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Monday's Child
Monday's Child
Rompy


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Challenge: Self Portrait VI (Advanced Editing V*)
Camera: Canon EOS-300D Rebel
Lens: Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
Location: home
Date: Dec 2, 2007
Galleries: Portraiture, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Dec 2, 2007

 Taken in our home "studio" with hot work lights (Like you'd get at home depot or something). I only used one light lit from the right (obviously). Our collapsible reflector is also a diffuser, so I propped that in front of the light. Piece of black backdrop fabric nailed to the wall and Voila! The end result is close to what I envisioned, but not exactly. I'm happy enough though. I worry that this will not do so well because it's not "creative"....we shall see.

Statistics
Place: 20 out of 241
Avg (all users): 6.5714
Avg (commenters): 7.7714
Avg (participants): 6.2677
Avg (non-participants): 6.7624
Views since voting: 2776
Views during voting: 595
Votes: 329
Comments: 43
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 07/26/2009 03:17:00 PM
A most beautiful portrait !!
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 12/17/2007 08:08:54 AM
This is really well done! And you're very lovely, which definitely helps. :-)
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 12/12/2007 04:37:22 AM
loooookin' goooood!!!
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 12/12/2007 03:06:41 AM
WOOOOHOOOO!!! Top 20 rocks.
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 12/11/2007 10:41:41 PM
for 'home depot' lighting, this is superb, beautifully lit, beautiful face
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 12/11/2007 07:32:47 PM
Should have scored higher! But top 20 is pretty good! Well done.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/11/2007 02:09:10 AM
I think it wouold have better if you could see the rest of your head. You might have cropped it too much on the top but it's still a good photo
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 12/10/2007 04:26:38 PM
bright eyes! 7
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 12/10/2007 06:16:45 AM
nicely done up and the processing is great too. on a closer look tho the lightimg could have been softer for better impact. Excellent nonetheless
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 12/09/2007 07:32:40 PM
Nice off centered image! I like your use of negative space. BB
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 12/09/2007 06:26:42 PM
Beautiful. Good job on the lighting. Love the shine and highlights in your hair.
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 12/09/2007 06:17:36 PM
Piercing eyes. Good job
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 12/09/2007 03:22:58 PM
Wonderful lighting. It really draw attention to your eyes.
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 12/09/2007 02:56:22 PM
A wonderful portrait. I totally love it. Very clear, sharp. Lighting is excellent. Your beauty just jumps out. Excellent excellent job :)
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 12/09/2007 05:59:00 AM
Nice face, good try with the light, but the shadow of the nose is too strong. Lovely eyes. Very photogenic.
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 12/09/2007 12:02:48 AM
I like the light from the side and you have gorgeous eyes
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 12/08/2007 10:49:11 PM
beautiful natural shot
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 12/08/2007 01:22:25 PM
Nice lighting love the glow on your face.
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 12/07/2007 07:48:20 PM
Nice softness and the lighting is very beautiful.
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 12/07/2007 11:04:48 AM
Very pretty. Really like your lighting.
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 12/06/2007 07:11:51 PM
I love the lighting, and the focus is perfect. Pretty model as well. This is an 9 for me.
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 12/06/2007 04:39:51 PM
Wonderful tonality to this image lighting is fantastic. And I must say the model is also wonderful. 8
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 12/06/2007 07:09:10 AM
overprocessed. Please be more subtle when softening skin and sharpening eyes. This looks unnatural.
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 12/06/2007 04:40:28 AM
Just Beautiful. Your eyes are wonderful here, and they captivate me. Great lighting.
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 12/06/2007 02:19:39 AM
beautiful face, lovely lighting
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 12/05/2007 05:51:51 PM
classic looking portraiture. good light and composition.
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 12/05/2007 04:25:23 PM
wow this is really pretty! nice job.
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 12/05/2007 03:37:47 PM
Nicely done portrait. Like the shadows and the B& W treatment.
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 12/05/2007 12:39:22 PM
Great lighting - i love the use of the dark top to make us focus on your face. I just think that maybe a bit more detail in your face and a bit less processing on the eyes would have made this better for me - it's a very natural shot except for a bit of over processing - still it gets a 7
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 12/05/2007 12:26:37 PM
Suddenly I like Mondays. :) Very beautifully done.
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 12/05/2007 12:06:34 PM
love the way the eyes catch attention first--nice use of dodging.
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 12/05/2007 08:44:44 AM
Beautiful SP.
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 12/05/2007 08:15:28 AM
You are beautiful, and this portrait is SO pretty!!!! I love the dramatic lighting and the serious expression. Excellent work!
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 12/05/2007 05:57:41 AM
lovely and simple, i like it
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 12/05/2007 05:53:47 AM
Very nice. I like it in b&w! You did a nice job on this.
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 12/05/2007 04:31:52 AM
Love the lighting!!!
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 12/05/2007 03:31:47 AM
Very well lit, and great use of negative space.
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 12/05/2007 02:43:40 AM
Are we full of woe? I guess all jockeys and Paul Revere were Monday's children. They are full of WHOA!
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 12/05/2007 12:52:17 AM
This proves simplicity can often be the best. I am sure some will criticize the lighting but it adds. This picture is perfect in black and white...a 10.
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 12/05/2007 12:33:52 AM
Beautiful.
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 12/05/2007 12:10:22 AM
Beautiful lighting, placement and focus. Love the sharpness around the eyes. The serene expression adds a lot to the photo.9.
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 12/04/2007 11:56:32 PM
Lovely portrait!
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 12/04/2007 08:40:37 PM
Pretty model and nice photo
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