Editing steps as follows:
Cropped to give stretched feeling...burn/dodge...auto levels...black and white filter...cyanide filter... black and white filter again...neat image was also in there...contrast/brightness... intentional grain...
The setup: Everything else you see was cut out of some magazines and then I taped them to the black foam board that is behind me. This is my first challenge I have had time to do in quite some time. Hope some of you enjoy it!
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I gave you 10 and chose this as a favorite. It made me sad that so many young people DO wake up to this every morning. I hope that even though it looks hopeless, sometimes we can view it another way and make something positive out of it. I too, think this should have scored WAY higher.
Great shot and wonderful idea. You made 'em think, and that's all we ask for....
I think this should have scored higher, very interesting concepts.. really makes on think. I liked the harsh look of it because it compliments what the photo is trying to convey. Great job! 1 of my 2 top 10 picks!
That's thought provoking!! And so young. Photographically I'm sure you intended the grainy look to your face to be as if you were in print as well but, I'd have liked it better without so much noise. 8
this is a great take on the challenge, and excellent execution. I like the grain adding to the gritty nature of his world. I hope my fellow voters agree - but have little faith they will. This is very creative and insightful - 8
What I love about this photo is the fragmentation of life so cleary demonstrated with the newspaper clippings, and the serious nature of the young man's portrait further emphasized by the grainy broodiness of the black and white. A realistic and deep reminder of the world all our children wake up to. 10.
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