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 This image was disqualified from the The Eyes Have It! challenge.
Lime with a Blueberry Twist
Lime with a Blueberry Twist
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: The Eyes Have It! (Basic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Location: Japan
Date: Feb 2, 2008
Aperture: 2.2
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/250 sec
Galleries: Portraiture, Macro
Date Uploaded: Feb 3, 2008

 Obviously the subject is wearing contacts, one blue and one green. I actually didn't take the picture for the challenge, I just wanted it for myself but it turned out to be a good picture to play around with.

Using light room (RAW file) I brought down all the colors EXCEPT the blue and Green in the eyes.
Color Balance
Brightness/Contrast
Selective Color

All of the above were used to get as much color out of the face and keep as much in the eyes.

NoiseNinja X 2
Brightness/Contrast

ABOUT DQ:

I didn't realize that lightroom converted all my files to DNG without preserving the NEF. The DNG file doesn't count as an original. I did what I could with the time I had to undelete the CF card, but was too late.

Lesson learned, and I'm glad that it was done BEFORE a ribbon winner.
Disqualification Details
You must retain your original, unedited file (exactly as recorded by your camera), and provide it to the Site Council along with a list of your editing steps within 48 hours of any validation request. Files that have been saved or altered with any editing or transfer software are NOT originals.

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Canon PowerShot A540
 02/22/2008 03:01:19 PM
I really like this picture! The two different color contacts was a cool idea! So sorry about the DQ...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7000
Nikon MF 50mm f/1.4
 02/14/2008 12:01:33 AM
Excellent image Jason. Bummer that you didn't submit the original for some reason. Pretty model, and the sideways glance adds a lot to the "mysterious" element of the shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 02/10/2008 07:43:21 AM
Great shot! (Did you really do this within basic editing? If so I'm HIGHLY impressed!) I love the smooth skin and soft focus, yet you didn't lose focus on those gourgeous and intruiging eyes. Outstanding! I can't wait to learn more about how you did it!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/09/2008 07:12:26 PM
wonderful colors.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Canon
 02/08/2008 11:43:28 AM
I hope this is legal. Very interesting pupils and a nice face to go with them.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 02/07/2008 01:06:49 AM
I like this one.......
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon Z9
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
 02/06/2008 09:43:37 AM
Nice color in the eyes. Too much neat image.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D3300
 02/06/2008 09:31:16 AM
Awesome!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
 02/06/2008 04:54:51 AM
fun and funky
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D200
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX-DC HSM
02/06/2008 03:49:34 AM
far too much neat image for my tastes
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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