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Leora Long
{K:11135} 7/21/2009
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I have heard that. Model agencies like girls to be 5'10". Thanks for looking.
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Nuno Borges
{K:1570} 7/21/2009
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Long dresses always favour long legged girls.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 7/11/2009
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Please don't blame my partner, Beppe. I believe the foot is in the original. I made the print and liked the crop just below the garment. The feet were in shadow so I blew it off, but you have a good point. I will have to look for the negative, because you are not the first person to mention this oversight. I am glad you like the "angelic" feel of it.
Your friend, Leora
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beppe battello
{K:242} 7/11/2009
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the back light makes you as an angel... and everybody knows that the angels are very beautiful.
I'm not a fetishist but the feet in this photo...i look for but i don't find them. my compliment to the subject more than to the fun collaborator...;)
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/5/2009
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Thanks, Gust@vo. I am glad you like this one. I just updated my profile portrait, so I am out on the beach with the camera.
Thanks for visiting.
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Gustavo Scheverin
{K:164501} 5/3/2009
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I ever remember this photograph, is realy so beautiful.
Nice to see you!
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 1/18/2009
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Thank you, jacques. I owe a lot to the photographer. I provided the dress and the drama and he provided this vision.
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jacques brisebois
{K:73883} 1/12/2009
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you're a great model Leora, great job, very nice use of the fabric.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 1/4/2009
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I agree about the misuse of PS, and I guess I am a bit obsessive about the benefits - we just got PS Elements for our niece for Christmas and she loves it.
I have heard about Adobe Lightroom. Thanks for bringing it up. I sounds interesting.
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Jason Machen
{K:2610} 1/4/2009
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I didn't mean to imply in earlier comments that I didn't like PhotoShop only that I sometimes grow weary of photos over-photoshopped in my opinion. Actually I see more of said photos on another site that has some of my photos www.modelmayhem.com Many retouch the models to the point their skin doesn't even have pores anymore. I do very much enjoy the new technologies they have helped make photography "fun" again. After over 3 decades in a "wet" darkroom it is refreshing to use Adobe Lightroom while I can watch TV and talk to people. I would never want to go back to spotting a print by hadn again! I just don't have the decades of experience with the new technologies so I am not that good with them yet, I don't know that I am obsessed with them enough to get that good.
Thanks for the advise on the photos.
All the best, Jason
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 1/4/2009
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Thanks for your generous comment, Petros.
I hope everyone goes to your fabulous website!
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 1/4/2009
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Hi, Jason. I am glad you like "It's me!" It was scanned from a print I did in my darkroom a "few" years ago with all the original dodging and burning.
I did not have to do much in PS, but I see things now that I probably would do -- maybe lighten some of the areas that got too dark in the dodging process.
Thanks for looking!
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Jason Machen
{K:2610} 1/4/2009
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Great to see the photographer.
Have a great new year!
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Petros Stamatakos
{K:12101} 11/22/2008
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Beautiful model ;-)
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 9/13/2008
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Thank you, Reza. I like to be on both sides of the camera.
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reza goudarzi
{K:7097} 9/12/2008
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very beautiful portrait...thx for sharing and now i know who did comment me...
regards
reza.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 8/19/2008
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Thanks, Roj. I am glad that made it worth the second look and I appreciate the emphatic comment.
Your friend, Leora
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Roger Skinner
{K:81846} 8/18/2008
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LMAO... yeah I know the nagging feeling...eh.. I used to call it mini lab factor.. they always crop off a bit all round the image so you have to step back one pace and take the shot from there so that you get it all in when you get the print.. mind you on second viewing I think the hint of nipples thru the dress makes up for the lack of feet... great body there ;-)
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 8/18/2008
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Dear Roger, thank you for such thought provoking comments. I guess I lost the feet for a reason - can't remember. It is my fault and not the photographer's, because I made the print and scanned it.
Now, you will have me looking for the negative. I am very critical of my own feet, because I use professional models when I do shoe photography. Enough to give a person a complex.
What a great lot of photos you have posted. I will be delving into those 73 pages for more gems.
Cheers, Leora
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Roger Skinner
{K:81846} 8/14/2008
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its all good .. just miss the feet.. one step back and he would have had all of you in the shot.. n e way.. u look like Isadora Duncan... thanks for the comment of shifter.. and you know I hadnt even noticed the belt loops.. woops and thanks Cheers Roj
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 10/26/2007
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Thanks, Arif. I am glad you like it. I enjoyed being on the other side of the camera.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 10/26/2007
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Thank you for the great compliment, Gary. I guess the setting and the dress brought out the drama queen. I will have to look up that photo by Steichen.
Your work is beautiful and I wish you luck in your Chelsea exhibit...right around the corner from where I used to live. :)
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Gary Auerbach
{K:3935} 10/26/2007
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Leora,
You look like Isadora Duncan as photographed by Edward Steichen in this photograph. Very nice. I will be in a show at Agora Gallery in Chelsea next month.
