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Photographer rebecca claassen  rebecca claassen {Karma:12904}
Project #49 Dramatic Portrait Camera Model kodak P850
Categories Portrait
Film Format Digital JPEG High
Portfolio Lens 36mm-432mm
Uploaded 11/23/2006 Film / Memory Type sandisk
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Views 2686 Shutter
Favorites Aperture f/
Critiques 77 Rating
6.79
/ 17 Ratings
Location City -  in my car
State -  THE BACKYARD
Country - Australia   Australia
About For Joggie, who suggested the b&w. Hope this pleases.
I'm not sure wheteher I prefer the colour in this series of boredom files or the b&w. They both have different aspects of appeal. I do like the 'glow' feeling to the b&w tho'.
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There are 77 Comments in 1 Pages
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Umberto Fortini Umberto Fortini   {K:3309} 8/20/2009
Bellissima la contrapposizione tra il volto etereo ed il nero che tenta di avvolgerlo....
Un eccellente lavoro di gioco di luci e contrasti per un bellissimo il viso. Complimenti Rebecca!

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Maja Š Maja Š   {K:17951} 7/23/2007
excellent

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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen   {K:55244} 6/22/2007
Oh yes I see what you mean about using effect or "cheating";-) A fantastic photo so full of mood and quite spooky as well. Excellent in B/W. I can understand why you got these awards, Bek!
Take care
Annemette

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adel elgam   {K:18} 4/18/2007
beauty eyes ... very good job

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The Pilgrim The Pilgrim   {K:64971} 4/18/2007
This is just stunning work becca. Plus I see that you have to photos at the same time on the front page!!! wow! I'm so happy for you and can't think who would deserve it more!! Very proud of you!!!! Keep it up, your talent is growing by leaps and bounds!
10++++++++++++:)

Paul E Brumit

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Hesham Abouzekry   {K:15927} 4/18/2007
sooooooo wonderful portrait.
direct to my favorite.
H.A

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Dennis Komis Dennis Komis   {K:3160} 4/17/2007
mmm, wonderful, wonderful rebecca - this is such a great picture! thanks for sharing. d

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Rich  Swanner Rich  Swanner   {K:-3732} 4/17/2007
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Luis  Steinberg (EFIAP) Luis  Steinberg (EFIAP)   {K:21250} 4/17/2007
Dear Bek...the awards are well deserved... And the idea of the capture is really well done.- Although for me there are many problems in this image.- Of course IS NOT A HIGH KEY, like some friends said...for me really is a tone eliminate, the background of the head is with low or any detail, must not be a hard question,.
But in the face we can't see the silhouette of the nose, nothing any detail, and at the end the eyes and the lips are really perfect.- Well my dear Bek I try to be honesty...always ... WARMEST Regards. Congratulations by the awards... are well deserved those are the fair play.- LUIS

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Ian Miller Ian Miller   {K:9190} 4/17/2007
Great piece of creative work, haven't seen the colour one yet, but love the tones here, and the clarity of the eyes.

Well Done, Becks.

Ian

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 1/5/2007
FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!..... very very Arty !!!!!

cheers!
Avi

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Latif alobaida Latif alobaida   {K:5005} 12/22/2006
great photo

latif

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 12/12/2006
LOL Paul, you went looking!!! As you said, bored can be inspiring!Thanks for the look and congrats, much appreciated, :^)
cheers, Bek

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Paul Lara Paul Lara   {K:88111} 12/12/2006
Aw, Bek, this is fantastic!
Congrats on the double recognition!

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Rodrigo Cunha   {K:2276} 12/3/2006
Bek, is this a self portrait? I'm amazed stunned and speachless... this is fantastic with or without photoshop the results are great, and you have just "this" look that seems to put everything in place... congratulations you make a gorgeous model besides a talented photographer.

Regards,

Rod

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 12/3/2006
Ah Rod, you are too kind. I have been tempted many times to post the original of this self-portrait to show how much of a lucky catch it was and how very, very much I love my Photoshop, but I can't bring myself to do it!! I'm shy... LOL
Thanks so much for your very kind comments and your congrats too, much appreciated,
cheers, Bek

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Rodrigo Cunha   {K:2276} 12/3/2006
Sorry forgot to say that the awards are more than deserved here... you just shot the PERFECT portrait!

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Rodrigo Cunha   {K:2276} 12/3/2006
Bek, This is simply outstanding... You leave me speachless with this shot! It "stinks" of class!
One of the best portraits I've seen in some time! Well done girl!

See you soon, Rod

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 12/3/2006
Thanks so much Craig, sorry about the lateness of my reply, busy, busy, busy!!
cheers, Bek

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Melissa Thorburn Melissa Thorburn   {K:633} 11/28/2006
This is Awesome Bek, You are so talented - I haven't visited the others in this series yet, but is this you? Mel.

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Craig Hanson   {K:7836} 11/26/2006
A classic for sure!

