DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 
Challenge Entries
Portfolio Images
This image is not part of a public portfolio.
When All That's Left Is Hope
When All That's Left Is Hope
J-Me


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Best of 2009 (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Sony DSLR-A200
Lens: Canon EF 28-70mm f/3.5-4.5
Location: Home
Date: Oct 3, 2009
Date Uploaded: Jan 20, 2010

 It isn't the "Eye Candy" that people look for normally in here. It isn't pretty. It's a message that I was trying to portray in this shot. Will the voters see it or will they be repulsed and head for the Eye Candy pieces? Hmmmm...

[Jan. 22nd, 2010 10:24:22 AM]

One commenter asks why...what happened to her and states that it tells some of the story but, not the whole. I hoped to have the viewer use their imagination...look into her eye and expression...what do YOU think has happened to her? It's up to each viewer's interpretation. Spelling something out would ruin it and inevitably, there'd be the opposite comment of needing to have left it to the imagination. :)

[Jan. 23rd, 2010 11:28:34 AM]

My score is not wonderful but, I'm loving the most important thing (for me anyway)...those who are "getting" what I was trying to portray with this shot. It's making me very happy! :)

[Jan. 27th, 2010 11:21:13 AM]

I'm smiling here at a comment about this photo being "contrived". What are most photos with models in this site if not contrived? We set up models or entire sets to portray a certain feel or emotion or whatever else we are trying to portray in our shots. How is that not also contrived? :) We get our kids to pose in certain shots, we put ourselves in "costume" and poses and try to portray something with it. Does that mean all posed for shots are "contrived"? YES! So, why pick on this one? :)

[Jan. 28th, 2010 11:42:16 AM]

A number of the comments thus far have pertained to the processing being "harsh" or "fake looking". I recoginize that not everyone likes harshness or emphasized detail or shadow and that to some, that very process will appear "fake" but, I wasn't looking at this shot as "realism". I was attempting to portray an emotion....a point, a meaning behind this photograph. I realize that for some viewers, "realism" is their tastes and and photography should appear as it was taken or slightly enhanced and anything outside of those boundaries is considered to appear "fake". However, this shot was not intended as pure photography in my original intentions. It was a concept that I was trying to get across as possibly a piece of art rather than pure photography. Some people will appreciate that idea and others won't. That's what made this challenge interesting for me and I'm happy with the interesting comments that it has evoked. A couple of them, I don't find "helpful" but, I respect their points of view on it as they see it. :)

Post Challenge:
Thanks to all for the comments! It seems that even those who "got it" weren't overly impressed by it even though the comments were great and I'm pleased with them. :) Soooo....back to the Eye Candy shots! :)

Statistics
Place: 374 out of 445
Avg (all users): 5.1605
Avg (commenters): 5.6500
Avg (participants): 5.1771
Avg (non-participants): 5.0980
Views since voting: 797
Views during voting: 415
Votes: 243
Comments: 23
Favorites: 0

Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 01/29/2010 09:53:23 PM
I gave this an 8, I think it should have placed much higher then it did. Regardless I still say great shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 III
 01/29/2010 10:13:06 AM
This is a unique and different theme for you, I never would have guessed this was yours. A very compelling and poignant portrayal, Jaime, and very well done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
Olympus 45mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko Digital
 01/29/2010 09:59:03 AM
lol so you have a new model now. funny, during voting, I wondered if this was yours. my interpretation was of a homeless person seeking a little time with God. The only thing I would like to have seen different is that she would be holding the rosary as if she were about to pray. To me it looks like she is holding it so you can get it in the shot. The processing works for me!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D300
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 55-200mm f/4.0-5.6G ED
 01/28/2010 10:42:34 PM
seems oof.
Nikon D7200
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G
 01/28/2010 08:15:33 PM
Should be a poster shot for child/spousal abuse.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
OM System OM-5
Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko
01/28/2010 07:49:49 PM
I hope things gets better. Excellent moody shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D850
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR
 01/28/2010 06:49:56 AM
Gritty & disturbing.....6
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 01/28/2010 06:38:06 AM
I see the picture, I get the message, but for some reason the feeling isn't coming through on this shot. I think it could be a result of the processing, (topaz?), giving the shot a slightly less than real look.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro
 01/28/2010 03:02:09 AM
Interesting take. processing a bit over the top but like the crude/harsh effect generated by this and the lighting. Nice effort.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH
 01/27/2010 08:27:18 AM
Looks a bit contrived especially with the title.
Nikon D810
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
 01/27/2010 07:32:18 AM
excellent setup , excellent lighting , 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 01/24/2010 09:49:42 AM
the processing gives this a fake look.
 01/23/2010 02:53:41 PM
Interesting. Not sure I like the smoothness of the skin, too much noise reduction maybe?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sigma DP1x
01/23/2010 12:37:22 PM
Good but the textures in the skin and hair feel unnatural and flat.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon Z8
Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
 01/23/2010 10:09:40 AM
great shot here, very hard, i like your choice of editing, awesome photograph... i like everything. Many many compliments!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 01/23/2010 01:46:20 AM
too over done to my eye.
Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
 01/22/2010 11:29:01 PM
good shot.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-50D
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 01/22/2010 10:11:20 PM
Eweeie, so sad. Emotional capture.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 01/22/2010 09:58:04 PM
quite a profound picture...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 01/22/2010 02:32:58 PM
I really like the emotion in this. I would of liked to see a little more of her eyes.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 01/22/2010 10:04:57 AM
Gritty and in your face. Nice that you can use the 800 pixels now. That single sharp catch light in the eye is effective.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS
 01/22/2010 05:53:36 AM
Why, what happened to her? You picture tells part of the story, not the whole thing.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM II
01/22/2010 12:26:37 AM
what an emotive image i think you have nailed this
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Theme: Classic / Light / Dark
Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2026 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 10/15/2026 10:19:49 AM EDT.