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Challenge: Self Portrait IV (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: Bathroom
Date: May 18, 2006
Aperture: F/3.5
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/2 sec
Galleries: Black and White, Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: May 18, 2006

 Ok, so shoot me. I kind of did a re-shoot of my favorite shot from the 30-day self portrait challenge. I had some others, but was threatened that if I didn't do this one again.... very bad things would happen to me. Okay, not really ... but kinda. ;-)

So this was a take-off from my Self Portrait titled "RAW". I couldn't reproduce it to my liking so I took a little different route. Hope it does alright. All I do know is, that I'm pretty tired of taking pictures of myself! :-)

Quite a bit of processing,
-used the VP Character filter... twice
-did some dodging, burning and sharpening to the eyes.
-Brightness/contrast layer
-Burn & dodge layer
-USM

Okay, well maybe not quite as much as I thought. :-)

My outtake:

Statistics
Place: 86 out of 236
Avg (all users): 6.0848
Avg (commenters): 7.5349
Avg (participants): 6.0376
Avg (non-participants): 6.1267
Views since voting: 1447
Views during voting: 595
Votes: 283
Comments: 50
Favorites: 4 (view)

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 05/30/2006 08:23:00 AM
Jennifer, this should have scored so much higher! It is a really honest shot with a fantastic title. I had it in my top 5 or 6 for the challeneg and thought it would be in the top 10. It's pure and real and stunning...I soooo prefer it to your outtake (which is also grat) excellent photography
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 05/28/2006 03:39:45 PM
I absolutely agree, gave it a 9 and was hoping it would do well. Better luck next time, you deserve it.
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 05/26/2006 04:30:02 AM
I have no idea why this did not score higher - great image, well processed and one of my favourites from the challenge.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/25/2006 11:04:39 PM
cool shot, this really pops out
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 05/25/2006 09:59:44 PM
Hi jen ;)
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 05/25/2006 06:03:05 PM
Very pure and nicely executed. Nice job!
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 05/25/2006 04:02:47 PM
hello Jenesis ;-)

If your entry had a little bit more contrast at the right, this one was awesome! but, the eye looks fine, so I wonder where it went wrong? or did you choose it to be this way? I'm very curious.

you have a beautiful expressive face, besides of the contrast, well done :) bumping to 8 because I like it!
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 05/25/2006 01:35:44 PM
Cool. Great eyes. Being able to see both really adds to this shot.
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 05/25/2006 12:55:01 PM
X....... a very interesting - haunting picture. I enjoy this strong personality rendered with a muted tonality.
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 05/25/2006 05:33:05 AM
Looks very antural and simplistic, then the impact of the eyes are subtle but strong.
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 05/24/2006 01:47:46 AM
8
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 05/23/2006 12:31:07 PM
Well done sistah... love it. You do that intensity within your eyes so well :)
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 05/23/2006 11:25:11 AM
great texture.
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 05/23/2006 07:31:52 AM
Like It~~
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 05/23/2006 02:25:15 AM
My first, second and third impression of this photo was WOW! This shot just sets me back in my seat. Where do I begin? Ah yes, your eyes, MAGNIFICANT is one word that comes to mind. Amazing detail and sharpness that just demands attention. I also love the sepia tones you've chosen to use here. Very flattering, gives this a soft warm old world feel to this shot.

I also love how you've given the viewer you, not a plastic neat-imaged version, I think that really sets this one apart from the rest of the crowd. You should be VERY proud of this shot! Bumping up and adding to favs.