Good luck to you, I am originally from NY...now Arizona. I work in 8x10 and 11x14 formats and make platinum photographs.
Best wishes,
Gary
www.garyauerbach.com
www.WeWalkinBeauty.com
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Arif Ertan Ersoy (aersoy)
{K:27380} 10/25/2007
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nice composition and tones and a lady :) well done!
arif..
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 10/25/2007
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Lo siento,Gust@vo. No es autoretrato, pero retrato hecho por un amigo con una camera migo. Una sorpresa ver esa fotografia que me gusta mucho.
Sorry if my Spanish is incorrect...
We discussed how to shoot the photo that I had in mind and he did not disappoint me.
Thank you for your kind remarks.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 10/24/2007
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Thanks, Anne. That is one of my favorite words. You can't imagine how much this means to me...
Your friend, Lee
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Gustavo Scheverin
{K:164501} 10/24/2007
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Realmente un muy logrado autorretrato y sin dudas sos muy bella.
Felicitaciones!
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RC. Dany
{K:64104} 10/21/2007
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Bellisima !!!!!!!
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 9/23/2007
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Thanks, Lucas. It was taken "a couple" of years ago by a good friend. He took direction well and it came out better than I thought. I think I am very lucky to have this, and I am glad you like it.
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Lucas L
{K:12145} 9/12/2007
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absolutly fantastic!!!
I love it.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/29/2007
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Thank you so much for your enthusiasm, Alejandra. I am glad you like my pose, and I admit I am not familiar with the sculptor you mentioned, but I was possibly thinking of something by Erte. I admire a statue that a friend of mine has by him. He was in early life a famous fashion illustrator. I am attaching the closest thing I could find by him.
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Alejandra Figueroa
{K:849} 5/28/2007
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.Wow- This is a fantastic shot. Reminds me of a sculpture by Chauncey Bradley Ives.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/4/2007
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Thank you, Paul. I guess this was my moment to shine with the camera in the right hands. I had a concept, but had no idea it would be so exciting - both seeing the photo and recognizing the talent of the photographer.
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 4/13/2007
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It's a dramatic angle, and you are quite beautiful, Leora!
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 4/11/2007
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That is a great compliment, Max. You made my day. I am sorry I never knew Eleonora Duse, but there are many great Italian film actresses I admire ~~ Silvana Mangano, Sopia Loren, Pier Angeli ~~ Thank you so much :)
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Massimo Di Maggio
{K:-53658} 3/5/2007
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You are fantastic!!! You just remember me the great Eleonora Duse. I would like to have a photo session with you :) Bye, Max
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 12/29/2006
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Thank you Srna, it was kind of a dream in my head and the photographer was able to capture it perfectly. I was thrilled with it and with him.
I made the print, burning in the sky, but did not do the halo intentionally. And my hand got too dark. But I don't think I am going to mess with it now.
I appreciate your beautiful comment. :)
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 12/29/2006
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Thanks, James. It was red and I borrowed it from a designer friend, Bill Tice. You could wrap it any way you liked.
I am so glad my photographer caught the light the way he did.
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 12/26/2006
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Oh my God, I just love it !!! So sensual and romantic, almost like in a dreem. Exellent done!!! 7 +++ Regards, SRNA :)
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James Cook
{K:38068} 12/26/2006
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Nice dress.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 12/6/2006
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Thanks, Joao. Not exactly a self-portrait. I had the concept, but I had expert help - from Bill. He shot it and I made the BW print in our studio (and scanned recently).
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 9/21/2006
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Thanks, Anne. A once in a lifetime shot done of me by my favorite photographer and future husband.
He playfully called it "the virgin Mary." I was going more for "grecian goddess".
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RC. Dany
{K:64104} 9/21/2006
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Excellent.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 9/21/2006
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Thanks, Stephan, this was a stretch going in front of the camera, but I had a great accomplice photographer and stylist.
I overdid the halo effect just a bit.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 9/21/2006
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Thanks, Marian. I endulged an early fantasy and found the right photographer, my future husband.
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Marian Man
{K:80636} 9/16/2006
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dreamy!!!!!!
Marian
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Stefan Engström
{K:24473} 9/15/2006
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Hi Leora - how much fun to see you!
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João F * Photography
{K:41945} 9/15/2006
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I like this a lot Leora great self portrait !!
joão
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 8/1/2006
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Hi dear Ricardo, I believe I now understand the meaning, but did not at first because I believe there is a typo. Did you mean Guapisima? I recall that "guapo" is meant for a handsome man and -isima is the maximum. So, thanks again for that glorious compliment. Your friend, Leora
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samir sarofem
{K:2693} 7/9/2006
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very nice shot b&w lighting & good nikon f
waaaaaaaaw It's me!
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Rashed Abdulla
{K:163889} 6/23/2006
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Very Impresive ,great out door portrait and with wonderful lighting, contrast and tone, all of the best my friend
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 6/23/2006
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Thanks, jessie. That makes my day.
