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25-AUG-2005 Mikel Featherston

* Silhouette *

San Diego, CA

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
1/13s f/1.4 at 50.0mm iso800 hide exif
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Date/Time25-Aug-2005 21:33:20
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 20D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length50 mm
Exposure Time1/13 sec
Aperturef/1.4
ISO Equivalent800
Exposure Bias
White Balance (-1)
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programprogram (1)
Focus Distance

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Canon DSLR Challenge07-Sep-2005 00:30
Beautiful lighting and composition. --Melanie (mlynn)
Mikel Featherston06-Sep-2005 21:06
Thanks folks! I've been walking on air a bit for the last few days with the plentiful comments. After a couple challenges where my stuff was mediocre at best, it does feel like I found a place with this topic. Here's to hoping I am comfortable with the next one. ;)
Guest 06-Sep-2005 20:28
Love the image, Mikel. The composition and lighting is wonderful. The textural elements also work me but I think I'd also enjoy it without. -Michael
Canon DSLR Challenge01-Sep-2005 18:54
Mike, this is a fine photo! And the original is a really nice photo in its own right. They both share the same masterful posing and lighting. Regarding the effect, I am going to contradict Lonnit: I think it is OK on the skin, but do not like it on the background. The texture on the skin makes your model look sort of like a stone sculpture, which I find slightly intriguing, but I would like to see it in contrast to a smoooooth backdrop. I'd say that you've really blossomed in this challenge and I believe both the remodeling of the Bellly Dancer and this one are the best images I've seen from you yet. Great work - keep it up! --Olaf.dk
Mikel Featherston01-Sep-2005 05:18
Wow... I have a love it or hate it image! ;)
Guest 01-Sep-2005 04:04
I really like the image, but I don't care for the effect on the skin at all. The hair and background are fine, but not the skin. Sorry. ~ Lonnit
Shu01-Sep-2005 02:36
I love this image, Mikel! The special effects really give the image a kick!! Great job!! shu
Guest 31-Aug-2005 23:53
When I saw the thumbnail I knew it was outstanding! The lighting is wonderful... then it opened up to full size....the PS effect does not work for me. Sorry to be critical, it's just my opinion.
Debbi
Guest 31-Aug-2005 23:51
I think the original composition is quite good as it is. This also is interesting with more of an artistic flare to it.
Mikel Featherston31-Aug-2005 17:54
Starting image can be found here:http://mikel.oakmoon.net/gallery/currentchallenge/Library_1662

As for the effect: I created a duplicate layer, and diid some blurring to get rid of some of the noise. Then did a Smart Blur, with settings of High and Edges Only, and tweaked the sliders until I liked what I got. II then blended the two layers, I think with Overlay, and an opacity around 50ish.
iso320031-Aug-2005 12:21
Certainly interesting. My first reaction was very positive. After studying for a while part of me wants to see her without the effect on though. However, the composition of the piece is good and the way you've used the shadow and light (and PS no doubt) to fulfil the challenge criteria is commendable. I like it a lot.
Canon DSLR Challenge31-Aug-2005 10:23
Very nice Mikel. Great lighting. What filter did you use to give her skin such a painterly effect? - Kelly
Canon DSLR Challenge31-Aug-2005 08:50
I Haven't a clue what this is about or how you accomplished this...I like it. I always knew that you'd come through with a good entry. Best Wishes, Traveller