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How NOT to wear a white tie
How NOT to wear a white tie
timfythetoo


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Self Portrait VII (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Canon EF-S 17-85mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Date: May 30, 2010
Date Uploaded: May 30, 2010

 2 challenge entries in less than a month and 3 for the year. I used to average 2.3 entries a week. Oh how the times have changed.

I saw nico_blue's entry into high fashion - , and from the first look I knew that I had to do that shot. I just needed to wait for a deja vu or self portrait challenge to come up. How lucky could I be that a SP challenge comes up while his image is still on the front page of the archives and in an open challenge with advanced editing (I am no longer a paid member).

My 30d is in the shop so I had to use a borrowed 300d (my rebel hotshoe is broken). I did a number of test shots to get the lighting correct (I think I came pretty close). Aimee made me the tie out of dinner napkins (white ties are hard to come by). The complete setup after getting the camera and lights set took two people beyond me. Aidan hit the shutter while Aimee worked the shirt and tie with fishing poles. The fan I had underneath me wouldnt blow all the parts I needed in the right place. The pose was painful - to hold it for a couple of minutes at a time was not fun. Replicating this shot was very challenging.

I hope i do not offend nico. He does brilliant work and this is certainly not meant to mock him. This is all just for a good laugh.

I dont expect a high score on this one - but I am looking forward to the comments. Be nice please. ;)


Statistics
Place: 12 out of 131
Avg (all users): 6.5805
Avg (commenters): 7.9565
Avg (participants): 6.5397
Avg (non-participants): 6.5954
Views since voting: 3239
Views during voting: 653
Votes: 236
Comments: 74
Favorites: 8 (view)

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 01/04/2011 12:15:21 AM
dude, get those moles checked!
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 09/19/2010 07:53:11 PM
I cannot believe I never commented on this. Truly, one of the most brilliant tributes/parodies EVER! Bravo.
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 08/05/2010 09:59:10 PM
Made me laugh so hard, I love it!
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 08/05/2010 09:59:47 AM
This is Excellent man. I believe that the original photo copied this one from you instead of the other way LOL

BTW, I don't know you well, but you seem like lost weight over the years. You now can fit in one frame LOL

Leo
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 06/22/2010 02:04:11 AM
Love it:-)
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 06/11/2010 05:16:35 PM
That's Hawt!
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 06/11/2010 03:44:35 PM
bahahahaaaa too funny!
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 06/10/2010 04:40:34 PM
Loooooooooooooooool Thats Just Awesomeeeeeeeee :)
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 06/10/2010 12:36:40 AM
AMAZING!!! YOU ROCK! Congrats on the shot and score!

I had to buy an industrial fan from home depot for my shot :) Btw I can't believe the tie is made out of paper napkins, looks great.

I'm honored and flattered! Keep up the great work!

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 06/09/2010 06:51:36 PM
Once I stopped laughing, had to give you a 10 for the emulation factor and humor! Nice finish!
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 06/09/2010 10:53:23 AM
This really cracked me up, Tim. You are fearless! I meant to come back and vote on this but didn't get around to it. I suspect those 1s and 2s are from people who never saw the original. Or from Nico? Just kidding, I'm sure he appreciates the homage.
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 06/09/2010 09:54:00 AM
I'm so surprised this didn't ribbon! This is absolutely stunning. I love the tribute to Nick, too. Great job, Tim.
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 06/09/2010 07:55:12 AM
Oh my..... now I wish I had voted on this one.
Fabulous shot, you copied it soooooooooooooo well, I love it!

Keep up your lovely, entertaining shots for us, please!!!!!
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 06/09/2010 02:24:19 AM
Just brillant, Tim.
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 06/09/2010 12:58:32 AM
Wonderful, Tim. I always love your sense of humor.

I know well the lack of entries. Maybe we'll both come back more often. :)
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 06/09/2010 12:47:31 AM
I didn't pay much attention to the fashion challenge, and despite the original being on the front page for a week, I still didn't get the reference. But you did a really good job, Tim.
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 06/09/2010 12:21:21 AM
This deserved to finish much much higher
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 06/09/2010 12:13:23 AM
You were robbed IMHO. This deserved to ribbon
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/08/2010 11:57:32 PM
agreed ;)

this looks like its going to be a Smardaz smile of approval winner, bumped you up a point
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 06/08/2010 09:56:49 PM
hahahahaha... great parody
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 06/08/2010 07:05:16 PM
This is just ROFL funny!! I know how much Nico enjoys this.
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 06/08/2010 05:04:49 PM
Funny... lol... Nice retake with a twist... Hope this does well...
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 06/08/2010 04:34:39 PM
Hahaha great take on a red ribbon winner. Well done.
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 06/08/2010 01:42:35 AM
I rated this high cause it caused to rofl.
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 06/07/2010 05:16:20 PM
Awesome. Very funny. I remember the original. Well played and very well executed. 10
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 06/06/2010 09:29:55 PM
nico_blue will be so proud...omg! LOVE this for many, many reasons. Very well done! :) Hope it ribbons!
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 06/06/2010 09:03:41 PM
LOL - This is great! I hope that others have seen the original shot so that they can appreciate this :) 9
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 06/06/2010 04:07:39 PM
LOL- one of my favs
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 06/06/2010 03:54:47 PM
10 10 10 10 and now i have to vote on all the pics because of you!!
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 06/06/2010 03:44:34 PM
I think you might have done better to drop the gimmick - focus, lighting, sharpness are all there, but the joke doesn't really come off.
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 06/06/2010 01:58:36 AM
Deadly Sexy. Love you. Wish you were here.
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 06/05/2010 09:46:07 PM
That's lovely, man
I am new here, but I remember a similar shot with a model
really love the idea
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 06/05/2010 09:13:33 PM
Nico! You have put on some weight. Must be the skate wing and sweetbreads
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 06/05/2010 12:15:55 AM
OK Tim...you have out done yourself with this one. Came by early in the week and gave a 10...but now just wanted to say Bravo!

