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NeoGAF Photography Challenge Thread #133: Smile
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1) alterno69
2) aidan
I think both these shots have a really good juxtaposition and convey a great energy. Toss up for me which is first but in the end I liked alterno's slightly more, mostly I think due to the tighter crop and more interesting lighting/colors. Aidan's shot really makes me laugh though, both girls have perfect expression lol.
2) aidan
I think both these shots have a really good juxtaposition and convey a great energy. Toss up for me which is first but in the end I liked alterno's slightly more, mostly I think due to the tighter crop and more interesting lighting/colors. Aidan's shot really makes me laugh though, both girls have perfect expression lol.
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First Place: Toddler - This is awesome, and just what I was hoping for when I created the thread. Very genuine, lots of energy, and a nice sense of family/friendship. I love that one of the women is looking at the camera, and then other isn't. Feels underexposed, but that's my only real criticism.
Runner-up: alterno69 - Wonderfully executed.
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pixelated - A nice shot, and a pretty girl. I find the colours a little washed out, though, and a closer crop might have been better to showcase her striking eyes, which are as much a part of the smile as her mouth.
Lumix - Studio portraits and lighting is something I have very little experience with, and I'm always sort of jealous when I see shots like this. Nice, but I wish her right arm wasn't clipped at the left edge of the frame.
Photosynthesis - I like the use of foreground items to frame the photo, but the missing eyes hurt the overall sense of connection with the woman.
trunbuns - Lovely girl, lovely smile, lovely eyes. Feels a little underexposed and warm to me, however.
RobotHaus - I like that you were thinking outside the box. Those eyes freak me out!
Illithid Dude - The girl's pale skin and dark clothing are a striking combination. I think you could have cropped more tightly to draw focus to her and away from the background.
dark_chris - I really like the emotion in this photo. The photo would be much stronger if the focus had fallen on his face, rather than his right hand.
pringles - Very nice portrait. I really wanted to vote for this, but felt the photo would have benefitted from some slight eye contact with the girl.
F0NZ - A corgi seems like the perfect dog for this theme! Nice portrait.
Damaged - Good portrait, adorable smile. And honourable mention, for sure.
sarcastor - Great studio work, nice tones.
Runner-up: alterno69 - Wonderfully executed.
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pixelated - A nice shot, and a pretty girl. I find the colours a little washed out, though, and a closer crop might have been better to showcase her striking eyes, which are as much a part of the smile as her mouth.
Lumix - Studio portraits and lighting is something I have very little experience with, and I'm always sort of jealous when I see shots like this. Nice, but I wish her right arm wasn't clipped at the left edge of the frame.
Photosynthesis - I like the use of foreground items to frame the photo, but the missing eyes hurt the overall sense of connection with the woman.
trunbuns - Lovely girl, lovely smile, lovely eyes. Feels a little underexposed and warm to me, however.
RobotHaus - I like that you were thinking outside the box. Those eyes freak me out!
Illithid Dude - The girl's pale skin and dark clothing are a striking combination. I think you could have cropped more tightly to draw focus to her and away from the background.
dark_chris - I really like the emotion in this photo. The photo would be much stronger if the focus had fallen on his face, rather than his right hand.
pringles - Very nice portrait. I really wanted to vote for this, but felt the photo would have benefitted from some slight eye contact with the girl.
F0NZ - A corgi seems like the perfect dog for this theme! Nice portrait.
Damaged - Good portrait, adorable smile. And honourable mention, for sure.
sarcastor - Great studio work, nice tones.
1st. alterno69: Glad you changed you entry to this one, it's my favorite from it's post in the official thread. Little bro being a ham for the camera made me smile as well 
2nd. pringles: The lack of eye contact makes this photo seem very candid, leaving me to believe her smile is totally natural. Love the exposure (as usual) with your shots.
2nd. pringles: The lack of eye contact makes this photo seem very candid, leaving me to believe her smile is totally natural. Love the exposure (as usual) with your shots.
Rocket Scientist
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lol who even won?
centracore
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According to my math, i won, BUT i'd rather someone neutral do the math and make it official
neutral math™
Congrats to alterno69, pringles and everyone else who entered for that matter.. can't wait for the next photography challenge!
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