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Challenge: Death (Basic Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS
Location: texas
Date: Dec 5, 2006
Aperture: 1.2
ISO: 500
Shutter: 1/3328
Galleries: DPChallenge GTGs
Date Uploaded: Dec 5, 2006

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Statistics
Place: 149 out of 227
Avg (all users): 4.9303
Avg (commenters): 6.6667
Avg (participants): 4.9444
Avg (non-participants): 4.9225
Views since voting: 1058
Views during voting: 309
Votes: 201
Comments: 26
Favorites: 6 (view)

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 06/03/2008 06:36:23 AM
you know, just re-reading all the comments on this, i thought: those who don't know what this is are lucky, very lucky. those who do know instantaneously, the gut felt recognition of a shared, aw(e)ful (in both meanings of the word) experience.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/23/2007 06:31:53 AM
very cool
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/18/2007 11:03:22 PM
I think a little less grain and just a bit more detail in the person and this image would be a killer. Great concept.
 12/29/2006 08:19:21 AM
This has got to be one of the most underrated images I've ever seen on DPC. Just because it isn't crisp and sharp and full of literal meaning. Keep making pictures like this, please.
 12/18/2006 03:03:37 AM
perfect
 12/17/2006 05:46:40 PM
wot shamer said ... "I'd trust the average DPC voter to spot a great a photo like I'd trust my 3yo to drive me cross country blindfolded" ... i couldnt have put it better myself ... coz i've had similar thoughts about many challenges ...

your photo just jumped out at me today .. i hadnt seen it before ... it is a superb work ..
it slowly dawned on me what this picture is about, because it wasnt immediately obvious ... and the title is exceptional ...
it is a wonderful image not just because of the excellent treatment, grain, composition, colour, EVERYTHING! ... but the emotion it brings out in the viewer .. i reckon thats wot photography is all about and to create an emotion in another person with a photograph is awesome ..
my condolences to you and your family ...

12/17/2006 05:25:15 PM
This image has moved me to tears, thank you for sharing, and thank you to this dear person for encouraging you to take the shot.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
 12/17/2006 03:01:46 PM
Wow - this really should have done better. I recall coming across someone saying the following in the forums:

"I'd trust the average DPC voter to spot a great a photo like I'd trust my 3yo to drive me cross country blindfolded" [paraphrased]

This WAS a very powerful image & my thoughts are with your family.
 12/13/2006 09:24:01 AM
150 out of 226. Unbelievable...and shame on the voters. It was one of the most powerful images in the bunch and spoke volumes without an explaination. And, now...we know the true story. Thank you so much for sharing a part of your life with us...this is what it's all about in my humble opinion. Saving to favs. Brightest Blessings.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/13/2006 02:11:53 AM
Thank you for the explanation. Now I understand it. My thoughts are with you.
 12/13/2006 12:38:28 AM
Originally posted by bjoern:
While I assume it's intentional, I think you overdid it - there is just too little detail. I don't get the concept from the picture. A death mask? Darth Vader? Someone with glasses under a blanket?


Just had to conceal identity for dignity on this family member who spent Christmas in Heaven. sunken eyes and an oxygen tube for breathing make this difficult to identify
 12/13/2006 12:34:22 AM
Originally posted by talj:
I am struggling with this image as I just cant quite work out what I am looking at. Look forward to your description when the challenge is over!

here it is
 12/13/2006 12:33:43 AM
This was a family member at a nursing home.Grain was in part to conceal identity but also I felt it showed her soul departing her body and entering heaven.This was a tough emotional shoot for me but she understands my love for photography,people,emotions and did nothing but encourage this picture.Looking closely you see the nasal canula (oxygen tube)She has since departed here but smiles down on my improvement on this website and the challenge results.I remember her chuckling at my first attempt light on white. thanx for comment and vote I can relate GOD bless you
Originally posted by connie:
ONE OF THE BEST IN THE BUNCH...

I AM TAKING CARE OF A TERMINALLY ILL PERSON WHO HAS ABOUT LESS THAN 6 MONTHS TO LIVE BUT I DID NOT HAVE THE HEART TO PHOTOGRAPH HIM. HE FIGHTS WITH HIS EVERY BREATH TO LIVE. ITâS BEEN SO LONG SINCE I HAVE PICKED UP MY CAMERA. YOUR PICTURE LOOKS LIKE âMY LIFEâ FOR THE LAST 7 MONTHS, I AM THE CAREGIVER AND I SEE THIS IMAGE EVERY DAY/NIGHT.

VERY MOVING PICTURE! 10
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12/13/2006 12:30:49 AM
This was a family member at a nursing home.Grain was in part to conceal identity but also I felt it showed her soul departing her body and entering heaven.This was a tough emotional shoot for me but she understands my love for photography,people,emotions and did nothing but encourage this picture.Looking closely you see the nasal canula (oxygen tube)She has since departed here but smiles down on my improvement on this website and the challenge results.I remember her chuckling at my first attempt light on white.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/12/2006 07:17:22 PM
grainy blurry bad light but they all add to it but i think its too much you cant tell what your looking at
 12/12/2006 07:49:38 AM
Great Idea.
 12/11/2006 10:53:17 PM
Very emotive - almost miss the O2 tube at first & therefore the setting :: good choice for added grain -- 8 --
 12/11/2006 03:11:32 PM
Wow.
 12/11/2006 02:11:04 PM
Great use of noise. This person seems to be disintegrating into light, right before my eyes. 8
 12/10/2006 10:24:27 PM
ONE OF THE BEST IN THE BUNCH...

I AM TAKING CARE OF A TERMINALLY ILL PERSON WHO HAS ABOUT LESS THAN 6 MONTHS TO LIVE BUT I DID NOT HAVE THE HEART TO PHOTOGRAPH HIM. HE FIGHTS WITH HIS EVERY BREATH TO LIVE. ITâS BEEN SO LONG SINCE I HAVE PICKED UP MY CAMERA. YOUR PICTURE LOOKS LIKE âMY LIFEâ FOR THE LAST 7 MONTHS, I AM THE CAREGIVER AND I SEE THIS IMAGE EVERY DAY/NIGHT.

VERY MOVING PICTURE! 10
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 12/08/2006 07:08:12 AM
The grain in this shot looks to be intended but I can,t make out the sceen, could be a head with plasstic over the face or maybe not, ???
 12/07/2006 04:55:12 PM
gutsy with the image grain. 2 extra points just for that. 8
 12/07/2006 04:59:54 AM
I love the artistic treatment. The grain and the negative space add a sort of ambiguity that really illustrate the theme of passing over. Nice work. Adding this one to my favourites.
 12/07/2006 01:37:07 AM
Very nice effect. How did you do this with basic editing -- put something in front of the lens?
 12/06/2006 04:13:21 PM
While I assume it's intentional, I think you overdid it - there is just too little detail. I don't get the concept from the picture. A death mask? Darth Vader? Someone with glasses under a blanket?
 12/06/2006 04:07:02 PM
I am struggling with this image as I just cant quite work out what I am looking at. Look forward to your description when the challenge is over!


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