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SHY PRINCESS : Sagkahan Slum, Philippines
SHY PRINCESS : Sagkahan Slum, Philippines
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Challenge: Free Study 2009-03 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
Location: Sanghakan Slum Village, Tacloban City,Philippines
Date: Mar 10, 2009
Aperture: F3.2
ISO: 1000
Shutter: 1/400
Galleries: Emotive, Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Mar 21, 2009

 The Image: Taken at the Sagkahan slum where we have been working at alleviating poverty and bringing hope to the village. This girl was rather shy, but took to the camera immediately and posed with her gorgeous eyes locked on my lens for about 7 images. I will print them and take them back when I return later in the year.

I have a strong emotional connection to these slums and the people who live there. As a church, we are working with them to save these kids from disease, malnutrition, and worst of all, prostitution.

The Edit: Many adjustment layers and masks to bring our the lighting and tones. I was debating whether to go black and white, but loved the skin tones and the daylight I used coming into the dark house.

I love the strong contrast and I love the detail in the door post.

The Prediction: Being a FS...not sure - mid sixes?

Post: I was right in my prediction, but at the end of the day, I hoped for better as I love the poignancy of the moment...this place has captivated my heart as have its people.

Statistics
Place: 27 out of 475
Avg (all users): 6.4519
Avg (commenters): 7.7778
Avg (participants): 6.3824
Avg (non-participants): 6.6667
Views since voting: 4056
Views during voting: 258
Votes: 135
Comments: 14
Favorites: 5 (view)

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 04/09/2009 02:02:14 PM
This is so so striking and beautiful, Enzo! You can really feel the connection between the photographer and his subject. A tribute to the dignity and warmth you gave this beautiful girl. God BLESS your work there! And please keep sharing your photos. This is the type of photography that I am the most passionate about. Your work goes way beyond just making a good score in a challenge where chances are, they were mostly looking for Iceland landscapes anyway :) Keep up the great work -- both photographically and Kingdom related!

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 04/08/2009 02:17:45 AM
Wonderful and engaging. She has haunting, reserved smile.
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 04/08/2009 12:38:51 AM
What honest and natural beauty, in such a tough place to live. Nicely found, and the composition and light is perfect for the whole scene.
Congrats on a great image, and to you for your service to those in need.
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 04/08/2009 12:14:18 AM
Geesh....this was a favorite. I think you should have ribboned with this image. It is wonderful.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/07/2009 10:30:36 PM
Nice portrait
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 04/06/2009 02:05:23 PM
Beautiful
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 04/06/2009 04:52:28 AM
Like the way you have used the lights & composed the image.
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 04/05/2009 10:13:56 AM
Superb!
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 04/04/2009 09:04:43 AM
Great detail in the eyes.
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 04/03/2009 08:00:16 PM
Well done. Cute kid, a 10
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 04/02/2009 07:33:02 AM
A NatGeo style shot that would be perfectly fitting in a photographic journal story. Nicely composed with great lighting.
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 04/01/2009 01:31:46 PM
windy title detracts and implies the exploitive genre that turn some of us off. super light. perfect crop and composition. very nice job. 8.
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 04/01/2009 07:05:13 AM
Wonderful lighting...and honest portrait..bravo!
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 04/01/2009 01:32:13 AM
Your work is always amazing Enzo. 9
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