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Looks like you could use some lotion man haha, awesome photo man.
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zMessage edited by author 2005-07-11 21:13:34.
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Originally posted by TooCool:
Does that itch?
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You need to use some moisturizer or something man... Does that itch? Congrats on the red. Awesome shot.
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Congratulations to you and Nasti! You guys make a great team!
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Great shot and deserved ribbon! CONGRATULATIONS! And Happy Birthday!
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Your creativity knows no bounds.....a lesson for all of us.
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as always - outstanding. voted highly.
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The creativity and technical quality of your images continues to amaze and inspire.
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I KNEW IT! CONGRATS! I was hoping this would be a finalist! Great Job!
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Congratulations on your Red Ribbon for this incredible self portrait! Original and well executed.
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Wow Gary. This is a classic with the eyes being so powerful here.
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Great picture! And what a way to get in a facial without being girly :)
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I knew this was you! yet another amazing image. congrats!
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This photo rocks ! Great job ! Congrats on your ribbon.
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Is the dark area wet mud applied after the rest dried ? You amaze me ! Wonderful ! Congrats on your win !
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Congrats, kiwi, I didn't have time to vote or comment on this I just had a quick look and as I saw this I whas sure it whas you. Who else has these ideeas? :))
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Hehehehe!! I knew you would ribbon with this shot!!! Kewl!!! Congrats Gary!!
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Long time no see. Great photo.
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wow...what a "cracking" idea ! I love it ! Well done !!!!
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nasti's lighting rocks! and her mask application too...very, very nicely done. :)
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haha I had my bets this would come in second after jj and I was right!
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wonderful, the cracked skin look is made ever so much better by the wonderful clarity and focus at the eyes.. great job!
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did not recognize you in your mud suit! I have the same one at home.
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Thank you all for the kind comments and votes, I am happy this did so well. When I saw so many wonderful self portraits I knew it would be a really tough challenge and a long week, and it was.
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Congrats, your dirty man.
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Great idea and well executed. Congratulations on your red ribbon.
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I guessed that another shot was you, I didn't even see this one, but I'm not quiet sure I would have recognized it either. Well done!
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Congrats on a well deserved ribbon!
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Well, you know that I liked this, but I am ashamed that I didn't see it was you!
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lol ... i thought so... but i wasn't sure, til now!
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Great work Gary! What can I say you are Brilliant!
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Congrats on a well deserved ribbon!
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Congrats Gary, great work!
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Gary you are so good. Your imagination and presentation are always beyond question. Glad to be commenting on your genius.
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Wow! This is cool. Many congratulations!!!!!
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Masked your self up good, Kiwi! Many congrats on your red! RoB
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Sensational, love the cracks in the mud and that is has not completely dried yet.
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hey where can i get some of that mud? :)
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had a feeling this was you! great shot and a great comeback! congrats, hon! (hug)
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I knew it. Yes! Congrats on the Red.
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Comments Made During the Challenge
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Reminds me of Apocalypse Now. Fantastic and unique image for the challenge. Well done.
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i was trying to do something like this for me submission, but my idea didn't turn out so well so i didn't enter. however this was the idea that i was going for. the texture is amazing, also very good call on no color. I am also glad that you focused on the eyes because that is what could make or break the picture, you did it brillently, 10.
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Stunning. Such detail and texture. Wow.
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Great texture and lighting.. DOF is just right. 8
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Interesting and muddy. A good capture with eyes that are piercing. Very good lighting and great focus. Bumping up.
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Wow, great photo. Very original
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awesome...this shot will do very well...love the textures
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Cool shot...I think it will be top 5
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This is.. very odd, but very creative. The details are fantastic, the focus is excellent, and the toning works well for the mood. The eyes really stand out - excellent work.
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Kiwi? Good shot, nice textures. Good luck.
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mud pack! How did the skin feel after that? i love it
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This is absolutely fantastic and original..you look like an Egyptian mummy..but the effect and the play on words in the title are a very unique combination. Back to revisit this shot..wow, it is still my favorite..9
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bold idea flawlessly executed. ought to ribbon IMHO
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My favourite of the challenge.
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neat idea! and the eyes are captivating. Gotcha Kiwi!!
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Love it, love it. I love the clever title and I love your depth of field. I love the amount of wet clay and dry clay and I love your expression. Awesome!
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Wonderful portrait!
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well done, 9
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Pretty cool idea, and well executed and it´s got a nice depth because of good lighting. What I am trying to say is that I think it´s technically very well done but it doesn´t really grab at my attention as maybe it could have done but very nice work, I gave it an 8.
