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At the Aquarium
At the Aquarium
Bebe


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Singled-Out (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
Location: Atlanta Aquarium
Date: Jan 12, 2006
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/40th
Galleries: Candid, Photojournalism
Date Uploaded: Jan 13, 2006

 Georgia Aquarium - true candid & very hard for me to do (I hated taking pics of strangers!) I used a 2.8 aperture, but I guess I wasn't close enough to really isolate the subject that way; I ended up blurring a bit.

PP:
Crop
Hue / Saturation / Curves
Select other than subject
15% blur on other than subject
On subject:
Clone / Healing brush: rings under eyes, distracting shirt on left, white rectangle near elbow, reflection of white rectangle
Dodge & burn using 50% gray layer with paint
On whole:
Crop again
Size, sharpen & save for web

Statistics
Place: 17 out of 109
Avg (all users): 6.2425
Avg (commenters): 8.0000
Avg (participants): 5.8281
Avg (non-participants): 6.3725
Views since voting: 2093
Views during voting: 413
Votes: 268
Comments: 24
Favorites: 1 (view)

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AuthorThread
 03/20/2008 07:01:29 AM
Wow! This is very nice. Love the reflections. The are just strong enough to see the face and yet gives the idea of being in an aquarium.
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 11/22/2007 10:28:32 PM
This is really good. Technically I'd say that it was terrific (with one small criticism - the highlights on her "real" face are a bit bright IMHO). Love the POV and composition. Very strong shot.
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 01/27/2006 04:06:26 PM
::: Greetings from Critique Club :::

Hi, as requested, here is an indepth critique of your submission.

First Impression - the most important one:
WOW, at first glimps I thought she was looking at a painting. Then I realized that the painting included the subject with a fish about to bite here ear. LOL. I must admit, you made me have to stop and look again. A doubletake is a good thing.

Composition:
VERY strong, good use of Rule of Thirds!

Subject:
Strong, well defined, good use of Post-Process blur to achieve the DoF you wanted.

Technical (Colour, focus, and light):
Focus: very sharp
Colour: Maybe the flesh tones are a tad on the blue side, but it helps the "aquarium" feel.
Light: Love how it highlights her face.

To grow its vote?:
I honestly can't see a way to improve this photo. It made it to 17th place which is a good accomplishment. It's got everything a photo needs to ribbon. Interest, creativity, all technicals. Perhaps, bribing voters will help... LOL.

Summary:
I love it. One of the most creative shots in the challenge, definitely keep up this kind of work! That ribbon is on it's way!

Hope to see more from you soon,
Leroy
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/22/2006 09:52:35 PM
A very nice capture imparting a sense of wonder. 7
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 01/22/2006 06:41:02 PM
Love the reflections and colors...a different take on the challenge...very nice.
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 01/22/2006 05:28:31 PM
nice (8)
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 01/21/2006 11:33:32 PM
Nice candid with shallow DOF to isolate the subject. I appreciate the title as I was unsure what I was looking at until I read it, LOL. Well done
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 01/21/2006 10:12:59 PM
What an interesting perspective. I like it a lot!
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 01/20/2006 08:24:03 PM
This is AWESOME! You did this so well! I think I would pick this one as one of the top 3! 10
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 01/20/2006 03:08:49 PM
God, I love reflections. Notice how she is singled out even from her own reflection. 10.
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 01/20/2006 02:03:24 PM
Nice shot - thought I was looking at post-processing darkening, then bingo - it's a reflection!
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 01/18/2006 07:53:15 PM
Very creative take. What a great eye you have.
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 01/18/2006 06:18:04 PM
Nice picture! Took me a while to understand what was going on. :) I think that a little more isolatio by thinner DOF would be appropriate.
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 01/18/2006 07:35:54 AM
Awesome shot!
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 01/16/2006 09:36:00 PM
clever use of reflections
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 01/16/2006 09:26:08 PM
This is a very interesting shot. I like the color captured as well as the perspective. The reflection adds a lot of interest to the shot.
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 01/16/2006 03:07:35 PM
that's cool!
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 01/16/2006 02:56:02 PM
interesting reflection... the muted colors work well
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 01/16/2006 01:55:23 PM
Interesting take on the challenge. I like it.
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 01/16/2006 09:37:52 AM
great shot...love her reflection...wonderful sharpness and DOF...well done
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 01/16/2006 02:59:15 AM
That's clever and effective.
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 01/16/2006 01:23:13 AM
This is cool. I love the reflection as part of the narrow DOF. Interesting and the light on her face illuminates and helps single her out more.
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 01/16/2006 01:22:01 AM
Very nice!!! On challenge, and all the reflections are an interesting variation.
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 01/16/2006 12:52:33 AM
What a cool and intersting photo. 8
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