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Rikki


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Challenge: Reflections Without Mirrors II (Basic Editing III)
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon
Location: My Office, San Ramon, California
Date: Oct 18, 2005
Aperture: f6.3
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/250
Galleries: Abstract, Macro
Date Uploaded: Oct 18, 2005

 Why do I ever get stuck with last minute entries. I hope this one does well above the 5.5 score considering the amount of entries we have for this challenge.

Thanks to my friend Zia for modelling for me again. You've probably seen here before in the Conspiracy Challenge :) The reflection is actually a vacant desk with a gorgeous window view. The background is an oil painting which makes for a wonderful bokeh.

I wish I could have cloned out some specks from her mascara and smoothed out the slight wrinkles under her eye.

Post processing includes adjustment of exposure and white balance in RAW Shooter's Essential. USM in photoshop. Since I made the mistake of using ISO 400, I had to use Neat Image (finally bought a copy). Then again. And again. Four times I used NI for this image. I'm addicted to this program. USM again. Stroke 18 pixels and save for web.

I hope this image does well.

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 11/07/2005 06:51:41 PM
Great use of negative space and use of the reflective space of the surface of the eye. :-) You were obviously well rewarded for a strong entry and effort (and deservedly so). Great shot!
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 10/25/2005 09:47:12 PM
Nice finish rikki! I'm surprised to see your comments re: neat image. I've never had a noise problem at ISO 400 with my 20D...
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 10/25/2005 09:29:51 PM
Beautiful colours and wonderful dof!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
10/25/2005 06:06:30 PM
magnificent image. The focus is great. The green eye and rich red background serve as wonderful complimentary colors in this photo.
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 10/25/2005 01:36:54 PM
like the background color with the person's coloring. nice angle and composition for the shot as well.
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 10/25/2005 05:22:28 AM
Wow great lighting and very sharp detail, the reflection is a little week. The nose is a huge distraction and it really unbalances the photo.
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 10/23/2005 09:12:18 PM
Interesting perspective. Hard to make out what the reflection is but nice concept. I like the frame you used, pulls the strong colors together nicely.
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 10/22/2005 12:13:28 PM
this is the best reflection on eye, i've seen in this challenge. the background color makes a good contrast with the eye color. 8.
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 10/21/2005 06:48:53 PM
Nice control of focus.
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 10/21/2005 06:12:11 PM
lovely shot, great bokeh, SHARP focus. well done
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 10/21/2005 01:40:09 PM
I like the blurred background that compliments the eye. The nose is a bit of a distraction but I like how the image of her eye came out. To bad you can't heal the wrinkles since this is only a basic challenge but it doesn't bother me at all. I like the crispness of this shot!
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 10/21/2005 09:32:41 AM
Beautiful eyes! Incredibly striking gaze. I love the title and seems it fits extremely well with the reflections in her eyes. Too bad for the red spots in her eyes but still a beautiful model you chose. 10
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 10/21/2005 02:41:24 AM
Pity the eye is a bit red on the inside, but otherwise, super clear shot. Nice.
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 10/20/2005 04:59:28 PM
beautiful but I can't tell what is in the eye....7
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 10/20/2005 02:40:04 PM
You know, a friend of mine suggested that I do exactly this for this challenge, and I didn't, but even if I did, I wouldn't have made an excellent shot like this.. Very nicely done, 10
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 10/20/2005 02:07:22 PM
Beautiful image.
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 10/20/2005 12:31:57 PM
beautiful. I love the detail and the day dreamer persona. Nice work.
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 10/19/2005 10:40:34 PM
Great picture!!!
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 10/19/2005 12:15:36 PM
Different angle needed to get rid of nose. But eye is nice and sharp.
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 10/19/2005 11:07:21 AM
Amazing detail on the eyes. Great reflection :)
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 10/19/2005 07:11:28 AM
Great eye closeup. Love the title too. The detail is outstanding.
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 10/18/2005 09:56:46 PM
I thought about doing a shot similar to this but then I backed off thinking it would be impossible to get any recognizable reflection. AWSOME! Easily one of my favorites.
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