My only criticism is the negative space on the left doesn't work for me. 9
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 01/29/2007 07:42:36 PM
Awsome
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 01/29/2007 07:34:39 PM
Awesome composition - well achieved and tasteful
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 01/29/2007 07:22:35 PM
Very nicely done. Excellent posing, composition and exposure.
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 01/29/2007 07:01:18 PM
awesome...great quality 10
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 01/29/2007 06:35:39 PM
Great artistic pose and light.
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 01/29/2007 06:08:58 PM
that is awesome! this is the best form i've seen. Excellent work, Good Luck!
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 01/29/2007 05:12:54 PM
This was the first picture on the list of thumbs and ill be dammed if i see one better than this. WOW
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 01/29/2007 03:26:32 PM
This image is very beautiful. lighting is spot on & the dramatic poses are great. I'm just not sure what the image is saying. This one willbe a top contender
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 01/29/2007 03:13:25 PM
very slick and proffessional 8
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 01/29/2007 03:00:14 PM
Gorgeous... really quite stunning! 8
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 01/29/2007 02:54:19 PM
Excellent! the lighting gives strong structure to the models. My only nitpick would be that the negative space on the left may be unnecessary and doesn't help that much. well done, 8.
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 01/29/2007 02:39:07 PM
brilliant lighting. Only thing IMO that I dont like is the guy. he just isnt anywhere cut up or buffed enough in comparison to the female. Plus his pose is off putting to me.

Saying that I would say top 5. Awesome work! 10
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 01/29/2007 02:30:30 PM
Very good lighting. A bit too stylised for me, but I still appreciate the work and effort that's gone in to it. Good job.
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 01/29/2007 02:16:24 PM
Stunning - lovely study of shape, form, and light. You've managed to light both light and dark skin incredibly well. Though I have an increasinly lousy track record of picking DPC winners, I'll go out on a limb with this one and say it'll get the blue.
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 01/29/2007 02:06:07 PM
the poses are wonderful, everything looks great (lighting!!)

but that stool... it just breaks this great image..
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 01/29/2007 02:04:05 PM
Absolutely stunning. Wonderful work.
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 01/29/2007 01:34:06 PM
what an image!!!! Like everything about it so no point in listing the points. A ribbon contender for sure
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 01/29/2007 11:33:15 AM
like the composition and the lighting. great idea. beautifully models! - 8 -
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 01/29/2007 10:15:06 AM
No doubt that this is a 10. Everything is perfect.
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 01/29/2007 09:55:25 AM
YOU will the the WINNER... 10
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 01/29/2007 09:23:37 AM
awesome composition ... i'd have liked to see you fill the frame with the models though. in this case i think the negative space is wasted. but it's still worth a 10! well done!!
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 01/29/2007 09:22:21 AM
this is such an awesome shot. My eye fell on it as soon as I opened the voting page. Superb lighting, great poses and models. Love, love, love it!
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 01/29/2007 09:18:50 AM
Beautiful shot. Both forms are well posed and the lighting is perfect for this type of shot. Well done.
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 01/29/2007 08:26:26 AM
Very well done. Intriguing. I'm trying to figure out if you are making some sort of statement with the obvious disinterest of the male.
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 01/29/2007 07:25:29 AM
Fantastic choreography. Wish I could give ya a ten, but can't vote.
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 01/29/2007 07:12:21 AM
Ribbon! Great choice for B & W, wouldn't have worked as well in colour. The light, pose and composition all work very well.
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 01/29/2007 06:55:01 AM
Ribbon Blue
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 01/29/2007 06:48:44 AM
Tres fantastique!
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 01/29/2007 06:27:25 AM
That's a great shot, but why did you crop out his feet?
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 01/29/2007 04:48:24 AM
Totally expect to see this on the front page come judgement day.
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 01/29/2007 03:46:03 AM
Very good!!
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 01/29/2007 03:28:08 AM
What a great combination of dark and light shades you've captured here! Love the lighting and the pose. Good luck. Should finish well!
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 01/29/2007 03:23:18 AM
ding ding ding! winner! wish there was just an inch less negative space on the left, but I know what you were going for. 10
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 01/29/2007 03:19:28 AM
Art. 10
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 01/29/2007 02:57:40 AM
amazing
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 01/29/2007 02:13:49 AM
7 top votes of 9 for this challenge, this has been one of them
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 01/29/2007 01:33:38 AM
Great shot! An 8!
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 01/29/2007 01:21:16 AM
Beautiful models and lighting. Something about the composition just feels off to me. I think it's a lot to do with where their limbs are cut and how his gaze takes you away from the focus of the shot.
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 01/29/2007 01:20:21 AM
powerful - simply fantastic - proud to give this a TEN!!!!!
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 01/29/2007 01:11:50 AM
WOW ! Great lighing ! Very creative, nice job ! 9
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 01/29/2007 12:47:04 AM
her body is amazing but his torso and legs comes off looking plastic. lighting on both faces and arms excellent
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 01/29/2007 12:44:29 AM
This has to ribbon. Beautifully posed, beautifully lit. Well done.
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 01/29/2007 12:41:56 AM
I almost think this would work a little better if it was a portrait instead of landscape capture.

Then her leg and his foot could both be captured. That said, excellent capture. Quite possibly a ribbon here.
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 01/29/2007 12:38:09 AM
very nice composition and lighting .... good luck!
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 01/29/2007 12:35:56 AM
Only seen a third of the shots so far and this looks like it has a great chance of placing well!
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 01/29/2007 12:31:02 AM
My pick for Blue...Very powerful shot!
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 01/29/2007 12:30:12 AM
This is a ribbon winner for sure
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 01/29/2007 12:28:37 AM
WOW! 10!
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 01/29/2007 12:27:25 AM
completly stunning!
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 01/29/2007 12:26:32 AM
Love the play of darks and lights in this shot. Good poses, attractive models, nicely shot. One of my top favs in the challenge. Hope it does well, good luck.
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 01/29/2007 12:18:43 AM
WOW. Stunning.
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