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88 keys and none of them fit the lock on her heart.
3rd Place88 keys and none of them fit the lock on her heart.
BrennanOB


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Keys (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Lens: Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
Location: Living room , WC,CA
Date: Mar 22, 2012
Aperture: f/10
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Black and White, Music
Date Uploaded: Mar 22, 2012

 After an intentionally nasty entry in the Drug challenge, I thought I would go all sentimental on this entry, then go for a truly annoying entry in Color on Color.

Shot with an off camera flash in the frame, desaturated and multiplied to darken up the darks. I dodged out to make the smoke because I don't smoke in the house, even for a challenge, and the piano is too heavy to move outside.

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 69
Avg (all users): 6.6210
Avg (commenters): 7.8462
Avg (participants): 6.8000
Avg (non-participants): 6.5357
Views since voting: 3407
Views during voting: 249
Votes: 124
Comments: 31
Favorites: 3 (view)

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 04/08/2012 01:52:48 AM
It's odd but... when you said you'd added a feature to the image... I said to my self, "Smoke?? WHAT SMOKE?"

I don't think it added anything to the image.
Certainly not worth the risk.

Beautiful image.
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 04/04/2012 12:27:35 AM
Nicely done Brennan! For me, the image is all about the reflection in the glasses.
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 04/03/2012 12:27:34 PM
Excellent use of light, especially on the glasses. Congrats!
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 03/31/2012 02:54:52 PM
I can't believe nobody has mentioned Rowlf yet.
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 03/31/2012 08:33:47 AM
Nice one . Congratulations.
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 03/31/2012 05:23:59 AM
Congrats on the ribbon!I particularly liked the caption - the play on words it brings!
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 03/30/2012 03:39:47 PM
Congratulations on your ribbon, this is an amazing image.
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 03/30/2012 11:49:43 AM
Marvelously groovy image, Brennan. Hope to be this hip someday...
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 03/30/2012 11:41:46 AM
Has cool written all over it. Congratulations!
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 03/30/2012 10:44:26 AM
I hope this gets validated so I can add smoke to my photos.
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 03/30/2012 08:49:44 AM
Congrats! Great mood.
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 03/30/2012 08:12:14 AM
I loved the concept captured - the picture illustrates the title perfectly. Lighting creates a moody feel - he is playing the blues because his love is scorned. So many musical keys and none can woo the heart of the girl he adores. Congrats on the ribbon!
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 03/30/2012 05:30:05 AM
Hah, synchronicity of titles or what? Congrats on yellow!
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 03/30/2012 02:57:08 AM
My favorite of the piano shots and overall an excellent image!
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 03/30/2012 01:49:01 AM
John, you are wrong. I liked some further down better. And those above too.
Art, you are right at least about the "told ya so". I should know not to disagree with you.
 03/30/2012 01:03:47 AM
Excellent photo, deserved better.
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 03/30/2012 01:02:41 AM
I think a "told ya so" is in order. :) Congrats, Brennan. A fantastic job.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/29/2012 11:38:39 PM
Great capture.
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 03/29/2012 06:06:44 PM
There are several shots down the keyboard, but this one stands head and shoulders above them.
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 03/29/2012 03:29:13 PM
I hope this ribbons.
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 03/28/2012 09:10:24 PM
Two "keys" in one shot :) This is very well done. 10
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 03/27/2012 02:52:20 PM
Love the way the glasses are reflecting the main light source.
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 03/27/2012 10:22:28 AM
Lovely shot. LOVE the darkness with the light. Seems to be some dust that could have been cloned out near the light... but other than that... I don't think I wouldn't have done anything else differently. Good job
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 03/26/2012 08:10:38 PM
This is my favorite of this challenge. Im sure this is a ribbon. The lighting is great, the over exposed sunglasses and reflection is perfect. You even catch a little twinkle on your right hand bouncing from the piano key.
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 03/25/2012 03:55:00 PM
they all fit mine. love this and the cool reflection i the eyeglasses.
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 03/24/2012 03:34:08 PM
Great use of contrasty lighting. Love the reflection on the glasses lenses and the highlights on the fingers.
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 03/24/2012 08:43:09 AM
I love this. Amazing job on the lighting. Adding an extra point this morning for the title. 9
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 03/24/2012 08:27:25 AM
well captured mood.
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 03/23/2012 03:00:52 PM
nice angle
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 03/23/2012 10:36:31 AM
I like the contrasts. I especially like the reflection in his glasses.
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 03/23/2012 12:07:26 AM
see thats why you play guitar 0_o just jokin, great shot!
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