Message edited by author 2010-06-09 00:12:36.
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 06/05/2010 12:00:49 AM
I'm giving you a 7 if you promise I won't see your belly again for at least a year.
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 06/04/2010 10:37:35 PM
My second favorite entry. It would have been my #1 if the eyes were not so Photoshopped. I love this image. What a great sense of humor. Pose is hysterical and lighting is excellent. Seriously, look closely at the shadows in the belly button. Fades in ever so slowly. A perfect gradient.
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 06/04/2010 10:31:35 PM
Brilliant!
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 06/04/2010 10:03:08 AM
thought those were the tooth fairy's wings gone amiss!! :)
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 06/04/2010 02:38:46 AM
sure Nick will love you for this! brilliant man :)
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 06/04/2010 12:17:19 AM
Fabulous!

ETA: Came back to have another laugh!
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 06/03/2010 11:10:06 PM
You are so fashion! lol
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 06/03/2010 10:18:05 PM
Awesome parody
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 06/03/2010 09:20:03 PM
[user]nico blue[/user] my, how you've changed in such a short time!
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 06/03/2010 07:40:46 PM
This made me smile! Good job!
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 06/03/2010 05:02:27 PM
I'm not voting, but I stumbled across this one and just wanted to say that you deserve some kind of award. Not sure which one, but you deserve it. Fantastic, had me in stitches.
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 06/03/2010 04:59:05 PM
:) ! ! ! Extra points for a complete lack of vanity! You ARE the BOMB!!!
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 06/03/2010 03:20:52 PM
outstanding- should be an easy ribbon- great work
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 06/03/2010 12:36:12 PM
ROFL!!!!!!!!! I love the look on your face! It's PRICELESS...not to mention it's very well done!!!! Congrats on such a shot!
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 06/03/2010 11:39:36 AM
This shot is really good, the only thing wrong IMO is the left side of the face on my screen seems a bit out of focus and has a plastic feel to it, but really great none the less.
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 06/03/2010 08:09:00 AM
Ha, fun shot. The use of B7W works here quite well, and your pose/facial expression is priceless.
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 06/03/2010 03:38:02 AM
LOL! you are back! bravo! Very nice shot,(as always) and funny in your irony (as always). A 10 to celebrate!(of course deserved)
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 06/03/2010 01:01:40 AM
made me laugh!
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 06/02/2010 07:01:16 PM
Rub it and make a wish... 7
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 06/02/2010 05:26:40 PM
jaaa!!! A real man! Nice!
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 06/02/2010 04:40:32 PM
Love it!!!
This should def win a ribbon
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 06/02/2010 12:51:05 PM
hahahahahah...10
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 06/02/2010 11:50:10 AM
FTW.
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 06/02/2010 11:05:53 AM
lol, love it.
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 06/02/2010 10:47:30 AM
Funny
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 06/02/2010 10:29:27 AM
HAHA ...this just made me laugh .. great take with the change of subject! You did nail the background lighting - 7
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 06/02/2010 10:24:21 AM
I -- yikes. Just, yikes. 5
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 06/02/2010 08:30:11 AM
You are so good, Tim. This is excellent (now suck it in, dude LOL)
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 06/02/2010 07:40:41 AM
L O L
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 06/02/2010 07:32:14 AM
holy s**t dude, this is awesome! a good laugh is always a great way to start out my day at work - thanks!
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 06/02/2010 06:59:24 AM
I hope this is your highest scoring shot ever!
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 06/02/2010 04:14:02 AM
Fantastic take off.

The out of focus face is a shame.
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 06/02/2010 03:40:31 AM
LOL
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 06/02/2010 03:19:38 AM
lmao, this has blue written all over it! Nicely done!
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 06/02/2010 02:37:47 AM
HA HA HA HA!!!! Man, you certainly elicited quite the reaction from me on this one, you get a 7!
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 06/02/2010 01:59:47 AM
not voting....LMAO! Great!
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 06/02/2010 12:42:09 AM
oh maannnnnnnnnn... snap!!! nothing less .. a 10!
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 06/02/2010 12:41:03 AM
Oh, Tim! Have you no shame? No self-esteem? jejeje�
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 06/02/2010 12:24:35 AM
Oh my word. You crack my up, Timfy.

I wish I were as bold as you. This is magnificent! LOL! *not voting*
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 06/02/2010 12:23:59 AM
LOL!!! Brilliant! Just brilliant! Great sense of humour
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