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Bored and waiting for summer.
Bored and waiting for summer.
aKiwi


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Challenge: Window Framed (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: Olching, Germany
Date: Apr 23, 2006
Aperture: 3.6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/100
Galleries: Portraiture, Studio
Date Uploaded: Apr 23, 2006

 Borrowed this antique window frame from a neighbouring farm, I wanted to leave the glass in and simulate rain, but the glass was so milky I had to take it out. Unfortunately cracked one pane when replacing it.
I set this up in my living room. Iwnted to see the room in the background, but it was too busy. I put up a white cloth instead but now find that too plane.
Lighting was a large softbox to my right and a white reflector on te left. Light shining through white cloth behind.
Little post processing was needed.
Crop, minor rotate, filled the gap between the windows.
cloned out a little portion of the chair Christopher was sitting in.

Statistics
Place: 20 out of 180
Avg (all users): 6.4568
Avg (commenters): 7.7778
Avg (participants): 6.1319
Avg (non-participants): 6.6513
Views since voting: 1300
Views during voting: 371
Votes: 243
Comments: 28
Favorites: 0

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/30/2006 09:27:57 PM
Nice, not crazy about the WHITE backround but everything else I like.
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 04/30/2006 02:33:59 PM
Very nice color, contrast mood and composition. One of my tops.
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 04/30/2006 10:37:43 AM
Nice shot
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 04/30/2006 08:59:36 AM
Nice child acting. He really looks bored. Lighting may be a bit too bright, but a fine shot.
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 04/30/2006 01:42:46 AM
Great job. I think this might be just a tad hot exposure wise. 9.
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 04/30/2006 12:48:31 AM
So sad... Love the shot! You have captured the mood well...
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 04/30/2006 12:22:30 AM
Adorable!
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 04/29/2006 11:36:45 PM
Very good job with exposure! Great detail in the child's face and toy, as well as the window itself. I can almost see it as a vertical presentation with just half the window, but prefer it square as you've done it here.
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 04/29/2006 08:15:38 PM
Excellent clarity. Was there glass in the frames?
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 04/29/2006 07:54:03 PM
Gret window frames and I love the expression on the boys face.
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 04/29/2006 01:57:20 PM
nice studio setup. love his lonely look
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 04/29/2006 11:16:57 AM
Great lighting! Love the composition and the use of high key for this entry. I think you will do very well, good luck.
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 04/29/2006 11:08:29 AM
I think a different background would have improved this slightly, its a bit plain at the moment in my opinion.
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 04/29/2006 08:07:14 AM
Really wonderful expression and mood that you captured in this little boy, which fits well with your title. However, I find the white background to be a little distracting, pulling my eyes off you main subject. Perhaps the original background was too busy, which is why you chose to remove it. The highlights on the hair and the arm also seem just a touch blown on my monitor.
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 04/29/2006 06:23:03 AM
Excellent, cute. Very professional.I love the light composition. The child expression is natural and deep. Great job. I am impressed.
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 04/29/2006 03:22:31 AM
IMO i think it would have looked nicer with the child in the left hand window. 7
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 04/28/2006 04:57:50 PM
Nicely done! Send that kid to camp. lol!
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 04/27/2006 11:03:11 PM
his expression is wonderful...
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 04/27/2006 07:25:32 AM
excellent shot...this is fantastic...hope it does well for you. It's one of those shots that gets votes...well executed, I can't really fault it
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 04/26/2006 03:27:11 PM
nice use of the window frame, the fact the boy's at the right side looking out of the photo is surprising good. might have a bit more contrast. 8
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 04/25/2006 09:14:18 PM
Well shot. However, I'm not sure I like the white background and all that empty space framed. Shooting just that one square with the boy in it would have worked better for me. Anyway, just my opinion. Good luck!
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 04/25/2006 09:00:37 PM
White BG? Idnic? Nice picture with excellent lighting and detail. 9
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 04/25/2006 03:01:58 PM
Nice composition and use of white here.... 7
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 04/25/2006 01:35:03 PM
One of my favourites, really well done, simple and clean.
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 04/25/2006 02:50:00 AM
I really like the simplicity of this image.....
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 04/24/2006 07:56:32 PM
This is one of my favorites of this challenge, but there is something about the white background that seems wrong. 8
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 04/24/2006 12:10:48 PM
Wonderful shot. 10
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 04/24/2006 05:22:50 AM
Oh yeah he really does look bored. Good capture of boredness :)
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