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Closed eyes, hence imperfect background and more real
3rd PlaceClosed eyes, hence imperfect background and more real
AllenP


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Close Your Eyes (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
Date: Mar 24, 2012
Aperture: f/1.8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/800
Date Uploaded: Mar 29, 2012

 I decided to hang out where a lot of people were passing by, set the f-stop to 1.8, ISO 200, shooting aperture priority mode and I knew I would have no problem with the shutter speed since there was plenty of light available. When it comes to street photography, I love to use shallow depth of field (usually f/1.2 or f/1.8). I lowered my head, closed my eyes and started shooting in continuos mode for about 5 minutes like crazy hoping that I would hit an interesting target that is in focus. The background is a bit cluttered but I found it to be part of the charm in this challenge.

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 94
Avg (all users): 6.8607
Avg (commenters): 7.5000
Avg (participants): 6.9365
Avg (non-participants): 6.7797
Views since voting: 2937
Views during voting: 317
Votes: 122
Comments: 26
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 04/12/2012 02:32:16 PM
Congrats Allen, i like the look on her face, I wonder what she was thinking?
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 04/06/2012 08:47:00 PM
I'm so glad... and not surprised to see this one with a ribbon. It was definitely one of my ribbon picks.
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 04/06/2012 02:43:36 PM
So wonderful!!
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 04/06/2012 02:31:05 AM
Congrats on the ribbon.
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 04/05/2012 11:43:48 PM
wonderful moment captured here... congrats!
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 04/05/2012 11:14:00 PM
Well done Allen, you hit the target dead center.
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 04/05/2012 11:05:16 PM
Congratulations. Nice shot, and one of my high scorers.
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 04/05/2012 10:27:23 PM
Fantastic isolation. One of my highest scores.
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 04/05/2012 08:46:38 PM
This is a very productive street for you. Congrats on the ribbon.
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 04/05/2012 08:25:34 PM
congrats, Allen! the sharpness is amazing for such a wide-open aperture capture without looking - did you get lucky or you used an automatic focusing on a nearest subject or something like that?

eta: oops, I just read your comments, I see now, you just chose the one in focus from a series. That's the third possibility I did not consider :)

Message edited by author 2012-04-06 00:27:24.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/05/2012 06:24:51 PM
A fine and interesting shot.
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 04/05/2012 04:38:34 PM
Does not suit the spirit of the challenge but still...
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 04/05/2012 05:50:12 AM
I like the shot but don't understand your title. DOF works fine for me even if your eyes were open.
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 04/05/2012 04:41:02 AM
really nice shot, works well in b/w , my favourite shot of the challenge (10)
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 04/05/2012 02:49:50 AM
Have to be John, look out - she might have a brick in that bag! excellent work.
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 04/04/2012 05:13:18 PM
Awesome! You did amazing with your eyes closed. I'd hang this on the wall with my street portrait collection. I love the mood and the story it tells.
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 04/03/2012 08:23:09 AM
Good street shot. The character of the woman was well captured, and there is a good feeling of place. Nice light and contrast too.
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 04/02/2012 08:04:36 AM
Beautiful black and white with immense detail! Very nicely done 8
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 04/01/2012 06:02:34 AM
Not so much a title.....
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 03/31/2012 01:56:15 AM
Turned out good 7
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 03/30/2012 11:11:27 PM
It's like she's saying "That damn fool better open his eyes!" :)
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 03/30/2012 02:34:42 PM
The title is awful! LOL! I'm sure you've already heard not to explain your image in the title... I do love the image. It doesn't even need an explanation. :D 7
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 03/30/2012 05:23:56 AM
Great shot.
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 03/30/2012 05:18:49 AM
Really? If you can do that well with your eyes closed..... wow. I love it. She has a certain determination. This is really good.
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 03/29/2012 09:29:14 PM
Jagar?
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 03/29/2012 08:13:56 PM
You peaked, how did you get it so sharp...lol
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