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The Original Environment(ally) Male Portrait
The Original Environment(ally) Male Portrait
JulietNN


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Challenge: Male Portrait (Basic Editing)
Collection: Challenges Entered
Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Location: A rock on a mountain
Date: May 24, 2008
Date Uploaded: May 24, 2008

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POst Challenge:

Thank you everyone for all your comments. I totally agree with the model not popping. He sort of blends into the background. My PS skills are not that good to be able to make him pop in basic editing, so if anyone has any suggestions as to how to make him pop in basic and PS let me know please. I am trying hard to soak up as much info as possible

Statistics
Place: 15 out of 153
Avg (all users): 6.1928
Avg (commenters): 7.0667
Avg (participants): 5.8462
Avg (non-participants): 6.2982
Views since voting: 1730
Views during voting: 513
Votes: 223
Comments: 25
Favorites: 2 (view)

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AuthorThread
 06/05/2008 12:53:06 AM
I think you did a great job here, Juliet. It looks like a film photo from years gone by. Your model is indeed VERY yummy ;-)
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 06/04/2008 01:47:23 PM
Congrats to your top 20 finish.
well done portrait
try contrast +52, brightness +21 :)

Message edited by author 2008-06-04 13:50:56.
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 06/04/2008 12:00:51 PM
I am really surprised (and pleased) in your giant leap in ability that you have shown in such a short period of time. Exceptional sepia portrait!
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 06/04/2008 10:22:21 AM
I thought this was a fun picture to see. What a gorgeous model! I agree with what everyone else said about the lighting on the model. What amazing scenery. Love the sky. Very nice job.
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 06/04/2008 03:10:34 AM
Hmmm, yummy! He could put his moccasins under my bed any time! ;-) Congrats.
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 06/04/2008 01:34:03 AM
Juliet, this shpt is very, very good. You've done a great job!
Congrats on the Top 20 finish!
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 06/04/2008 12:27:20 AM
Wonderful photo. Gorgeous young man, dramatic pose, beautiful setting, and terrific PP. I just wish I could see his feet. Congratulations on the good score and high placement.
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 06/04/2008 12:23:40 AM
Juliet, I LOVE this shot!! Great idea, well executed. Congrats on the top 20 finish!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/03/2008 12:40:38 PM
Like a beefcake photo from 50 years ago! Not sure if this is meant to be humorous or not. Photo seems dark to me. Wish the model popped a little more from the background (sepia is okay choice, but color might have helped).
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 06/02/2008 11:59:15 PM
Very, very nice... love the processing. 9
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 06/01/2008 08:19:42 PM
Cool shot. Love the colours and the overall tonal values.
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 06/01/2008 12:14:27 AM
Looks like a Playgirl shoot.
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 05/31/2008 11:03:15 PM
Not convincing. Looks like he's looking for the fireman, the cowboy, and the cop. Sorry.
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 05/30/2008 10:48:48 PM
Now this is what I think of for 'male portrait.' Nicely done = 10
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 05/30/2008 09:53:06 AM
He almost seems like a statue from how still he looks like he's standing
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 05/29/2008 10:31:11 PM
nice...
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 05/29/2008 05:33:23 AM
Nice shot, Juliet - interesting to see you went for a different one, and here the duotone works nicely in your favour. The one thing that lets in down IMO is the flat lighting on the subject itself but the clouds are brought out awesomely for a basic editing challenge. Well done! (no vote)
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 05/28/2008 08:28:49 PM
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 05/28/2008 02:38:39 PM
Wow!! This has to be a winner, looks like something I'd TRY to pull off. Nice butt.....
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 05/28/2008 11:57:21 AM
Lovely..
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 05/28/2008 10:17:05 AM
I love the rustic feel and sepia tone.
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 05/28/2008 09:58:49 AM
i dont like the cactus tree thing on the right side
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 05/28/2008 09:50:57 AM
sepia is a little dull, and maybe a little more contrast would make him look less wax-like
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 05/28/2008 09:40:08 AM
nice use of soft tones
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 05/28/2008 12:09:02 AM
Hmmmmm, nice scenery! 9
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