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Wayne Harridge Wayne Harridge   {K:18292} 11/26/2006
Excellent portrait, love the eyes and the expression. Congratulations on the award too.

...Wayne

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Aniko Heart Aniko Heart   {K:26503} 11/25/2006
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR TWO AWARDS FOR THIS ONE BEK!!! Whoooohooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

BIG Hugs~
Ani :)

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sascha jonack   {K:19715} 11/25/2006
Becca, CONGRATS for the awards. You have earned it. Amazing work you have presented here. You are fabulous in composing your images in such a way that is always great too look at. All the best wishes, Sascha

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vanessa shakesheff vanessa shakesheff   {K:68840} 11/24/2006
Fantasic hi key portrait ..you really deserve these awards ..nessa 7

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/24/2006
Happy you approve Joggie, and once again, thanks a million,
cheers, Bek

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 11/24/2006
really is truth, thanks again, and have a very nice week end..
***
roby
;)

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/24/2006
Nah Larry, just honest. You should see the junk in my folders, you would cringe!! LOL
B

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Larry Fosse Larry Fosse   {K:66493} 11/24/2006
Me Thinks you're a little to humble

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Joggie van Staden Joggie van Staden   {K:41700} 11/23/2006
SUperb my dear - Great image and congratulations with the Double award!! Real imopact! and oh yes . . that beauty spot!
Joggie

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Roby you are too sweet! Thankyou so much for looking in, I really appreciate it.
hugs to you, B xxx

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Roberto Arcari Farinetti Roberto Arcari Farinetti   {K:209486} 11/23/2006
woow bek.. is fantastic!!!!
you are really lovely and excelent work..
i love it!

congrats
roby

7+

hugs

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Thankyou so much Hesham,
cheers, Bek

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Yes Jan, am sending big hugs to Joggie for his insight!
Thanks to you for your sweet comment too, yu're a gem!
cheers, Bek

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Pffft!! What nonsense Larry! LOL
Robin would kill me for admitting so, but I am the type of photographer that takes the occaisional 'lucky' shot, and then flogs it with ps to bring something out!! What I lack in skill I try to make up for with my pc and a little imagination, couldn't take a quality straight shot to save my life!!
Thanks tho', for your very kind comment, it is very much appreciated.
cheers, Bek

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Hey there Doyle,
thanks for the congrats!
cheers, Bek

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Oh Robin...how did you know?!! ROFLMAO

I may just post one....for you!

Thanks so much sweetie, appreciate it.
hugs, Bek xxx

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Am smiling like a fool on the inside Elisa, really I am!!
Thanks so much for your congrats and fantastic funny comment,
cheers, Bek

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Hesham El-Bendak Hesham El-Bendak   {K:1056} 11/23/2006
a very nice portrait, congrats.

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Jan Hoffman Jan Hoffman   {K:39467} 11/23/2006
Rebecca-- went to bed last night before this one was posted. Who would have thought that the B&W was going to be so stunning? So props to Joggie for suggesting it and double points to you for doing it.
Lovely portrait-- a real stunner.
--Best to you, Jan

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Larry Fosse Larry Fosse   {K:66493} 11/23/2006
Well...you're cerntainly on a roll...congrats on all the awards...well deserved...and you're getting hard to compete with

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 11/23/2006
Nicely done Bek and congrats on the awards!!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Robin W Robin W   {K:16308} 11/23/2006
You should be bored more often Bek...SC and BIP, SWEET! Absolutely stunning...keep it up!

Now, how about a self portrait with that silly grin I know is plastered on your face right now...hmmm?

Hugs...Robin

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NN  NN     {K:26787} 11/23/2006
Hi Bek! With two awards you need to look more happy than this, LOL :))) Love your creative work, very powerful and dramatic. Congrats!!!

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Hey John, thanks so much! Surprising for li'l ole me sitting the carport yesterday arvo, bored outta my skull and needing something new to play with! LOL
cheers, bek

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john conway john conway   {K:1751} 11/23/2006
big congrats on both awards Bec, both deserved, excellent work.

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Paolo, you reply made me smile! I am only an ammeture but feel that I have learned so much in my short time here on Usefilm.
A lot of comments and constructive criticism have benefitted me greatly, but I still have a lot to learn. We are so lucky to be able to access the wealth of worldwide talent that is here on UF!!!
Hope all goes well with your exhibit and that you gain a sponser soon.
All the best to you for your future endeavors, Bek

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Paolo De Maio   {K:34932} 11/23/2006
hi there Bek
I' m very happy to know my commmetns to you was appreciated.
Despite all I think your portfolio is decisely impressive and I have to learn a lot from your Photo to made portrait so strong like yours with a plays between shadows and light so perfect..and at the end all things works well.
I'm also trying to plan my personal exibition in Sidney at the COASIT still I have not reply from the contact person about my proposal for sponsor at the moment. I hope to receive news ASAP from the staff.
Take care
Paolo

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Partha, Thanks so much for your kind comment,
cheers, Bek

