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HalfMooner
Dingaling
Philippines
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If you know this face, please post the name below.
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“Biology is just physics that has begun to smell bad.” —HalfMooner
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HalfMooner
Dingaling
Philippines
15831 Posts |
Posted - 04/19/2012 : 08:16:52 [Permalink]
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Note: The original of the photo I got for the face above amazed me. The photographer used the exact pose and lighting of Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" masterpiece painting, except the photo was a mirror image of the painting.
I'm certain this was intentional. I thought of Mona Lisa immediately when I saw the photograph. It turned out to be the easiest image that I ever had to paste into another. |
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Kil
Evil Skeptic
USA
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Posted - 04/19/2012 : 08:45:17 [Permalink]
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| Ha! Perfect! |
Uncertainty may make you uncomfortable. Certainty makes you ridiculous.
Why not question something for a change?
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HalfMooner
Dingaling
Philippines
15831 Posts |
Posted - 04/19/2012 : 09:27:38 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Kil
Ha! Perfect!
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Thanks, Kil!
I think the skilled photographer saw a resemblance to Mona Lisa in the person, and so set the shoot up that way.
My main work was in matching the face with the yellowish color that the painting had acquired over the centuries, and the fine texture of the paint's cracks. And those tasks were fun.
This person was one of your great suggestions, Kil. I swapped it with another and moved it up so I could post the face right away. I now have "faces" up to #80. |
“Biology is just physics that has begun to smell bad.” —HalfMooner
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Kil
Evil Skeptic
USA
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Posted - 04/19/2012 : 09:34:30 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by HalfMooner
Originally posted by Kil
Ha! Perfect!
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Thanks, Kil!
I think the skilled photographer saw a resemblance to Mona Lisa in the person, and so set the shoot up that way.
My main work was in matching the face with the yellowish color that the painting had acquired over the centuries, and the fine texture of the paint's cracks. And those tasks were fun.
This person was one of your great suggestions, Kil. I swapped it with another and moved it up so I could post the face right away. I now have "faces" up to #80.
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I'm not so sure it was on purpose. I suspect that we will find out.  |
Uncertainty may make you uncomfortable. Certainty makes you ridiculous.
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HalfMooner
Dingaling
Philippines
15831 Posts |
Posted - 04/19/2012 : 09:39:12 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Kil
Originally posted by HalfMooner
Originally posted by Kil
Ha! Perfect!
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Thanks, Kil!
I think the skilled photographer saw a resemblance to Mona Lisa in the person, and so set the shoot up that way.
My main work was in matching the face with the yellowish color that the painting had acquired over the centuries, and the fine texture of the paint's cracks. And those tasks were fun.
This person was one of your great suggestions, Kil. I swapped it with another and moved it up so I could post the face right away. I now have "faces" up to #80.
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I'm not so sure it was on purpose. I suspect that we will find out.
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Well, I'm betting that if it wasn't deliberate, it was an unconscious reflection of Mona Lisa.
I'll post the original "face" photo after someone gives me this person's name. |
“Biology is just physics that has begun to smell bad.” —HalfMooner
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| Edited by - HalfMooner on 04/19/2012 09:40:46 |
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Dr. Mabuse
Septic Fiend
Sweden
9688 Posts |
Posted - 04/19/2012 : 14:57:22 [Permalink]
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Kylie Sturgess
Edit to add:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kylie_Sturgess
Could it be the "The Token Skeptic" picture?
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HalfMooner
Dingaling
Philippines
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Posted - 04/19/2012 : 21:31:27 [Permalink]
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You are correct, Dr. Mabuse, this is indeed Kylie Sturgess! And thanks for the Wiki link.
Kylie is a teacher of Philosophy and Religious Education.
She also hosts Token Skeptic. And I think you're right, Mab, Kylie's small photo at Token Skeptic is a crop of the big one I used.
Per Wiki: | Kylie has lectured on teaching critical thinking, feminism, new media and anomalistic beliefs worldwide. She is a Member of the James Randi Educational Foundation (JREF) Education Advisory Panel and regularly writes editorial for numerous publications, and has spoken at The Amazing Meeting Las Vegas, Dragon*Con (US), QED Con (UK). She was a presenter and Master of Ceremonies for the 2010 Global Atheist Convention and returns to the role in 2012.[1] |
And here's the photo that I promised, with the perfect (mirror-image) Mona Lisa pose (except the arrangement of Kylie's arms) and lighting:
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“Biology is just physics that has begun to smell bad.” —HalfMooner
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Kil
Evil Skeptic
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HalfMooner
Dingaling
Philippines
15831 Posts |
Posted - 04/19/2012 : 22:58:34 [Permalink]
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I love it! "Mona Lisa Simpson" would be a great role-model for any distaff skeptic. Even for us guys. Lisa's been a secret hero of mine for decades.
Nice of Kylie to be a good sport about my hatchet job. |
“Biology is just physics that has begun to smell bad.” —HalfMooner
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podcat
Skeptic Friend
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Posted - 04/20/2012 : 00:22:15 [Permalink]
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| Quite cool, Mooner. Keep up the good work. |
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HalfMooner
Dingaling
Philippines
15831 Posts |
Posted - 04/20/2012 : 01:41:44 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by podcat
Quite cool, Mooner. Keep up the good work.
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Thnak you very much, podcat! Now, of I can only get another person to pose for Da Vinci's photographic student. |
“Biology is just physics that has begun to smell bad.” —HalfMooner
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Dr. Mabuse
Septic Fiend
Sweden
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Posted - 04/20/2012 : 15:42:38 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by HalfMooner
You are correct, Dr. Mabuse, this is indeed Kylie Sturgess!
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I recognized her instantly. How could I miss those eyes and that smile when I've had a secret crush on her since even before I met her at Dragon*Con 2009? I'm just sayin'...
She's a very energetic personality.
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Dr. Mabuse - "When the going gets tough, the tough get Duct-tape..."
Dr. Mabuse whisper.mp3
"Equivocation is not just a job, for a creationist it's a way of life..." Dr. Mabuse
Support American Troops in Iraq:
Send them unarmed civilians for target practice..
Collateralmurder. |
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HalfMooner
Dingaling
Philippines
15831 Posts |
Posted - 04/21/2012 : 01:22:02 [Permalink]
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Originally posted by Dr. Mabuse
Originally posted by HalfMooner
You are correct, Dr. Mabuse, this is indeed Kylie Sturgess!
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I recognized her instantly. How could I miss those eyes and that smile when I've had a secret crush on her since even before I met her at Dragon*Con 2009? I'm just sayin'...
She's a very energetic personality.
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I've been known to have not-so-secret skeptic crushes (that's an oxymoron, I think), myself in the past. |
“Biology is just physics that has begun to smell bad.” —HalfMooner
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