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The Ghoul at His Task

© Dave Winchell

The Ghoul at His Task

Uploaded: October 28, 2007

Description

No smoke and mirrors. No treasure hunts. Just spooky.
Happy Halloween

Exif: F Number: 4.2, Exposure Bias Value: +0, Exposure Time: 5/300, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: 100, Focal Length: 32mm, Camera Model: NIKON D80

Comments

Patricia A. Stalter October 28, 2007

Yes, I admit that I am scared poo-less! This is right good, but.... #772560

David Pratt October 28, 2007

Oh yeah Dave! Super bonus points for being very scary! AWesome work here. Is this the burial of the 08 Yankees??? #4993824

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic October 28, 2007

Spooky and cool, David!
(Hey, is that Steve in the cape???)
--Lisa #4993892

Crystal L. Craig October 28, 2007

Wow Dave, this is seriously spooky creepy and nightmarish! And also fabulously composed, awesome colour, lighting, excellent details. I am very glad I do NOT live in your neighborhood, yikes! How in the world did you do this? Don't tell me you were just passing by and thought ... "Oh, this will make a nice photo" #4993896

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 28, 2007

Yeah, I gotta admit this is spooky, Dave. That dark figure--how did you get a shot of a death eater--scarcely visible in the dark gives me the creeps. Nothing for silly, but 1/2 point for spooky. Who's keeping track? #4993945

Dianna Hauf October 28, 2007

Oh my word! You weren't kidding when you siad "scary"!!! This is terribly well composed Dave and way too eerie and sinister!!! Great lighting and 'shadowed' figures! Kudos and yea, a few points!!! #4994092

Dave Winchell October 28, 2007

Aw shucks. Ya all make me blush. This image is actually 5 photos. The building has always fascinated me and I shot it a couple weeks ago on an overcast day. The death eater is me wearing a hoody, a blanket wrapped around my middle and photographed as a shadow through a sheet. What you can't make out at this resolution is that the light in the window is actually my daughter Alli shot with a flashlight under her chin. You know, the figure watching the ghoul dig the grave, oooooo. This was fun. #4994123

Patricia A. Stalter October 28, 2007

I agree, this has made us think of things to do and has helped with our creativity. Speaking for myself and Hussy... we have had a great time. :) #4994128

Dave Winchell October 28, 2007

Pat, I really spend a lot of time running through ideas leading up to the shootouts. It can be very time consuming but has helped me to think outside of the box. #4994165

David Pratt October 28, 2007

20,000 additional points for the great thought that went into this.. #4994211

Ellen Powell October 28, 2007

I hate to say it, Dave, but I'M REALLY IMPRESSED!!!!! This looks like a real scene!! I agree with Pat that it gives one ideas about what's possible, so thank you!! How did you get that pile of dirt? Fabulous! #4994240

Crystal L. Craig October 28, 2007

I had to come back again ... don't let it go to yer head though. This really is fabulous work Dave. Seamless blending in PS, wish we could zoom in more on some of these! #4994261

Dave Winchell October 28, 2007

Ellen, thank you so much. I'll be smiling all week. The original scene lacked the dirt but I sell mining equipment in NYS and my daughter had me bring home that image last Wednesday. She knew what it needed. #4994435

Dave Winchell October 28, 2007

Crystal, I am beside myself with your kind words. All kidding aside, based on your gallery, it means a lot to me. Sentimentality aside now, is this an admission of defeat? #4994453

Crystal L. Craig October 28, 2007

I was going to say something about good taste, but I realized what I was about to step into. Harrrrumph!

Defeat? Darling, I believe you're in denial. Very common self protection reflex but not at all healthy. #4994468

Ellen Powell October 28, 2007

Defeat?????? IN YOUR DREAMS. Dave, Denial is a river in Egypt.... #4994585

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic October 28, 2007

Dave, This is GREAT!!! I love the spookiness of it, and how you shot the death eater is fabulous! the whole composition is put to gether so well. #4994748

Cassie L. Woodlee October 28, 2007

OH spooky!!!! fantastic Dave!!! #4994964

Steve M. Harrington October 28, 2007

Damn, Dave, if I didn't know better, I'd say you were enjoying and getting good at Photoshop! :) I really do think this is one of your better images. Good stuff with a fine composition.
Steve #4995007

Dave Winchell October 28, 2007

Crystal and Ellen, I am so pleased that you are becoming more comfortable with the nothion of defeat. Say it with me now, "the men win." :)

Steve, I sm pleased you like it.It was a lot of fine and I enjoyed working on it with my daughter. Dave #4995216

Ellen Powell October 28, 2007

Dave, Although I think your image is VERY good, it's a long way from that to crying defeat!!! We certainly have nothing to do with any "nothion" of defeat, whatever that is.... some secret girly boy word? Do you guys have your own code? Oooooh. #4995431

Dave Winchell October 28, 2007

Ellen, I am so glad, no matter how hard I try, I continue to give you material! Enjoy #4995633

Crystal L. Craig October 28, 2007

*giggle* Keep it up Ellen! You're wearing him down ;) #4995717

Dave Winchell October 28, 2007

No Crystal I am strong like bull. My spelling is like that of bull and so is my typing, and sometimes I am full of it to. But I am not wearing down HA HA HA (Deep scary laugh)! #4995750

Crystal L. Craig October 28, 2007

Okay Dave, you made me laugh! I love it ;) What a bunch of nuts we all are #4995771

Marta J. Baldwin October 28, 2007

Wow Dave...This is the stuff nightmares are made of!!! Excellent use of a wonderful night shot and great editing. Nice job!!! #4995871

Dave Winchell October 28, 2007

Thanks Marta. It was fun to do and the spooky is an added plus. #4995882

Samantha L. Dean October 28, 2007

Steven Spielberg lookout! Dave is in the HOUSE!!!!!! This is very nice and realistic. Great PS work! LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!! #4996697

Elizabeth A. Marker level-deluxe October 28, 2007

Ok Dave, And you said the my creature biting someones head off was creepy!! I would say we were even on creepiness scale! Wonderful DD Effects!!!!! Awesome image Dave!! Liz :O #4997451

Dave Winchell October 29, 2007

Samantha, thank you so much for your comments. It is just fun comparing work with this group.

Elizabeth, I didn't say I didn't like the fact that your image was dark just that why couldn't that big bug be eating a woman instead of a MAN? ;) #4998442

Kimi A. Phillips October 29, 2007

I am still catching up on all the silliness from yesterday...this is really AWESOME, Dave!!!!! I do so love some spooky! #4999799

Steven E. Ray October 30, 2007

Oh yeah! Now this is really cool. I like the haunted effect on this one. Super great job on this Dave! #5003115

Dave Winchell October 30, 2007

Morning Kimi and Steven, Thank you so much for your kind comments. I really enjoyed the Spooky, Silly, Saturation, Shootout! #5003145

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