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Self Portrait


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Self Portrait
Self Portrait
I took this the other night while in downtown Chicago. I put my camera to night scene Mode and moved it around while snapping the picture.

Sharon Anderson

 
 
 

Donald K. Cherry
 

Why????


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August 21, 2004

 

Isabel L
  Thats a cool shot Sharon!! Very creative and all of the lights are interesting.

Donald your comment is confusing...? Why what?


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August 21, 2004

 

Kristen McKain
  love the lights! Nice self-portrait!


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August 22, 2004

 

Sharon Anderson
  Why? Would it have been as interesting if I would have just left the camera still? Why Not? I say.

Thank you Kristen and Isabel.


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August 22, 2004

 

Mark J. Zimmerman
  I think it's a great shot, Sharon! Love the effects you got. How do you like your camera? I have the same model, and love everything about it except trying to focus in dark situations. Take care.


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August 24, 2004

 

Paul Conlan
  Seems the "why?" should be obvious. Look what you got. Great photo...


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August 24, 2004

 

Donald K. Cherry
  I'm sorry for the "why" comment. I should have been more specific in my comment. What I meant was that I really didn't see the artistic value in holding a camera in front of the face and shaking it while shooting. But, obviously I was in error since this photo is so well received by many who have viewed it...I stand corrected.


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August 24, 2004

 

Isabel L
  I dont think you should be sorry or whatever Donald.... its just your opinion on this photograph.


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August 24, 2004

 

Sharon Anderson
  I don't feel Donald should be sorry either. It is your opinoin Donald and I listen to everyones opinion. But, how is is not artistic. Everything is artistic. So, do you feel that abstract artists who just throw a bunch of paint on the canvas are not artists. Or what about the people who just put say a blue square on a white canvas? Are they artists in your opinion?


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August 27, 2004

 

Mark J. Zimmerman
  Good Luck, Sharon.


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September 13, 2004

 

Dan Holm
  This is AWESOME, Sharon! I applaud your creative technique and your results! CONGRATULATIONS!! Excellent work!!


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September 14, 2004

 

Rob Friedman
  Congrats Sharon! I guess as the old adage goes, some folks say "why" and the creative say "why not?" :)


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September 15, 2004

 

Janice Forrest
  Wonderful work. Congratulations!


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September 15, 2004

 

Julie Abston
  Congratulations Sharon! Great job on this very creative and unique work of ART!!!


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September 15, 2004

 
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  Congrats Sharon...I followed this picture on the CC board and I think it's justifying for you to win with it! You're right...just what is art? It is subjective at the very least and most...congratulations to you!


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September 15, 2004

 

Sharon Anderson
  Thank you very much everyone! I am very excited abou this win! I appreciate all the comments!


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September 17, 2004

 

Taylor
  Belated congratulations! Good job!


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September 21, 2004

 
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