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Challenge: In The Style Of: bspurgeon (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: Challenges 2011
Camera: Canon EOS-7D
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Location: Balboa Pier
Date: Jul 9, 2011
Aperture: f/4
ISO: 250
Shutter: 1/60
Date Uploaded: Jul 12, 2011

 So I borrowed Ben's kids. It was my only hope. :-)

Actually, he mentioned the girls wanted to get up and see the sun rise on a Saturday morning and I thought that would be a fine idea, so I drove down and joined them. It was a lovely morning and we had a wonderful time! His girls are so enjoyable to be around - truly delightful. He's a pretty nice guy, too.

This is Ben's middle girl, and his leg in the background. Processing is Nik Silver Efex with a generous dose of grain (can't remember the film type I chose, but one of 'em in the 400 ISO range, I think.) I have a smoother version, but I kinda like the crunchiness of this one.

Not too concerned over score here. Really just enjoyed the experience. And that, to me, is very much in the style of Ben Spurgeon. I'll post other shots - some of the man himself! - after the challenge.

[Jul. 18th, 2011 01:57:18 PM]

Other shots from the day:


Statistics
Place: 34 out of 156
Avg (all users): 6.1652
Avg (commenters): 7.5000
Avg (participants): 6.2439
Avg (non-participants): 5.9697
Views since voting: 619
Views during voting: 249
Votes: 115
Comments: 27
Favorites: 4 (view)

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 07/22/2011 08:28:49 AM
I didn't get to commenting on as many shots as I would have liked to - I gave this a 7 - what a wonderful bunch of other shots too, esp the little girl with the camera, you caught her expression just perfectly as any of us who have had children can attest to with the slightly puzzled look filled with determination. What a day that must have been. Thanks so much for the gallery of the man who is Ben.
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 07/22/2011 06:39:01 AM
Well done... what a great fun time I just had with y'all at the beach! Thanks, Deb!
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 07/22/2011 06:24:34 AM
Great stuff.
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 07/22/2011 05:47:26 AM
Seriously? What a rip off. This REALLY looks like his work.
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 07/22/2011 03:16:32 AM
Loved this! I gave it an 8. I did wonder if maybe it was Ben's, as the little girl looked familiar. LOL!
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 07/21/2011 10:35:23 PM
darn, I did not finish voting for the lack of time, and I did not get to this image - so no comment and no score... it's a wonderful image, and I would probably recognize Abby (or is this Bella?). Perfect crop to add the element of mystery to this
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 07/21/2011 09:05:20 PM
Deb...I absolutely loved this image and gave it a 10.
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 07/21/2011 09:03:50 PM
Deb, I don't know how I missed this one!!!!! I thought I saw ALL the images. How splendid and sweet. With a piece of Ben himself, to boot. See? BETTER than me :-)
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 07/21/2011 08:27:53 PM
terrific tribute!!!
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 07/21/2011 08:08:10 PM
haha - I almost wrote down "so who rented Ben's kids?" I loved the motion of her about to leave the frame. Really nice interpretation.
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 07/21/2011 08:07:56 PM
Nice finish Deb, considering you were languishing in the mid 5s for a while there! I love this and am glad it did quite well.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/21/2011 07:42:35 PM
I love the crop. Lots of energy and life.
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 07/21/2011 01:56:50 PM
Nice action....
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 07/21/2011 10:41:26 AM
for me the framing elevates this considerably. it starts a story without ending it, and it makes the image so much more dynamic. processing certainly has bspurgeon's qualities.
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 07/21/2011 03:47:18 AM
Great crop and feel.
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 07/20/2011 01:55:21 PM
Fantastic enegetic candid; great tones tones and filmish look.

Thank you for a wonderful morning Deb. Our daughters seemingly adore you, and the images were fantastic as always. Can't let this go by without a honorary Sterling Sturgeon for all of the above and: "remember the nice lady with the camera who ate at Ruby's on the pier...went to Tunnel Beach with us...last summer...with the man named Lev from San Diego...remember her? When do we see her again?".



eta: fixed thumb

Message edited by author 2011-07-22 01:26:38.
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 07/19/2011 04:25:02 PM
The arm is great, as is the turned head. I'm bumping this on 3rd viewing (from 7-9)
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 07/19/2011 12:24:30 PM
This looks like one of Ben's kids- thats going a long way for the challenge; great title, great shot!
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 07/19/2011 10:11:45 AM
looks remarkably like one of Ben's gorgeous girls
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 07/18/2011 03:58:04 PM
Very nice shot. The crop. The blur. Her eye.
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 07/18/2011 12:12:15 AM
Good job. I would have not dared to participate with a picture of a child but this one has some power beyond the ubiquitous sweetness.
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 07/17/2011 06:59:04 PM
Nice and fleeting.
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 07/17/2011 04:29:40 PM
I love the movement and blur in this - reminds me so much of Ben. Great light, darling subject, gorgeous b/w and just such a nice slice of life picture. Great job!!
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 07/17/2011 10:20:30 AM
Emotionally charged perfect moment captured. If not Ben someone who understands.
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 07/15/2011 06:52:16 PM
This could be the real thing! Very convincing in any case. I love the magic of this fleeting moment that you've captured.
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 07/15/2011 05:23:41 AM
This is one of the few that REALLY look like his work. Most people are just going for blur for blur's sake and this has the movement that his often does. Love the unexpected crop. This is a keeper.
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 07/14/2011 08:07:53 PM
Looks like it Bens shot, looks like her girl.
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