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Owen
dsidwell


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Challenge: Portrait (Advanced Editing I)
Collection: People
Camera: Sony DSC-F707
Location: River Heights, Utah USA
Date: Mar 12, 2004
Aperture: f 4.0
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/250
Galleries: Portraiture, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Mar 12, 2004

 My son in front of his window. He didn't want to smile!

Processing included using a NeatImage type program (ISOX-Pro for Mac)--his freckles would not go into b/w easily! Once it was smoother, selected the background and darkened it while there were colors to select. I converted to b/w with the channel mixer. Then I selectively dodged and sharpened his eyes and slightly increased contrast. Finally, I burned the shoulder on the left because it was just a bit too bright and distracted from his face.

Statistics
Place: 33 out of 135
Avg (all users): 6.1296
Avg (commenters): 7.5000
Avg (participants): 6.0000
Avg (non-participants): 6.2393
Views since voting: 1250
Votes: 216
Comments: 29
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 11/07/2004 04:41:33 AM
a very nice portrait - i can almost tell he is Trying not to smile ;}
 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/21/2004 02:24:59 PM
Is Owen known to be a bad boy? Such determination in so young a face. Great capture.
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 03/21/2004 01:18:08 PM
beautiful photo... you found the light :) perfect for black and white as well... great work :) = 10
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 03/21/2004 02:54:20 AM
cliche...but still excellent image, its good you choice black and white medium here, it really works great here, nice expression, what a powerful look, i do like the shadows, lines and patterns, EXCELLENT WORK AND GOOD LUCK.. YOU DESERVE A RIBBON HERE.
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 03/21/2004 12:39:36 AM
I love this picture! Light stripes are an usual effect in model photographing, - but the way the are brought into the child's face here, is rather brilliant. An exciting and well done portrait. Congratulations!
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 03/20/2004 07:11:49 PM
he looks kinda evil... but a great shot.
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 03/19/2004 06:32:01 AM
Stark! Wonderful light! Needs a half a click on the right to help the detail that is there.
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 03/17/2004 05:52:20 PM
I like the b/w and the lighting...the shadows give this an emotional feel to the shot...he doesn't look happy, but this is a nice shot
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 03/17/2004 02:57:03 PM
Great look and pose. I like the blinds shadows and the use of gayscale. The 'dodge' spots on the eyes detract for me though.,7
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 03/17/2004 12:24:13 PM
Ooh goot lighting! The mood fits! This is a great portrait.
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 03/17/2004 11:37:57 AM
Nice shot. - 7
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 03/16/2004 03:00:18 PM
A very Serious Owen! Love the varied tones. While in general, I llke these blind shots for some reason, IMHO, it does not fit with owen. But that is only my opinion. BOL
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 03/16/2004 10:47:47 AM
I love the lines in this one. You could almost submit it for parallel lines. The exrpession is great too. Good luck!
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 03/16/2004 02:47:19 AM
Excellent use of shadow and contrast. Ribbon worthy!
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 03/16/2004 02:22:49 AM
Interseting take. nice contrasts and shading.
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 03/15/2004 11:37:48 PM
Tell Owen, he's cool, nice work.
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 03/15/2004 03:23:49 PM
Wo. this is different. Almost makes him look possessed. very striking image. Jacko. 10
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 03/15/2004 03:08:38 PM
A unique portrait. Good parallel lines added into it. Nice lighting.
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 03/15/2004 02:22:52 PM
Serious young man! I like the shadows, light and focus. Not crazy for the 'neat image' or what ever was used. Un-natural looking. Good entry and I hope you do well.
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 03/15/2004 01:55:27 PM
The filtered light is put to good use here.
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 03/15/2004 11:45:04 AM
good job. i did a pic like this on my 5 year old daughter(35mm) and it turned out great. the blinds just add more emotion and depth to the whole picture good job!!
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 03/15/2004 10:13:34 AM
Interesting. Well photographed, but a bit spooky for some reason. I think tilting the head back a little would help, and maybe a little smile too.
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 03/15/2004 07:57:20 AM
Nice use of light and shadow lines to add interest.
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 03/15/2004 06:50:21 AM
cool affect
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 03/15/2004 05:23:48 AM
Owen looks somber. Nice shadowing.
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 03/15/2004 04:43:21 AM
The light and pose seem to have given a quite demonic feel! The shadows and texture work very well
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 03/15/2004 02:39:34 AM
Painting with light - very clever and produces an arresting portrait. Works well in black and white. Love the sharpness of the eyes.
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 03/14/2004 07:43:14 PM
Looks like he didn't like to have his picture taken. Or he hates his hair cut. :) Great shot and use of liighting from the blinds and very crisp.
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 03/14/2004 07:13:50 PM
Very nice, good lighting, the eyes are piercing! Such a serious little model. An 8
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