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Published: 2007-07-31 04:47:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 7547; Favourites: 262; Downloads: 7
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Description Oh I hate to say this.. but I think I came upon this contest perhaps a bit too late. I am getting involved SIGNIFICANTLY too late to promote it.. which is a horrible shame. This contest is directly up my ally and I want to support the man that is running because I think he is doing great things for this community. This is the sort of thing I want to see more of. I think all art stems from emotion. Emotion is also the ultimate goal.

This is my submission for: Create a Feeling

This was a concept that developed in a strange way. At first, I just wanted to create an image with some interesting makeup and then realized I was creating a character that was broken, beaten, abused, and ultimately lost within the world. Lost to herself. Someone who knows they've lost the game.

Following Dave's approach to conceptual photography, I wonder if it fits. I am not sure.. but I hesitate too often in life so I will be bold and say it does. The concept of this character definitely came before I even picked up the camera, so perhaps it does.

Only post-production is a digital cross-process and contrast enhancement.


PS: To those that know me.... this was the first shoot I did after all the wonderful suggestions ya'll gave me to get over my creative block. I could be wrong, but I believe this also has the honor of being the first and only contest I've ever officially entered.

PPS: Dave, if this doesn't fit the definition of "conceptual" then I apologize. I'm still learning about the genre

PPPS: Am I getting more long-winded by the day? Perhaps. Beware any forthcoming journals from me.



I got Honorable Mention!! Oh my... thank you! Congratulations to all the winners!
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Comments: 116

Zephyri [2007-12-21 23:45:26 +0000 UTC]

I just wanted to revisit this piece again, and say that thanks to the gallery features in place now, that seeing it alongside the rest of the pieces makes each and every one speak so much louder than they do simply as individual pieces. Everything I said about it before still stands, but even stronger. A beautiful series.

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Katerina423 In reply to Zephyri [2007-12-22 19:08:28 +0000 UTC]

Oh I am SO glad you mentioned that because that is the main reason why I was so excited to have the new gallery features.

Thank you so much sweetie

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Love-Behind-The-Mask [2007-10-26 04:49:47 +0000 UTC]

I had added a lot of you work on my last account. I got anew account and i am now adding your work again. I love this photo it is very emotional, and the makeup definatly brings out the sense of pain and sickness. Portrays the feeling of Lost very well.

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Katerina423 In reply to Love-Behind-The-Mask [2007-10-28 00:42:06 +0000 UTC]

Well, thank you so much for sticking with me for so long.
I am so glad you like this image... thank you so much

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Love-Behind-The-Mask In reply to Katerina423 [2007-10-28 03:33:11 +0000 UTC]

I love your work. your very welcome.

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Emanaia [2007-10-24 02:55:41 +0000 UTC]

Just WOW! Amazing emotions captured Kat! *hug*

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Katerina423 In reply to Emanaia [2007-10-28 00:43:43 +0000 UTC]

thank you so sweetie

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Emanaia In reply to Katerina423 [2007-10-31 16:44:50 +0000 UTC]

WAIT! Did I miss it the first time or did they just make it a DD?????? HUGE congrats my sweet friend! You SO deserve it!

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Emanaia In reply to Emanaia [2007-11-12 14:30:49 +0000 UTC]

Welcome Baby Doll!

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Katerina423 In reply to Emanaia [2007-11-12 00:14:30 +0000 UTC]

awww thank you so very much sweetie

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MadameM [2007-09-10 02:14:37 +0000 UTC]

wow im completely speechless

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Katerina423 In reply to MadameM [2007-09-16 17:51:48 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much

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MadameM In reply to Katerina423 [2007-09-19 02:24:35 +0000 UTC]

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X-ample [2007-08-26 02:58:07 +0000 UTC]

very RAW. actually helps console me as i see it as trying to blind myself from my scars.

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Katerina423 In reply to X-ample [2007-09-02 19:08:37 +0000 UTC]

If a piece that I created helps you in any way, then I feel honored. Thank you.

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X-ample In reply to Katerina423 [2007-09-03 15:43:21 +0000 UTC]

yeah kinda how i feel about my stuff too you're welcome

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EsotericComposer [2007-08-25 17:29:42 +0000 UTC]

I'm sorry for not commenting sooner. This piece is by far my favorite that you've ever done. The rawness, the color and emotion is so amazing. It really screams for people to come and look at it. The make up is amazing. You're really changing over the year and improving skills a real treat to be able to witness. Wonderful work hun. <3

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Katerina423 In reply to EsotericComposer [2007-09-02 19:11:02 +0000 UTC]

Yea I'm definitely trying to find a new voice with my work. My life has changed so drastically since I started photography, that I am just trying to find out who I am as an artist again. I am so glad that you like this and that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much sweetie can't wait to see you soon!

