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Maurizio Massetti
{K:30463} 6/19/2006
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In your series with this lovely actress I think this is the best for her expression and her face painted with light...
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Jim Loy
{K:31693} 6/18/2006
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My fave of the lot. A simple turn and smile. This shows little but promises much. I do like the simple natural approach. I did like, "Heel" a lot.... a deceptively cool angle and such, but the angle took away from the focal point. This one does all for me... Of the bunch.... soft gray wall against the grey/blue eyes... best of the crowd.
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Don Loseke
{K:32503} 6/17/2006
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Beautiful girl, beautiful light. I made a couple of adjustments, hope you don't mind. I think maybe a lower camera angle would be a little more pleasing. Don.
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Eb Mueller
{K:24960} 6/17/2006
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A sultry look. The tighter crop versions seem to emphasise that aspect by narrowing in on the eyes. It is a good idea, Paul. Sometimes, but not always, less is more! Tightly cropped, I like it the best of the series. The model is quite theatrical and, to my taste, sometimes over does it. Here the balance is great!
Eb
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Joćo F * Photography
{K:41945} 6/17/2006
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Even better lovely photograph and model !!
jo
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 6/16/2006
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Oh, NOW I get it Gayle! LOL.
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Gayle's Eclectic Photos
{K:91109} 6/16/2006
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Thanks,Paul,but i was referring to when "i" have a model to shoot at some future pt. ;>
(hope that forecast pans out!);>
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Lubi Star
{K:3903} 6/16/2006
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yes i know... it was a reservation of my own but i had to choose between the hair and the eyes... the eyes won :) but it was refreshing working on a nice image of someone else... i was really glad when i saw the portrait that i couldn't restrain myself :P... cheers mate...
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 6/16/2006
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Yes, in evaluating where I'd crop the bottom, I arrived at the same point, Bill.
Thanks for the help, man.
This is a great community.
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Bill Long
{K:3306} 6/16/2006
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With your permission, Paul. While this is an interesting mood lighting, it is definitely tough for most young ladies. Here it is still a beautiful portrait.
Bill
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 6/16/2006
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Well...
Feel free to post the resultant image, Bill!
;)
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Bill Long
{K:3306} 6/16/2006
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I think it is a wonderful image - with a lot of energy in the eyes, but I find myself agreeing with Lubi.
In fact, I would crop it just a little closer to the shoulder in a more horizontal framing. It would bring the focus more to the expression and it's like the Italians will tell you - "Say it with your eyes" - this should be of particular interest if she is an actor.
In some of the other shots it is apparent that the girl has beautiful hair, but I don't think it works as well here. The tighter crop gives it more a feeling of spontaneity.
Just my thoughts. Bill
P.S. To brighten up the expression I right-clicked on the image and brought it into PS - created a "layer as copy", applied the diffused glow filter to the background layer using white as the primary color. My diffused glow settings were no grain, glow between 6 and 7, clear amount 15. I changed the opacity on the top layer to about 75%. But you might want to try playing with the ratios. I thought this gave her face a softer contrast.
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 6/16/2006
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She's a wonderful actress and just LOVES to 'ham it up' in front of the camera (her words).
Thank you Kambiz.
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 6/16/2006
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To me, this isn't as strong, as you lose the lovely cascade of hair well past her shoulders, Lubi.
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 6/16/2006
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Yes, you certainly may suggest a crop, Lubi.
My opinion is that photography is subjective, and therefore, there is NEVER a 'perfect' photo; merely one which evokes the mood intended.
Suggest away...
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 6/16/2006
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Gayle, you silly.
You have evergreen permission to modify my images to illustrate a point. ;)
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Phillip Minnis
{K:13131} 6/16/2006
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A lovely portrait image, Paul! Just beautiful!
Cheers
Phil
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p e t a .
{K:18700} 6/16/2006
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Great to hear you had fun with her Paul! This is the best I think. Lubi's crop works really well I think. More of a modern feel that suits her age. I would have used a reflector to lose the darkness under her eyes.
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41700} 6/16/2006
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Beutiful light and a sensual, natural pose. Outstanding!
Joggie
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Kambiz K
{K:37420} 6/16/2006
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nice lighting
nice model with beautiful healthy hair, playful eyes, love character
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Lubi Star
{K:3903} 6/16/2006
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beautiful face... lovely clarity and skin tones... i like how you used the wall as a monochromatic - slighty blurry background... may i suggest another crop as well??? i hope you like it... regards...
Lubi
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Gayle's Eclectic Photos
{K:91109} 6/16/2006
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Best one of the series,Paul! very striking look and pose...like the framing of this shot,too...way to go,Paul!...can't wait to do some with permission to show the face at some pt.,too,but i have a lot to learn about lighting...i will have to bug you once i get into it....look forward to your future shoots!
regards,gayle Congrats!
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Roger Skinner
{K:81846} 6/16/2006
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yeah !! great look in her eyes eh.. yeah this works .. see what happens when ya leave stuff out... it just gets better
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 6/16/2006
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Thanks, man!
This session really got me amped up for more portraiture, that's for SURE!
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Gregory McLemore
{K:35129} 6/16/2006
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An unforgetable beauty captured stunningly.
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