I've gotten a few comments on the fact that her right pupil is not showing. On my original pick for this challenge it was showing. But my model (my wife) chose this one because it's the one she liked. And yes, I was rushing to get this done. I waited till the last second and did all of my editing at 10pm on the last night. I forgot the vein in her eye and there is a little sloppiness on the leaf at the bottom. Her original color was pink (makeup), but it just didn't seem right to me. So I changed the hue on her skin to this green/blue. The "hair" is from my daughters dress-up closet (fake feathers) the ear is made of modeling clay, the giant leaf is from a giant sunflower in my garden. In this shot, you cannot see the top she is wearing, it's a white bra totally covered in white feathers. the fairies in my neighborhood wear some clothing because it gets pretty cold at night. Add some fairy dust (sparkels) a few plastic jewels and 2 sided tape, and you get a Fairy!
yes I do use real make-up. Sometimes I use product by MAC, other times I go to my local Kmart and buy liquid eye shadow. my wife is the make-up expert, so don't bark to far up my tree for makeup info!
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this is the only decent picture in this whole challenge.deserved first place and the only ribbon.With all due respect none of the other images do much for me including the other winners.good job.
Thank you for the comment, but I don't agree with your statement. I think there are several excellent photos in this challenge, and the other ribbon winners deserve the credit they received. Thanks again, E
this is the only decent picture in this whole challenge.deserved first place and the only ribbon.With all due respect none of the other images do much for me including the other winners.good job.
A great photo, well deserving of a ribbon! The overall light tone fits the subject well, giving the desired fairy tale feeling. Focus is perfect and the shallow DOF adds depth and, combined with the large leaf, gives the impression of a macro shot of a small fairy. Very effective! Colors are perfect, as is the wonderfully impish expression.
Since you requested a critique, I'll point out the only problem I see, and it is very minor, not detracting from the overall image. The glare on the lips and, to a lesser extent, the nose is a bit bright. Discreet application of the Burn tool could tone it down to better match the rest of the image.
instead of double-sided tape, I've found using paper cement useful when tacking faux jewels onto the face. Just be sure to let the solvent evaporate before adhering to prevent irritation.
I know I am pretty absent in the area of comments on this site, but I always look at the winners. I love this one! I work more with digital imaging, which this site doesn't seem to support. You and your wife did a great job on this photo!
My warmest congratulation on your red. I am glad you made it despite my comment. But hey, you are a good photographer and many more of these await you.
Congrats, I am really glad this got a ribbon, it was my favourite of the challenge :) (though the blue ribbon is equally well deserved for that entry as well).
This image creates a very strong thumbnail and the makeup, coloration and composition are great. However, you should have opted for an angle to show a little more of the pupil of the right eye. Yet the effect is strong and I am bumping the image to 6. This could have easily been an 8. Do not be discouraged, your work is good and you are creative.
Excellent photo! Should prove to be an inspiration! Two comments though. The nost has a little too much shine and the far eye is showing a little too much white. Did you paint the model or adjust colors in photoshop?
This is really nice! I like the colors, they way you used the sequins and feathers and face paint to create a magical being. I even like the nose ring and eye-vein! Makes her an edgy fairy. One of my top picks.
Does have a sense of the bizarre that perhaps truly belongs in a fairy tale. My first impression though, is more of a slightly weird commercial than of magic. Excellent technical work, almost as good as the make-up.
My favourite of the challenge. Love the lighting and with that cheeky smile she really could be an imp. If you can be bothered to PM me I would love to know what you used there for the green makup, it is sensational. What a truly lovely smile, it is captivating. 10
I thought this was very nice. Great effort. I find the pose a little distracting because no pupil is visible in the other eye. I would have liked to see a full profile, or turned a little more to the camera. I also would have edited the white part of the eye to remove the redness. My attention seems to go there first. 7.
I just want to congratulate your model for being such a sport as to let you paint her.. unless, of course, this is all just hues :) A great look in her face.. very mischevous.
It's great to see people going all out for the challenges. The make-up job with the jewels is excellent as is the mood and composition. The red lines in the eyes are a bit distracting and would be easy to remove. A small amount of the photoshopping seems to have been rushed (ie the pinkish glow around the top of the leaf). The hair is completely brilliant and I will have to give you a 10 for that effect alone. 10!
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