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Admiring Her Treasures
Admiring Her Treasures
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Challenge: Faceless Portrait (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-30D
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Location: Florida
Date: Oct 8, 2006
Galleries: Portraiture, Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: Oct 8, 2006

Soooooooooooooooo me again. Sorry, but I'm the handiest model I have. Some costume-wear, my much-loved string of antique boroque pearls, and a hat I bought once and never really wore.

Statistics
Place: 40 out of 185
Avg (all users): 6.2143
Avg (commenters): 6.7273
Avg (participants): 5.9651
Avg (non-participants): 6.3696
Views since voting: 2506
Views during voting: 399
Votes: 224
Comments: 19
Favorites: 1 (view)


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11/17/2006 11:31:54 AM
I like this feel; somewhere between a vermeer painting and an antique feeling add for jewelry. I do have some criticisms though, but please take these from the thought that this is still better than mostly anything I've done.

The focus could use some tweeaking; there is som strong focus on the right arm, but also on the hat- the depth of field should be adjusted to compensate, there mightbe more impact if the pearls weren't blurred at the expense of the right arm;

The area where the eye rests is just to the right of the right shoulder. where the lightest spot of the photo is, and its intersection with cleavage. I am all for cleavage, but here, it distracts from all else; I like the lace up bodice type approach to teh outfit, but again, perhaps a focus shift would adjust all the centers of interest.

I do love the tones, values and contrasts, the texture of the hat against the smothness of the background and white against skin; and the quilting below. Also, perhaps a bit of a pull back on the crop would be interesting.

All in all a terrific shot;
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10/16/2006 08:19:38 AM
interesting photo. it seems to tell a story. nicely done. for some reason I was so sure the third place shot was yours. great score and great photo.
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10/16/2006 02:26:31 AM
quite underrated Cindi...
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10/16/2006 12:48:01 AM
Another lovely self portrait of the lovely Cindi :-)
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10/16/2006 12:17:12 AM
I would recognize you anywhere, Cindi...nice b&w.
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10/16/2006 12:11:33 AM
I thought that was you!!! Love the hat!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
10/15/2006 09:57:40 PM
Great old time look very well captured.
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10/13/2006 07:27:11 PM
I would have to post my real comment in the "things I would not post for real" forum.

Great shot, like the B and W. Like the hat as a way to hide the face.
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10/13/2006 06:14:21 AM
her treasures!!
strange portrait
10/12/2006 10:34:38 PM
This is wonderful! A great choice for b&w, and the lighting is superb!Well done!
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10/11/2006 06:01:16 PM
Is the double entendre deliberate? Your framing actually suggests so, in which case I make this a very clever shot. I would wish it had a bit more punch, but I'm a high contrast fan, so that's an ignorable comment.
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10/11/2006 01:14:20 PM
The strong directional lighting and perfectly controlled depth of field strongly accentuate a strong composition. I love the lines, the textures, and the narrative sense.
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10/11/2006 02:32:35 AM
Gorgeous shot--The pearls definitely add a classic touch.
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10/10/2006 02:43:10 PM
Nice light and concept. The use of the hat to hide the model's face is great. I find the focus should be on the hands though. The hat is tak sharp but the hands, which in my view are the fulcral part of the composition, are a bit soft. Still, a nice shot.
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10/09/2006 10:24:23 PM
So are we! Amazing jewels at that! ;)
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10/09/2006 12:54:34 PM
Nice. Reminds me of Avedon's fashion work.
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10/09/2006 10:30:19 AM
good work, more contrast would be excellent !!
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10/09/2006 12:29:11 AM
Yes we are
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10/09/2006 12:23:57 AM
Love the pearls and the corseted dress. Great hat!!
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