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jessie voigts
{K:6772} 6/19/2006
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beautiful!!
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 6/3/2006
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Thanks, Howie. We purposely shot into the sun. That is me and my future husband took the photo.
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Howie Mudge
{K:27933} 5/31/2006
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I really like the angle you've used to capture this. Against the sun as well, great capture.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/31/2006
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Thank you, Ursula, for your generous comments. I appreciate your work, too.
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Ursula Luschnig
{K:21723} 5/30/2006
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Great work indeed...great photographer and gorgeous self !! Compliments...Ursula
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/26/2006
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Thanks, John. I am happy I married him, too.
This photo took place before I found out how talented he was and I was looking for a modeling portfolio. I just gave him a few hints of what I wanted - the wide angle lens and the sun behind my head.
I was amazed by the results.
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John Segon-Fisher
{K:2580} 5/26/2006
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Leora
Exceptional control over the light source, wonderfully cropped and superb tonal range. So happy to read you married him.
Cheers John
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/26/2006
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Thank you, Peter. I did feel very sensual in the beautiful garment, designed by a friend of mine, Bill Tice. It was a continuous piece of fabric that you could do anything with - it went around my ankle and over my head and the light came streaming through it just the way I wanted.
I was not aware of the halo at the time - that came later in the darkroom.
I appreciate your generous comment.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/24/2006
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Dear Kambiz, I so agree with you that life should reflect the recognition and realization of what is going on in the rest of the world. And I very much admire the great teachers from history, especially the teaching of the golden rule. That is a good one to live by.
If people live in a bubble by choice - in this day and age - they may have to live with the consequences.
I appreciate your concern, Kambiz.
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Peter Margetic
{K:2084} 5/24/2006
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Love the halo of light, great composition and very sensual.
Peter
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/22/2006
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Thank you and thank you, Sloba, because I am both the model and the collaborator on the photo.
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sloba nikolic
{K:2015} 5/20/2006
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Very good photo with excellent model!
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/20/2006
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That's a beautiful comment, Walt. Thanks, I will remember it.
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WALT MESK
{K:10691} 5/20/2006
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simple "light" for my eyes.
thanks for this emotion.
walt.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/20/2006
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Hi, Bernard. Thanks, I guess you liked it.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/20/2006
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Two words I like. Thank you, Kambiz.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/20/2006
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Thanks, Don. You made my day.
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Don Loseke
{K:32503} 5/17/2006
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A lovely lady. Looks like a Godess.. Thanks for your recent comments on my work. Don.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/17/2006
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Mil grazi, Marco. Many thanks.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/17/2006
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Thank you, Nadia, for your generous comment. I must admit, I am at a loss, because I do not know who Mucha is, but I will take it as a compliment.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/17/2006
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Wow! I love that new word, Alonso. Especially since the model is me - my friend took the picture using my camera. I wanted him to shoot into the sun - that is why it is so light at the top and he had to sacrifice my feet. Come to think of it, my feet - size 10 - would not have added anything.
But I appreciate your opinion. I admit to burning in the sky in PS which gives it the halo effect you are referring to. I should have taken more time to even out the highlight. Good observation. Maybe I should try again.
Your gaupisima friend, Leora
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Ricardo Alonso
{K:2186} 5/16/2006
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I´m offering you an apologize because my english isn't too good.
This shot is very nice, a great job of metring, the high lights and the shadows looks exclent.
Only the light on top. I think its over exposed, it looks too shiny; in the bottom i miss the feet.
What about the model? BEAUTIFUL, simply BEAUTIFUL. In México we call GAUPISIMA.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/16/2006
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Thank you, Maurizio. This photo was a surprise, as my friend took it with my camera. I just asked him to shoot toward the sun. The garment was red, but the light coming through brought it to life.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/16/2006
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Thank you for your generous praise, Maryam. I wish you every happiness, too.
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Nadia Stanke
{K:5318} 5/15/2006
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Very cool! Reminds me of Mucha a lot, great work!
Nadia
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Marco Donatiello
{K:12147} 5/14/2006
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Un ottimo ritratto ambientato!
Complimenti!
ciao
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Kambiz K
{K:37420} 5/14/2006
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interesting sexy .
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Bernard Choo
{K:549} 5/14/2006
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Sexy! Heheheh...
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Maurizio Massetti
{K:30463} 5/14/2006
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Excellent pose and tones, good light in this scene!
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Maryam Shokri
{K:3545} 5/14/2006
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beautiful BW shot...great lighting and composition...well done and wish u a happy happy life
cheers, MaryaM :)
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/14/2006
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Thanks, Nacho. It was a fun collaboration.
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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
{K:96391} 5/14/2006
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great composition. marvelous details. fantastic.
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Leora Long
{K:11135} 5/14/2006
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Would you marry the man who took this picture of you? I did.
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