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Scar-Hearted Angel
Scar-Hearted Angel
BShawn


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Broken (Advanced Editing II)
Camera: Canon PowerShot S410
Location: Owyhee Nevada
Date: Dec 10, 2004
Aperture: auto
ISO: 400
Shutter: auto
Galleries: Emotive, Candid
Date Uploaded: Dec 12, 2004

 I took this picture of my friend, Melina: one of the most beautiful people I know. She looked into a broken mirror, one that I just happened to accidentially step on while looking for it on the morning I took the picture. That gave me the idea. Thank you to Melina, who was a very patient model.
I cropped and used unsharp mask, used selective desaturation, and adjusted the brightness and contrast. I like the way the broken glass looks almost like a string of diamonds so that look is intentional

Statistics
Place: 128 out of 177
Avg (all users): 5.0110
Avg (commenters): 5.8000
Avg (participants): 4.8681
Avg (non-participants): 5.1538
Views since voting: 1082
Views during voting: 293
Votes: 182
Comments: 12
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/19/2004 04:07:46 PM
I actually like the shot, but do not understand what is supposed to be said with the selective desat. It doesn't seem to fit the image or the title. It's an element that doesn't make sense.
TC
 12/17/2004 10:07:29 PM
12/16/2004 04:59:49 PM
I think this is the most beautiful picture. You are an absolute genius! I couldn't love it more!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/16/2004 09:52:01 AM
Nice composition, I like the broken reflections. I am not sure if soft focus is intended, but I'd like to see at least one shard with sharper focus.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/15/2004 08:31:01 PM
Extremely emotive and well-composed piece that melds art with photography. The woman's eye is caught with just the right perspective to lead us into thinking what has happened in her life or sight.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/15/2004 12:50:15 AM
This is the perfect photo for this challenge. I like the focus on your subject and not on the cracks or threads. The title is perfect. Stunning and overwhelming. Very nice!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/14/2004 10:47:17 PM
Wonderful image.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/14/2004 06:33:51 AM
Composition: 4, Technical: 2, Appeal: 2, Challenge: 4, Overall Calculated Average Score: 3
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/14/2004 04:30:32 AM
Composition: 5, Technical: 6, Appeal: 6, Challenge: 7, Overall Calculated Average Score: 6
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/13/2004 09:08:26 PM
Liked it in thumbnail size - up close is a bit overwhelming.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/13/2004 07:40:16 PM
I like the idea and the composition but I find it distracting to have such soft focus.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/13/2004 07:10:00 PM
A brave abstract attempt... not sure about the blurriness.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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