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Canon Image Challenge | all galleries >> History (Best Of) >> Best of C*I*C >> Best of 2010 > 2nd Place "the teardrop" by Michael Puff
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22-AUG-2010 Michael Puff

2nd Place "the teardrop" by Michael Puff

Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
1/125s f/4.0 at 64.0mm iso320 hide exif
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Date/Time22-Aug-2010 15:41:20
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 5D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length64 mm
Exposure Time1/125 sec
Aperturef/4
ISO Equivalent320
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Canon Image Challenge01-Sep-2010 12:50
i can't overlook making a comment, michael. i admire your professional use of PS tools but most of all, it's your artistic ability that makes every one of your images phenomenal!

in this one, i like the textured b/g (color), the pattern in the garment and the little earring detail is certainly a head-shaker! the whitening of the skin adds so much to the surreal look of the image.

congrats! shu
alexeig31-Aug-2010 19:55
Fantastic everything: the idea and the execution. Great palette
Guest 30-Aug-2010 22:33
Thank you all, the kind words very much appreciated. -Michael
Guest 29-Aug-2010 07:29
Michael Puff is an Artist (capital A)! I thought of shooting a teardrop for this challenge, but I would never have come to such an artistic interpretation.
Canon Image Challenge27-Aug-2010 03:25
Wonderful! I am in awe! ~Sharon
Michael Kilpatrick25-Aug-2010 13:16
Your imagination and your skills continue to inspire us Michael.
Canon Image Challenge25-Aug-2010 04:17
Color and balance and texture....your models are the ones lucky that you photograph them...usually a photographer is lucky to have the occasional good model, but they are lucky to have you. Best Wishes, Traveller

Edit: Oh damn, maybe the most important thing...lol...the title could NOT be better.
Canon Image Challenge24-Aug-2010 21:44
Sensational Michael! You really are long overdue on publishing a coffee table book so we can enjoy your wonderful images while away from the computer. Regards, -Najinsky
Guest 24-Aug-2010 13:34
Thanks guys. Nico, I have no idea and I'm not sure if I could repeat it! It's some bizarre combination of photograph, warping, liquify, painting, lens flare, and layer blending. I did learn that to blend successfully into other layers the water needs a black background with lots of white to the sides, top, bottom to create the reflections. -Michael
Canon Image Challenge24-Aug-2010 12:46
WoW! :Ð that bar just got nudged higher. Seeing this make me feel like the amateur photographer I am. To me it's a perfect blend of subject, color, exposures and Photoshop. A perfect fit for the challenge. My hat is off to you Mr. Puff Paul Alters
jnconradie24-Aug-2010 08:43
Fabulous, Michael. It is a stunning image... the white skin, the purple hair, the background, everything. How did you do the waterdrop? Compliments. Nico