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Shattered dream
LevT


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Challenge: Fine Arts: Exhibit I (Advanced Editing VII*)
Collection: Portraits
Camera: Nikon D700
Lens: Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 VR DG IF-ED
Location: San Diego
Date: Mar 4, 2010
Aperture: f/20
ISO: 1600
Shutter: 1/100s
Galleries: Emotive, Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Mar 5, 2010

 my original idea was to create a Picasso-like abstract portrait of a woman using reflections from broken mirror pieces, slightly tilted in different directions... Here is one of a few such images I made

(the model is my wife Irina).
However, I also took a few shots with mirror pieces laying basically flat, so the face while appears broken, is not heavily distorted... So, after much contemplation I chose this, more traditional image. The outtake is perhaps more interesting conceptually and "artsy", but this one seems visually more pleasant... it was a hard call to make. I feel that the judges would probably prefer my outtake, but the audience would probably not like it too much... Anyway, now you can see both and make your own call :)

[the hardest photographic challenge was to have both the mirror and the reflection in sharp focus. I had to merge two exposures to achieve this, even f/20 was not enough for a single exposure.]


p/challenge: yeah I agree with some of the comments, this image could use a better title :)

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Nikon Z7II
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 03/14/2010 10:39:02 PM
One of my favs so far.
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
 03/14/2010 10:12:16 PM
kinda cool. Makes me think of and 70's / 80's horror film
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Fujifilm FinePix 2800Z
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D
 03/14/2010 03:33:26 PM
4 - Don't mind the concept, but the image in the mirror doesn't gel with the title or my imagination - the composition and background also detracts, in my opinion.
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Sigma DP1x
03/14/2010 11:05:30 AM
I see shattered but I'm not connecting with the dream. Nicely set up and executed.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon PowerShot S95
 03/13/2010 05:34:10 AM
Nicely captured, I like the feel..
  Photographer found comment helpful.
OM System OM-5
Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko
03/12/2010 08:30:51 PM
works for me. very creative.
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Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Carl Zeiss 50mm ZE f/1.4 Planar T for Canon
03/12/2010 05:52:37 PM
The lighting and setup are good but to be honest this is more commercial than fine art. It doesn't make me think or feel and given your specific theme I should feel something.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7200
Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED VR
 03/12/2010 10:23:22 AM
What I really love about this shot, is the fact that it tells a story... Now, its up to the viewer to decide what that story is, that is what is so fascinating about the shot... Very well done...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Fujifilm x100
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 03/12/2010 01:12:33 AM
well executed, not feeling the dream or dreamy feel of the concept
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Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED
 03/11/2010 07:30:10 PM
i like it! ive always wanted to do a shot similar to this but never find the time to do so, its very intristing to look at!, im not really feeling brown backdrop tho its a little distracting for me and takes away from the glass and whats in it.
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Pentax K-R
Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
 03/11/2010 05:21:34 PM
Def one of my favorites - should be top ten, IMO. Challenging.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 03/09/2010 01:11:44 PM
very interesting...I think that this might be just to clear...it needs some gaussian blur...just thinking out loud
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 03/09/2010 12:30:58 AM
Really imaginative and creatively artful.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D7200
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G
 03/08/2010 09:47:33 PM
Neat idea. I like the result.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D810
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 03/08/2010 04:05:30 PM
Best so far!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus OM-D E-M5
Panasonic Leica DG Vario-Elmarit 8-18mm f/2.8-4 ASPH
 03/08/2010 12:44:59 PM
Creatively executed.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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