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Traci
Traci
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Black & White III (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Olympus E-1
Lens: Olympus 35mm f/3.5 Macro ED Zuiko Digital
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
Date: Nov 11, 2006
Aperture: f/4
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/125s
Galleries: Portraiture, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Nov 12, 2006

 One result from an impromptu TFP shoot. Traci, the model, has the most incredible eyes, and I thought they would work well for a B&W. This is one of the first frames I've shot with my new 35mm macro. I think it did well.

Noise Ninja, Smart Sharpen, Cloned out a few stray hairs, Channel Mixed to grayscale, and tweaked with Levels and Curves. A final sharpen after the resize.
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Thank you all for your comments. This photo met my first two DPC goals: it broke the 6.0 barrier, and it made it to the first page of the 'Olympus E-1 Highest Rated Photos'.

A few people asked about the unique catchlights. They are a byproduct of my ringlight. Someday I'll make a diffuser for it, but I don't dislike the effect.

Statistics
Place: 34 out of 424
Avg (all users): 6.4045
Avg (commenters): 7.5238
Avg (participants): 6.3675
Avg (non-participants): 6.4754
Views since voting: 2703
Views during voting: 408
Votes: 178
Comments: 25
Favorites: 10 (view)

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 10/05/2009 04:15:08 PM
very nice use of a ring light.
 07/31/2008 06:01:50 PM
Great look this model has. Her eyes are awesome but not because of the catchlights, it's their intensity and shape.
 11/25/2006 04:34:02 PM
don't you dare diffuse those catch lights. they're badass :)

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/19/2006 11:37:13 AM
I keep coming back this one and keep getting caught in those eyes. Those catchlights are supurb and there is something about the expression I love. I've had to come back and go from a 9 to a 10, only the second one I've given in all the entries. Good luck!
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 11/17/2006 06:53:44 PM
splendid!
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 11/17/2006 11:04:16 AM
Technically good, but the crop is a little unusual for me.
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 11/16/2006 02:11:02 PM
The ring light is interesting and actually makes me give the picture an extra point. Maybe a little softer in the cheeks? High rating from me.
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 11/16/2006 03:34:59 AM
Wow - incredible photo! There's nothing I don't like about it! 10
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 11/15/2006 07:07:25 PM
Very strong portrait here.
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 11/15/2006 06:21:51 PM
wonderful portrait of a beautiful model. I love the curious smile and the eyes..my god look at those eyes!
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 11/15/2006 11:02:23 AM
Nice portrait - but I really hate those "ringflash eyes"
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 11/14/2006 05:54:55 PM
The lights in her eyes are very cool!
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 11/14/2006 05:21:34 PM
nice!
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 11/14/2006 04:40:50 PM
Hope you will post how you did the eye highlights. Creative!
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 11/14/2006 02:00:56 PM
great expression and detail. nice tight crop and stunning eyes.
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 11/14/2006 02:03:10 AM
While different, I don't like the unnatural light catch in the eyes. I do however really like the nice even skin tones framed by the deep blacks. I just personally would have liked it better with a more natural catch light. Good luck with the challenge!!!
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 11/13/2006 09:12:22 PM
Great close up. The lighting is nice though it could use a litt more depth. The only thing that bugs me is that her right eye is cut off. Not really a fan of cutting the chin either.
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 11/13/2006 04:12:42 PM
I like the catchlights on this one. Pretty cool!
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 11/13/2006 02:24:05 PM
Excellent contrast. Not sure the subject quite turns me on though.
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 11/13/2006 01:50:06 PM
love the ring reflection in her eyes. v nice composition
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 11/13/2006 07:55:35 AM
awesome portrait. Love the closeup, and I am assuming ring light?
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 11/13/2006 07:16:58 AM
Love the lights in her eyes! Nice black back ground and highlights used. Skin tones are also very good.
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 11/13/2006 04:18:08 AM
Good one. The eye circles are mega cool.
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 11/12/2006 09:59:38 PM
who loves the ring light? P loves the ring light.

extra cool because it shows up in her piercings as well :)

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 11/12/2006 09:26:37 PM
ouch! that must've hurt! great lighting
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