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02-MAR-2005

Wanda03_02_05.jpeg

Frustration has set in...we're fading fast...the end is so close. We just need another 28 ideas and it is OVER!!! At least today is Wednesday and we can do a "Wanda's Weird Wacky Wednesday" photo.

OK, here is the rest of the story and the how of taking the picture. We tried some standing poses we hoped would look a little like a catalog shot of Wanda's new camo pants. That shot really wasn't working. The sitting down in frustration was Wanda's idea. She wanted to sit cross legged with her head in her hands with her hair falling forward. I thought getting her to toss it with her hands on her head looking stressed would be fun. Here are the unprocessed out takes

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On the PAD image I dodged out the wrinkles in the background. I created a layer and with channel mixer made it black and white and then just faded the opacity; so, the color layer came through.

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon 50mm f/1.8
1/100s f/5.0 at 50.0mm iso400 with Flash full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Guest 26-Oct-2005 16:59
This one is my favorite in this gallery. It looks different from other Wanda in the gallery. Very creative. And Wanda's expression is perfect here.
Wm. Bates28-Jul-2005 14:08
I remember this day vividly! I was having an "off" day. No matter how I stood, it was wrong. No matter how I smiled, it was too stiff and looked forced. . . . probably because at this point I WAS forcing Myself each day to get in front of the camera so that we could finish the project! We were so close, and even though I was ready to quit I couldn't come that far and give up.

Finally, I needed a break and I just plopped down on the floor, muttering and cursing and blurted out, "this is the shot you ought to take!" I didn't really mean it but Bill decided "what the hell" and started taking shots.

Looking back at this image, Bill and I have decided THIS is the one Arjun should have used of Me in the latest issue of Pbase magazine. (chuckling) I DO get a bit overwhelmed and end up clutching My head sometimes when I am proof-reading. (grin)

Wanda
Guest 03-Mar-2005 21:13
I love this shot -- it makes me think of Jeannie having a little meltdown in her bottle. Very creative!
Monte Stevens03-Mar-2005 16:45
One more thing, the expression in Wanda's face is wonderful. It does show signs of stress.
Monte Stevens03-Mar-2005 16:44
I started my PaD gallery over a year ago but missed some days. So, I congratulate you two for the commitment to this project and to each other in your marriage. I watched you guys over this past year and am impressed with you work. Great creativity!
Guest 03-Mar-2005 13:53
Another great photo. I only wish I had joined pbase a year ago to watch the two of you grow. Can I convince the two of you to go for another round ;)
I am trying to figure out how the heck you got Wanda's hair to stay like this....or is this how she looks first thing in the morning ;)
Gary Blanchette03-Mar-2005 12:38
On and BTW --- I think everyone needs to give Wanda a big round of applause. It's one thing to pick up a camera each and every day, but even more taxing to bend, shape and mold yourself into position steadily for 365 days. Bravo Wanda!
Gary Blanchette03-Mar-2005 12:35
Oh I know that feeling! 23 days for me and I feel as though I'm crawling through a desert at the moment.
John S. Nasche03-Mar-2005 12:04
Okay, I give up. I figured out the egg image, but this one has me stumped. We've all taken a vote Bill and Wanda, you are not allowed to quit in 28 days. We've decided you will continue for another year. Congratulations!
Kenneth Zimmerman03-Mar-2005 11:44
I know the feeling, I have nine days to go. I feel like a marathon runner about to hit the wall. We all need to gut it out and go those last few steps.
Good Wednesday shot.
Antonis Sarantos03-Mar-2005 08:23
Awesome image, perfectly captured. Voted!
Guest 03-Mar-2005 07:43
I know you guys only have 28 more days, but please dont stop!!!
Guest 03-Mar-2005 07:03
Keep it up! You guys have ROCKED this year! It's tough, and I know that you are ready to be done! LOL But, keep the fire until the end! :-)
Guest 03-Mar-2005 06:17
Very cool pic... love the hair.
Guest 03-Mar-2005 06:10
creative composition
Guest 03-Mar-2005 05:52
Funny, I thought to myself, "OH it's Wednesday!! COOL!"