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    News & Rum-or-ator opus's Avatar
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    I'd like to propose a challenge.

    I would like you to show me a photograph that best evokes the feeling of a sexy shoulder.

    AND/OR

    depict through a photograph what the shoulder means to you.


    I would like it to be more of an artistic image rather than a simply functional one.

    (just a little background: I was in the shower the other day, and I ran my hand over the back of my shoulder. I was suddenly aware of my shoulder, and what it has felt like through time: when I was young and sexy; as I got older; when I was working out and when I felt particularly unfit. It was a complex feeling, and as I tend to overanalyze everything, the thought led me to wondering if I could produce a photograph that depicted what I was feeling. I quickly determined that I cannot (time and equipment restraints), and thought perhaps people here might enjoy giving it a try.
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    Re: I'd like to propose a challenge.

    You underestimate yourself and your equipment,(camera)!
    Keep Shooting!

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    Re: I'd like to propose a challenge.

    You overestimate my shoulder.

    Actually, the photo I envision requires a lamp and reflector, and time, of which I am in desperately short supply. Seriously. I may have the time later in spring, but I wanted to see what y'all came up with before waiting that long.
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    Re: I'd like to propose a challenge.

    I'll give it a shot, I'll get a hold of my model.

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    If I've got nowhere to go?

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    Re: I'd like to propose a challenge.

    I've got one...let me see if I can find it. Everyone is back to school and work this week, maybe I'll bust out the camera.
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    Re: I'd like to propose a challenge.

    Sounds like i'ts time to break out the D200...
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    Re: I'd like to propose a challenge.

    From about 4 years ago....
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    Re: I'd like to propose a challenge.

    Woah! Adina! That's gonna cause a stir! hehe

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    Re: I'd like to propose a challenge.

    Won't be the first time Adina has stirred the kettle here on PR. Very impressive! Don't think I've seen that one before. You did a beautiful job with the lighting to emphasize the shoulder. Don't know that I will be able to play this one with you guys, but I'm anxious to see what you come up with.
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    Talking Re: I'd like to propose a challenge.

    Hi Adina...I think you have captured the theme right on - at least it works for me . THe highlight on the shoulder is where its at :thumbsup: . Great image.

    Cheers,

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    Re: I'd like to propose a challenge.

    Quote Originally Posted by adina
    From about 4 years ago....
    Yep, that is right on the mark.
    Helps to have a sexy model though
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    Re: I'd like to propose a challenge.

    Yeah, she always does that
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    Re: I'd like to propose a challenge.

    thanks.

    Sitting here in m flannel jammies and fuzzy socks, drinking coffee while I watch the snow, I have to wonder who that photo is of...
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    Re: I'd like to propose a challenge.

    I suppose I could take a photo of my wife's "cold" shoulder. She does give me that occasionaly. The problem is, it's far from sexy.
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    From about 4 years ago....

    Show off!

    Those that can - do!

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    OK Opus, You Asked For It...

    Nothing as dramatic as what Adina posted, but here are a few humble submissions.

    Ironically, the first image is my very first "glamour" photo. Who knew you'd be asking for this six years later?
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    Re: I'd like to propose a challenge.

    nice shots, guys! Adina, you sexy girl you. Excellent shot!

    Speed, nice shots as well! I like them all, although for the purposes of this "challenge" I think the last one works best ... I like the skin tone and the sheen of the skin. Sexy!
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    Thanks Opus

    The first four were shot with my N80. So these are scans from Half Hour Photo. Not exactly pro quality. The last shot was taken with my D200.

    The last one is my favorite as well.
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    Re: OK Opus, You Asked For It...

    Quote Originally Posted by Speed
    Nothing as dramatic as what Adina posted, but here are a few humble submissions.

    The last one if you did a vertical crop would get my vote. Nice job Speed and lovely as always Dawn.
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    Vertical For Old Timer

    Quote Originally Posted by Old Timer
    The last one if you did a vertical crop would get my vote. Nice job Speed and lovely as always Dawn.
    Here ya go OT!
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    Re: Vertical For Old Timer

    Quote Originally Posted by Speed
    Here ya go OT!
    Thank You Sir! Now there is nothing to detract from the image of the lovely Dawn.
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    Question I Can't Believe...

    That only two people made submissions for this.

    Rick, Nat, and other self-portrait types - this is a golden opportunity for a self-portrait.

    Surely you're not going to let Adina get away with being the only self-portrait!!!
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    Re: I'd like to propose a challenge.

    I don't have any sexy shoulders to hand.
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    I don't have any sexy shoulders to hand

    I understand!

    Mine aren't sexy either.

    That's why I posted shots of my wife.
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    sexy shoulders of another variety

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