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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Color Portrait II (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
Location: Rome
Date: Mar 17, 2007
Aperture: F4
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/15
Galleries: Emotive, Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Mar 18, 2007

 4th place! I saw so many great shots in this challenge that I don't complain for going from 7.16 to 7.08 in one day...

She's my daughter Giulia with her preferred dress...

Post-processing is something around selective colour, dodge&burn, curves and layers. Almost nothing on the subject.

Thank you all for nice comments.

After DQ. I'm so sorry this was DQ. Link to original image:

Disqualification Details
You may not use ANY editing tool to create new image area, objects or features (such as lens flare or motion) that didn't already exist in your original capture.

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Views during voting: 450
Comments: 46
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 09/30/2007 10:46:53 AM
you did an amazing editing job here! i enjoy every change you made to this photo: from blurring out the objects behind the window to making the area behind her black, you did astoundingly well! bravo!
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 03/31/2007 11:26:15 AM
She's the best part of the photo. (expression on her face, body position,
skin tone, outfit design and color) However, the light coming through
the bottom part of the window is a bit too bright, distractingly so.
But she more than compensates for this minor flaw.
Still quite good overall. A Seven. :-)
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 03/30/2007 08:44:52 PM
Sorry about your DQ. I loved this image and gave you a 10.
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 03/28/2007 03:32:15 PM
A lovely photograph indeed, congratulations on a job well done!
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 03/28/2007 02:45:06 PM
Bad luck about the dq...cherish the image though, it is superb...dad should be proud to have such a gorgeous daughter...bellezza!
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 03/28/2007 06:23:00 AM
Wonderful image :)
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 03/28/2007 03:53:43 AM
What a heartbreaking loss! But this photo will be such a treasure long after this challenge is gone and forgotten. It's priceless. Worth much more than a ribbon -- but I know it's still terribly disappointing.

Your daughter is just breathtaking!

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 03/27/2007 10:13:29 PM
lovely portrait that gives a little insight about the subject. love the dress (where the insight is coming from) and the expression.

sorry about the DQ.
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 03/27/2007 08:53:13 PM
So sorry my friend... but it takes nothing away from the fact that this is a beautiful image and one you can be very proud of.. Adding to my FAVS
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 03/27/2007 08:51:23 PM
Gorgeous photo. I'm so sorry for the DQ. I love it!
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 03/27/2007 03:39:03 PM
Oh wow, too bad about your DQ. This is an excellent image either way, and you should be proud of it whether you got 4th place or not.
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 03/27/2007 01:18:33 PM
I love love love this shot. You should have this printed and framed! IMO, this is the best shot in the challenge and it should have placed first. It's the most stunning in its simplicity, having not relied on post processing or studio lighting.

I know there's a comment about the pattern in the window being distracting, but I think you really need a little something there to add interest. You've done this perfectly, it's not just negative space, and it's not overpowering either.

I really cant say enough good things about this picture! I love the beams of light coming in the bottom of the window, I love the play of light on her face, I love the soft matching colours in her dress, her expression is priceless..... I could go on. Congrats on the 4th place, you deserve it!
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 03/27/2007 05:04:12 AM
A stunnningly delicate beauty. Congrats on top 5.
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 03/26/2007 03:32:07 PM
Stunning beauty! Congrats on the 4th placing
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 03/26/2007 12:28:58 PM
Beautifully done. Congratulations on your top 5 finish!
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 03/26/2007 06:37:48 AM
should have ribonned! I love it.
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 03/26/2007 05:32:37 AM
what a wonderful photo. Something to treasure!
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 03/25/2007 11:31:30 PM
Fabulous Silvio Mucho Congratulate Belisimo x
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 03/25/2007 09:13:20 PM
Fantastic shot!! Very very nice!!! Should have won IMO.
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 03/25/2007 09:12:03 PM
Great use of the lighting, and perfect subject..
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 03/25/2007 08:30:33 PM
Very delicate indeed.
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 03/25/2007 08:05:40 PM
Gorgeous shot. Got a 10 from me. Meant to add it to my faves, doing it now. :)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/24/2007 01:20:11 PM
Beautifully done. Congratulations.
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 03/23/2007 03:52:30 PM
Lovely portrait. I find the patterns on the window distracting. 8
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 03/23/2007 03:11:47 PM
Nice work. I can see the eyes have been worked on, maybe a tad too much, but overall good!
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 03/22/2007 08:18:26 AM
love how soft and reflective the mood is.. your edit fits perfectly. Good luck with the challenge ;)
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 03/21/2007 04:38:40 PM
I think this has a wispy far away feel. I childs dream of ballet, captured very well = 9
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 03/21/2007 12:52:25 PM
Very pretty. Love the light.
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 03/21/2007 07:47:41 AM
Wonderful!
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 03/21/2007 07:46:59 AM
oh so pretty...love the comp!! love the coloring!
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 03/20/2007 03:23:29 PM
It is like the winner from the last challenge of the same title. I hope people will give you credit for your execution and not deduct for lacking of originality.
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 03/20/2007 02:31:20 PM
I always wanted to be a ballerina! I love the light coming in from the window.
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 03/20/2007 07:02:58 AM
Wonderful! Nice picture!
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 03/20/2007 06:37:56 AM
One of my tops picks. It's perfect! (IMO)
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 03/19/2007 05:39:37 PM
I like the lighting. Nice pose and expression on the face. Excellent job.
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 03/19/2007 02:54:14 PM
some spectacularly good technique on lighting the background/foreground, but there's something "stiff" about the child's face, it almost seems a doll's face. the pose is a little stiff as well. A "stiff" "unnatural" model can work with the right technique, but with this technique it seems sentimental.
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 03/19/2007 02:22:36 PM
This is very good! I like the soft feel and the light rays coming through the window. Your little ballerina appears to be lost in thought, perhaps dreaming of performing in the Nutcracker Ballet. Nice job! 10
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 03/19/2007 01:29:14 PM
this one is my fav! good luck!
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 03/19/2007 07:46:44 AM
This is BEAUTIFUL! It reminds me of Sonifo's blue ribbon winner in the last color portrait challenge. But different enough to be different :) So far, from what I've seen, this would be my pick for blue.
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 03/19/2007 06:31:48 AM
Darling!! This is very nice!
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 03/19/2007 05:16:02 AM
i like the sun's rays allot. soft portrait really well compsition shot too.
R10
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 03/19/2007 04:05:06 AM
Beautiful, classic pose.
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 03/19/2007 03:16:56 AM
So so sweet........"8"........
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 03/18/2007 09:28:44 PM
cute, kind of resembles the winner of the last color portrait challenge, nice coloring and softness
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 03/18/2007 08:53:59 PM
Really nice. One of the few artful ones of the challenge. Lovely lighting. I love her in her ballet outfit. Good one.
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 03/18/2007 08:14:56 PM
Very nice.
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