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Partha Pal Partha Pal   {K:11619} 11/23/2006
Exceptionally good shot. Ideal high key shot. Congrats for the awards.
Partha

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Looks like the bus stopped at my place again hey Sandra! Thanks so much for your look and kind words Hon!!
cheers, Bek

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Sandra Anderson Sandra Anderson   {K:5837} 11/23/2006
You're racking up the awards eh? Good on you!!! Love this picture...indeed very dramatic...
:)
S

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Thankyou so much Giulio for dropping by and for your beautiful comment.
cheers, Bek

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Giulio Rotelli Giulio Rotelli   {K:28441} 11/23/2006
who, who who!!!!
Hot, hot, hot!!!
I love your superb graphic work, you did something special with this one: joggie suggest you very well.
Congratulations for the awards: beautyfull face Rebecca, really nice one....

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:173998} 11/23/2006
You are so welcome, dear Bek!:)

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Thanks so much Liz! I enjoy the great colours on the others, but yes, this one does have a different edge.
cheers, Bek

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Yes Shirley, it seems it has! LOL
Thanks so much for your congrats and for following these ones, you're a champ!
cheers, bek

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Liz Wallis Liz Wallis   {K:26133} 11/23/2006
woohoo Bek...go you!!!! congrats on the awrds and the superb work. it sure does have it's own appeal in b/w, but they are both just stunning :)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:173998} 11/23/2006
Ah...Bek, your boredome has paid off.;) TWO awards, and well-deserved. So very beautiful!!!

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Hey there John, thanks for looking in and for your kind words, also, you are very welcome, I loved it.
cheers, Bek

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Hi there Paolo, thanks for the great comment, much appreciated.
Joggie's suggestion was actually for a different image from the same shoot, titled 'brazen', that I posted yesterday. I preferred that one in colour, but knew this one was perfect for b&w.
cheers and thanks again, Bek

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John Pitman   {K:8473} 11/23/2006
Hi Bec. Well deserved awards. Like the two tone and it works well in B&W. Thanks for your kind comment on my upload. John

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Paolo De Maio   {K:34932} 11/23/2006
really a deep and emotive portrait
In my houmble opinion Joggie's suggestion has been the right choice to emphasize this superb portrait.
Those eyes made the PHOTO!
My best compliments
Paolo

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Hey there Stef, thanks so much, :^)
cheers, Bek

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Stef  Schulze Stef  Schulze   {K:3743} 11/23/2006
Another lovely portrait Bek!! Well Done and congrats on the 2 awards. You deserve them.

Keep well,
Stef

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Making the best of a 'bored' situation Chris! Am still in shock too. I have come to the conclusion that I need to stop thinking and just go with the muck around stuff, as it seems to be my better work! LOL
Thanks so much for your kind words and congrats, I value you input so much :^)
cheers, Bek

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chris d   {K:3046} 11/23/2006
Wow Beks... you continue to amaze - going from strength to strength. Absolutely stunning hi key once again.
Deserved awards, congratulations - you must be over the moon!

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Hi there Tim, I appreciate your great comment very much and thanks for the congrats also,
cheers, Bek

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Tim Brennan   {K:1558} 11/23/2006
Beautiful portrait, Rebecca. Perfect high key B&W composition. Love it. Congratulations on the well deserved awards.

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Thankyou Arijit for your congratulations and great comment,
cheers, Bek

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
David, I am a b&w fan myself, but never seem to be able to get them just right.
Thanks for your lovely words, and I do look a bit like I am wrapped in a flower!
cheers, Bek

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Hey there Chris. What a shock!! I was not going to post any more of these, didn't want to bore people, so glad I did!!
Thanks so much for the congrats, much appreciated!
smiles, B xxx

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rebecca claassen rebecca claassen   {K:12904} 11/23/2006
Um ...oh...ah gee. WOW...thanks so much Phil for your congrats and high praise. I am still not used to seeing the award noms. notification thingy pop up! Scares the life outta me...LOL.
This one is thanks to Joggie for his b&w suggestion. What a legend! Thanks Joggie,
cheers, Bek

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arijit(ratul) talukder arijit(ratul) talukder   {K:6029} 11/23/2006
superb hig key potrit ! congratulation on getting the awards.
best regards
arijit.

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david cunningham david cunningham   {K:8255} 11/23/2006
this is wonderful. works so well in b&w, but then i am partial to b&w photographs. the black edge of the cloak surrounding her face looks like the petal of a flower. amazing!

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C.A.  Mikulice C.A.  Mikulice   {K:13300} 11/23/2006
I agree with Phillip... the B&W one is my favorite, too.

congrats on the awards, Bek. You're on a tear!

chris

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Phillip  Minnis    Phillip  Minnis    {K:13131} 11/23/2006
Wow! Rebecca, IMHO, this is the best of the series, so far! A very dramatic portait, indeed!

Congratulations on your awards!

Cheers

Phil

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