It's what's for dinner, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese

lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
edited February 10, 2011 in The Dgrin Challenges
Going in a different direction than my previous ideas.

I had today off from work so I had time to play a little.
Shot using the 12 second timer.

C&C welcome
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Liz A.
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  • SeascapeSSeascapeS Registered Users Posts: 814 Major grins
    edited February 3, 2011
    I love it - both the expressions and the processing. Very 50's. I think I might like a bit more contrast though.
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  • dniednie Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,351 Major grins
    edited February 3, 2011
    Adorable!!
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  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited February 3, 2011
    you are still hot lizzard_nyc
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  • FlyingginaFlyinggina Registered Users Posts: 2,639 Major grins
    edited February 3, 2011
    Hysterical!! Love the processing, though I do agree that a big more contrast is worth a try.

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  • bbjonesbbjones Registered Users Posts: 234 Major grins
    edited February 3, 2011
    Awesome. But it's kinda ordinary AND unique, right?

    I mean, when Dad's makin' dinner, that's what we always have.

    On the other hand, it's the Cheesiest!

    :D
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  • sherstonesherstone Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 2,356 Major grins
    edited February 3, 2011
    Contrast is perfect IMHO - it captures the personality and feel of the image perfectly! thumb.gif
    Sean
  • StueveShotsStueveShots Registered Users Posts: 544 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2011
    I love the idea...so clever. And I really like the processing, although it is just a touch too green for my taste. Still, I love it!
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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2011
    Thank you everyone!
    I was going for that vintage feel and the glazed out look/smile of a Stepford wife. All I needed was a thought bubble:) "I can't wait for my man to come home so I can hand him his whiskey and slippers and feed him his favorite mac and cheese".

    At home I felt like I nailed the processing--faded etc. to match the mental image I have of the old ads, but here at work it looks different. Neither monitor is calibrated.

    Also I stumbled on an EXIF issue. I noticed the date is not there!
    Thankfully I still have the shots on my memory card and so I will go home again and download once more and hopefully figure it out in a timely fashion. This time it's not my camera but LR3, or maybe the card reader.
    I hit something on LR3 and it hasn't been the same since.
    If not I will go straight to Olympus Masters to download, but I don't know if I can replicate the processing. We shall see.

    Thanks for the CC guys!
    Liz A.
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2011
    LOVE. LOVE. LOVE.

    :lol

    Yes, agree needs more contrast, but it's hysterical. thumb.gif
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  • StueveShotsStueveShots Registered Users Posts: 544 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2011
    You know what I really like...that pineapple cookie jar. That just makes the set! :D
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  • lkbartlkbart Registered Users Posts: 1,912 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2011
    I agree with StueveShots - on my monitor it looks a little more greenish than I would expect for the style - really just in the shadows - the skin tones look good, but like you said, the monitor can make a lot of difference. Heck, I can see a difference in the lightness/darkness of photos depending on if I'm sitting up straight or slouching! Otherwise, the processing looks cool & the poses & expressions are great!
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  • kdotaylorkdotaylor Registered Users Posts: 1,280 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2011
    LOVE it. What makes it for me are the expressions--both yours and your daughter's. Great job!
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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2011
    kdotaylor wrote: »
    LOVE it. What makes it for me are the expressions--both yours and your daughter's. Great job!


    Thank you all for your comments.
    I was able to download a version with dates on to LR3--I tried to process the same as before and couldn't! I don't remember my workflow as I normally just eyeball things.

    This is the new version
    1177696168_B3mER-L.jpg

    lol, it's not green enough!
    Liz A.
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  • ReenieReenie Registered Users Posts: 26 Big grins
    edited February 4, 2011
    Very creative! I prefer the original as the later one doesn't have as much vintage feel to it.
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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2011
    Reenie wrote: »
    Very creative! I prefer the original as the later one doesn't have as much vintage feel to it.

    I know! It's killing me.
    I will try again tomorrow--I gotta replicate that look. THe perils of no workflow.

