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15-MAR-2008 Michael Shealy

1st Place - Enough contrast? by Michael Shealy

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Canon EOS 20D ,Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AT-X DX Fisheye
1/160s f/10.0 at 10.0mm iso400 hide exif
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Date/Time15-Mar-2008 12:44:33
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 20D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length10 mm
Exposure Time1/160 sec
Aperturef/10
ISO Equivalent400
Exposure Bias-0.67
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Rod 19-Mar-2008 09:46
Thanks Mikey, I saved wot you wrote in the main thread & will try it out. The main problem for me is it looks like you have to be real brainy to do this:-)
Guest 19-Mar-2008 02:00
As tv said, 'in you face' indeed. Great shot, it just cracks me up!
ctfchallenge19-Mar-2008 01:36
OK, Rod ... trying to add a gold star to your "Photoshopper" badge, eh? Well, I hope this helps ":^), ...You're sort of right. I do a "Lucis-like" conversion using ACR on the RAW file. If you want I can send you a descripton of *how to* via email. First I go thru all the color manipulations on the RAW and save to .JPG then convert to B&W in PSCS3. The colors get so weird that the B&W does too. This is a "tame" version. Just having fun in PS. You know me. Oh, yah, and a fisheye, too. ":^D) Cheers, -mikey
Rod 17-Mar-2008 18:12
Cmon Mikey give us a clue....Is the face done wiv the HDR type thingy?
ctfchallenge17-Mar-2008 03:37
That Tokina fisheye gives new meaning to "in your face". Brilliant use of the lens and post processing brings out every weather worn nook and cranny. -tv
sue anne17-Mar-2008 02:52
All I can say is WOW - such detail looking right at me.
elips16-Mar-2008 16:02
LOL, really scary, Mikey! Actually, it is a wonderful portrait, even though it doesn't look a bit like you. It's very dramatic, the eyes being particularly intense. Excellent work! ~Sharon
ctfchallenge16-Mar-2008 13:20
Wow, Mikey... obviously, I didn't even recognize you. I think with a small crop off more of the forehead it will work just as well as reshooting. As Lonnit says, "If you're gonna break a rule, smash it to smithereens so it doesn't look like an accident." (not a direct quote) I love it! ~Lydia
Rod 16-Mar-2008 08:57
Can you tell us how you got this effect Mikey. I have a couple of portraits of Mereana to work on:-)
ctfchallenge16-Mar-2008 06:45
lol - you cant win your own challenge - not done - Debi
ctfchallenge16-Mar-2008 05:09
Gawd, CJ!! I can't stop laughing ..kkk...Marlice just came in and we started again. LOL. Well, I always have said I had "bad skin". Yes, Brent, it does. I guess it was supposed to (go figure)... Hey, Lydia, its my head!! Who else would let me make a fool of them this way? I think I'll try and reshoot this tomorrow and maybe I'll get more of the top. Cheers,
ctfchallenge16-Mar-2008 02:24
Man, where's the botox! Actually, I think a crop down to the first....uh...wrinkle above the eyes might look "good"....and I use the term loosely! :-D This is a real hoot Mikey - you're very brave to process your picy this way as I know you're a very handsome man! :-) CJ
ctfchallenge16-Mar-2008 02:19
Great job Mikey! With this wide angle and contrast your nose looks like a big potato ;-)
~Brent
ctfchallenge16-Mar-2008 01:08
Ha! I love it! The tiny body and the huge head... wonderful! I wish there were more of the top of his head... but not enough to mark you off on the test, Mikey. *grin* I love the nooks and crannies of his face. ~Lydia
ctfchallenge16-Mar-2008 01:03
LOL, Rod!! Have you seen Robert Redford lately? So, now you know the "real" me, eh? Well watch out! I've got my eye on you...mate!! "B^D). Cheers, -mikey ... p.s. If you think this isn't processed I'll have to take away your "Photoshopper" badge.
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Rod 16-Mar-2008 00:54
At last the real Mikey. All we've seen so far is Mikey as he comes out of PS looking like Robert Redford. I will show this to me missus as she couldn't understand why Mikey is so good looking & I'm really ugly. Your unprocessed work is to be commended Mikey,Well done mate:-)