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EsotericComposer In reply to Katerina423 [2007-09-06 03:26:36 +0000 UTC]

I do love the new work. I can't wait to kidnap your pc and look at all the goodies you two have been working on and not sharing.

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Katerina423 In reply to EsotericComposer [2007-09-16 17:52:31 +0000 UTC]

well.. you'll have A TON to look at on Steven's computer. Mine is.... well... let's just say that I hesitate to call myself a photographer anymore Slim pickin's on my side of things

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fragmented [2007-08-20 15:44:27 +0000 UTC]

she is lost in pain. battered. bruised and bandaged. when someone is in an abusive situation they do feel totally lost in so many ways. very powerful submission. you conveyed the feeling of being lost very well.

brilliant, kat.

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Katerina423 In reply to fragmented [2007-09-02 19:26:27 +0000 UTC]

Such a wonderful comment form you.. thank you so much Melissa

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KildGeek [2007-08-18 01:48:49 +0000 UTC]

It's a great capture, I like everything you did with the make up. Beautiful approach to the emotion.

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Katerina423 In reply to KildGeek [2007-09-02 19:26:34 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much

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KildGeek In reply to Katerina423 [2007-09-02 22:22:22 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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a-hue-n-blu [2007-08-16 04:55:51 +0000 UTC]

the emotion is unbelieveable

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Katerina423 In reply to a-hue-n-blu [2007-09-02 19:26:58 +0000 UTC]

thank you.. I'm glad it came across well

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TheGreatTacoKiwi [2007-08-16 04:35:22 +0000 UTC]

I haven't seen something this good for awhile.
Excellent job.

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Katerina423 In reply to TheGreatTacoKiwi [2007-09-02 19:27:08 +0000 UTC]

Oh that means a lot to me.. thank you

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richnortnikjr [2007-08-16 04:22:27 +0000 UTC]

Tripped out cool!

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Katerina423 In reply to richnortnikjr [2007-09-02 19:27:12 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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richnortnikjr In reply to Katerina423 [2007-09-02 21:56:38 +0000 UTC]

Nice work again!!! Love it!

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DavidDelon [2007-08-15 22:29:35 +0000 UTC]

love that .

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Katerina423 In reply to DavidDelon [2007-09-02 19:27:43 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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suprisesuprise [2007-08-15 20:04:06 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that's just one of the greatest pics I've ever seen !

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Katerina423 In reply to suprisesuprise [2007-09-02 19:27:49 +0000 UTC]

thank you so much

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suprisesuprise In reply to Katerina423 [2007-09-04 15:35:04 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome

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missedsign [2007-08-15 19:39:19 +0000 UTC]

haunting image , indeed . Great concept ! What a feeling!

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Katerina423 In reply to missedsign [2007-09-02 19:28:12 +0000 UTC]

i'm glad you like it.. thank you

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thenewcancer666 [2007-08-15 18:08:35 +0000 UTC]

where can i buy the yellow eyeshadow?

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Katerina423 In reply to thenewcancer666 [2007-08-17 05:17:07 +0000 UTC]

Longs Drugs The brand is really cheap - Wild and Crazy. But you have to slather on A LOT to make it show up

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thenewcancer666 In reply to Katerina423 [2007-08-18 02:43:26 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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enchanted-black-rose [2007-08-15 18:03:34 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful.

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Katerina423 In reply to enchanted-black-rose [2007-09-02 19:28:38 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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kaiya880 [2007-08-15 18:00:11 +0000 UTC]

i love this, the woman she looks like she is made of stone, forever caught in this emotion.

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Katerina423 In reply to kaiya880 [2007-09-02 19:28:50 +0000 UTC]

that's a wonderful interpretation.. thank you

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manfishinc [2007-08-15 17:59:45 +0000 UTC]

i love the colors and her makeup. gorgeous image. very well done

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Katerina423 In reply to manfishinc [2007-09-02 19:30:32 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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manfishinc In reply to Katerina423 [2007-09-02 22:31:22 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome, anytime

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all-new [2007-08-15 17:44:29 +0000 UTC]

Great! just great!!!

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