Nov 07 Contest Discussion

[T Paul]

Add your comments, questions or general discussion about the Contest entries here. This is also a great place to share your techniques or ask others about theirs.

Most members are eager to hear comments/suggestions about their entries, so please take the time to help each other out.

[T Paul]

It's been a little slow so far with contest entries. Is everyone still working away on their entries? Love to hear what kind of future entries everyone is interesting in.

[ScubaMargie]

I'm still working on mine. It has been a bit frustrating at times because restoring isn't one of my pet things to do. I should be finished soon though, I hope.

[Arrienn]

I am working on mine as well. I am a new member here, and I just found the contest area yesterday. I am about half way done with it now. Should have it posted by Friday. =) Good job to the 2 who have already posted their entries!

[Doug Nelson]

I do hope there's at least one more entry. Otherwise voting might be a bit awkward

[zekeode]

I think these restoration contest could be arranged differently, as no one want to show their cards too early. I know these contest should be friendly, but restoration is bit different from normal image manipulation as you can see results you need to "top". Maybe pics should be uploaded to moderators, and all entries revealed when the voting starts. Could work better on other competitions too?

[Doug Nelson]

You've either given it your best shot or you haven't. The idea is to push your limits and build portfolio pieces, not to put in the minimum effort necessary to win.

[T Paul]

We are finally up to "5" entries for this month's contest (voting shouldn't take long ). I'm really hoping to see a few more. If restoration is new to you, don't let the contest scare you. Give it your best shot as it's the best way to learn! This is also a great chance to practice your cloning/healing brush skills.

[ScubaMargie]

I have put in an entry, but I'm not completely happy with it. I'll keep playing with it till the contest closes and see what I can come up with.

[zekeode]

Originally Posted by Doug Nelson

You've either given it your best shot or you haven't. The idea is to push your limits and build portfolio pieces, not to put in the minimum effort necessary to win.

Can we use this contest picture in our portfolios? I'm thinking about making a "portfolio" of my restorations.

[T Paul]

You can use this contest picture in your portfolio to show samples of your work. For credit purposes the orginial image is from the Library of Congress’ Daguerreotype Collection.

[palms]

I would just like to say well done to those who participated in the challenge this month, I am in awe of you all and think that you all done a excellent job.
I did try to give it a shot but i was stumbling in the dark, as it was way of of my league in both skill and patience

again well done to you all

Palms

[ScubaMargie]

Just wondering if the winner this month would be able to explain how he/she reached their final result. I believe this will go a long way for people just starting out in this field. Thanks

[CathyH]

So who won?

[T Paul]

Sorry for the delay...the winner will be posted tonight.

[T Paul]

Sorry for the delay, but here are the long awaited results and it was a close contest....

Congratulations this month go to Pixiecho!

Prize: Knoll Light Factory 3.0 donated by Digital Anarchy:

Description
Knoll Light Factory 3.0 adds flare and sparkle to any photograph or Photoshop image, giving photographers and digital artists a unique tool for their commercial work. Designed by Photoshop co-creator John Knoll, Light Factory was originally created to generate Photon Torpedoes in the Star Trek movies.

Top 5:
Pixiecho -22
Kraellin - 21
DBizzzaro - 20
Jgolling - tie 15
Zekeode - tie 15

Don't forget to share your techniques!!! There were some pretty imressive results!

Happy Holidays!

~T

[0lBaldy]

Congratulations Pixiecho - Kraellin - DBizzzaro - Jgolling - Zekeode

Some mighty fine Re-Touching and Restoration presented here..Fantastic work!!

[CathyH]

Congratulations to you all, I would love to here how you all did it.
cathy

[allieok]

Congratulations Pixiecho. And also to Kraellin, DBizzzaro, Jgolling, and Zekeode. It was a pleasure to compete with such talented and skillful retouchers.

[Kraellin]

congratulations to all!

and thanks, T