Monday, November 3, 2014

Dalicious Challenge 6

Dear Readers,

This weekend was my very last challenge for the Dalicious Photo Contest.  The 6th challenge's theme was HAUNTED!

I nearly didn't submit the picture because of various problems but I really wanted to finish the photo contest!  And after 5 weeks of challenges, I didn't want to give up now!

My photo inspiration comes from my friends: many of them are afraid of Lalaloopsy dolls because their button-shaped eyes remind them of the movie Coraline.  So I created a scene where Scout (my Dal Tweety) is seeing some scary Lalaloopsy haunted doll peeking through her window!

For props: Mini Lalaloopsy dolls, Licca bed, Barbie dollhouse and a Re-ment dresser (with a lamp that really works!).  Scout is dressed in a cute pink Licca pajama and the teddy bear she is hugging also comes from that set.

My picture came out like this.

Although I love the colors, I didn't think the mood was "scary" enough so I made a sepia version of my picture.  

So do you think I made the right choice to use the second picture instead of the first one?

It was really fun to participate in this photo contest even though I know I don't stand  a chance against the other contestants.  It made me realize I have so many options with my camera and it made me discover how to slightly photoshop my pictures. 

I was however surprised to earn a 3rd place for my vintage Blythe photo (Challenge 3) and to have my cooking photo (Challenge 5) chosen to be the picture banner for the RE-MENT ADDICTS FLICKR GROUP!  I am not sure how long it was up there but I felt very happy to know I had that honor!

I am also happy that I didn't buy anything new for the photo contest and everything I used were found in my existing collection of toys (except for those mini pumpkins but they were purchased for my home decorations anyway).

But what I like the most about this contest is that I made new friends at the DAL HOUSE FORUM which is a fantastic place to hang out if you are a Dal Doll fan or if you have questions about the hobby!  I also like the DOLLY MARKET FORUM (which organized the contest) because it is a mountain of knowledge and there are also many great people there!  It is however a very big forum and it is taking me a while to browse the different categories.

I am so happy the contest has ended however because I will now have time to show you other things on my blog!  I hope I have not bored you to death with the Dal photo contest and that you will hang around to find out what happened in my dolly world :)

I wish you all a very great week!


EDIT: the pictures for the 6th challenge have been posted! See them HERE.


30 comments:

  1. I think it was a good decision to choose the sepia photo, it really looks more scary. The coloured one is more cute :). Funnily I immediatly thought of Caroline too, when I first saw the Lalaloopsys :D. It's a very nice picture:)

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    1. I think it's quite a famous movie that reminds everybody of Lalaloopsy LOL!

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  2. I do think the lalaloopsy has a bit scary eyes =) I never seen the movie Coraline, but I once listen to a reading of the book Coraline, on radio. Now I'll always think of that once I see a Lalaloopsy ;)
    This picture is great!! And I love how you made a sepia version! That was scarier for sure!! Fantastic photo!!
    I'm so glad you learned stuff about yourself and your camera during this contest, and that you made new friends, seem like this challenge has been very rewarding for you!
    And bored to death?? The opposite, I have been longing for every new photo you will post, this has been very exiting to see what you would come up with next! Thank you for sharing this with us! And hope you will keep setting up scenes every now and then and post pictures for us =)
    Hannah

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    1. Thank you for your kind comment Hannah! I will surely take more photos of my Dal Dolls, especially now that I don't have the constraints of the photo contest!

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  3. Hello from Spain: pretty picture. I wish that you win. I also have that same house of Barbie. Keep in touch

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    1. Thanks Marta! It's a great dollhouse, versatile and very compact because it can be folded!!!!

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  4. Again a fabulous picture!!! I was NEVER bored, I loved to see your pictures, you have a lot of imagination and sent in really awesome photographs. I can understand that you're relieved it's over though, with deadlines and everything :-). A big hug and congratulations for the 3rd place and the banner!

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    1. Thank you! You are so sweet! I am very happy the photo contest is over! I enjoyed it but it's great to feel free of deadlines!!!

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  5. BORED!!!??? No way! I loved every one of these Dal challenge posts, and I really, really, really want you to win! Your photos have definitely been my favorite every time! Thanks for keeping us in the loop, and my fingers are crossed for you to win! xo Jennifer

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    1. Thanks so much Jennifer but I really don't have a chance of winning. The other contestants have much better pictures than me but it's a great learning experience and I loved it!

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  6. Coraline is one of my favorite animation movies and I like the brave girl Coraline. Again you did a great job to set up the 'scary' theme, and I think it's good to choose the sepia version of the photo. I like the little spiders hanging on the window and the pink pajamas. I am proud of you that you finish all the 6 tasks and did great job on each one. I will miss your Dal photos so much!

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    1. Thanks Chloe! I feel very glad to have finished the contest! I do have plans for my Dal dolls so you will see them again!

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  7. The sepia was the right choice. That's such a clever and funny idea, to use your Lalaloopsies! :)

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    1. Thank you Danzel! When I learned about the theme, I knew right away that the Lalaloopsies will have to be in this picture :D

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  8. I love the desaturated shot myself, since we know they are so colorful the sephia shot makes it more dramatic!
    Hugs~J

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    1. Thank you Jane! I agree!!! I think the sepia version is more in tune with the theme.

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  9. I LOVE CORALINE. It's one of my favorite movies, I remember I hated it when it first came out because it was so scary. In fact when LaLaloopsys came out, I was still young enough to be playing with toys, I thought, who would ever want such terrifying dolls. They're staring at you through their button eyes! Anyway, I think your photo turned out very nicely, and using sepia was the right choice. It looks a lot more spooky that way! :)))

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    1. I have yet to watch Coraline! I don't usually like horror or scary movies so I avoid them!

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  10. I love the sepia picture. It makes it more scary. The teddy bear is a fantastic touch and I think once again, you did a great job! I am so happy and proud that you entered and completed the challenge! It has been fun to follow your entries and best of luck!
    Hugs,
    Lisa

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    1. The teddy bear came with the pajama set so I didn't really earn the credit of being original there LOL Thanks for your kind words!

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  11. I agree the Sepia shot is great, and I love that she has "monsters" under her bed!
    Cheers,
    X

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    1. Thank you! I was wondering to keep the view under her bed or not but I think it was more interesting with all the dolls underneath!

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  12. bonjour Jane,
    ces photos , comme les précédentes sont très belles. Vous avez à chaque fois respecté le thème imposé.
    Je croise les doigts, et vous souhaite *Bonne chance* ! Bises. Joce

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    1. Merci Joce! Mais je n'ai vraiment pas de chance de gagner! Cependant j'ai bien aimé participer au concours alors c'est bon pour moi!

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  13. Je ne connais pas ce film. Merci pour le lien, je vais aller le voir de suite! ;)
    Je pense que la deuxième photo est plus effrayante ou plutôt moins kawaii! ;)
    Tu as vécu une belle aventure avec ce concours et je pense que c'est une bonne chose. J'ai adoré voir toutes tes belles photos de poupées et j'espère que tu vas quand même en poster encore de temps en temps! :) Pour moi tu es la gagnante de ce jeu et tu as fait des prouesses avec ce que tu avais comme accessoires...ect!
    Prend bien soin de toi.
    Bisous et bonne journée

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    1. Oui je vais continuer à faire des photos avec mes Dal mais à mon propre rythme cette fois et sans contrainte!

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  14. Elle est mignonne ta Dal avec toutes les lalaloopsy !

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    1. Merci ma belle! J'aime les DAL et les Lalaloopsy aussi!

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