Halloween All Hallows Eve, Dia de Los Muertos

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The celebration of my favorite holiday! Different cultures do different things in their recognition / version of Halloween...lets see some of those!

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Daddy?.... I don't feel so good.

by Dester Wallaboo

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Camera:	Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens:	Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Submitted:	Friday, 2nd November, 2012 20:58 (GMT)
Taken:	Tuesday, 30th October, 2012
Focal length:	50 mm
Shutter speed:	1/100 sec
Aperture:	F14
ISO:	200
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Hi Dester,
I failed to ask before, but can you share with your creeped out fans how you achieved the very bloodshot eyes? I noticed that technique was applied to your other zombie pics as well. Was this part done in post processing or did you have your daughter rub her eyes for 20 minutes before the shoot? Just kidding, of course, but this photo is so detailed, I had to ask.
Thank you again for your commentary (and patience). ;o)
Best regards,
Mick

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Thanks Mick!

The eye effects were accomplished all in post. Knowing these were going to be stills only, I knew post-effects would be simplest, and least traumatic for everyone involved. Had this been for video/film, I would have approached it differently.

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Horrific. Well done.

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Definitely creepy enough to win! And well done!!!

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This is horrifying. Good job :)

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creepy ! Well done, photographer and daughter.

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Wow, terrific!!! Congratulations!

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Thanks, mate!

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very nice! Well deserved!

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Thank you... :-)

This is our daughter. We were shooting family pics as zombies. At first she was a bit reticent to do it. But once she got all of her costume and makeup on.... she was totally 'in the zone'..... as you can see here.

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This one creeped me out from the beginning... and still does. One of my favorites!

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Thanks! Very much appreciated.

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You're welcome! I saw your comment above... did you do the makeup as well? Looks very realistic! Awesome shot and congratulations on the winning photo!
Take care,
Mick

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One of my editor's in my studio has a fair amount of experience doing realistic monster makeup..... so I asked her if she would do some makeup for our family zombie pics. She does pretty amazing work. :-)

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