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Errrr...one lump or two?
2nd PlaceErrrr...one lump or two?
Judi


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Not Quite Right (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: Australia
Date: Apr 21, 2009
Aperture: 6.3
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/13
Galleries: Humorous, Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Apr 21, 2009

 Hubby again!!!

Shot at a training mine....Lennons Training, Emerald, Qld, Australia

In answer to questions I have received about the set up. This was photographed in the only simulated mine in the industry. The opening day is actually today. And this was shot during the promotional photo shoot.

The mine door was behind me and went down past Damion into the background...but there is also a turnoff to the right just past Damion. This opening then had small doors into the dungeon areas where they work on electrical setups. The mine is normally as dark as a mine so lighting was crucial.

I initially wanted to silhouette him...but the lighting and area didn't allow for a distinct silhouette...so instead I turned the image into what you see.

My lighting was two studio lights around the corner to Damion's right. On the left I had made use of the light that was already in the mine (an industrial floor light) and I also had Brat slave a 580ex up higher than the industrial light. If I had known at the time that this was where I would end up I would have up the light power and used completely different settings...but as I had about 15 people turn up early for the shoot...I had no time to reshoot.

There was a comment that the background didn't look real....trust me...it is very real. LOL!

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 116
Avg (all users): 6.7919
Avg (commenters): 8.5714
Avg (participants): 7.1778
Avg (non-participants): 6.6932
Views since voting: 8162
Views during voting: 456
Votes: 221
Comments: 50
Favorites: 7 (view)

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 05/05/2009 06:09:05 PM
I gave this a 10. Congrats, Judi.
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 05/04/2009 07:34:03 AM
Haha - that's funny. There's an ad currently running on South African TV for a local satellite broadcaster (DsTV) where they used an almost identical concept. It's a construction worker (much like yours, with helmet and all), who's been watching all the shows on the Cooking channel, so he packs out his lunch box and sets out a 3 course meal with presentation a cordon bleu chef would be proud of - much to the amazement of his co-workers. :-)
Congrats on the ribbon.
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 05/04/2009 04:41:26 AM
Congratulations on the ribbon!
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 05/03/2009 06:23:34 PM
LOL Judi, love the pinky finger, it just gives the whole shot that little extra something!
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 05/03/2009 02:43:18 PM
Thank you for sharing the light setup with us =)

Message edited by author 2009-05-03 18:50:37.
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 05/02/2009 03:37:49 AM
I love this shot. Perfect for the challenge and very entertaining. Congratulations on the red!
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 05/01/2009 05:38:44 AM
This is quite bizarre...you have a wonderful mind!
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 04/30/2009 03:54:36 PM
Very bizarre, I like it; what a ghastly setting for such a charming tea set.
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 04/30/2009 01:25:26 PM
Just wonderful Judi. Great idea and stunning execution. Love it.
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 04/30/2009 01:19:35 PM
Wow, this is a really cute idea! Congrats on the ribbon :-)
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 04/30/2009 09:31:03 AM
You are on a roll Judi! I'd say your husband is stockpiling the ribbons... :)
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 04/30/2009 03:51:10 AM
LOL!!! You are so brilliantly creative and FUNNY!!!

Congrats on this great idea and image!
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 04/30/2009 03:13:37 AM
Hey Judi,
I don't understand from where do you get this great ideas?
Great shot. Congratulations...
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 04/29/2009 03:57:49 PM
Congrats again Judi!! Great shot..and great model!!
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 04/29/2009 10:12:24 AM
I have to say that your photos of your husband are just so memorable and funny! How wonderful he has such a terrific sense of humor. He's by far your very best model! Congrats on your ribbon!
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 04/29/2009 09:32:58 AM
Wow!! This is just awesome.
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 04/29/2009 06:14:14 AM
Oh Judi! You have more creativity in your little shutter finger than I have in my whole being for a lifetime! Congratulations. This is so perfect. And it wouldn't have worked quite so well if your hubby wasn't so ruggedly handsome :)
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 04/29/2009 05:15:04 AM
Congratulations Judi great image and idea. :)
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 04/29/2009 12:50:30 AM
Great shot Judi, congrats.
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 04/29/2009 12:30:09 AM
Originally posted by hotpasta:
Judi is the BEST! Awesome weather on the Gold Coast at the Moment. I am up here for a conference...Love your work, and congrats


