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May 30 @ 7:14am

My clamebute fail to HungarianMoustache. Well, actually a 1/2 clamebute to Adam's remarkable photo of May 18. In a nutshell, the ultimate in hubris is trying to do a photo like the talented and original H.M. I attempted to do what he did, only thinking I'd use a "chalkdog" instead of a cuckoo clock to give it my own personal stamp. However, try as I might I coudn't figure out how he did the photo. I had ideas about it, but none of them worked. Frustratedly I turned to photoshopping, but in the midst of that I thought, no, this isn't how I should be doing this. So, here's my initial from the camera half-shot, and here's to Adam, and his perpetually beautiful photo surprises. It was due to HungarianMoustache that I was talked into my very first Moustache May participation and it's probably due to him that I still have a moustache this very day. Thanks, Adam! (and looking forward to seeing you and Annie soon as you head through St. Louis.)

Clame below for my ultimate photoshopped pic.
And Clame below for Adam's amazing photo.

Chalkdog says:: CLAME
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 7:14am - ∞

Chalkdog says:: CLAME for HungarianMoustache 's original
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 7:15am - ∞

gunsmoke says:: Brilliant nonetheless. Excellent.
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 7:19am - ∞

Dannz says:: This is very good, I love the classic feeling.
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 7:23am - ∞

Stachtastic! says:: Well done, Brilliant effort, on all parts, and 5{'s and Fav'd! Spectacular!
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 7:24am - ∞

SirKevin says:: Love it!

Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 7:26am - ∞

ThatGuy says:: I love both of your images, but you are correct. Even to attempt a hungarianmoustache image is brave. He is a master, but you are as well. You've produced nothing but quality images since your first days here, and I feel fortunate to have seen them. Thanks for being awesome.
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 7:36am - ∞

Eric says:: If anyone can pull of a hungarianmoustache tribute, it is you, sir.
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 7:40am - ∞

Senator Johnson says:: Well done! Nice to see the original chalkdog make another appearance.
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 7:55am - ∞

brokenchopstick says:: The attempt alone is worthy! Another fantastic shot from you sir!
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 8:11am - ∞

Easy Rider says:: @Chalkdog .... What a wonderful sentiment! You and hungarianmoustache have led the way these past years! I can't wait everyday to see your uploads every day!
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 8:16am - ∞

theAwesomebot says:: Classy for not giving in to Photoshop
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 8:19am - ∞

Kippercat says:: Works wonderfully in both versions- your moustaches and the chalkdog's cheeks make a truly delicious line of beauty
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 8:30am - ∞

Hungarian Moustache says:: Thank you so much Jay... you are much to kind. We can't wait to see you in a few days.
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 8:59am - ∞

Hungarian Moustache would also like to say how beautiful this image is. Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 9:02am - ∞

revgoomba says:: NAILED!
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 9:07am - ∞

¡VivaBigote! says:: Yeah, I can imagine how clamebuting HungarianMoustache would indeed be a daunting task. However, I think you got the spirit right on.
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 9:34am - ∞

C Dub says:: Wonderful shot! I too am a huge fan of hungarianmoustache the moniker and the man. Very well done, here man. I've loved your shots :)
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 11:03am - ∞

MickeyCosmos says:: I, too, attempted a HungarianMoustache tribute on the first clamebute day. It's harder than it looks! He makes those shots look simple but they are anything but that! This looks great, Chalkdog. Great work!
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 11:12am - ∞

orcrist says:: i wish you also had a little hat
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 11:18am - ∞

The Straub says:: This is such a good looking shot for so many reasons. Color, composition, your excellent moustache, etc etc etc

You're awesome!
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 1:00pm - ∞

keeperofthefort says:: Masters at work. If you ever figure out the magic, do share. You and hungarianmoustache are among my favorites of all time.
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 3:21pm - ∞

Hodges says:: Another master buting a master, well done sir!
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 3:59pm - ∞

Robfrenzy says:: This is still epic. Good work!
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 7:13pm - ∞

Philiciousness says:: You have been awesome both years. Thanks for being a part.
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 7:23pm - ∞

wondermade says:: Even without the split frame magic, this is great. Wonderful clamebute.
Posted: May 30th, 2011 - 8:44pm - ∞

Site closed!: Unfortunately, Moustache May can't last forever.. the site is closed until 2011.

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