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 This image was disqualified from the Color Studio Portrait II challenge.
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Color Studio Portrait II (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Gateway DC-T50
Location: Studio/Office, Buchanan, VA
Date: Apr 14, 2006
Aperture: 1:2.8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/2 sec
Galleries: Humorous, Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: Apr 15, 2006

 (Almost ashamed to say) Self-portrait. ROFLMAO I couldn't resist this - especially after a friend dared me to enter it. Ya gotta keep having fun!

PP included:
crop
color sat/curves
contrast
lighting/exposure
aetherize filter
change hue
dodge/burn brush
neat image
clone/blend brush to clean up a few spots
save for web

Post Challenge:
Well, my first DQ (and hopefully my last). I was nailed for the teeth and the background. I knew I was pushing the envelope with the teeth, but thought I used legal tools/methods to achieve the look. The background surprised me, because it was really just a black cloth that I darkened. Anyway, I learned a few things and that's the point, right? Now to go collect on my bet... ;-P
Disqualification Details
Cloning, dodging, burning, etc. to improve your photo or remove imperfections or minor distracting elements, etc. is acceptable. However, using any editing tools to duplicate, create, or move major elements of your photograph is not permitted.

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Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 04/25/2006 06:32:39 PM
Man...sorry about the DQ. I know where at least one of your tens came from. I love this shot. Very unique and creative.
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 04/24/2006 07:39:20 PM
Did you borrow a set of the Mullins' teeth for this one? Can't wait for our next town Ghost Walk. Great sense of humor...sorry it got disqualified, but glad you had fun. LOL as I ROFL! MMM
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Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 04/24/2006 08:51:31 AM
You're such a goof! I was wondering where this had gone :(
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Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 04/24/2006 01:45:55 AM
Hurray for you for your great sense of humor and huevos for entering it.
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Sony Alpha a6400
Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
 04/24/2006 01:42:45 AM
LOL
Nice work, shame about the DQ.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 04/24/2006 12:37:04 AM
Sorry about the DQ....job well done...although I would like to know a little more about the Background.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-50D
Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3,5-6,3 Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF] macro for Canon
 04/18/2006 05:44:47 PM
YIKES!!
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Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 04/18/2006 05:44:21 PM
Wow very unusal portrait but of course it stands out from the rest. Great use of color.
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Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital
 04/18/2006 01:32:36 PM
Sheesh! Scary photo, and I mean that in a good way :)
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Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 04/18/2006 08:00:23 AM
Yes, another "colored" studio portrait. LOL
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
 04/17/2006 10:08:06 PM
Definately colorful!! :)
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Nikon D200
 04/17/2006 05:40:27 PM
yikes. that is frightening.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 04/17/2006 11:47:25 AM
a little too much editing for me..
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Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 04/17/2006 07:55:50 AM
eeek!
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Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 04/17/2006 01:34:33 AM
He came from the Gouda Lagoon! ROFLMAO You are one brave soul. this wins for the most creative and funny!!
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
 04/17/2006 01:32:00 AM
Good Lord... this makes me glad I don't have young children looking over my shoulder... sure would scare the bejeesus out of em.

I do like it, although I do have a problem with what I believe is your attempt at doctoring the background, witness the white line above the left shoulder and adjacent to the right cheek bone area.

Nice job.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 04/17/2006 01:31:12 AM
u bin in a fight? ;)
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 04/17/2006 01:30:37 AM
Holy Cow, a glow-in-the-dark alien??!! I'll blame my nightmares on you for the next 6 months, at least.
So did you win the bet, or was this the payment for losing one?
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Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 04/17/2006 01:23:28 AM
Sorrry, it just does not appeal to me at all...overdone.....
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PhaseOne P45
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
 04/17/2006 12:12:29 AM
hahahahhahaha
hilarious
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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 04/17/2006 12:12:15 AM
You have the best sense of humor. This trips me out so much. The teeth are an especially nice touch. LOL Go Jimmy! 10
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