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The demon drink
2nd PlaceThe demon drink
IreneM


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Challenge: Hate II (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D700
Lens: Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D
Location: Living room
Date: Dec 22, 2009
Aperture: f8
ISO: 500
Shutter: 1/60 s
Galleries: Portraiture, Food and Drink
Date Uploaded: Dec 22, 2009

 This is my tired husband, just in from work and looking forward to a bit of peace and quiet.
I said “hello dear, how are you? Can you put on your old hooded fleece jacket, hold this glass, lean on the table and look dispairing and full of self-hate”? ;-)) He said “sure”. Gotta love that guy!
Anyway, during the voting week he kept asking “how am I doing?” So I read him the great comments that were coming in and he was really chuffed. Thanks so much for that and the super score (6.1 as I write).

Post challenge:
OMG! Just logged in, thought I was seeing things! THANK YOU for the ribbon.

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 35
Avg (all users): 6.1839
Avg (commenters): 8.4000
Avg (participants): 5.7895
Avg (non-participants): 6.2206
Views since voting: 5997
Views during voting: 359
Votes: 223
Comments: 36
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 01/05/2010 10:09:08 AM
Just needed a brown liquid drop falling into the glass to add your signiture to it ;-)

Congrats, just wouldn't be the same if didn't open an DPC email digest and see your name somewere in there :-p hehe
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 01/03/2010 07:55:58 PM
That is an incredible portrait, Irene, and congrats to you on catching him for the shot as he came home from work - wouldn't have worked half as well if he had been more rested. Ahh, the weight of the world upon his shoulders...great work! :-)
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 01/03/2010 04:20:46 PM
Congrats girl....hubbys are great!
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 01/01/2010 09:56:05 PM
Goooooooooooo Irene! Amazing picture! Congrats on your ribbon!
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 12/31/2009 10:40:32 AM
Congratulations on your red ribbon Irene. Very good portrait.
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 12/30/2009 02:40:24 PM
I thought I recognized your husband. Congrats on the red.
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 12/30/2009 12:21:10 PM
Fabulous lighting in this with great seperation of lights and darks - and perhaps more importantly darks and (other) darks.



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 12/30/2009 12:14:46 PM
I was sure there would be a water drop in there.
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 12/30/2009 11:04:14 AM
I wonder how small this guy was to take a macro shot of him like this? hmmmmm.

Congrats your none-macro photo M ;)

Leo
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 12/30/2009 08:41:16 AM
Great work Irene, I am in the middle of a family crisis with my sister who is having a tough time fighting her alcoholism. Your shot hit very close to home.
Congrats on the ribby!
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 12/30/2009 08:12:18 AM
Lovely shot Irene !!! Huge congrats on a TOP NOTCH shot.
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 12/30/2009 06:20:17 AM

:)
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 12/30/2009 03:35:29 AM
I love it Irene.Just look at the hands and the way you let it.Its one of the best photographs that you have done.I am not aloud to vote because I am not a member,Maybe this year 2010.But you are really gifted.And I dont see why you have to say anything.Like dont like it here it is.You are that good.Go back to the hands I will never forget that image. Harvey Sherman
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 12/30/2009 02:05:36 AM
Congrats, so difficult for him to carry on his shoulders so many ribbons! :)
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 12/30/2009 01:24:26 AM
Strong portrait. Congrats!
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 12/30/2009 12:39:31 AM
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 12/30/2009 12:16:19 AM
Congrats on the Red. Great lighting.
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 12/30/2009 12:13:05 AM
A good model is hard to find... A good husband is even harder to find.

Congrats on a TWO-FER. :)

And on your ribbon!
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 12/30/2009 12:09:54 AM
Beautifully well done Irene. Love the tones and his gaze is just amazing.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/29/2009 08:14:24 PM
Good photograph, but i don't see "hate." I get the black-cloaked demon, but he looks more like he's nursing a mug of thera-flu than a diabolic potion.
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 12/29/2009 04:58:17 PM
very nice
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 12/28/2009 11:47:51 PM
Stunning image. Among my favorite images this challenge ... may not fit the challenge as well as some others.
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 12/28/2009 09:14:11 PM
At first glance, the model appeared to be a monk. Therefore, I was distracted when I saw the digital stopwatch and fleece sweatshirt. Nevertheless, I love the idea behind this shot. Well done!
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 12/28/2009 03:11:38 AM
painful moment! greate shot
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 12/27/2009 07:15:41 PM
I like the composition, the use of b&w, and te subject. I'm trying to find something I could suggest improvement on but I can't. :)
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 12/26/2009 04:28:29 PM
This seems more "reflective" than "hate"; but it is a very good photo.
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 12/25/2009 11:51:08 PM
I get more sadness than hatred, but the photo is excellent.
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 12/25/2009 06:36:23 PM
This image really fits the theme. I imagine the subject hating his life, hating his addiction, or hating what he has done. And the image quality if very good, with nice lighting and separation from the intriguing background.
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 12/25/2009 02:13:17 AM
This is superb. The sepia works so well here. I also think this stands out from the others as although it's obviously set up the model is not being overt ...it tells a true story for many.
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 12/24/2009 12:08:06 AM
excellent self-loathing shot. love the idea, great execution and the dude looks like Deniro...that's a plus. 8 nope a 9 is more fitting.
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 12/23/2009 10:19:34 PM
perfect
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 12/23/2009 07:27:37 PM
I like the desaturated look and the light is great. Not that its affecting the way I score your image, but I think it would be nice to not see the watch. Good job. [9]
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 12/23/2009 12:15:50 PM
nice shot, great clarity
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 12/23/2009 10:38:18 AM
Awesome image. I love the light,texture, and expression. Really conveys a message. Great job!
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 12/23/2009 09:54:21 AM
Even without the title, this photograph SPEAKS
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 12/23/2009 03:43:03 AM
sorr, but i do not see hate here, i see despair, worry, but not hate... however a good portrait, veru good i think....
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