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should ribbon, great idea, those cracks are awesome, intense contrast with the eyes make this "pop". 10
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This weeks winner perhaps. 10
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fantastic idea! you'll be in the running for a ribbon
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WOW , this should win it's a 9 from me
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Great idea, well executed.
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Excellent - good use of B&W and well placed and painted mud/camoflauge. I predict a blue, unless a pretty young female takes it from you ;) Solid 10 from me.
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Great play on words and interesting photo. The mud (?) adds to the interest with all the cracks and different shades. (10)
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My favorite in the challenge, great originality, love the contrast and super focus, I hope you ribbon.
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Hi Gary :) Creative idea, great texture, good luck with it!
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Well, you got all mud packed for this shot, this is a shot that grows on a person, very interesting, different, nice sharp image, good luck in the challenge, 10!
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I went out with a girl like this once. She got a mud pack facial. She looked great and then the mud cracked off!! (Rodney Dangerfield). Good shot. Original.
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I know who you are; you can’t hide under that mud. This is gonna get you another high score I’d bet. Funny.
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Most original this week with that title...can you teach me how to layer like you....hee hee...
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Absolutely wonderful. When I saw the thumb and read the title I cracked. Then enlarged and saw what a true great piece of art work! BRAVO!!! Definatly blue material. 2 thumbs up!
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Great textures and lighting.
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this was fun mudding your face :-) should I do it more often? :-)
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great clarity and focus in the eyes, the contrast of the mud along with the shadows is amazing
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Absolutely brilliant image.
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Too cool! Great texture and tonal range! 9
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Very dramatic and interesting. The white in the eyes looks a little unbelievable, but it works ok in this shot. 10 from me.
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Could be me, but I think this has a primal intesnsity that is quite captivating - love the textures, dof, tones, concept, etc....wonderful work.
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ExcellentMessage edited by author 2005-02-21 02:18:35.
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Excellent Comp! Great expression
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Fantastic
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Wonderful. Good tones. One of my three favourites. 10.
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Those eyes realy make this photo. It's strange, yeah, but I like it. 10!
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Oh my oh my... who could this be??? :-)
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Piercing eyes. Exceptional.
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I hope this didn't hurt as much as it looks like it did.... 8
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i did that for halloween. man... that's one way to dry your skin. awesome photo.
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Wow, wow... one of the most original portraits of this week. I really love it. Just fantastic: different, good focus, original... One of the best of the week. And, how was the cleaning? Good luck. I hope it will be placed in the top 10. One of my 10´s.
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Pretty artistic...though i would croped dark sides next to your head...
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did it work? :) did you use eye drops?, i mistakenly used ear drops and man
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Great photo and clean your pores. Must have thought of this when you were at the spa
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Such clear eyes ... don't you ever drink? Great idea & clearly the most visually startling image of the challenge. 8.
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Love the concept and thus title. It looks like you went to a bit of work to accomplish this, we'll see if it pays off. Good job.
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This is, by far, the best of the challenge. This receives my highest marks in everything. The body paint is a great texture and the tone compliments the mood perfectly. The lighting is great as I can see it was probably done with a large softbox judging by the catchlights in your eye. The DOF is really striking and makes the shot nearly three dimensional in relationship to the angle at which it was taken. This is a WOW in my book and an immediate favorite. I am at a little bit of a loss for words because I really think that this is a superb photograph. Congratulations on a fine job --- you are inspiring... :::(rolls tongue back into mouth):::
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funny idea,nice job, must been uncomfortable
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Amazing!! This is a superb portrait. The textures, the eyes, everything about it is fabulous! 10
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Interesting. Great portrait!
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This will of course ribbon, so enjoy it! Great idea, well executed.
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Love this, my Blue Ribbon pick. 10
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The whites of your eyes make this. Good luck on this creative work...
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Hi Gary, Looks like you fell into a mud or something I think you should take a bath before taking a self portrait ;)
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my favorite. very good. you should win this. the yeyes are exellent.
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I can't begin to imagine how much effort went into this, but the result is definately worth it - 10
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I might as well stop voting now. This is just a phenomenal portrait. Perfect 10. Enjoy your ribbon.
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Man, you are REALLY into these challenges if you'll do this for a challenge. (I think I could talk someone ELSE into it, but oy, that mud in my moustache is irritating!) Amazingly well done as well. 10
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outstanding image! the lighting is perfect. I love the way the mud dried and wet mud spots sort of look like a globe. your eyes are piercing. bet this ribbons! 10 from me!
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great title!
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