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Challenge: Desolation II (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Sony DSC-S70
Location: My room
Date: Jun 15, 2006
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 114
Shutter: 1/115
Galleries: Black and White, Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: Jun 15, 2006

Soooo original I know I'm having a dull idea week this week Another self portrait

Statistics
Place: 108 out of 197
Avg (all users): 5.4973
Avg (commenters): 6.8000
Avg (participants): 5.3750
Avg (non-participants): 5.5922
Views since voting: 762
Views during voting: 273
Votes: 183
Comments: 8
Favorites: 1 (view)


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07/02/2006 11:17:15 PM
*Critique Club*

Well, I think this definately fits the Desolation theme. I like the black and white treatment, I think it enhances the textures and details of the photo, which are also very nice. I think the lighting on the skin is a little unflattering, however, it's not suposed to be a glamor image, so maybe that works just fine in the end.
The set up is great for the theme. I like the smeared makeup look. She looks sad. I did a shot similar a loooong time ago and used 'posterize' to enhance the appearance of crying. Wonder if that could work her as well? Something to try anyway. Since you didn't give any editing details, I can't really offer much advice in the way of editing, only my personal opinions.
The darkness works for me to help give this a sad/hurt feel.
Focus and clarity are really good, I wonder though if the strange texture on the face might be from over sharpening? Again, I can only offer my opinion on what I see, since I know nothing about the image for sure. If you want more detailed advice on things like this, my suggestion would be to offer more details so that the CC may know more of what's going on with your images.
Overall, it fits the challenge, and I think technically you did a good job. As you already know, not really a 'wow' image, and lacking something that just holds our attention for long.
~Heather~
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06/26/2006 01:34:22 AM
Less harsh lighting and soft focus might have made it evrn better photo. The subject and expressions are great and I think the photo has great potential if processed in different way.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/25/2006 07:09:00 AM
A bit oversharpened, maybe?
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06/23/2006 06:47:28 AM
Good work!
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06/21/2006 12:52:47 PM
Nice expression, Seems a bit over sharpened but it works well in B&W.
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06/20/2006 07:29:09 PM
Very dramatic image. I like the high contrast, but the highlights are a bit distracting. Great shot, great title
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06/20/2006 01:10:05 AM
excellent, a very powerful image, and I can see intensity in the eyes and I like how it forces the viewer to feel the emotion of the girl, great job. 10
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06/20/2006 12:32:43 AM
Key is a bit too intense and right eye (her right eye, on the left) is too dark. The expression is wonderful though and the 0 degree gaze works very well.
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