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Alicia


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Collection: Candids and other People
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM II
Location: Hava Java Coffee House - Phoenix, AZ
Date: Feb 6, 2008
Galleries: Candid, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Feb 7, 2008

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 Candid at a coffee shop.

Converted with Virtual Photographer and used 'Diffuse' filter on it. Overlayed with a light filter including the frame. Erased the filter off of her face.

I'm adding to the notes:
The blur is an experiment. I've never gone quite that soft on a photo before. I'm not sure I like it myself, but I did find the contrast between the dark side of her face and the extreme light of her hair to be compelling - almost abstract.

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 03/26/2008 02:05:51 PM
a nice study of light and reflection - the softness seems to accentuate how the light plays with her hair
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 03/09/2008 11:57:33 AM
I like the softness as it breaks things down into simple shapes and light interplay. with just a hint of a smile. :)
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 02/15/2008 08:25:45 PM
Hair, face and expression are all so minimally spotlighted/celebrated by your treatment. Yes, there are a few distractions, but this is a very fresh way of dealing with portraiture/the moment.
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 02/15/2008 01:51:14 PM
Lost for comment here sorry other than to say its a lovely shot and maybe do a little sharpening/burning on the eyelash. Oh and I'm not a fan of this type of border but it works well here :)
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 02/12/2008 09:12:33 PM
I like the lighting in this shot, though I do wish there were a tint of detail in the face. Cool border ad i like how it engulfs the photo.
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 02/12/2008 02:19:28 PM
You remind me that photos which imitate poster-like qualities are attractive. I learn from you that the backlit silhouette and the diffused view, like the low DPI printing of posters when one views them close up, are assets to be exploited by the artist and photographer.
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 02/12/2008 12:09:50 PM
This is cool. It looks like an outtake for a folk singer's album and that you caught her while she's performing. I dunno, I guess I kind of like the bright glow on the left. That combined with the wavy stuff in the upper left looks like she's radiating some kind of warm energy.
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 02/10/2008 11:15:08 AM
Yes the softness adds a great touch, very interesting conversion different =]
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 02/10/2008 05:57:19 AM
Ooooooooh. . . .I like the glowy look of this. It adds a striking sense of drama to the photo. I think the softness is a nice touch. Great job, Alicia!

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 02/10/2008 05:12:13 AM
It is a great effect and wonderful candid. The spot in her hair is a tad bright though for my taste. The soft focus seems to work here though.
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 02/09/2008 03:27:40 PM
Uniquely refreshing shot. Almost dreamlike. Nicely done.
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 02/09/2008 11:27:06 AM
It's almost a yin/yang thing going on here with the very brights and very darks. Is she wearing sunglasses on her head? It does make for an interesting shot.
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 02/09/2008 07:22:31 AM
The brightness to the left is strong but it doesn't overpower the little smile that's captured in frame. What I assume many here would call imperfections, I'll chalk up to style...your personal signature. Sweet enough for me. Cheers!

Message edited by author 2008-02-09 12:23:42.
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 02/08/2008 05:40:34 PM
very different for you alicia and very beautiful . :)
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 02/08/2008 01:12:04 PM
I love the softness of this portrait and how it make this woman look so very feminine. I do agree with some of your other commenters that the bright spots are a little distracting, but that would be very easy to fix.
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 02/08/2008 06:16:28 AM
That Hava Java is becoming quite the spot for you! I like the high contrast, but would like to see a little less of the blown out spots on her hair. The blur certainly works here, especially on the hair. I find the overall style of this compelling, and want to try it myself. How did you create the border?
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 02/08/2008 04:46:23 AM
I like the boldness of this too...the extremes in lighting really work well. I would consider cleaning it up a bit if it were me though..specifically I would clone out the bright white "dots" created by her necklace, bottom right hair highlights, on her kneck and hair...I think it would make it even stronger! I also like the irregular border.
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 02/08/2008 12:16:39 AM
I like the soft, blured, dreamy look on her. My only consideration the bright spots in the hair.
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 02/07/2008 10:02:47 PM
This is a good example of natural lighting. The way it catches her hair is really nice. The soft focus thing isn't one of my favorites, but that is strictly personal preference.
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