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Challenge: Male Portrait (Basic Editing)
Collection: Self-portraits
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D
Location: Basement
Date: May 26, 2008
Aperture: 8
ISO: 400
Shutter: The flash's speed
Galleries: Portraiture, Black and White
Date Uploaded: May 26, 2008

 As often happens, the original idea morphed. I was thinking my wife and kids could each hold up one piece, with their hands visible, to represent that everyone is seen by others through their own lens, or as their own piece of the puzzle of their identity.

But it got too late at night and everyone went to bed, so I held up my own puzzle piece. I have four pieces, making up all of my face from my nose up (this is the bottom right piece).

For once, I shot it the night before it was due, saw some necessary adjustments, and reshot the next night.

I liked how I included both eyes in this piece.

Thanks to the commenters who so liked it. I knew going in this was a somewhat risky entry, but I wanted to do something different. I'm quite pleased because it looks as good as I could make it; I didn't settle for known technical flaws. So if you like it, great! And if you don't, fair enough.

Statistics
Place: 39 out of 153
Avg (all users): 5.7860
Avg (commenters): 6.7778
Avg (participants): 5.7500
Avg (non-participants): 5.7975
Views since voting: 1046
Views during voting: 388
Votes: 215
Comments: 19
Favorites: 0

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Apple iPhone 6s+
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 06/04/2008 10:23:24 PM
I like the fact that you used this challenge to do more than a straight portrait. The message I got from the shot was that this person (I knew who it was) is a bit of a puzzle -- or perhaps that you are showing us only one piece of this complex person. I think you did a good job of getting the point across, and I am amazed at how well you were able to match the puzzle piece to your face.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Pentax K10D
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF
 06/03/2008 11:57:28 PM
That's Great! :)
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Kodak C613
 06/03/2008 08:27:50 PM
the overall sharpness of your image makes it stand out.
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Fujifilm FinePix S5000 Z
 06/02/2008 03:09:15 PM
i dotn like what you did.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 06/01/2008 09:51:10 AM
this is cool
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Sigma DP1x
06/01/2008 12:39:48 AM
Very artisitic. Can't wait to read about it. A seven for you.
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Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 05/31/2008 10:02:23 PM
I see the beard is back. Neat effect!
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Nikon D40
 05/30/2008 10:08:38 PM
Very neat idea!! (sorry about the earlier confusion) The placement of the puzzle piece adds a nice touch to the photo.
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Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z20
 05/30/2008 09:42:40 AM
I like that puzzle peice thing, it's very different
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Nikon D80
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
 05/29/2008 04:00:55 PM
V clever - like it a lot :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 05/29/2008 12:49:05 PM
The idea is interesting. But the project needs a little rethink perhaps. The symbolism is not speaking simply enough.
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Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
 05/29/2008 05:36:08 AM
Think I recognise Jeffrey here - great and very well-executed concept. That combined with excellent lighting a great conversion means a high score from me. Well done!
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 05/28/2008 09:14:06 PM
Bold original composition - tho that jigsaw piece in the eye looks uncomfortable!
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Leica Digilux 1
 05/28/2008 08:45:06 PM
Great shot. Unexpected trick. I like it but I don't 'get it'.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 05/28/2008 12:38:57 PM
Oh Jeffery, very clever! I like it a lot.
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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
 05/28/2008 11:57:27 AM
Really nice idea Jeff, nicely executed as well, very unique, 8 from me.
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Kodak CX4230
 05/28/2008 09:34:14 AM
i like the concept
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-6D Mark II
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 05/28/2008 02:15:48 AM
Alas, I fear your gimmick will backfire - the underlying portrait would have done well on it's own, IMO. Good luck though.
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Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 05/28/2008 02:11:16 AM
Cool idea, must have been tough to get aligned just right. Seems just a tad unsharp to me overall, hard to tell.
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