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Scarf
Scarf
BeckyT


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Challenge: Stripes (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D300s
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Location: Home office
Date: Aug 14, 2011
Aperture: f8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/50
Galleries: Portraiture, Self Portrait
Date Uploaded: Aug 14, 2011

 This photo is part of my Project 50 series where I take a self portrait on the 14th day of each month starting from my 49th birthday in May until I turn 50. This is the 4th self portrait in the series. In this photo I wanted to wear something of my mothers who passed away Aug 3, 2011. My mom was my best friend and I will miss her dearly. She was a very good dresser and wore scarves to dress up her clothes. My father gave me all her scarves. I am still learning how to knot them. This scarf screamed stripes.

Used natural light through my office window.

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Pentax K10D
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF
 10/25/2011 05:43:17 PM
Stuning face. Great shot!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 08/21/2011 08:04:23 PM
Overcooked the eyes a bit... and the skin, I fear. But, I love the stripes! Well thought out!

(I'm only commenting)
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Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 08/20/2011 11:41:50 PM
Love the composition and the emotion captured in the facial expression.
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Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 08/15/2011 11:55:18 AM
I like the soft focus on the face and the use of what I assume to be the diffuse window light there. I think the softness and the diffuse light falls off too quickly on the side of the head scarf and you are left with harder light and shadows which really takes away from that soft, feminine feel and dominates too big a portion of the frame. The textures are very different too because of the different light. Otherwise this is a really great shot and a wonderful take on the challenge.
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Nikon D750
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED
 08/15/2011 11:26:12 AM
There is something immensely appealing about this image. I think it may be the cool yet warm aqua tones
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Nikon D5100
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 08/15/2011 10:31:17 AM
Nice shot
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