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Bad Santa: Looks like coal for me
Bad Santa: Looks like coal for me
heavyj


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Self Portrait VI (Advanced Editing V*)
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX
Location: My Apartment, Osaka, Japan
Date: Dec 4, 2007
Aperture: f5
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200 sec
Galleries: Humorous, Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: Dec 4, 2007

 Last minute effort:
Convert from RAW
Photomatix to make face dirty
Darkened the sign
Selective dodge/burn
Solid Color Layer Mask for shirt (Brownish)
Sharpen

Statistics
Place: 49 out of 241
Avg (all users): 6.2385
Avg (commenters): 7.5000
Avg (participants): 5.9760
Avg (non-participants): 6.4010
Views since voting: 1449
Views during voting: 600
Votes: 327
Comments: 35
Favorites: 0

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 01/20/2008 07:23:55 AM
highly underrated in the challenge. Really a nice picture
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 12/12/2007 07:09:15 AM
Originally posted by briantammy:
underrated to me. I think it should be 20-25 places higher. wonderful and creative.

Thanks...I was hoping for at least a top 10 actually...that is until I saw the others.
 12/11/2007 08:32:06 PM
underrated to me. I think it should be 20-25 places higher. wonderful and creative.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/11/2007 02:56:17 PM
I like it. Did you consider looking directly at the camera for a stronger presence?
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 12/11/2007 12:22:51 PM
:-))) funny! amazing colour! 8!
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 12/11/2007 02:59:46 AM
The shot looks good until you see the area on the outside of your arms and shoulders. It looks like you added the white to the shot and it really makes it stand out. Other than that I think this would have been a really awesome picture.
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 12/09/2007 07:50:59 PM
LOL, nice expression, smile for the camera. BB

PS. At first I thought it was your phone number 1 (248) 163-2641 extension 28!!
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 12/09/2007 03:59:51 PM
Not sure why but this picture makes me laugh.
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 12/09/2007 02:11:41 PM
LOL, that photo is gonna haunt you forever if it gets to be on the front page! Well done!
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 12/09/2007 02:10:49 PM
Great expression and skillful processing. But how are you gonna explain you got busted for impersonating a reindeer?
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 12/09/2007 05:27:20 AM
Very funny!
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 12/09/2007 03:27:39 AM
This is absolutely fantastic. Really love the idea and well shot, your expression is perfect!
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 12/08/2007 09:47:25 PM
It has potential to be Donnie Darko-ish, but something is missing, and I don't know what... maybe the FBI and the Santa thing is too much?
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 12/08/2007 03:50:18 PM
:) awesome!
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 12/08/2007 05:51:09 AM
ahh, deranged photogs, my fave! :-) 8
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 12/08/2007 04:15:32 AM
Wow this is awesome. Very professional, I could see this as some sort of ad campaign. Nice use of lighting to keep the shot clean.
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 12/07/2007 06:45:52 PM
Very nice. The glow, colors, the look, the story... everything is very nice. Good job :)
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 12/07/2007 04:38:26 PM
Wonderful detail here.
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 12/07/2007 11:57:57 AM
Great idea and image.
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 12/06/2007 02:34:56 PM
I really like this alot!! xD Love the lil reindeer thing on the head brilliant concept too!! 10 =p
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 12/06/2007 06:11:08 AM
i like the tones here and striking gear too
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 12/06/2007 04:59:56 AM
Nicely lit.
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 12/05/2007 10:38:50 PM
LOL! Nice take on th challenge. Love the antlers!
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 12/05/2007 05:24:37 PM
Hmmmm, what have you done?? Cute idea hope you do well.
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 12/05/2007 03:58:11 PM
Ha, this one is great! Excellent job.
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 12/05/2007 10:31:01 AM
No coal. Just a bag of dirt. :) Wacko! LOL
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 12/05/2007 07:48:14 AM
damn skippy
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 12/05/2007 06:40:29 AM
LOL. This rocks. Great idea, composition and lighting. Well done.
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 12/05/2007 06:04:27 AM
Waz? Izzat u? HAHAHA! This is great!
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 12/05/2007 01:31:00 AM
fun picture made me laff soon as i seen it..well done
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 12/05/2007 01:27:04 AM
this made me smile. Very cool idea well executed. One point extra for humor
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 12/05/2007 01:05:04 AM
cute.
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 12/04/2007 08:37:18 PM
Whoops... :-)
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 12/04/2007 08:04:01 PM
interesting idea
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 12/04/2007 07:16:11 PM
funny idea. i like the idea of christmas since, we all know the BEST holiday ever is coming up.
nicee. (:
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