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Of Simple Pleasures
Artyste


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Challenge: Beauty (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Pentax *ist DS
Lens: Pentax A 28mm f/2.8 MF
Location: Kamloops, B.C.
Date: May 26, 2005
Aperture: f5.6
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/180 sec
Galleries: Still Life, Advertisement
Date Uploaded: May 26, 2005

Guinness. Personally, I can think of nothing more beautiful.

In a challenge that will mostly be populated with flowers, sunsets, magazine models, and children (some of whom will probably be that kind of beauty only a parent could love).. I've decided to take a different tact. I almost thought.. why enter this challenge? Why give in to the fact that our society only sees beauty where everyone else tells them to see it? Well, screw that. I have here my own vision of beauty, and if others can't see that during the challenge, they damn well will *after* the challenge.

And if they do see it during the challenge.. I may be on the front page for everyone to see anyway.

Doubtful of that. What chance does a glass of guinness have against flowers, sunsets, magazine models, and children/babies?

My prediction: 5.2 - 5.5

Statistics
Place: 160 out of 255
Avg (all users): 5.2460
Avg (commenters): 7.3333
Avg (participants): 5.3534
Avg (non-participants): 5.1217
Views since voting: 1394
Views during voting: 414
Votes: 248
Comments: 22
Favorites: 1 (view)


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06/07/2005 10:10:20 PM
Damn.. My predictions are HOT.. I predicted 6.0 - 6.2 for Silhouettes II and got a 6.2.. and now 5.2 - 5.5 and got a 5.2! I ROCK

I didn't predict a score for my Naturally Framed entry though.. and dunno if I will for "Birds".. but hey, at least I'm beginning to understand DPC a bit better. lol.

As for this entry.. wow.. 21 comments.. I wasn't expecting that.

Beagle, I saw the white speck after the challenge had started, but to be honest, if people are really looking that closely and are that concerned with an image being *THAT* bloody flawless.. fuck em. I don't need a high score that bad.

Anyway, someone said I should stop swearing..

NAAAAHHH!!
 Comments Made During the Challenge
06/05/2005 05:34:04 PM
Cool shot. I think seeing the bottom of the galss isn't necessary as the top of the glass clearly shows what we are looking at. There seems to be a little white speck on the upper left edge of the glass. Could have been easily cleaned up (clone or healing brush). The image also seems to lean to the right a bit.
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06/04/2005 03:24:37 PM
Great idea, but you are missing the bottom half of the glass (except the foot). Otherwise the color and the clarity are great! 5
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06/03/2005 09:18:27 PM
I really like this - the image I mean. I love the way it seems to be hovering in mid air.8
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06/03/2005 04:32:14 PM
My husband would have to agree with you on this one. :o) He loves guinness as well ... As far the pic goes, your lighting is unique. I find that I like how the dark part of the glass blends into the dark background, and then I can just pick of the bottom of the glass again. Good job!
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06/03/2005 02:46:23 PM
I hate that stuff, but will make sure NOT to let that influence my opinion of your photograph. Great lighting and you certainly paid attention to detail. It's good that the very bottom of the glass is visible again, puts things in their proper perspective.
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06/03/2005 05:33:00 AM
Nice. I love how you made the glass part of the dark background. I'm a sucker for simplicity!
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06/02/2005 01:42:49 PM
I really like this photo, and the beer as well. Being and advance editing challenge I might have gotten rid of the glass reflection at the bottom and let it fade to black. 9
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06/01/2005 01:26:27 PM
ohhhh yesssssss beauty indeed..........
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06/01/2005 01:12:49 PM
Lol! what a good idea, I like the black on black effect, so that the glass seems to disappear, it would have been good to clone out the bottom (don't know if it's a mojor element or not though) good luck
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06/01/2005 11:25:56 AM
I'll drink to this beauty!
Nice shot
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06/01/2005 05:48:31 AM
One of the most beautiful things in the world!
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05/31/2005 08:12:05 PM
Beauty is a subjective thing, I know. In my scoring and comments I'm trying to score based on NOT whether or not I would think a particular subject beautiful, but on whether the photographer has succeeded in creating a beautiful photo. I look for the elements of color, lines, focus and dof interest, lighting, and a certain element of grace and lovlieness. I'm looking for a unique and creative appeal for the highest scorers. The description says to create a photo that makes the viewer think "that's beautiful", so it will undoubtedly be very subjective. (This is what I'm putting at the start of all of my comments, and I hope it is helpful.)

That being said, I like the creative take on the subject. Might be more appealing with a few drips down the side or some frost on the glass...but I'm not a drinker so I don't know for sure! I would really have liked some more lighting at the bottom of the photo. Good focus and color.
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05/31/2005 06:15:26 PM
Yes, such beauty is never overlooked with its rich dark tones and foamy head.
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05/31/2005 07:01:20 AM
Very Nicely Done. Great Image. You might be able to sell that one to Guinness. <8>
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05/30/2005 03:18:31 AM
Yum! Great capture!
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05/30/2005 01:24:42 AM
Makes me thirsty just looking at it ... well done
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05/30/2005 12:59:29 AM
Cheers 8
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05/29/2005 10:16:27 PM
Brilliant!!!! Simply brilliant!!
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05/29/2005 09:29:44 PM
...yummy...
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05/29/2005 08:26:52 PM
LOL
:hug
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05/29/2005 08:25:48 PM
can't see the outline of the glass..would have used a lighter background
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