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Enchanting Eyes
Enchanting Eyes
battymaddie


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Challenge: High Contrast III (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Canon EF 35-80mm f/4.0-5.6 III
Location: My backyard
Date: Jun 8, 2008
Aperture: 6.3
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/100
Galleries: Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Jun 8, 2008

 This is a picture I took of my little sister in my parents backyard. I had my husband hold a black cloth behind her while my other little sister reflected light in. I am actually really pleased with the results that I got. I wanted it to be high contrast, but at the same time still bring out her eyes. One problem that I couldn't fix with the basic editing is the orange tint on her face right by her hair line. I am hoping that I won't get docked down for that, but I wouldn't be surprised if I do. For post processing I pretty much just boosted the contrast and changed the levels and played with curves until I liked it. Then I resized it for the web.

Statistics
Place: 103 out of 294
Avg (all users): 5.6034
Avg (commenters): 7.1250
Avg (participants): 5.5000
Avg (non-participants): 5.6800
Views since voting: 858
Views during voting: 294
Votes: 174
Comments: 9
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/14/2008 06:17:43 AM
WOW!

the eyes are just amazing.
i really really like this photo!
great work!
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 06/13/2008 01:11:43 PM
I love how the earing has the same tone as her eyes. 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/12/2008 09:54:31 PM
The earring takes away the focus from those beautiful eyes.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/12/2008 01:03:44 PM
The earring matching her eyes was a clever idea. Lovely model, wonderful portrait.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/12/2008 12:54:49 AM
yes they are, but they're out of focus?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/11/2008 11:00:11 PM
perfect high contrast!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/11/2008 04:35:12 PM
I love the simmetry in the eyes and the earring.. It's beautiful..
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/11/2008 08:27:45 AM
Nice high contrast and high key.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/11/2008 07:16:43 AM
oh yes, those eyes are magnificent...lovely high key image...lovely face, earrings really suit this and complement the eyes, perhaps compete a little, but work well 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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