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Little Red Riding Hood (as seen by the wolf)
Little Red Riding Hood (as seen by the wolf)
posthumous


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: The Brothers Grimm (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
Location: Delaware Water Gap, NJ
Date: Oct 5, 2008
Aperture: 4
ISO: 100
Shutter: 80
Galleries: Candid, Blur
Date Uploaded: Oct 5, 2008

 I took the picture through a modified CD holder to create a distorted look. Cropped. I put a red vignette on it. Levels and curves. A lot of futzing (especially when you consider the score I'm going to get!).

Statistics
Place: 80 out of 82
Avg (all users): 4.1170
Avg (commenters): 3.5000
Avg (participants): 3.5676
Avg (non-participants): 4.2517
Views since voting: 1105
Views during voting: 400
Votes: 188
Comments: 17
Favorites: 0

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AuthorThread
 10/16/2008 01:53:27 PM
Greetings from the Critique Club!

Well, my first reaction was probably along the same lines as many of the voters. It's messy, abstract, doesn't seem to have a good focal point, and may be a stretch for the challenge. I think the title plays a very significant role in this shot. Without it, I don't think anyone could guess what the shot is. However, with the title, it is very creative, and a different take compared to the many Red Riding Hood entries. It is a clever idea, and I like that you experimented with the CD holder and editing to get a unique feel. I just don't think it compares to the clean, crisp, quality shots that DPC voters tend to adore.

As for the shot itself, I can tell it's taken in some sort of outdoor area, which fits the Riding Hood story, but the person doesn't look much like a little girl in a red cape. She appears to be wearing jeans, hiking boots, and some sort of backpack? Little details like that may have improved the score. Maybe a picnic basket too. I'd also bring down the spiral blur a little, if possible.

Your portfolio is filled with a wide range of shots. It appears you know how to appeal to voters, but also have a very creative, out of the box side of you. I applaud you for continuing to take these unique, interesting shots. It forces voters to look at shots they would otherwise pay not attention to. Keep it up!
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 10/15/2008 11:09:43 AM
You are a maverick.
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 10/13/2008 09:06:21 AM
Wow, I can't believe I beat this out for the brown! I suppose mine got more low votes for having a high "WTF?" factor . This makes up for CharlieBaker beating me out for it in the "Harsh Environments" challenge. Can you give yourself a Posthumous ribbon? I guess not because you definitely know who took it. I like the idea of the wolf's viewpoint. (Did Little Red really wear Levi's?)
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 10/13/2008 04:25:21 AM
Definitely out of the box. I'd be surprised if this doesn't get a posthumous ribbon! ;-)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
10/12/2008 07:36:43 PM
a cool take - very innovative shot
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 10/12/2008 07:15:44 PM
Interesting perspective (i.e. - as seen by the wolf) but not on par with some other shots. Clever idea, though.
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 10/12/2008 04:19:00 PM
I think wolve's eyesight is better than ours...
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 10/11/2008 09:50:31 AM
I'm afraid whatever effect you've used has made it very blurry and hard to make anything out.
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 10/10/2008 03:00:14 PM
Sorry, a bit too bizzare for me.
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 10/08/2008 06:53:06 PM
Really clever attempt at the abstract. I just don't get that "wow" factor from this.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/07/2008 07:02:30 PM
Looking through Grandma's glasses?
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 10/07/2008 03:55:45 PM
OK....if this is seen by the wolf...then this must be a very skinny wolf because his (this wolf) vision is off and it will be hard for him (this wolf) to hunt any prey without getting dizzy. In fact, I am getting a bit dizzy looking at this...but I do find that kind of fun. :O) I have no idea how you did this....but the more I look at it I find it kind-of cool. Yep, very dizzy now.
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 10/06/2008 07:05:22 PM
I thought the wolf had big eyes and could see real good. ;)
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 10/06/2008 02:22:09 PM
a little messy, but creative tie in with the title
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 10/06/2008 10:48:00 AM
LOL....very cute and clever idea and I "get it" *smile* However, my bet is that you're taking a beating score wise because it's not a traditional "perfect stock shot"??
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 10/06/2008 04:20:30 AM
Well done!
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 10/06/2008 03:13:11 AM
Now this is really stretching the mind....
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