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p.1 #1 · #38: The Orc


The Orc
(ref: Lord of the Rings)



Criticism and comments are always welcome.

Edited by Abstracter on Dec 22, 2006 at 08:51 AM GMT







Dec 21, 2006 at 12:37 PM
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p.1 #2 · #38: The Orc


WOW! Great shot...If you don't mind me asking...how long did it take to put that (what is it...clay?) makeup on?


Dec 21, 2006 at 01:57 PM
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p.1 #3 · #38: The Orc


Like that alot. Very effective. Makes the eyes stand out in particular.

Orc is spelt with a 'c' in Tolkien's world though unless that was intentional



Dec 22, 2006 at 06:56 AM
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p.1 #4 · #38: The Orc


1_of_9 wrote:
WOW! Great shot...If you don't mind me asking...how long did it take to put that (what is it...clay?) makeup on?


Thank you Jim.

yeah...its a clay mask i picked up from walgreens. as i was not worried about making nice even layer of mask and putting lumps of clay for the effect, it took me only 15-20 minutes to cover the face (warning: one has to be very careful around eyes).

although, getting that stuff off was a different story. you cannot just peel it off. you have to rub in particular direction with hot-water towel, so took me more than half an hour to remove that half an inch thick layer. and another half hour to clean the mess in the bathroom. not to mention, i was discovering bits and pieces of clay in my ear corners for a couple of days. hehehe...

seeing at the image now and looking back at the labour...its all worth it !!!



Dec 22, 2006 at 09:57 AM
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p.1 #5 · #38: The Orc


Cynewulf wrote:
Like that alot. Very effective. Makes the eyes stand out in particular.

Orc is spelt with a 'c' in Tolkien's world though unless that was intentional


aaahaaa...thanks for the correction. I have modified the title.

Thank you for the comment. i also like the intensity of eyes. also the shallow dof helps a lot.



Dec 22, 2006 at 10:02 AM
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p.1 #6 · #38: The Orc


That is terrifying. One for the wall....
I think not!

Nicely done though. Great composition and engaging stare

Alex



Dec 22, 2006 at 12:42 PM
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p.1 #7 · #38: The Orc


Thank you Alex.
It was difficult for me to select this off-centered composition instead of a center composition with the face filling the whole frame. I am glad, you liked my choice.



Dec 22, 2006 at 04:59 PM
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p.1 #8 · #38: The Orc


Excellent, very effective, your extra effort definately paid off with great results.


Dec 23, 2006 at 12:16 AM
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p.1 #9 · #38: The Orc


WOW! amazing! looks like you should be in some sort of a super hero movie (not playing the super hero though) ;-)~ Great shot! i keep going back to it..


Dec 24, 2006 at 11:11 AM

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p.1 #10 · #38: The Orc


I love this shot!! But, I have questions. Was your skin lovely, and were your pores minimzed afterward? Were you silky smooth? Do you look years younger? (If the answer to any of those questions is yes, could you tell us what kind of Mask?)

I'm betting this is one of the finalists!



Dec 24, 2006 at 12:48 PM
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p.1 #11 · #38: The Orc


Doug Shearer wrote:
Excellent, very effective, your extra effort definately paid off with great results.


Thank you Doug. it always feels good when a photograph gets appreciated not only for the quality but also for the efforts.



Dec 25, 2006 at 11:52 AM
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p.1 #12 · #38: The Orc


magdalena26 wrote:
WOW! amazing! looks like you should be in some sort of a super hero movie (not playing the super hero though) ;-)~ Great shot! i keep going back to it..


Thank you for your comment. I am glad you liked it.
well...there is already a superhero like this one..."The Thing" in "Fantastic Four" Although you are right, this one is definitely closer to the orc, as planned, and doesnt fit in to a standard "superhero" image.



Dec 25, 2006 at 11:57 AM
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p.1 #13 · #38: The Orc


Philly Rains wrote:
I love this shot!! But, I have questions. Was your skin lovely, and were your pores minimzed afterward? Were you silky smooth? Do you look years younger? (If the answer to any of those questions is yes, could you tell us what kind of Mask?)

I'm betting this is one of the finalists!


hahahhaha Philly,
my skin is as soft as a baby butt and has become so fair, it even glows in the dark. i dont know about looking younger but teller at a wine store asked me to show my ID when I tried to buy a bottle of chianti

Thanks for the smile and comment. I appreciate the kind words.

btw its "Queen Helene" Mud-Pack-Masque, i picked up from Walgreens. Now keep this our secrete. you dont want everybody walking around looking younger, do you?



Dec 25, 2006 at 12:06 PM
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p.1 #14 · #38: The Orc


Okay, I've written it down, and never fear. I won't tell a soul. I want to be the only old lady in the Ozarks with skin so fair it glows while getting carded at the liquor store.




Dec 30, 2006 at 01:54 PM
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p.1 #15 · #38: The Orc


Excellent shot and take on the assignment.
Lighting and focus are great!
Best of luck,
Tom



Jan 01, 2007 at 09:11 PM
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p.1 #16 · #38: The Orc


bouchto wrote:
Excellent shot and take on the assignment.
Lighting and focus are great!
Best of luck,
Tom


Thank you Tom for appreciating the efforts that went into getting light (without shadows on face) and focus (proper dof with eyes sharp) right.



Jan 04, 2007 at 02:16 PM
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p.1 #17 · #38: The Orc


Quite Fantastic. This is really a powerful image (and a bit frightening!). Well worth the (admirable) effort I'd say!


Jan 16, 2007 at 10:22 AM
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p.1 #18 · #38: The Orc


Congratulations! If you hadn't been a finalist I'd have been shocked!

Way to go!

(And you got an amazingly soft, and radiant complextion to boot!)



Feb 02, 2007 at 03:06 PM





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