Better Not Pout Too

© Steven W. Lepak

Better Not Pout Too

Uploaded: November 24, 2009 09:00:57

Description


self-portrait
(yep, that's me again).
Be good for goodness sake!

I have not had much time for photography (or BP) of late (busy climbing the rough side of the mountain). But in the spirit of the season, I could not resist revisiting this PS project - started over from scratch on this version.
My goal was to make it look a bit more realistic and less "cartoony" than the 08 version while retaining a "magical" quality.

Happy Holidays to all.

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1677722/67108879 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

Linda D. Lester level-classic November 24, 2009

Well I love it.....I would love to photograph a Santa!!!! #1208995

Susan M. Campbell November 24, 2009

I think it's great Steven. Very magical indeed. Nice work.

Happy holidays to you too. #8163744

Michelle Alton November 24, 2009

You've accomplished your goal with aplomb! #8164332

Cathy Kovarik level-deluxe November 24, 2009

Fantastic and very magical indeed. Nice work. #8164992

Brenda Sides level-classic November 24, 2009

Would make a wonderful Christmas card...great work, Steven:) #8165042

Jane Hirst November 25, 2009

One of my favorites!!! And it only gets better. Have a great holiday. #8167918

Jill Odice level-classic December 15, 2009

Congrats on your finalist Steve! It is a sure winner!Really cool editing! #8219193

Fran J. Jagger December 15, 2009

CONGRATS on your Finalist, Steven!
This is truly magical!! :) #8219382

Robert Jensen December 15, 2009

Outstanding work #8220447

Anne M. Young level-addict December 15, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS - a fantastic finalist! Magic #8220855

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic December 15, 2009

Huge Congrats on this awesome Finalist, Steven!!

UB. #8221078

Michelle Alton December 16, 2009

Congratulations Steven. A wonderful Finalist! #8221943

Karen Celella December 16, 2009

Congratulations on your magical finalist Steven. #8222746

Donna La Mattino Pagakis December 16, 2009

Awesome digital technique, a cool Santa portrait Steven. Congratulations on your finalist! #8223798

Rick Clark December 16, 2009

Great finalist. congrats! #8224231

Sam Britt December 16, 2009

Congratulations on this finalist, Steven! #8225146

Debra R. Harder December 17, 2009

This better win gold!! This is a superb image, Steven!! Love it!! Congratulations on your excellent finalist!! Deb #8226528

Freddy Bland December 17, 2009

Magically Beautiful!! Wonderful finalist and work! #8226605

Kim Andelkovic December 17, 2009

Oh this is just beautiful.....congrats on your finalist....hope you win this is just awesome. #8227617

Patti Coblentz December 17, 2009

Excellent, Steven!!! Congratulations!
Patti #8227905

Jane Hirst December 19, 2009

Great finalist......still hoping I see this as a PHOTO OF THE DAY!!!!! have a great holiday #8233986

Summer A. Kozisek December 23, 2009

I absolutely love the effects in this image Steven, congratulations on your finalist! #8240981

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