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30-JAN-2009 Christakis Schinis

Belgian Hot Chocolate

Melting real chocolate in warm milk. The Belgian Hot Chocolate!

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Guest 10-Feb-2009 17:16
Hi Konstantin, Rod and Doug. Sorry for late reply, I've been real busy this week. Yes I like this version better too thank you for your suggestion. I saw the zone system challenge, there are some real good comments in there, I wish I discovered the ctfchallenge earlier.
COAmature 09-Feb-2009 23:47
This version works. It reminds me of the zone system challenge from a while back. -Doug
Rod 08-Feb-2009 01:56
For me too. Well done.
ctfchallenge08-Feb-2009 01:01
Chris - for me this version is better.
Konstantin
ctfchallenge07-Feb-2009 19:55
Thanks Brent and Konstantin, PS Konstantin, A little note: Alex (The guy in the middle) was freezing. It really was cooold... The Hot Chocolate was nice and warm though. Exactly what we needed :) ~ Christakis
ctfchallenge07-Feb-2009 19:43
Changed the picture a little based on your suggestions. Here is the original:
http://www.pbase.com/ctfchallenge/image/108962288

Please comment.
Cheers, Chris
ctfchallenge07-Feb-2009 13:46

"The candidly intense expressions foretell a rapturous experience" - no idea what does this mean but sounds great !

Look at the gentlemen in the middle - no winter coat. It seems that the Belgian Chocolate is really hot!.
I also think that a bit too bright buildings in the background is the minor thing, but it’s darkening can enhance the picture.
Konstantin

ctfchallenge07-Feb-2009 04:03
This looks very good and makes me want some of that chocolate Christakis. I see it as a very minor thing, but agree with Rod a burn of the background might enhance this- just a light burn of the shadows only.
~Brent
ctfchallenge06-Feb-2009 21:37
Thanx tv! Boy you have a way with words I had to pull the dictionary out for this! (English not my mother tongue)
ctfchallenge06-Feb-2009 02:21
Looks tastey. The candidly intense expressions foretell a rapturous experience. -tv
Guest 06-Feb-2009 00:20
Thanks Rod. I will look into your suggestion. I'm not really familiar with burning in yet, we'll see how it goes :)
Rod 05-Feb-2009 19:58
I love the black blacks, this is a very good B&W conversion.The look of the buildings left & right look great but the background buildings are too light for me. If they were burnt in you might have to dodge (lighten) certain areas all around the picy to stop it looking flat. Very nicely done Christakis.