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12-JUL-2009 shu

1st Place
Me
by shu

...forever inquisitive and daring.


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Canon DSLR Challenge19-Jul-2009 17:02
Fabulous and fun self-portrait Shu, good to 'see' you! --Melanie
Canon DSLR Challenge18-Jul-2009 14:42
Thank you, Daniel! I think so too!! LOL shu
Daniel Bollag18-Jul-2009 13:55
A good image has gotten even better. *Much* better, IMO. Love it! -- db.
Canon DSLR Challenge18-Jul-2009 13:46
Eyes are now showing! (per db) Funny how you can do a final check on your image and miss the obvious. LOL shu
Shu16-Jul-2009 14:09
db--I believe you are right in wanting the eyes to show in the image. My intent on entering this image was to simplify it as much as possible, since I like that look.
However, I will experiment with a b&w version to see what can be done, and, it will be great practice for me! Thanks all for your comments! shu
Daniel Bollag16-Jul-2009 13:36
Very nice, Shu, indeed: it definitely "works" well (quoting Traveller) and adds "a touch of class" (as tv says) to the Challenge. The image has partly lost, though, something (IMO important) the original shows clearly: the *eyes*, the "look" that goes with that smile; maybe worth trying to recover in this overall very effective b&w version?? Best regards, db.
Guest 15-Jul-2009 17:10
Still makes me smile many views latter.
Canon DSLR Challenge14-Jul-2009 02:47
You guys are sooooooooo funny!! The best part about this image is the fun I'm having with it! Thanks, Sharon, Pops, Traveller, tv and Lee! Challenge photographers of the highest caliber! shu
Canon DSLR Challenge14-Jul-2009 02:32
SHUper shot.
Lee
ctfchallenge14-Jul-2009 02:25
It's nice to have touch of class in the challenge. Beautiful smile. The processing effects give this an old-timey newspaper look like some touched up Weegie. -tv
Canon DSLR Challenge14-Jul-2009 01:58
The original "shu"

http://www.pbase.com/shupiz/image/114936484
Shu14-Jul-2009 01:39
A VERY light touch of Topaz Labs, desat, darkened left side, softened some of the harsh shadows on right side, sharpened.......I'll post the original. Unfortunately I don't often remember how I arrive at a finished image. That's why I can't often duplicate the work flow. (You can attribute this to age and it drives me crazy!) Thanks. I'm complimented you asked. shu
Guest 14-Jul-2009 00:26
okay, shu, enlighten us on the post processing for this photo. I'm seeing distinct shade of gray. How did you do it?
Guest 13-Jul-2009 22:25
Yeppers, it still makes me smile! WTG.
Canon DSLR Challenge13-Jul-2009 18:13
Happy picture of a pretty woman...that has a certain contentment and comfort with herself.
Works for me. Traveller
Guest 13-Jul-2009 16:34
Grrrrrreat!

It makes me smile just to look at it.
elips13-Jul-2009 14:35
And we are proud of you too, shu! This is a wonderful shot, I love the lighting and your smile! Fabulous! ~Sharon