Awww thanks sweet. Gold Coast...hmmm...you are still 11 hours drive away from me...but we share the same great weather..lol!
 04/29/2009 12:26:24 AM
Judi is the BEST! Awesome weather on the Gold Coast at the Moment. I am up here for a conference...Love your work, and congrats
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 04/28/2009 11:29:47 PM
Haha such a cool photo :D But damn sign at the back really annoying near his mouth. Congrats!
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 04/28/2009 10:54:18 PM
Amusing, original and well-executed. Congrts!
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 04/28/2009 10:13:58 PM
Nice job, Judi. Congrats!
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 04/28/2009 09:43:05 PM
Originally posted by mgarsteck:
Judi how did you get a ribbon with a tea party image and I shot a tea party and didnt ribbon :(


Well you shoulda got a miner in your image...lmao!
 04/28/2009 09:41:46 PM
Judi how did you get a ribbon with a tea party image and I shot a tea party and didnt ribbon :(
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 04/28/2009 09:12:56 PM
Haha! I love this image! Congrats on the ribbon!
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 04/28/2009 09:08:15 PM
I should have known. You are a Master of the Quirk. Congratulations. From now on my goal is to make it onto Judi's Page.
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 04/28/2009 08:27:06 PM
Very clever, VERY creative. Love the lighting. Great shot, Judi and congrats on the ribbon ((Hugs)).
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 04/28/2009 08:23:18 PM
absolutely creative Judi, CONGRATS !!!!!!
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 04/28/2009 08:18:22 PM
Ha!! clever! congrats on the ribbon too.
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 04/28/2009 08:15:59 PM
Congratulations on your ribbon Judi, this is definitely the most creative shot in my opinion, nice PP and great lighting
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 04/28/2009 08:08:44 PM
Judi, congrats, you're really owning the front page as of late, well done!
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 04/28/2009 08:06:41 PM
yay, well done!
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 04/28/2009 08:06:40 PM
yay, well done!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/27/2009 08:05:44 PM
I love the guy and the tea party. It is so odd, so quirky, so sweet. Great treatment, although it looks like the conduit portion is from another shot. I hope this is legal, 'cause I really like it.
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 04/26/2009 02:59:14 PM
Good creative idea.
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 04/24/2009 05:17:00 PM
Cute idea. I like it.
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 04/24/2009 07:04:09 AM
Love the shot! 10
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 04/23/2009 11:59:59 PM
The soft muted look adds to the juxtaposition
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 04/23/2009 08:31:45 AM
i think you got top 3 my friend, well done.
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 04/23/2009 06:22:19 AM
Ha, cute! That lighter area just behind his mouth is distracting, though.
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 04/22/2009 04:12:18 PM
Definitely out of his "MINE" but I like it. The quality of the photo is surreal, neat.
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 04/22/2009 03:42:50 PM
Great juxtoposition here. Nice detail and lighting. 9
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 04/22/2009 02:28:44 PM
A sense of humor in challenges like these are always appreciated and when they meet the challenge criteria head on, it is a pleasant experience for the viewer. The image is nice, crisp and the melding of two disparate ideas of the rough ready underground worker and afternoon tea is just delicious (pun intended). Well done.
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 04/22/2009 11:04:32 AM
What a wonderful setup - 9
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 04/22/2009 10:55:04 AM
My only 10 of the challenge. Brilliant!
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 04/22/2009 10:04:34 AM
lol very nice and very creative :) 10
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 04/22/2009 12:47:39 AM
With that huge cup? Two.
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 04/21/2009 08:41:54 PM
this a is great, good luck, I hope you ribbon for this
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