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Dark Prophecy's Child
Dark Prophecy's Child
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: DPC Cinema (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Nikon D70
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Location: MA
Date: May 7, 2006
Aperture: f8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/200
Date Uploaded: May 7, 2006

 My son is seriously the coolest 10 year old ever, and I am lucky to have him. Not to mention my husband, who not only posed for an outtake (unheard of) but ARGUED with me hot and heavy when I insisted we just go home, spun the truck around and marched my hiney back to the site to take this shot after we had left this site 20 minutes before, finished wrangling all 4 kids back in the car, was twisting ankles every wich way on the broken concrete, already braved the bugs and the creepout factor, and then I yelped "Dark Prophecy! That's it! Dangitall! Why don't I ever think of these things when I'm there! ARG!". Supportive doesnt even begin to describe them, they just rock. xoxox

Taken at the WWII Prison Camp ruins at a Wildlife Management Area near my town. There is some incredible grafitti, and my favorite out of the way place to shoot. My son was standing in one of the cells where the ceiling had fallen through. The acting was entirely his own creation.

**Post challenge - *sigh* never in a million years would I have thought that adding a border the same color as the background be considered "adding an element".

Krytas response was to be crushed for five minutes, then to ask what the next member challenge was. I'll take his example - and avoid borders completely in the future.
Disqualification Details
Using any editing tools to duplicate, create, or move major elements of your photograph is not permitted. Additional note: the removal of the wall section on the right, and the additon of negative space on the left, were the reasons for DQ.

Statistics
Views since voting: 2009
Views during voting: 421
Comments: 45
Favorites: 8 (view)

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 07/21/2006 03:51:18 PM
Very Lord of the flies I like it
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 05/17/2006 06:16:28 PM
i gave this a 7, too bad about the dq! a lovely piece, very well done indeed.

it's great that your son is a member here too, and that you're encouraging his work. it's looking very good so far. i hope my son will be as interested when he's a bit older (he's nearly 3). he does ask to take pics, so i think i'm going to resurrect my little point and shoot for him!
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 05/16/2006 06:10:11 AM
Your son could use this in his acting portfolio!
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 05/16/2006 06:05:51 AM
This was one of my favorites during the challenge. I am sorry to see it got DQ'ed. But I still Love it!
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 05/15/2006 09:54:00 AM
Amazing shot!! DQ or not, you put together an amazing image here. Your composition is terrific, exposure control is nice and your post-processing is top notch. Very, very well done. No need for embarrassment. I am sure that it will eventually happen to us all.
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 05/15/2006 08:19:01 AM
Sorry about the DQ. As I said in my original comment, I was sure this would ribbon, and I gave you my only 10. I've added this as a favorite. keep up the good work.
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 05/15/2006 08:13:34 AM
Still one of the best, both in terms of the challenge, and in its execution.
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 05/15/2006 08:03:09 AM
Don't get discouraged!! This is a wonderful entry DQ or not!! Keep on shooting!!
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 05/15/2006 08:03:02 AM
Hmmm... The DQ really sux, but don't let it get you down. This is a spectacular image - one of the best in the challenge. Keep up the good work!
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 05/15/2006 08:00:46 AM
Aww, bummer about the DQ. Looks like it scored pretty well! A wonderful image nonetheless. Don't sweat it.
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 05/15/2006 07:58:53 AM
oooh noooo!!

I didn't vote this challenge, but this really was one of my favorites!!!

bummer! :(
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 05/15/2006 07:56:13 AM
Such a terrific picture and well suited to this challenge. Bummer on the DQ!
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 05/15/2006 07:49:33 AM
Outstanding image! Sometimes these DQ rules just suck. Congrats on an original great finish!
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 05/15/2006 06:08:37 AM
This is such a terrific image - should have been on the front page. Still, congratulations on your top 5 finish!
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 05/15/2006 04:18:18 AM
This is fantastic, way to go!
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 05/15/2006 02:59:08 AM
I really thought this would ribbon Jennifer...sooooo, close! WELL DONE ON A GREAT SHOT have another 10
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 05/14/2006 09:01:00 PM
Congratulations on your top 5 finish!! Kudos to you and your family!!
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 05/14/2006 08:30:25 PM
Wow! Congrats on your 4th place finish! Excellent picture!
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 05/14/2006 08:16:10 PM
love love love it!
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 05/14/2006 08:16:00 PM
WTG Jen! Great finish! One of my faves!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
05/14/2006 03:47:26 PM
great location - grafitti and occulus tie the title into the photo -- one of my favorites
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 05/14/2006 09:08:40 AM
This is nice. The blur is slightly distracting though as an image like this almost always demands sharpness rather than a glow.
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 05/14/2006 07:07:02 AM
Creepy, dark, perfect.
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 05/13/2006 06:51:33 PM
I can definitely see this as a movie poster - very creative in both the photography and the title.
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 05/13/2006 01:37:06 PM
That is so great a 10 from me...
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 05/13/2006 12:22:54 PM
I really like the editing on this one. Good idea and very well executed.
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 05/12/2006 10:39:06 PM
This photo is so well done... the model looks like he is trapped in a well with demonic images on the walls.... keeps my interest and makes a great movie photo!
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 05/12/2006 04:19:41 PM
By far one of the most creative takes on this challenge and a great visual pleaser. Good luck. Bump.
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 05/12/2006 03:08:31 PM
Woah! This is creepy! Good Job!
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 05/12/2006 01:11:27 PM
Perfect. This should ribbon, for sure. Great shot, great idea, great background, perfect lighting, great title, and a great pose for the model. Very well done. A 10 from me.
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 05/11/2006 04:08:27 PM
An interesting, artistic shot. Good effort.
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 05/11/2006 03:36:59 PM
This is really cool, love it.
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 05/11/2006 02:54:52 PM
Definitely looks like a movie poster. Love the PP on this - incredible job. Somewhere between photograph and handdrawn artwork. Very cool. 10
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 05/11/2006 12:45:55 PM
Almost biblical in appearance.
Nice use of light and shade emphasised well by the d&b.

Good work.
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 05/10/2006 10:49:52 AM
Fantastic editing, the blown-out light source is integrated nicely with the dark grunge of the hole and the model remains very real looking. Excellent 10
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 05/10/2006 06:47:27 AM
great job. the glow on the subject is well done.
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 05/09/2006 05:52:47 PM
For a number of reasons I wouldn't care for image as "just" a photo, but put into the context of a movie poster, it is fantastic!!!!! The blown out highlights, the too-dark areas, some serious post-processing somehow all comes together into a VERY successful poster - and the great title adds to it, too.
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 05/09/2006 03:13:52 PM
Wow. Love the dark and eerie feel! I could see this as a poster for movie. Nice job!
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 05/09/2006 08:08:53 AM
Great dramatic effect!! Congratulations!!
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 05/09/2006 02:05:59 AM
I really love the mood in this one.
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 05/08/2006 09:54:12 PM
awesome shot...great work
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 05/08/2006 03:44:48 PM
Great! I want to see this demonchild kill a bunch of adults and then act all innocent later, until finally Dennis Quaid starts to suspect something. Will he be next? Great energy and (diabolical) feeling to this shot.
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 05/08/2006 12:29:20 AM
This is a ribbon winner in my view...excellent shot and great title...you deserve to do well, good luck 10
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 05/07/2006 09:29:38 PM
EXCELLENT. I love it. Looks like a movie poster and the title sounds very reasonable as such.
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 05/07/2006 08:50:19 PM
Great shot...the kid looks like an animation. Very interesting and captivating.
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