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After a Shower
After a Shower
lisae


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Challenge: Candid (Classic Editing)
Camera: Polaroid PDC 1320
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Date: Aug 31, 2002
Date Uploaded: Aug 31, 2002

This is a self-portrait. I set up the camera with the timer and let it take photos of me as I did things I would normally do, so I believe this is candid. It is also a frank depiction of something very real, a real person in real underwear applying deodorant to a real amrmpit :). This makes use of the "frankness" side of the definition of "candid". Noise was removed with Neat Image.

Statistics
Place: 158 out of 172
Avg (all users): 4.2355
Avg (commenters): 5.0857
Avg (participants): 4.3788
Avg (non-participants): 4.1180
Views since voting: 2102
Votes: 293
Comments: 46
Favorites: 5 (view)


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09/23/2002 03:38:00 PM
Oh My GOD what a bod3 what a beautiful chest 10 ...more! more!
09/09/2002 01:16:00 PM
Lisae, titled as self portrait, this would have been seen as a bold, artistic move, but as the model/artist roles weren't clear, I had to question this. If this were me taking this of my wife, she agreed, my camera would be in pieces. I think my wife has a wonderful shape, but alas, she does not, so you won't be seeing this much of her, ever. I made no comment about your shape, let's just leave it at "I'd be happy to see you dance for me." Thanks Annida for this insight. Titled as "Me after a shower", would have netted you at least a couple extra points from me. All Smiles. Rob
09/09/2002 09:36:00 AM
I'm sorry you scored so low. You quite certainly should have gotten a much better vote for this. The composition of the....anyways, very nice looking, very very nice. I wish I knew a woman that looked like this.
09/09/2002 09:21:00 AM
I don't know why, and I really refrained from saying anything this week, but I was just positive this was your photo, Lisae. Isn't it wierd the way intuition works? I just KNEW it was you....never met you, never spoken to you, never had any contact with you outside of dp. Bizarre!

Oh well, I liked the picture anyway. People suck!

Rob
09/09/2002 02:15:00 AM
I love your boobs! NIPPLE!
-Annida

Actually, I've met lisae, and she's not fat at all. People thinking she's fat in any way are short sighted and rather sad. She even belly danced for me! oooh baby!
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09/09/2002 12:38:00 AM
I'm OK with all the comments, I guess I expected them. It's interesting that people think women will always get angry if someone takes an "unflattering" photo of them! I think that's actually what I really wanted to play with here, because the topic of "candid" is all about stripping away the artifice and getting to reality, and this kind of photo is as real as it can get for a woman. I got what I wanted, so I'm happy :)