    Thanks for commenting ( I see your new--welcome to dgrin) start posting:).
    Liz A.
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  • ReenieReenie Registered Users Posts: 26 Big grins
    edited February 4, 2011
    Most welcome. Very new and getting brave enough to get my feet wet, lol
    When you get the choice to sit it out or dance...I hope you dance. All4Him, Reenie
  • dniednie Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 1,351 Major grins
    edited February 4, 2011
    lizzard_nyc wrote: »
    Thank you all for your comments.
    I was able to download a version with dates on to LR3--I tried to process the same as before and couldn't! I don't remember my workflow as I normally just eyeball things.

    lol, it's not green enough!

    I am betting Sean would allow a linked to your original with the EXIF. Check with him.
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  • PattiPatti Registered Users Posts: 1,576 Major grins
    edited February 5, 2011
    Liz,
    If you processed it in LR3, you should be able to retrace your steps on the original shot by looking at the "history" down at the bottom of the left panel in the development module.

    It's a great concept.
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    ... I'm still peeling potatoes.

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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited February 5, 2011
    dnie wrote: »
    I am betting Sean would allow a linked to your original with the EXIF. Check with him.

    Doesn't hurt to ask -thanks Donna.
    But I will give it ago again this afternoon to see if I can achieve the same look--it's a good learning experience.
    Liz A.
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  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited February 5, 2011
    Patti wrote: »
    Liz,
    If you processed it in LR3, you should be able to retrace your steps on the original shot by looking at the "history" down at the bottom of the left panel in the development module.

    It's a great concept.

    Thank you Patti--
    I downloaded to LR3 and processed half of it there but finished processing in Picnik (it's actually where I achieved the tone I was looking for).
    But I will do as you said, maybe I missed something in LR3. thank you.
    Liz A.
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  • billseyebillseye Registered Users Posts: 847 Major grins
    edited February 5, 2011
    Jumping into the thread a little late but...

    Let me just say... clap.gif ... for the overall impression. What a nice combination of composition and processing for the vintage look. FWIW I'm seeing the green cast on my monitor as well. Then again, it's not yet calibrated either (maybe today). As I do more and more online, I'm beginning to see the full extent of the calibration problem. Even with a monitor that's correctly calibrated, it's apparent that the view most non-professionals (including, I imagine, many who vote in DSS Challenges) get of online photos is a crap shoot.

    All that said, I continue to appreciate your work, Liz. You have a unique style that tends to be anything but ordinary.
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  • oldtown_dreameroldtown_dreamer Registered Users Posts: 177 Major grins
    edited February 5, 2011
    Great image. so many things to love. i hope you're able to re-create it.
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  • sweetharmonysweetharmony Registered Users Posts: 405 Major grins
    edited February 5, 2011
    Such a swell idea and execution! Love the look of both that you shared....
    Leah

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  • sapphire73sapphire73 Registered Users, Super Moderators Posts: 1,970 moderator
    edited February 6, 2011
    Just saw that you switched from the street scene to this one. Awesome that you have so many good ideas for this challenge!

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  • WhatSheSawWhatSheSaw Registered Users Posts: 2,221 Major grins
    edited February 6, 2011
    You have really captured a mood. Well done, Liz!
  • lizzard_nyclizzard_nyc Registered Users Posts: 4,056 Major grins
    edited February 6, 2011
    StueveShots wrote: »
    You know what I really like...that pineapple cookie jar. That just makes the set! :D


    lol! I missed this comment.
    So I dug the pineabpple out for the shoot--I've had it way up high on a shelf and forgot about it. Turns out, it's a McCoy as in the real "McCoy"--who knew?! :)


    Thanks all--I have uploaded my image to the gallery--I reworked it and got pretty close to the original, enough that I was happy with it.
    Liz A.
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  • NyarthlopicNyarthlopic Registered Users Posts: 274 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2011
    I think you nailed what you were going for, Liz. I like it. Between the two, I think I like the first one better.
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