Had to decide whether to enter this or this, but I like the softer, subtle version better.
Shot in manual with the 430exii on full blast. Converted from RAW with lots of tweaks, adjustments and knob turning. This the longest I have looked at and played with an image.
After Challenge: Thanks for all the supportive comments. I'm glad I went with this image as opposed to the alternative.
I wonder if I had made is slightly more high key if I could have pushed out some extra high scores?
Still, it was a hard balance to keep the appearance of the lips separate from the rose. Maybe in advanced I could have added a subtle vignette.
All in all, I'm very happy with my score and placement. My PB so far, thank you for the comments!
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Congrats on the good score and high placing. Top class PP'ing to suit the shot. I'm glad you went with this shot as it fitted the subject matter more. Well done.
I'm surprised this was 6th. It was one of only 2 in this comp that I rated a 10. Great job. I really like how closely matched the colors of the lips and the pedals are. I wonder how many people didn't even realize there was a mouth around the rose.
This is one of my favorites in this challenge, I really love the idea and the detail in the photo. I just wish it was more high key, more brightness would've made this shot a really fantastic shot for the challenge. Still, I hope it does well based on how unique and creative I think it is. 8
Excellent! I love how it takes a moment to figure out. I initially thought it was the oddest rose I'd ever seen. Love the pp'ing. Oh, and gorgeous lips!!!
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