Bravo!
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 05/22/2006 12:22:15 PM
Well done, artistic
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 05/22/2006 08:29:59 AM
love the sincerity of this.
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 05/21/2006 06:39:55 PM
Your lips are my favorite detail here, very textural.
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 05/21/2006 06:15:01 PM
I wonder if most voters will see the beauty in your self portrait. I really like the grain and sepia colour.8
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 05/21/2006 01:11:17 PM
Great intensity.
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 05/21/2006 10:05:26 AM
Nice color and feeling to it!8
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 05/21/2006 12:56:02 AM
yeah checked it again on my home monitor, and you missed the blacks. calibrate, J...calibrate :)

Message edited by author 2006-05-26 02:03:29.
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 05/20/2006 01:33:22 PM
Heya Jenn! Cool shot but I think it would have had more impact if you had kept the whole left half (your left) in the shadows. :D
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 05/20/2006 12:52:03 PM
This is such beautiful and interesting image. I found myself looking at for longer than I usually do...
Great job!
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 05/20/2006 04:36:12 AM
I think I would've liked this much better except for the red in the eyes. 6 From me.
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 05/20/2006 03:12:22 AM
Hi Jen :) I like this one. I love the colors and the lighting.
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 05/20/2006 02:38:12 AM
nice lighting
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 05/20/2006 12:18:32 AM
Captivating...
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 05/19/2006 10:47:51 PM
a fantastic honest portrait with a great title...in fact the title is a winner...I love the lighting
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 05/19/2006 09:00:42 PM
Not sure what I love about this picture. The tones, the stare, the honestness/nakedness... excellent image. Sorry - have to bump to 10. Its the eyes. Good luck!
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 05/19/2006 08:00:53 PM
wow this one is really fab..only complaint is I would like to see just the face and crop off the image from the neck down.
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 05/19/2006 07:34:14 PM
Freckles, freckles everywhere! Interesting shot! Good luck!!
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 05/19/2006 06:53:27 PM
Ambitious; a rare quality here. Simple lighting and very interesting processing. Direct, expressionless gaze strips away all the behavioural frippery and does indeed get right down to the structural, molecular level. The image also has distinctly sci-fi, androgenous flavour (hope that doesn't offend you) that I think is very compelling. The total effect is riveting. 9.
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 05/19/2006 05:26:18 PM
How much do I admire this? I went with simple, but I love that you are willing to go this way. Crazy good eyes.
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 05/19/2006 05:16:54 PM
Very powerfull. Great expression. I hope this is well accepted.
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 05/19/2006 03:56:02 PM
Fantastic shot and very fitting title too. Hope the voters like it.
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 05/19/2006 03:43:27 PM
love the eyes and how her neck and chest are left out calling attention to the face but mostly the eyes
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 05/19/2006 02:59:56 PM
Man, everytime I look at this photo I like it more. It's just so cool and intense. Excellent!
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 05/19/2006 12:26:48 PM
Very, very nice and kind of edgy. Great shadows, and your left eye is well caught.
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 05/19/2006 11:16:38 AM
Hey Jen! Nice work - altho I think I like some of your POD ones a little better. Still, this is a strong image. It's tough to go wrong with a face like that. ;-)
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 05/19/2006 10:31:09 AM
The eyes seem a little too touched up, but this is a great image..love it...good thing you have those freckles..they made the image wonderful and fascinating...
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 05/19/2006 09:24:42 AM
Like this one, something about the eyes just draw me in. 7
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 05/19/2006 09:12:05 AM
Hi dudette. You have great eyes. I would've like to see a bit more light on the top of your head to create some separation from the background but otherwise you've done very well....again. :)
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 05/19/2006 08:50:11 AM
this si a beautiful photo Jenn! WTG!
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 05/19/2006 08:45:25 AM
creative, nice job
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 05/19/2006 07:34:28 AM
Mysterious
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 05/19/2006 06:53:30 AM
I wanna photograph you too when you come over, so be prepared to be shot to pieces :) I love freckles!!!
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 05/19/2006 04:26:35 AM
wow you're freckly! :))
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 05/19/2006 01:05:25 AM
Another great shot. Like the eyes and the natural feel.
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 05/19/2006 12:34:04 AM
Oooh, I love the feel that this has. The lighting is great and I adore the makeup around the eye.
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