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The Reader, The Listener and the Daydreamer
3rd PlaceThe Reader, The Listener and the Daydreamer
Samantha_T


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Challenge: Self Portrait VIII (Expert Editing)
Date: Aug 26, 2013
Aperture: 4.5
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/30
Date Uploaded: Aug 27, 2013

[Sep. 3rd, 2013 11:34:51 PM]

I was excited to do this challenge since I am a fan of self portraits and use them as a way of self expression and to let my creativity flow. I wanted to do a "clone" technique to portray some aspects of myself. I actually had a hard time narrowing it down to ones that were all relatively intertwined. I am a fairly multi-faceted person with lots of different traits, so choosing three was tough!

I love books. They are very much a source of inspiration and an escape from reality. I think people who don't read are truly missing out.

I love to listen. I listen to everything. Friends with problems, strangers and their passing conversations. Being an active listener, I feel, gains me more than I lose by tuning out.

I LOVE to daydream. It's where most of my "thinking" gets done. I like to sort out images and scenarios in my head.

Thanks for all the comments and votes. :) I did this photo in one night before flying to Guatemala the next day.

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 81
Avg (all users): 7.2483
Avg (commenters): 8.8462
Avg (participants): 7.1458
Avg (non-participants): 7.2970
Views since voting: 4198
Views during voting: 460
Votes: 149
Comments: 27
Favorites: 5 (view)

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 09/13/2013 12:14:42 AM
Oh! You're good!
That's a splendid piece of art.
 09/05/2013 05:07:23 PM
Congrats- expertly done- the pages in the air somehow bring it all together.
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 09/05/2013 10:09:49 AM
A+, with extra credit. It's a fascinating image on many levels.
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 09/05/2013 08:58:46 AM
What a fantastic work! Congrats on the ribbon, well deserved!
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 09/05/2013 07:54:51 AM
So nicely done!! Congrats on the ribbon!
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 09/05/2013 03:36:34 AM
Congrats on the inevitable ribbon. I know most think you earned it due to the creativity and editing, but I know it was really because of the cat :-)
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 09/05/2013 03:22:22 AM
Congratulations Samantha - brilliant in every aspect.
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 09/04/2013 03:56:34 PM
I am always impressed by your creativity Samantha, what an entry! My favorite of the challenge, no doubt about it. Congratulations on your new ribbon :-)
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 09/04/2013 02:53:50 PM
Enjoyable image, skillfully done. Love the expressive cat and the flying hair. Congrats on the ribbon
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 09/04/2013 02:28:06 PM
Remarkable accomplishment. LOVE the marmalade cat :-) Congrats!
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 09/04/2013 12:42:06 PM
Your work is always so well done and it always makes me smile! Congratulations on this!
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 09/04/2013 03:26:37 AM
Amazingly well done.
I can't even imagine how you did this difficult piece.
congratulations on the ribbon.
Love the book....and the cat.
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 09/04/2013 12:12:50 AM
Congrats, Samantha! :)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/03/2013 10:23:34 PM
Another nice one Samantha; love the cat.
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 09/03/2013 05:31:23 PM
Brilliant!
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 09/03/2013 04:04:05 PM
nicely done 8
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 08/30/2013 02:38:14 PM
Your editing is once again amazing. Such brilliant imagery.
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 08/30/2013 05:32:19 AM
Fantastic job on this, seamless.. love it
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 08/29/2013 04:18:34 AM
Fantastic as usual. I really hope you have a job where you can live your creativity as you do in the design of your pictures. 10 nothing less...
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 08/29/2013 03:07:08 AM
REALLY NICE
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 08/28/2013 02:01:22 PM
Impressive job , this should win

the poses are great, and the PP is brilliant
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 08/28/2013 01:49:16 PM
Well done, the layering is fantastic, and the merging of yourself over your lap is very realistic.
you've certainly got the talent to bring your vision to life, and i'd like to congratulate you on your upcoming ribbon :)
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 08/28/2013 12:01:57 PM
You forgot the meower...

LOVE the head and arm on your lap. REALLY well done
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 08/28/2013 10:42:02 AM
it tells a story in a nicely composed way with skilled editing
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 08/28/2013 08:39:41 AM
This is great! Liking the fact that you were able to convey several elements of your personality. The cat is wonderful!
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 08/28/2013 04:05:47 AM
Top3! Sure! very attractive image in this Topic!
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 08/28/2013 03:15:50 AM
...and the cat. Don't forget the cat. :)
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