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Challenge: Self Portrait VIII (Expert Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
Location: Hawaii
Date: Aug 26, 2013
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO: 6400
Shutter: 1/125
Date Uploaded: Aug 27, 2013

 First I made some adjustments in LR5 as a color image, like adjusting the camera calibration, setting the white and black points, adjusting exposure, contrast, highlights, shadows and clarity. I also played with the tone curve and detail tabs. Then I switched to PS cc where I needed to crop, convert to B&W in Nik, dodge and burn, clone blemishes, sharpen globally and locally (it probably would be a good idea to clean my glasses next time), curves with a mask to darken the background, add a slight filter to warm it up a little, add a frame, and maybe a couple more similar steps that I have forgotten.

There were a lot of steps, but considering the mug I was using to begin with, it's pretty understandable why.

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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 09/04/2013 12:26:20 AM
I agree with the chin crop comments. I had a short cord on my cable release and with a 100mm lens I just couldn't back up enough to make the right shot. I tried portrait format rather than landscape but didn't like the results and couldn't seem to get my eyes sharp with the timer. I new this would be frowned upon, but decided to try it anyway. Live and learn.

Since the comments are pretty much universally down on the crop, this exercise serves a purpose nonetheless. When it's a bad idea...just don't do it.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Apple iPhone 12
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-135mm f/3.5-4.5
 09/03/2013 12:47:02 AM
... b, b, but you cut off your chin!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D500
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 08/31/2013 08:22:14 PM
Love the portrait but not sure about cropping out the chin...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-60D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
 08/30/2013 05:51:12 AM
I like the photo, but hate the choice of added frame, especially as it cuts right through the chin.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon Canon 1d x Mark II
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 FG HSM Art
 08/29/2013 12:19:58 AM
the crop spoils this with the chin cut off, I like the frame but you should of made it extend from his chin not into it. THe tones are nice though.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 08/28/2013 11:53:14 AM
Very handsome, but I'm not liking that crop across your chin. I'd rather it be cropped across the hair!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-6D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 08/28/2013 03:17:27 AM
Very. It's like I just asked if I could date your daughter. ;-)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
 08/28/2013 12:05:56 AM
I don't care for the crop. But those eyes are cuttingly sharp.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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