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Mother Nature
Mother Nature
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Challenge: Mother (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Location: Backyard
Date: Dec 30, 2005
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/125
Galleries: Nature, Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Dec 31, 2005

 Oh well, was hoping to do better but it seems to be a love it or hate it shot. I assure those of you in doubt this is a women; )

This was taken in my backyard on a 40 degree day. I was in a tank top, face and hair covered with Georgia’s famous red clay. Added a few jewels and an ivy leaf to jazz things up. I clicked away while my children watched through the window thinking Mommy had gone mad. The worst part was when the neighbors pulled into their driveways simultaneously. Rather than trying to explain I stayed very still and avoided eye contact. I’m sure they saw me because shortly after they stopped waving to me, go figure. The things we do for dpc! lol

Statistics
Place: 41 out of 125
Avg (all users): 5.8022
Avg (commenters): 7.3704
Avg (participants): 5.6267
Avg (non-participants): 5.8670
Views since voting: 1091
Views during voting: 487
Votes: 278
Comments: 35
Favorites: 4 (view)

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 01/14/2006 04:42:13 PM
I loved this and I truly think this shoud've been placed higher. One of my faves, I'm gonna add your photo :)

Message edited by author 2006-01-14 16:42:33.
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 01/11/2006 11:44:43 AM
I think the average (commentors) had the correct opinion on this one! By the way, I gave it a ten in the voting. I'd go into all the boring reasons why...but sometimes you just have to sit back and breath the image in!! Just a wonderful job!! This one is 'All Jaxed UP'!

Message edited by author 2006-01-11 11:46:20.
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 01/09/2006 12:06:04 PM
Great shot! One of my favs this challenge, deserved a higher placement imo.
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 01/09/2006 09:50:52 AM
What a rip off. I thought this was magical and so unusual. UGH so much for creativity. It still warrants the 10 I gave it!!!
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 01/09/2006 09:46:42 AM
Hi Eden! It's been a while since I participated much here, but I was checking out the "mother" scores & loved this image. I was pleased to see that it was one of yours, and so I decided to check out your other images - whoa! What beautiful photos, and well-deserved high scores! Many congratulations on a suite of amazing accomplishments!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/08/2006 08:43:05 PM
Very creative and enjoyable image. Coming back thru to comment. I've already given this a 10 so I can't bump it any more. ;^)

Congratulations in advance on your ribbon. I'll predict Blue!
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 01/07/2006 11:59:56 PM
interesting but odd in that I am not sure what I am looking at... a nicely done not sure what it is.. mnnnn combination of mother and nature? well, whatever, I like it.
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 01/06/2006 06:59:18 PM
Very cool shot. Love the cracking chin. 8
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 01/06/2006 02:05:20 PM
Interesting! 8
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 01/06/2006 09:42:50 AM
JUst a few observations: Looks more like a guy than a mother though its hard to tell. The idea is exceptional, the earthy looking skin really pulls this togeter. The detail on the leaf and the color are very good. The only thing I didnt like was the tear, it looks cut out and pasted on the leaf, kind of ruins the effect of the leaf, big glaring white spot on it. I like the idea of the tear, just not that one. I gave it a 10, well done.
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 01/05/2006 07:43:05 PM
This one just jumps out at you. I find myself repeatedly drawn to it. I am bumping it up. There is just something about it.

Message edited by author 2006-01-09 05:45:20.
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 01/05/2006 05:07:01 PM
Creative. Either the processing or makeup is making the face look very androgynous though. The tear looks funny as well. I'd have done without that.
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 01/05/2006 11:29:38 AM
Nice shot, 9
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 01/05/2006 08:21:47 AM
stunning...mysterious...love the earthy tones..personally would lose the diamonds and the 'hot' 'teardrop' 9
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 01/04/2006 09:36:12 PM
You've abviously put a lot of thought and work into this image. The composition is teriffic. Something about the processing/make-up makes the subject look a bit masculine which I think cotradicts the title. The cracks on the chin remind me of the five o'clock shadow. However the tear drop adds a touch of softness. The message of Mother nature shedding a tear is still profound and strikes an emotional chord. Its a well executed image.
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 01/03/2006 10:27:45 PM
Great composition! Good choice of subject matter. Great image quality! Outstanding creativity!! - 10
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 01/03/2006 10:00:46 PM
Very nice
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 01/03/2006 09:45:15 PM
This is a bit too strange for me. I think it is just a matter of my taste verses your artistry here. Surely someone in the world of art thinks this is wonderful, but I guess I just have different tastes. Technically it looks great though, and that is where my vote will go.
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 01/03/2006 09:41:51 PM
Holy crap...that's really cool!!!!
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 01/03/2006 09:40:42 PM
Reminds me of the shot I did for Single Light Source II...

I like the texture of yours. The face looks pretty freakin sweet with all the mud and jazz al over it. And the tear on the leaf adds a nice touch of symbolism to the photo. Overall...I like it
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 01/03/2006 01:15:48 PM
Wow, very interesting. Nice composition and interpretation. I love the leaf and the eye is glarring while the other is semi-hidden. What really fascinates(sp) me is the chin, the dry-desert look you captured...Wonderful imagination, powerful picture.
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 01/03/2006 09:58:55 AM
Her eyes are amazing. :)
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 01/03/2006 07:36:44 AM
Powerful image, so so powerful and such a good photo...........
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 01/02/2006 08:46:41 PM
I little to much proping, but good concept. I would have liked to see the jewels gone and the leaf positioned differently, but I am just being picky here.
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 01/02/2006 06:49:55 PM
Very imaginative. I like it!
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 01/02/2006 04:40:16 PM
quirky shot wish we could see more of the left eye good luck
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 01/02/2006 03:47:37 PM
Spooky, really spooky...
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 01/02/2006 01:44:40 PM
good idea, great textures, but somehow not specially appealing to me, I appreciate all the effort put here
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 01/02/2006 01:36:57 PM
if i could only vote, i would give this a 10.
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 01/02/2006 09:04:24 AM
Looks more like Father nature
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 01/02/2006 02:26:42 AM
Wow this is great!! Exceptionally creative. 10 Good luck, my fav so far!
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 01/02/2006 01:19:02 AM
Nice picture, very creative. A bit spooky though, she looks a bit manish because the stuff on her face almost looks like stubble.
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 01/02/2006 01:03:15 AM
AWESOME. A shoe in for a ribbon. This is magnificent!!! 10
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 01/02/2006 12:42:48 AM
Original! I like it! Good luck!
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 01/02/2006 12:42:29 AM
awesome shot! bet this takes a ribbon! (and i hope it does)
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