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Challenge: Self Portrait V (Advanced Editing IV)
Collection: Self Portraits
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
Location: Studio/Office, Buchanan, VA
Date: Nov 4, 2006
Aperture: 1:5.6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/125 second
Galleries: Studio, Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: Nov 4, 2006

 Last minute entry... Background is large framed print on wall. Lighting: 650 watt flood behind me, overhead light in room, and flash on camera.

PP included: crop, straighten horizon (I left my tripod in Philly, so had to prop it up on a table), NI, semi-transparent layer of Mr. Contrast filter, semi-transparent layer of Aetherize filter, transparency brush on layers, dodge/burn brush, levels/curves (at various stages), tint brush on eyes, save for Web.

Statistics
Place: 77 out of 193
Avg (all users): 5.7906
Avg (commenters): 7.1818
Avg (participants): 5.6036
Avg (non-participants): 5.9157
Views since voting: 752
Views during voting: 450
Votes: 277
Comments: 27
Favorites: 0

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 11/12/2006 11:21:05 AM
Underrated, Jimmy! :( That background reminds me of a nightmare involving an endless game of "Connect Four". LOL

Trippy, edgy, well done!
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 11/11/2006 08:27:33 PM
Oh man! I thought this one was going to be on the front page! I love that background -- and the handsome face to compliment it :)

Great job!

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/11/2006 10:20:44 AM
the background looks neat and really fit your eyes!
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 11/10/2006 08:30:11 AM
Interesting presentation with a graphical background. Bump.
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 11/08/2006 10:59:56 AM
Your look changes more than Madonnas.
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 11/08/2006 09:56:38 AM
This hits you right between the eyes when it opens up. Other than a bit over-exposed on the face, good shot.
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 11/07/2006 02:28:22 PM
Great complementary colors. A little too glossy... The eyes are a bit over sharpened for this resolution.
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 11/07/2006 09:05:23 AM
great shot and eye colour but I am not sure about the backdrop
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 11/07/2006 03:08:54 AM
The blue is a little crazy, but goes good with the eyes.
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 11/06/2006 02:23:11 PM
Hey Jimmy - I do so love those baby blues of yours!! Great job of really making them stand out in this shot. And *almost* a smile. :-)
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 11/06/2006 12:14:01 PM
what a background! Cool shot Jimmy
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 11/06/2006 12:11:58 PM
Nice Jimmy!
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 11/06/2006 04:03:52 AM
Your eyes are stunning, I like the background you chose, it portrays someone who takes risks. Do you?? BWG..
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 11/05/2006 08:40:58 PM
Awesome....9
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 11/05/2006 05:36:28 PM
Fascinating eyes. Are they normally like this or is it just this shot? Captivating portrait.
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 11/05/2006 11:16:41 AM
Hi ya Jimmy....wicked stuff.
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 11/05/2006 09:46:21 AM
I guess the background is sort of the point of this picture, but I find it distracting from a nice portrait. Nice eyes, btw!
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 11/05/2006 08:37:39 AM
the background is awesome, especially since it matches your gorgeous eyes! great sp!
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 11/05/2006 05:33:50 AM
Nice! Cool processing as usual, funky background. Nicely done.
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 11/05/2006 03:37:23 AM
that is one craaaaazy background. great eyes as always. good luck.
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 11/05/2006 03:14:55 AM
Interesting self portrait. Background colors go well with the eye color. I can't help but feel you should be moved more to the right or left. Really couldn't tell you which side would be better.
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 11/05/2006 01:18:01 AM
Wow, if you are going for the confusing effect in this one you really did it :o) well done.. :o)
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 11/04/2006 09:54:16 PM
"WOW" this is kinda cool, really cool, and again, I think I have now found my third image, that I am going to give another "10" to.....
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 11/04/2006 08:03:57 PM
retro boy! you look nice cleaned up. :))
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 11/04/2006 07:55:55 PM
Ooooooh, I love it! You did GREAT :) I love your background :) Fantastic job!
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 11/04/2006 07:55:06 PM
Not just the blue pill but 20 of those suckers! :P
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 11/04/2006 07:50:09 PM
Far out man! Love that background. So psychadelic.
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