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alanfreed


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Challenge: Self Portrait V (Advanced Editing IV)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Nikon D70s
Lens: Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Location: My Ghetto Studio
Date: Nov 4, 2006
Aperture: 9
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/500
Galleries: Humorous, Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: Nov 4, 2006

 This will not make any sense to DPC'ers who aren't from the U.S... and it may go over the heads of some folks here, too. This is election week, and after enduring hours and hours of campaign commercials, I thought I'd make my own pretend campaign shot.

A solid 4.

Statistics
Place: 22 out of 193
Avg (all users): 6.5493
Avg (commenters): 7.9091
Avg (participants): 6.5085
Avg (non-participants): 6.5783
Views since voting: 1591
Views during voting: 499
Votes: 284
Comments: 58
Favorites: 0

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 11/19/2006 02:11:28 AM
You got my vote!
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 11/15/2006 05:14:04 PM
I really expected to see this in the top ten. 22nd place isn't all bad either though.
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 11/14/2006 03:05:52 PM
This was in my top 5 and I would surely vote for you.
:)
Great shot by the way - your eyes made this shot!
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 11/13/2006 06:27:49 PM
He, he, I was watching a Colbert Report rerun (duh, I'm bored) this morning, and it reminded me of this picture. Funny.
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 11/12/2006 03:40:28 PM
More like a rock solid 6.5, Alan! You got my vote! Congrats on a strong finish. Now didn't you promise to lower my taxes? :)
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 11/12/2006 12:08:32 PM
A very good entry with that overall political feel even in its fine presentation. Good work, Alan.
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 11/12/2006 03:04:42 AM
A solid 4? Yeah right!
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 11/12/2006 01:10:07 AM
I loved this portrait -- You look so distinguished and powerful :)

Great finish for someone expecting a 4, right? Congratulations!!

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 11/12/2006 12:31:05 AM
Man, Alan, you was robbed!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/11/2006 10:27:42 PM
Excellent concept; well-executed.
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 11/11/2006 02:38:35 PM
what message? the look on your fac makes me think you're being sarcastic ;-)

I think the flag is a bit too much in focus still, a smaller DoF would've worked here.
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 11/11/2006 10:23:38 AM
Isn't your tie supposed to be all tight to stop the blood circulation!?`:)
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 11/10/2006 09:14:02 PM
Everything is good about this.
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 11/10/2006 06:39:48 PM
You sir, should run for president.
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 11/10/2006 02:34:16 PM
LOL, you running for President? I like the expression and the slightly closed right eye!
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 11/09/2006 10:56:52 PM
Made me laugh - got a 10!
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 11/09/2006 10:43:25 PM
Beautifully done! Love your expression!
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 11/09/2006 09:37:23 PM
That is great, typical politician evilness about the eyes.

Fantastic photo.
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 11/09/2006 09:32:55 PM
lol great idea! great facial expression!
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 11/09/2006 08:57:59 AM
Brilliant!
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 11/09/2006 06:14:13 AM
LOL

Great pic
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 11/08/2006 02:59:49 PM
Makes me chuckle! Great idea!
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 11/07/2006 11:02:21 PM
great title lol
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 11/07/2006 07:31:18 PM
Good context and idea. Funny pose.
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 11/07/2006 02:02:16 PM
fantastic clear shot
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 11/06/2006 10:32:23 PM
(raspy voice) "I did NOT...have...visual relations...with...another...member's camera!" :}
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 11/06/2006 07:58:30 PM
Now this is just too damned funny!
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 11/06/2006 07:13:21 PM
Great expression!
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 11/06/2006 06:44:55 PM
HAHA!! Great shot! I love your serious eyebrow! :)
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 11/06/2006 06:12:22 PM
I like this photo..especially with all the election talk going on lately. Very unique! The only critique I have to say is...what color was your shirt? Is it white, and just looks light blue? If it is light blue, I wish you would have worn a white shirt, as it distracted me. Good job overall!
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 11/06/2006 03:38:33 PM
Outstanding definition and as good as it gets color balance to complement this lovely exposure. The good display of sense of humor along with that eagle gaze wns the moment. Big bump. 7
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 11/06/2006 02:46:28 PM
hahah..love it!
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 11/06/2006 11:01:22 AM
It seems a poster for a electoral campaign! perhaps the correct title was "vote for me, vote for me, vote for me....." :) 10
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 11/06/2006 07:43:46 AM
Man, are you wearin' lipstick? Love the expression. We can see your top button.
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 11/05/2006 10:21:12 PM
The eyebrow really puts this over the top. Great shot with a sense of humor to boot. :-)
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 11/05/2006 09:26:13 PM
Hmmm...uneven eyes, red nose, weak chin...yep. That's a politician! Nice work.
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 11/05/2006 07:04:14 PM
Good color and lighting. Interesting (topical) concept.
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 11/05/2006 04:09:26 PM
Hmmmm...I wonder who this is??? LOL!!
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 11/05/2006 03:46:15 PM
I like the very sharp focus and crispy colours. Very well composed.
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 11/05/2006 03:21:24 PM
:O) funny.
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 11/05/2006 03:13:20 PM
Extra point for sense of humor.
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 11/05/2006 03:09:44 PM
Cool, this is so funny! Great idea.
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 11/05/2006 02:14:35 PM
good campaign ad
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 11/05/2006 01:02:17 PM
Alan, this is just fantastic! Well done. LOVE it! 10
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 11/05/2006 12:18:59 PM
Very timely. Can't wait for Wednesday (post elections). Crisp, clean, and well done.
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 11/05/2006 11:40:44 AM
You haven't been the one calling me all weekend asking for my vote, are you??? Seriously though, good shot. I think it may be cropped in a little to tight as I would have liked to see the hair not cut off. Cool look in the eyes though... it really draws attention.
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 11/05/2006 11:29:22 AM
roflmao - too good and too funny. Gotta love that expression. A ten for the pic and a vote for presidency
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 11/05/2006 08:22:06 AM
LoL. perfectly done. great job.
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 11/05/2006 07:31:13 AM
Well done Mr President. LOL 10
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 11/05/2006 04:53:07 AM
lmfao great expression
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 11/05/2006 02:51:03 AM
hahaha very funny, really do like the background!
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 11/05/2006 02:21:09 AM
LOL
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 11/05/2006 02:14:18 AM
Hahahahaha! Great. I am sooooo sick of hearing that
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 11/05/2006 02:06:19 AM
Classic! Nice job. Quite appropriate might I add...
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 11/05/2006 12:47:33 AM
This one's great! Love it. ~10
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 11/05/2006 12:44:30 AM
WOW- excellent. Your focus couldn't be more perfect. I'd vot for ya!!
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 11/05/2006 12:38:31 AM
Alan for President! I mean SC! ohh.. wait he is already SC. Nevermind.
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 11/05/2006 12:09:03 AM
Great sense of humor...
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