2nd Place The Doctor Can See You Now* by Mooseknuckle by Canon DSLR Challenge

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The Doctor Can See You Now*
by Mooseknuckle


10/30/2004	Grant Hamilton

...and he will get you.

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Canon DSLR Challenge		03-Nov-2004 19:24
I just heard the perfect soundtrack for this image: Spitfire with The Prodigy... /Jonas

Canon DSLR Challenge		02-Nov-2004 17:54
Great job, outstanding imagery. Framing effect works well too. Well done. B. Love

ctfchallenge		02-Nov-2004 07:16
I like this one better without the distracting mask. Kind of reminds me of Dr Hannibal Lecter. (what was it he used to say... fffffffffthp [or something like that]) -Byron

Canon DSLR Challenge		01-Nov-2004 02:14
Hey Grant, could you put the date on this one? Thanks.

Guest		01-Nov-2004 02:02
Hmmm, this one's closer, but for me, I stil like the first one better. The face mask is a little more visible and it's more obvious that you're a doctor (albeit an evil one, muwahahah.) Whereas here, it's more in the shadows and not as easily seen, therefore not telling the whole story as well. Just my .02 :)

Guest		01-Nov-2004 01:52
alright...attempt number three. still like the original better? i like the teeth in this one but i preserved the lighting from the first one. watchu think?

Guest		31-Oct-2004 23:18
I too, like the original one better. The lighting and expression had much more of an edge and were far scarier than this one. I was wondering if the tape hurt. Is it under your eyelids? OW!

Guest		31-Oct-2004 16:30
well, here is the original i agree about the lighting joe. but, i still think this one is creepier. it looks like i was interrupted doing something sinister in the dark which will probably be something to regret. the lighting and contrast are not "correct" but i think they are appropriate to the subject matter. we'll see. i may have desensitized myself to the other one and this just seems better because it is new. i'll give it a day or so to "age" Grant

Guest		31-Oct-2004 15:45
In honesty, Moose, I liked the other one better. The framing on this is more "proper", but I think it loses bite. Also seems less contrasty; the eyes (the epicenter of the shot) don't pop like they do in the other. Net: This one has less intensity, to my eyes. I'd switch it back, post the second (end of the line, mind you), then let folks offer their comparisons. Perhaps cross-link them in the description (to facilitate comparison), and maybe indicate why you think this one is better. My two pennies.

Guest		31-Oct-2004 15:21
swapped it out for one that seemed slightly creepier. BTW, that tape hurts like a mofo when it comes off...

Guest		31-Oct-2004 10:23
Absolutely excellent!

Canon DSLR Challenge		31-Oct-2004 06:17
Oh Wow! this is the most scariest photo I've seen in a very long time. Simply amazing. - Techo.

Guest		31-Oct-2004 06:06
Grant, this is awesome! Really enjoyed the art in this one. Jim

iso3200		30-Oct-2004 21:27
A fabulous return Mr Moose. I think you're going to do well with this one......

Guest		30-Oct-2004 21:08
This is great! The toning, framing, graniness... everything works.

Guest		30-Oct-2004 17:12
Ehh, I feel fine now, don't need no doctor... Nice work, very moody "grittyness" and great expression. The thumbnail looked almost like a illustration! /Jonas

Guest		30-Oct-2004 17:03
thanks for the compliments guys. especially from people whose work i admire very much. i wanted to do something kind of disturbing but with an "everyday" kind of prop. a 79¢ roll of paper tape and my wife won't even look at this image... Grant

Guest		30-Oct-2004 15:10
The Moose is loose. This is fantastic. Off-kilter framing and upward gaze give it a strong sense of action/impending doom. Heavier than norm Photoshop edits, but it all works very well. I was expecting something along these lines, and you delivered in spades. Exceptional.

Guest		30-Oct-2004 13:55
Grant you've got a masterpiece here. Great lighting! The props are excellent. The expression.... I would be scared out of my mind if a doctor walked into an exam room to treat me looking like this.

Canon DSLR Challenge		30-Oct-2004 07:37
I really like this one - great job! The position within the frame, as well as the edge work is fantastic! Great image! - Ralph