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Challenge: Shadows III (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 22-55mm f/4.0-5.6 USM
Location: Lancaster, PA
Date: Jun 11, 2006
Aperture: 3.6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/15
Galleries: Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Jun 11, 2006

This is a picture of my niece posing behind a screen with a sheet over it. The lighting was a spotlight from behind.

Photoshop:
Crop
Curves
Hue/Saturation
Selective Color
Sharpened
Added border
Saved for web.

Statistics
Place: 74 out of 154
Avg (all users): 5.5574
Avg (commenters): 6.2727
Avg (participants): 5.3286
Avg (non-participants): 5.6991
Views since voting: 825
Views during voting: 285
Votes: 183
Comments: 13
Favorites: 2 (view)


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AuthorThread
06/23/2006 05:18:47 PM
---Greetings from the Critique Club!---

My first impression is that you probably got some low votes on the whole "is it a silhouette or is it a shadow" debate. Personally, I did not vote silhouette images any differently that shadow images, but I know some did.

The thick black border is a little distracting. IMO lees is more on borders. The wrinkles in the backdrop are distracting.

The composition is good. I like the way the frame is filled. The diagonal line created by the hands and arms takes the eye across the whole picture. The red tones add a sense of scariness to the shot. Good choice on the color.

I hope this was helpful. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

David
 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/17/2006 02:57:07 PM
Somewhat spooky photo. Well done.
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06/16/2006 07:05:23 PM
this looks cool. the red background works well to give the trapped feeling.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
06/16/2006 10:05:02 AM
Good one! Colors, shadows, mood. Nice work.
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06/16/2006 09:55:10 AM
This has a lot of potential. What comes to mind is shadow plays, a la those things they have in Bali. I think this would have been better if there was a story - perhaps meaning two people interacting in some way - making the shadow. The light at the top is a bit distracting too.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
06/15/2006 07:15:18 AM
Hey this is good...well done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
06/14/2006 04:45:09 PM
Seems like you are confusing silhouette with shadows... they are not the same. Nice image, but your score may suffer due to the fact that there are no shadows.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
06/13/2006 04:14:14 PM
The only thing hurting this photo is your backdrop. If it was ironed and stretched firm this photo would be very good.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
06/12/2006 07:26:06 PM
Captured a shadow. Fits the challenge perfectly!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
06/12/2006 09:13:30 AM
is the red boarder meant to be around the subject?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
06/12/2006 07:30:28 AM
One of my favorites.....
  Photographer found comment helpful.
06/12/2006 01:01:24 AM
Looks like a silhouette to me.
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06/12/2006 12:26:03 AM
Very Pretty! Bump!
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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