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At Times it's a Professional Battle
At Times it's a Professional Battle
aimeethetoo


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Battle Of The Sexes (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Sigma 18-125mm f/3.5-5.6 DC for Canon
Location: Columbus
Date: Jan 14, 2007
Aperture: 400
ISO: 3.6
Shutter: 1/10
Galleries: Portraiture, Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: Jan 14, 2007

 Half face inspired by the work of tmph. I wanted it to be "any woman" so half face worked - plus I think I look much better this way! :)
The rest of the shot is inspired by a former employer of mine. Please don't insult me with special treatment based on something I have no control over but don't let it hurt me either.

Crummy indoor lighting resulting in very low shutter speed & yucky shadows. I couldn't do my usual outdoor thing due to very dark rainy weather the entire weekend - bleh. Lit with a desk lamp, ceiling fixture, and what little light was coming in the window. Shot in Raw - raw conversions. Elements - crop, levels, hue/saturation, neat image, unsharp mask, dodge, burn, minor cloning, blur, border, save for web.
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Top 20 is always nice. I know it was a little soft. Shutter speed 1/10 was all I could muster with the very poor lighting conditions. Crummy rain! Thanks for the comments!

Statistics
Place: 18 out of 90
Avg (all users): 5.9927
Avg (commenters): 7.3750
Avg (participants): 5.6000
Avg (non-participants): 6.0807
Views since voting: 1266
Views during voting: 443
Votes: 273
Comments: 24
Favorites: 0

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 01/24/2007 07:12:01 PM
Great image and a fantastic finish, but between you and me Aims, this should have been in the top 10
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 01/24/2007 03:50:09 PM
Nice shot and i like that way you editing.
Great one Aimee!
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 01/23/2007 04:12:53 PM
This was the only challenge I managed to vote on while away. Gave this an 8. Thought the image was clear, the message simple and to the point. Definitely a strong b&w Aimee. Top 20 is a fantastic result, congrats again!
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 01/22/2007 04:01:55 PM
Man, it sure doesn't look soft to me! To me, it looks about as clean and crisp as you can get! And the concept is awesome! Top 20 or no, this is ridiculously underrated!!! I like the score your smart commenters gave you much better!

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 01/22/2007 10:43:06 AM
wow top 20! keep it up for wpl4, i liked this simple composition
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 01/22/2007 09:03:21 AM
Good one, Aimee. Top 20 ain't too shabby. ;~D Congrats.
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 01/22/2007 07:42:41 AM
Should have done better. Powerful (and all too true) image. B&W is a great shoice here.
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 01/22/2007 12:25:12 AM
Wow this is a shock. This was my top pick!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/21/2007 02:32:41 PM
one of the best i have seen. I would have likes detail in the blacks, you probably do, but it doesn't translate well on the internet. Also you light is a little flat and would have like more drama. I am just being picky. Overall the concept is really wonderful and the execution is also pretty good.
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 01/20/2007 01:59:44 PM
Great image & Theme
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 01/20/2007 09:26:00 AM
so true
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 01/19/2007 06:26:00 PM
Not only the content/message is strong, I also like the way this photo is build up out of a few simple elements with a lot of negative space. Highest vote so far.
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 01/19/2007 09:39:58 AM
Great shot!
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 01/18/2007 04:44:04 PM
Perfect b&w levels, nice idea.
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 01/16/2007 06:35:20 PM
great use of symbolism in this picture; but remember when dealing with black and white to increase contrast ;)
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 01/16/2007 06:37:47 AM
Great contrast.
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 01/16/2007 03:14:47 AM
Such exquisite lighting and detail...very original. 10
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 01/15/2007 10:51:05 PM
Now look what you did! You went all serious with your entry. Now I can't even crack a joke here. :P I'll just say this is one of the best in the challenge and leave it at that. Good luck!
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 01/15/2007 09:46:07 PM
This would be better with the tie fully in focus
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 01/15/2007 01:45:46 PM
A great image that may have benefited from a background fill light to help keep the jacket from blending into the background. The tie's pattern makes it look oof which is distracting. Very nice choice of concept.

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 01/15/2007 10:09:51 AM
As a woman working in a man's world, I am constantly bashing my head against a glass ceiling, glass walls even - I can relate to this.
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 01/15/2007 06:31:23 AM
I think this is a strong image with a very strong message.....
Well done, I really like it.....
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 01/15/2007 01:29:41 AM
I think I know who this is. tee hee

GOOD ONE!!
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 01/15/2007 12:41:50 AM
excellent shot, excellent idea, love the pp ...
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