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Camera: Pentax K200D
Lens: Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF
Date: Nov 6, 2008
Aperture: 5.8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/1.4
Galleries: Black and White
Date Uploaded: Nov 27, 2008

Viewed: 620
Comments: 12
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 I did not take or process this for the challenge. It is from a number of shots I took on a tripod with my new camera under household (and computer) lighting to test it, and the higher ISO possibilities, though this was only 200. My subject finally ignored me as I moved the tripod about and shuttered away, and I could just concentrate on his concentration.

When I reviewed my pics I was taken with the white bg (refrigerator) and the curve of the lamp on top. Original picture is cropped a little at the top and a lot on the left simply because the paneled wall contains a lot of distracting items, and not at all on the left where the original framing cut off the back of the head. So I had this long and narrow shot; hence the fat black side borders. It was after the usual adjustments and conversion that I played with the fish eye effect - the minus side. I liked it, and the subject didn't mind the effect of more hair on the top of his head. Sent it off with this title to a friend who knew I was having trouble deciding whether or not to keep the camera.

I did have another picture in mind for this challenge, but then I thought this is probably the only wider venue appropriate for this one.


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 02/25/2025 12:36:29 PM
Awesome!
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 03/02/2009 12:05:45 PM
Whoa! How interesting! I'd say your new camera passed the test, wouldn't you? I think his expression and stance is just so fascinating. It is quite artistic, made even better by being in black and white.

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 01/26/2009 08:18:46 PM
very col and interesting portrait. The colours of the black and white are outstanding. Well done indeed on this shot, i love it
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 01/01/2009 04:08:23 PM
An unusual and interesting portrait. The type of shot you just can't fake. well done.
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 12/07/2008 07:12:08 AM
It starts out as a normal shot. Then, it slowly transposes into something a bit odd and distorted. The room is beginning to assimilate the man. I find myself gravitating to the what appears to be a cup on top of the refrigerator, looking for a point of calm, a way to regain control before the room wins.
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 12/06/2008 01:39:12 PM
I like how the narrow background seems to echo and complement the shot and how the first impression is fooled into thinking it's a "normal" portrait.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 12/06/2008 12:48:40 AM
Archive Collection - The Posthumous Masters
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 12/05/2008 07:17:44 PM
for me a great image. very good the black and white, the model is clamorous(damn my bad bad english, I need the thesaurus for this word... i am sure theat clamorous isn't the exact translating of strepitoso but sorry i can't find another word). come back to the comment, the composition is good and particularry i like the curve of the door(?) near the face. good work.
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 12/04/2008 11:01:31 AM
I love the effect of a huge nose that seems to be warping space-time with its majestic bigness. It's such a weird, blatant distortion, but even so, it didn't register right away. It felt so real. Good work. I know you're in strange territory here, with no markers. It's brave of you to go here and I think you've really found something.
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 12/03/2008 01:10:46 AM
I am torn on this. I love how all the distortions and shapes meld man with his creations. However, the ear is very conspicuous and becomes unbalanced in focus. Maybe I spent too many formative years watching episodes of Star Trek when I should have been studying art or philosophy.
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 11/29/2008 10:52:49 AM
The crop and borders are perfect. The distortions remind me of a carnival fun-house mirror! Fun pic!
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 11/28/2008 05:01:28 AM
Great and quirky!
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