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1 Samuel 2:7
1 Samuel 2:7
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Challenge: Poverty (Basic Editing I)
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix 2800Z
Location: Powell, Ohio
Date: Oct 20, 2004
Galleries: Emotive, Persuasive
Date Uploaded: Oct 26, 2004

 Self Portrait III: The God-Fearer

The LORD sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts.

I'd taken this image earlier in the week, and edited it, but I wasn't happy with the outcome. I re-edited it and decided to submit it. I figured, after 3 <5 challenges, one more won't hurt :)

The model is me, because I'm the only model I trust (and I work for free). I think that since I know what I want in the picture, I can do it better than trying to tell someone. I'm sort of antisocial. But not really.

I just threw on some old clothes and my Chucks and went out with a bible, set up the camera, and took a few shots. It got cold and dark pretty fast, so I just gave up. Plus, the clothes were starting to itch. This is the one I stuck with.

I anticipate 4.XXXX, possibly in the range of 4.0 to 4.5. Most probably.

Statistics
Place: 68 out of 171
Avg (all users): 5.2071
Avg (commenters): 6.3571
Avg (participants): 5.2317
Avg (non-participants): 5.1982
Views since voting: 1213
Views during voting: 458
Votes: 309
Comments: 18
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 11/29/2004 02:08:40 PM
Really really good...especially the subtle pain on the mostly-hidden face...
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 11/08/2004 08:24:10 PM
Howdy from the Critique Club!

This is a very powerful and emotive image...the colors (and lack thereof) are visually as impactful as the pose and the meaning. I do, however, see where the downfall may have been, which you probably know anyway...but DPC voters and religion usually just do not mix well, and that's a whole other story. This being an international site, with many different faiths represented (some of which do not use the bible) make it difficult for photos with religious themes to do well as a general rule. That doesn't make it a bad image, it just means it loses some appeal with voters who do not know, do not understand, or do not feel an emotional attachment with the subject matter.

If one is unfamiliar with the bible and/or the passage referred to...the correllation between it and poverty is difficult to ascertain.

All that being said, I think the shot is an interesting study with a lot of positive attributes and points upon which improvements can be made. Have fun and keep shooting! :o)

Laurie
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 11/06/2004 07:16:30 AM
james, we think this pic is awesome....we love it! amazing job, you should've been in the top 10!!! (this is keith, amanda, and paige btw)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/02/2004 02:53:18 AM
this has a wonderful mood and tone..its a very powerful image...not really knowing the bible, im not sure where it relates although i am sure it does...well done
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 10/31/2004 04:27:42 PM
not familiar with the verse, but like the photo
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 10/30/2004 03:05:06 AM
the idea and pose are very good but the image is too contrassty{ on my monitor}
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/29/2004 11:06:16 PM
The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/29/2004 04:38:52 PM
Excellent.
10,00
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 10/29/2004 12:25:54 PM
a pity the feet are cut - the image is quite good
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 10/28/2004 10:35:21 AM
Great picture great title.. hopefully Jehova will bringing him richness soon.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/27/2004 04:52:26 PM
My all stars have holes..
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 10/27/2004 12:00:06 PM
Looks like a photo better suited to a Crossroads or "Which way should I turn" type challenge.
Not quite a strong enough representation of poverty.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/27/2004 10:30:08 AM
"1 Samuel 2:7" very true. nicely composed image. I would have like to have seen it in B&W.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/27/2004 09:41:21 AM
An excellent verse about the sovereignty of God.

His wisdom is unsurpassed and his ways no one can argue.

You have represented well!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/27/2004 03:19:27 AM
it's a guy in good clothes who is reading a book - i don't see the connection with poverty, reading the title i assume that there is some connection in the bible - do you really expect voters to find a bible and look up the text just to understand the pic?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/27/2004 12:57:26 AM
1 Samuel 2:8
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 10/27/2004 12:18:11 AM
i love the shot but i think the title does more for me and the 2 combined make a killer picture good luck in this challenge and god bless-10
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 10/27/2004 12:14:53 AM
I appreciate the thought behind this one. Very well-thought out; great job. Very serious take on the challenge. I hope it does well. 10
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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