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I Am Not A Terrorist
2nd PlaceI Am Not A Terrorist
PaulFrocchi


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Challenge: Propaganda Poster (Expert Editing*)
Date: Sep 7, 2014
Date Uploaded: Sep 7, 2014

 Thankyou for the voting consideration, and always…for the kind words. They mean a lot coming from this talented group of photographers and digital artists.
Some have asked below on the process used. It felt like it came together without too much pain.
It’s a series of (6) images.
The Fist, the flag, the camera, and a slice of downtown LA – these elements were all extracted and all had Posterize Edges filter added in PS. Then on the fist and I think the camera, I stroked the edges.
The radial stripes were made from a photograph of a Fujinon backfocus chart. Which made it simple to make a channels selection and change the colors.
The ‘slarcle’ (the universal symbol for No—which I just learned today is the name….I read it on the internet…so it MUST be true) was created using a No Smoking sign I bought at HomeDepot. Again, I made a selection in channels to extract it onto it’s own layer. Then the shape was extruded in PS 3D.
I make simple breaks in the slarcle using the polygonal lasso tool, which created ‘broken’ sections. PS3D allows you to split the extrusion so each ‘break’ could be manipulated individually. Allowing me to give each section it’s own slight rotations along all the axis. Once the angles were decided, the layer had a Posterize Edges filter applied.
Finally a concrete texture was applied to rough it up a bit.
Again, thanks for looking, thanks for the voting consideration and thankyou for the comments.

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 35
Avg (all users): 7.2895
Avg (commenters): 8.7500
Avg (participants): 7.3158
Avg (non-participants): 7.2807
Views since voting: 1841
Views during voting: 276
Votes: 76
Comments: 26
Favorites: 6 (view)

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 09/21/2014 09:48:55 PM
Congratulations on a fine image. I noticed that you've scored two ribbons in a row. Nice work.
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 09/20/2014 07:06:36 AM
Lots of talk here in MO about this, we know it's a photo, but the most amazing job of editing Ever!!!! Not to mention a fantastic statement about freedom of rights for photographers!!! Congrats!!!!
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 09/20/2014 06:47:38 AM
Definitely gave this a 10, well done, love the sentiment as well.
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 09/19/2014 04:47:14 PM
My only 10 in this challenge, so glad to see it on the front page. Gorgeous work and love the sentiment. Congrats on the red!
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 09/19/2014 01:12:55 PM
The ones who I thought should win have definitely won. Congrats! Love this image.
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 09/19/2014 10:42:26 AM
Like many of your entries, this is vastly creative and well executed. Nice job and congrats.
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 09/19/2014 07:52:14 AM
A brilliant concept, perfectly executed, Paul. Needed to win a ribbon! Now, about that t-shirt...
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 09/19/2014 05:24:17 AM
Congrats on the red! Very well done!
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 09/19/2014 04:56:34 AM
Perfect ... Congrats!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/19/2014 03:57:48 AM
This ia a fantastic image. It should be the logo of all photographers.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/19/2014 03:50:06 AM
The design of your entry is simply perfect, it supports the message very efficiently and cleverly. The broken sign is a fantastic idea. I love your choice of tones as well. Congratulations on the ribbon.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/18/2014 10:29:28 PM
Well done, best in show for me too!
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 09/18/2014 09:08:40 PM
Congrats on the ribbon and personal best. How 'bout that how-to or at least a brief summary of the editing steps?
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 09/18/2014 08:16:18 PM
Congratulations on the red (goes well with the image doesn't it?). Nice work and I appreciate the message.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/18/2014 06:40:56 PM
This is amazing. I can't wait to see how you did this.

I'm hanging this in my fantasy poster gallery

  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/16/2014 05:38:35 AM
This is a front pager. Should make this into a video game.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/15/2014 11:34:13 AM
the best one
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/14/2014 06:27:59 AM
!!!!
Can I have a button with this poster?
Sorry I can't vote
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/13/2014 08:07:52 AM
nice processing and layout
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/13/2014 07:29:46 AM
Absolutely fantastic image, straightforward and powerful design. Want to see this ribbon so here's a 10 to help out.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/12/2014 01:09:21 PM
Nailed it..!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/12/2014 08:51:12 AM
My fave of the challenge, although I'm not sure the muted colors do it any favors. Can we make this into a t-shirt, PLEASE!!!!????
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/12/2014 07:53:34 AM
Awesome!!!! Voting later, but this one I had to comment right away. :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/12/2014 07:38:55 AM
This one hit home, best in show award, congrats
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/12/2014 07:32:09 AM
I love this one! This is what I was really looking for in this challenge...it seems very few are like this.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/12/2014 06:36:42 AM
Excellent editing, I hope you will post a how-to on this one. I would love to try it out.
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