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Challenge: Blurry Mess (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II
Location: Fashion show
Date: Mar 8, 2008
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/25s
Date Uploaded: Mar 10, 2008

 Taken at a fashion show, with a 1920s theme. Not intentionally taken for this challenge. Maybe this won't be blurry enough for the voters, but it's blurry enough that I would probably have normally thrown it out. In the end, I think it's actually not bad. Somehow, the blur adds to the emotion of the shot, and draws me in to what she's thinking, why she's there. The title is deliberately simple to not impose any preconceptions on who she is.

Anyway, it's in now, so bring on the DNMC. :)

Statistics
Place: 182 out of 292
Avg (all users): 4.8991
Avg (commenters): 4.5000
Avg (participants): 4.6893
Avg (non-participants): 5.0720
Views since voting: 723
Views during voting: 389
Votes: 228
Comments: 6
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AuthorThread
 04/08/2008 07:32:52 AM
Yeah, probably not blurry or messy enough for a challenge, but the nice thing about the challenge is it made you stop to look at something you'd have otherwise probably tossed. (I'm a big fan of blur.) The things that work here: the monochromatic nature of black, white and red - always a good combo in my book; her expression - it's kind and a bit intriguing; sequins - sequins on a well shaped female are always good for some reason, plus they're very cool in blurry pics. What needs work - the overall composition is a bit too tight on the left, but a much tighter crop on the right would balance that better I think. The linear object in the foreground (a railing of some kind?) is a bit unfortunate, but it's impact might be lessened by the tighter crop. All told, too low of a score in my opinion, and a very good start at seeing the possibilities in other than sharp. :-)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/16/2008 02:22:23 PM
I'd like a better idea of the story here...who is she, why is she dressed up, who is she looking at/gesturing to?
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 03/15/2008 11:28:33 PM
She doesn't look messy at all. Nice shot, but maybe not the best for this challenge.
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 03/15/2008 08:32:27 PM
this is special captivating interesting and nicely blurred
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 03/13/2008 11:59:44 PM
Reminds me of the cover of Marvin Gaye's "Lets Get It On" album. Her outfit really works well for blur. Very nice image, hope it does well for you.
If anyone thought this was the "Whats Goin On album cover, they should have their head examined. :P
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 03/13/2008 03:44:42 PM
the blur hurts this image in my opinion
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