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Challenge: Masters' Free Study III (Advanced Editing VII*)
Collection: 2014
Camera: Nikon D700
Lens: Nikon AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 28-70mm f/2.8D IF-ED
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Date: Jan 26, 2014
Date Uploaded: Jan 26, 2014

 Model: Linda Valentino

Linda is one of the most beautiful women I know. And she is a pillar of our tango community. I've known her for close to 20 years now. This was the only idea I had in mind for this project. And she was only available today, the last day for submitting. Nothing like shooting under the gun.

Statistics
Place: 55 out of 98
Avg (all users): 6.0966
Avg (commenters): 7.8824
Avg (participants): 6.2656
Avg (non-participants): 6.0000
Views since voting: 527
Views during voting: 434
Votes: 176
Comments: 25
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 02/08/2014 05:14:43 PM
Really love the lighting and the beautiful model.
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 02/04/2014 02:23:09 AM
Really shocked to see where this ended up, I thought top 10 for sure, its just beautiful from the lighting on her face to her pose and expression should have done much much better.
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 02/03/2014 08:49:04 PM
Unnnnnderrated. This is a beautiful portrait! Gorgeous lady, too.
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 02/03/2014 07:37:59 PM
I love the "umph" of this, Johannah. I was one of your 8s.
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 02/03/2014 05:09:14 AM
Well, I must say that I'm not surprised this is yours.
Your model is indeed an amazingly beautiful women.
Such gorgeous curves and so radiant. Combined with the stunning monochrome and beautiful light...
This was my only 10 for this challenge and I feel it is far underrated.
Great job Johanna!
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 02/03/2014 02:09:39 AM
I figured this had to be yours!! It was an 8 from me. Love the lighting. :)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/02/2014 06:20:36 PM
This is one woman with a passion worth Maria Callas! Great composition also!
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 02/02/2014 05:17:10 PM
La Divina in all her glory.
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 02/02/2014 03:13:28 PM
Lovely portrait! Bumping up after second look.
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 02/02/2014 01:42:09 PM
this lady should teach how to pose for the camera. excellent stuff, nice lighting
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 02/01/2014 07:13:20 PM
She must tango.
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 02/01/2014 03:46:42 AM
Nice lighting and shadows. Her expession and closed eyes are odd and do not appeal to me.
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 01/30/2014 03:11:57 PM
Fantastic expression on the model! Love the light!
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 01/30/2014 10:23:33 AM
I'm in LOVE with this image!! absolutely fabulous
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 01/30/2014 03:51:30 AM
fabulous !!!!
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 01/29/2014 10:28:13 PM
let me go out on a limb and say "well done Johanna" :). Very sensual!
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 01/29/2014 03:36:36 PM
Great light and pose, the tones are wonderful too- nice work!
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 01/29/2014 08:33:02 AM
Beautiful, stylish portrait in a most engaging setting comprised of all manner of turns, openings and shapes. Remarkable tonal range. Great shot.
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 01/29/2014 06:50:38 AM
wonderful b&W
I like how the arch balances the composition
great lightning

very nice pose
10.
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 01/28/2014 08:37:52 PM
Lighting and composition are wonderful. She must love thus image.
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 01/28/2014 04:05:12 PM
What a lovely figure! Wonderfully captured in light and form, and has such a classic feel to it!
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 01/28/2014 05:51:29 AM
a great 'noir' feel to this
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 01/28/2014 12:51:16 AM
Excellent tones. Liking this very much
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 01/27/2014 07:36:42 PM
Very nostalgic! Straight out of a 50/60's Italian movie!!
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 01/27/2014 08:28:00 AM
Back to bump this up to 9, love it!
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