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I'm never that sharp in real life too you know
I'm never that sharp in real life too you know
Titia


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Self Portrait IV (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Sony DSC-F717
Location: Waterlandkerkje, The Netherlands
Date: May 18, 2006
Aperture: F/2,8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/125
Galleries: Snapshot, Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: May 18, 2006

 I had no time to set up anything fancy, so I just took a reflection of me in a window.

Editing in PSP:
cropping, layers, lightening/contrast, a little NI to get rid of noise, darkened a bit.

I think I get hammered for not being sharp.

Statistics
Place: 228 out of 236
Avg (all users): 4.4322
Avg (commenters): 5.6875
Avg (participants): 4.2992
Avg (non-participants): 4.5479
Views since voting: 717
Views during voting: 481
Votes: 273
Comments: 16
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L USM
 05/24/2006 04:36:28 PM
It is very difficult to connect with the subject of this photo.
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 05/24/2006 12:43:10 PM
nice mix of indoor and outdoor. the muted colors and "unsharpness" set a mood. I'll meet you at the bottom of the scores pile! but personally, I'm giving you a 7.
Fujifilm X-T4
Fujifilm XF 35mm f/1.4
 05/23/2006 07:07:56 AM
Interesting effect - 6 from me
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Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS II USM Lens
 05/22/2006 03:31:43 AM
reminds me of a photo Imogen Cunningham did in a store window. except she was a little old lady when she did it... [url=www.geh.org/fm/cunningham/ m197928880001.jpg]Self Portrait on Geary Street.[/url]
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D80
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 18-135mm f/3.5- 5.6G ED DX
 05/21/2006 07:23:00 PM
Neat idea...I might have bumped up the contrast, though.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon PowerShot S3 IS
Raynox Pro Digital 0.66X Wide Angle Conversion
 05/20/2006 11:07:44 PM
I don't believe it, Titia! Interesting concept. I think for what it is, it's sharp enough. I would like to see the colors bumped up with a bit more depth. I like your use of the edge (risky here, but I LIKE IT!)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-60D
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 for Canon
 05/20/2006 04:19:51 PM
This is cool...it reminds me of a polaroid transfer print...very nice.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
 05/20/2006 10:23:02 AM
This is a cool idea. The reflection definitely adds some interesting textures...I think I would have cropped it just above the camera, though.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D
Konica Minolta AF 35-105mm f/3.5-4.5
 05/20/2006 08:03:39 AM
Great idea - the reflection gives a really ghostly effect.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon Z6II
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED
 05/20/2006 03:02:50 AM
wish your face was clearer and the colours too
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D50
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
 05/20/2006 01:19:43 AM
sony f717 is a damn good camera :) .. nice
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 USM
 05/20/2006 12:49:19 AM
Tee hee. . .this is great. Very different and creative.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/19/2006 05:27:18 PM
LOL
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 05/19/2006 03:26:28 PM
I think this works well for me bacause of the border you used. It echoes the reflection and overall image. Good work! 7
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 05/19/2006 09:56:47 AM
LOL... nice try !
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Fisher Price Kid-Tough Digital
 05/19/2006 08:38:16 AM
Sorry but the horrible image quality is the hugest drawback with this image, hard to give it a good score. Just too washed out and flat and no details to speak of. No offense intended of course, just wanted to explain the low rating I gave you.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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