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27-AUG-2005 Grant Hamilton

I want to play*
4th Place

Canon EOS 1Ds Mark II ,Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
1/100s f/4.0 at 70.0mm iso800 hide exif
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Date/Time27-Aug-2005 09:33:52
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length70 mm
Exposure Time1/100 sec
Aperturef/4
ISO Equivalent800
Exposure Bias
White Balance (-1)
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Canon DSLR Challenge07-Sep-2005 00:18
I really like this, excellent idea and well-composed. --Melanie (mlynn)
Guest 06-Sep-2005 19:33
This works really well. I particularly like the b&w clothes on the person and the bold color of the faceless doll...and yeah, the faceless doll is a stroke of genius. -Michael
Guest 05-Sep-2005 15:09
I really like this one - its strong and unsettling. It is nicely lightened by the playful upturned toes - a nice touch.
Guest 04-Sep-2005 13:26
Striking image, clickable. When you see it in the gallery it makes you want to click it to find out what it is about. I really like the image and technique, I am not sure if it is totally pushed as much as I would like. Meaning, I like the green cast, and the other stuff but would like to see a little more, maybe in the crop, maybe just another detail to enforce what is going on. For some reason I want to see a wall socket in the lower right? I don't know, nice job though. Chris
Canon DSLR Challenge03-Sep-2005 06:25
Great image and an interesting choice of subject (ie an adult) in conntrast with your other entry.

andy
Guest 30-Aug-2005 19:43
I have to agree, the color cast adds to the unsettling ambiance of the shot. disturbing, but not in the same way as your other shot. You can feel the loneliness.
Guest 30-Aug-2005 13:01
Hey Teapot,

Thanks for the criticism. The green cast was intentional. Just ask Olaf. To me, the color cast makes it a little unsettling.
Guest 30-Aug-2005 12:17
I really like this composition, works for me on many levels. I think if I was being picky though, I would have liked to see the other hand in the shot and the body aligned with the thirds. Also think the white balance needs adjusted.
Teapot.
alexeig29-Aug-2005 19:52
This gives me a freaky feeling with this faceless doll. Like these visions which came to the boy in Kubrick "The Shining"
Guest 29-Aug-2005 08:50
Like the double facelessness if you'll pardon the word. Balance of the composition and toning make you pay attention too. Good shot.
suse28-Aug-2005 17:38
Really like this. It's a great shot technically and has real substance. I could see a series of these in a book.
Canon DSLR Challenge28-Aug-2005 14:26
I agree with the positive comments, but I don't care so much for your green-spell... --Olaf.dk
iso320028-Aug-2005 11:28
Much prefer this to the other version. Hard, interesting crop. The colours make it *edgy* without being as in your face (groan) as the first one. The faceless doll is a fantastic little extra and gels the whole thing together.
Gayle Knowles28-Aug-2005 11:21
Oh yeah, this is good! Not much more to say really.
Guest 28-Aug-2005 10:09
Nice. Composition engages the mind, kinda demands that it participate. The toning and edits on the doll seal the deal. Question: Did you have your model elevate her big toes? Excellent touch, as it conveys anticipation. Very nice.
Canon DSLR Challenge28-Aug-2005 06:09
aah, wow! I like this one a lot more. wtg. Shu's words mimic my thoughts.
-Techo :)
Guest 28-Aug-2005 03:26
Like your previous photo, I really liked the faceless doll. Really makes this shot special. Well done.
Canon DSLR Challenge28-Aug-2005 02:44
I agree with Shu on this...very nice. Maybe tells a story & could easily hang in a gallery. Traveller
Canon DSLR Challenge28-Aug-2005 02:22
This image is really great! The color of the rag doll, composition and the facelessness of the figure focuses one's attention on the toes.........really outstanding, IMO! shu