This is the type of challenge I was waiting for and this was the first idea that popped in my head when I read the description. I went out and took something like the submission you see now, edited it and saved. The next day...
My dad- "Hey Joe- Can you go e-mail some pictures I took of a customer's coke machine? I had to delete some of yours though."
...*Silence...
Moi- "WHAT?"
Anywho, I ended up retaking them in case I needed proof (I'm lying, I just had nothing better to do.) They turned out better because there was a lot more available light and cooler clouds in the field I took the picture in. I had to focus on that nearby tree and then run into position while the camera was on timer. I also brought along a sheet of white paper this time to reflect some more sun on the lighter side of my face. There's some pretty funny outtakes, I-tell-you-wut. The first version's pose had a greater impact but overall my retake was much better.
Editing consisted of things like dodging and burning, heavy contrast, a duotone of black+red+yellow, an abused unsharp mask for a funky glowing effect, zoom blur with history brush and ect ect...
Seems on the border of digital art, but it's the best I can do to obscure the lacking quality of my camera (1.4 mp)
Statistics
Place: 1 out of 183 Avg (all users): 7.3440 Avg (commenters): 8.5254 Avg (participants): 7.3118 Avg (non-participants): 7.3631 Views since voting: 38609 Views during voting: 560 Votes: 250 Comments: 146 Favorites: 80 (view)
Well, what to say about an image that bubbled up to the very top and grabbed the coveted Blue Ribbon?
My immediate impression left very little wanting in concept and in execution and I am not about to tinker with it and twist its direct meaning into something else.
While the image has a touch of post processing, it has been done with so much good taste that it is useless to suggest alternatives to bring out a different image. Instead, let me say what it is that I really like about this image.
I placed an entry in this challenge called 'Humiliation.' The moment I started to vote and ran across the many other good images, I realized that I had been beaten hands down. No argument. However, this image splashed across my screen and I do not recall experiencing such internal emotional movement. This is a winner.
First, the well thought out angle. This rage radiating down on me. I looked again, the eyes wrapped in darkness and the nose contorted with the wide open mouth presenting the apex of the frustration: the scream of the wild. Then those radiating lines to bring all the intensity on the savage face.
The turbulent sky, the thin fragmented branches. Who did this, I asked myself. What a potent image that has rightfully stolen this challenge. Well, I do not usually comment on my initial vote but here I was obliged to make a comment and so I did.
This image is not easy to execute and according to your bio, you are a very young member and smart enough to take a reflector into the field. Rest assured that this is an image that many pro's would approach on a hit and miss. I say this, because to visualize an image and to execute it are two different things. Oftentimes, much is lost in the execution unless the photographer thinks within the limitations of the camera. Yes, sometimes things turn out better but as a rule there is always something wanting.
Finally, the sepia adds to the drama. So here we have an image where all the decisions turned out for the very best.
Congratulations on this outstanding achievement: Now go and show us more.
oh man .. i feel for you.. you should realy consider getting a Canon 20D
with your skills i can only see good work resulting from it. there is no excuse for not having atleast a 6 megapixel camera
Congrats on your first ribbon and taken with a very modest camera! This amazing image proves once again it is the photographer that captures and creates winning images and not the equipment and lenses they own.
Hey Joey, I knew it wouldn't be long before your unique style came through for you with a ribbon. This is a great shot, a well-deserved win, and a new fav for me. Congratulations.
PS. I noticed when I added this that you weren't in my photog favs (or at least it didn't warn me that you were already in there when I just tried to add you!). You certainly deserve to be, so there you go.
What a thrill to wake up this morning and find this blue ribbon for your image!! Congratulations, Joey! Well-deserved. I'm thrilled to see your little Olympus beat out all the 20Ds!! he-he-he :)
I knew it was you ! Congradulations ! Brilliant and unique stuff. I've always liked pretty much everything you do, but has to the best so far. Keep 'em coming.
I congratulate you Joey. You proved that a young creative mind can get an incredibly strong image out of a crappy (sorry) camera. You sure deserve this ribbon! (Is it possible that you're the youngest ever blue-ribbon winner? You should do some research!)
This was my pick and one that could have also won in the dreams. Outstanding effort and a congratulations on your well deserved blue. This image rocks with visual power. It also goes in my favorites.
Many wonderful photos in this challenge, but I haven't seen any other with such strong expression!
The dark-but-not-black tones work here beautifully. The blur around the face add the sound of the scream. The mood is loud and clear.
This one just has to ribbon! 10
Wonderfull shot the colors are rich and enjoyable. The emotion realy stands out fitting the challenge perfectly. If this one dosn't ribbonI will be very suprised. Spectacular Job!!! My only 10 this challenge.
Exquisite image capture and pp that borders on digital art. I really like how the teeth are bright and the lines made by zoom during exposure (which was done perfectly without excess). Very well done.
Really neat! Pretty powerful image of anger. I love the darkness associated with the image and the apparent manipulation to make the eyes direct towards the face.
Wow - what a powerful image. This really stands out in the crowd of entries. Superbly done - nice job! (10) (Only the 3rd time I've ever given a 10...)
Wow, this sets a mood alright. Negative moods tend not to do so well on DPC though, which prefers a 'would I hang it on my wall' approach to most photography. I think it's a great photo though.
I suggest this represents rage, beyond anger. But that's just a play on words, not to take anything away from this fabulous shot. I like the low key exposure - hollows out those eyes and creates the right mood. 9
this is my underdog pick to win the challenge.
I love how stylized this is. In many ways it borders on japanese anime in its visual qualities. I love everything about the shot and would have given you an 11 if i could. great entry, very expressive and excellently done.
Brillaint !!!!!!!! I love the use of sepia here ,,, it really conveys anger in a gd way... and the facial experssion ... superb ... congrats looks like a ribbon winner ....9 (and thats rare from me)
OK I sat back when this came up. MOODS, you want MOODS, you got MOODS. Very well done, however I can only see fit to give this a 10. PS I don’t give 10s often.
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