As for people thinking I'm fat... well, I'm a short, top-heavy person and if you only see the top half I think it does make me seem larger than I am :). I'm not thin, that's for sure, but I like my body.
09/09/2002 12:23:00 AM
Knowing that this is a self portrait changes things a bit. This is definitely a slice of life. I am sorry some were so rude and short sighted as they are. It is nice to see you can share so openly.
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09/09/2002 12:21:00 AM
Bravo Lisa!! Sorry I didn't get to comment earlier, I've been really sick and then out of town for the weekend. I admire this, and even more since it's a self portrait! ~Heather~
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/08/2002 10:10:00 PM
Please! Candid doesn't mean tacky.
09/06/2002 06:46:00 PM
she does not look pleased!!!
09/06/2002 01:36:00 PM
For some reason, I think this would also work very well as a black and white. karmat
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09/06/2002 01:16:00 AM
This is definitely a candid shot, but how much trouble are you in?
09/05/2002 10:40:00 PM
wow
09/05/2002 07:45:00 PM
Does she know that you posted this on the internet? Lol! (If not, I wouldn't tell her!). This may be a little TOO candid! (lol)
09/05/2002 06:29:00 AM
A bit overexposed on the edges, surely she didn't appreciate your posting this shot!
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09/04/2002 08:51:00 PM
Where are you living now?
09/04/2002 05:50:00 PM
I'm sure your subject really appreciated that! The background speaks untidyness, detracting from this picture. The light coming in through the windows is also distracting.
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09/04/2002 05:37:00 PM
Gross!
09/04/2002 05:30:00 PM
i dig this--nice mood portrayed here. it is definitely a part of our everyday life. (because of the somewhat monochrome color scheme going on here--just for fun i took the liberty of throwing it in photoshop and changing it to black and white with a little grain-- and liked that too, because the windows give a cool overblown effect there as well.) anyway, nice framing and composition on this one and i also like the subtle motion blur. 8--amitchell
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09/04/2002 04:01:00 PM
The picture makes me feel a voyeur, intentionally. She is just herself, she can't help it that we have to look. Good atmosphere.
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09/04/2002 03:59:00 PM
although everyone made comments in forums - it IS a good candid shot ... keep up the good work - Ayme -6
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09/04/2002 03:34:00 PM
Oh My GOD what a bod3 what a beautiful chest 10 ...more! more!
09/04/2002 12:09:00 PM
i think this pic is fetching. nice taut tummy :) .. facial expression is a little sever though! mag99
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09/04/2002 11:14:00 AM
shame on you! But you caught the spirit of the competition! Good composition.
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09/04/2002 10:40:00 AM
background is a bit distracting. nice framing though.
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09/04/2002 10:37:00 AM
main subject underexposed
09/04/2002 12:45:00 AM
mood captured - morning routine not quite awake yet
sincerity of expressions - good
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09/03/2002 08:14:00 PM
Nice exposure, the 'blur' movement under the arm is very appropriate I think in term of not offense people.Good composition.Meet the challenge yes. Appealing photo : not specifically. Overall 6, might come back for a 7. ok .. 7 right now. I like the expression of the face.
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09/03/2002 07:58:00 PM
Unless this is a self portrait, she should shoot you for this. Very unflattering. Huge amounts of glare behind her and on the right. The woman's face is very clear. I understand the pit rub motion, but I think it wasn't necessary. 6 Swash
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09/03/2002 07:32:00 PM
Composition: Subject Placement, Cropping, Background5,
Technical: Focus, Exposure, Lighting, Processing5,
Appeal: Is it Interesting, Motivating, Etc.? 10,
Total Averaged Rating7. Autool
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09/03/2002 04:10:00 PM
i hope she doesnt hate this picture
09/03/2002 03:08:00 PM
it is really raw and I like that :)
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09/03/2002 12:10:00 PM
ok, there are some things we really don't need to see..........
09/03/2002 08:02:00 AM
Very nice shot... I like the focus of the face given the motion in the arm -- good shot, esp. for a slow shutter speed. Here's hoping it was authorized for posting; very brave of the model and photographer. Well done & Good Luck.
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09/03/2002 04:47:00 AM
Interesting shot... Nice composition... But I'm wondering why you opted for such a small file size? The pixels hurt... If this is a limitation of your camera, then please ignore this...
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09/03/2002 04:33:00 AM
tasteless. 1 Journey
09/03/2002 12:55:00 AM
Image is a bit blurry on the left hand side of the photo ... Maybe a tad over sharpened too ... 5 ... RLS
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09/02/2002 11:42:00 PM
did she kill you for this? she should :)
09/02/2002 10:56:00 PM
Some things are better not seen so candidly.....
09/02/2002 09:21:00 PM
Courageous candid.
09/02/2002 05:15:00 PM
One of my top three this week. Great shot! 8 Jak
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09/02/2002 08:38:00 AM
Maybe a little too candid
09/02/2002 05:45:00 AM
Ummm, certainly candid!
09/02/2002 01:28:00 AM
What was the point of this? What were you trying to capture?
09/02/2002 12:32:00 AM
did she kill you afterward? talk about a candid picture!
09/02/2002 12:27:00 AM
Has she beaten the crap out of you for posting this, or hasn't she seen it yet? :)


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