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Dave Arnold
{K:55649} 6/19/2006
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I am soooo glad you posted a self portrait. You are simply gorgeous... and so is this portrait.
And, wow, your daughter looks just like you.
Best wishes,
Dave
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Gayle's Eclectic Photos
{K:91003} 6/19/2006
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i like the boxhead!...hehehe...seriously tho',the portrait lighting works well...especially like how it defines the individual curls and the highlights...like the tone and your easy smile...not too sure about the arm with hand hidden in hair, but maybe you are searching for your car keys?...LOL..no,it has a casual look and ya know i just be teasing ya,cookie ;>
very good entry into this style of photography... i also find the contrast level very appealing...
cheers,gayle
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Laurie McIntosh
{K:958} 6/19/2006
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It's a bit of a Mona Lisa smile... like you've eaten the cream but nobody else knows yet...
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Rina
{K:26830} 6/19/2006
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Dave, what a lovely thing to say... thank you, I'm flattered :)
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Rina
{K:26830} 6/19/2006
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Laurie, will you marry me?
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Rina
{K:26830} 6/19/2006
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Actually, looks like I've only got one finger on that hand. See! I told ya I shouldn't have posted it! ;D Seriously though, thanks for the comment babe. I went off for a bit and came back with the intention of deleting, but too late, comments already...
Now, where did I put them keys...........
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Jeanette Hägglund
{K:59974} 6/19/2006
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Great lightning on this portrait, beautiful woman and nice senuality!
Jeanette
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Laurie McIntosh
{K:958} 6/19/2006
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Well, okay, but if my wife finds out, it was all your idea.
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Pablo Dylan
{K:55854} 6/19/2006
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Very nice portrait,excellent light and expression.
Pablo
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Galal El Missary
{K:84230} 6/19/2006
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Nice portrait , Great expression & lighting , very well taken Rina .
Galal
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Phillip Minnis
{K:13452} 6/19/2006
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Oh, Rina, you are so pretty!!!! What a lovely portrait image! Wonderful lighting and tones.
A delight to view!
Cheers
Phil
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Howie Mudge
{K:25561} 6/19/2006
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I really like the use of the lamp as the light source. Im not sure about the pose with the hand in the hair but I like the composition and the way she is looking to her right. Nice capture.
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Rina
{K:26830} 6/19/2006
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Thanks for the honesty Howie, I really appreciate it :) Actually, this is a new pose I learned of recently, it's called the "subtle-wrinkle-and-jowl-pull-while-searching-for-keys" look. Yeah, all the rage in Europe these days, trust me... ;-D
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Ace Star
{K:20559} 6/19/2006
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nice Portrait of yours! beautiful tones and composition :)
excellent
wish you all the best
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John Segon-Fisher
{K:2580} 6/19/2006
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Well Rina
I am definitely not going the Mona lisa line, nor that you have lost your keys (LOL), or I am seeking matrimony - But te shot works well. However, personally I feel your arm is too high and tends to compete with your face. In fact I am not even sure you need the arm - I would have to see your other proofs. But the tonal quality, gradation, mood and cropping are all very good. But, I would give it a few more goes, even changing the lighting for more drama.
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Roger Skinner
{K:64488} 6/19/2006
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Oi watch out for that MacIntosh boy ..I know his brother and it aint purty.. great shot Rina I am with John re the arm... but then Have I ever posted a shot of meseff up here??
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Roger Skinner
{K:64488} 6/19/2006
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heres one that was emailed to me today as well kekeke
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:179523} 6/19/2006
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oh.. yeah!!!
very lovely girl you are my dear.. little thougth in your head?
i like it also the pose/cut..
have all the best and a good week, i hope soon in my post, but i'm very busy with my little daughter (6 months).. kisses to you..
roby
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stingRay part 2 .
{K:148553} 6/19/2006
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Hello my gorgeous girl....I've caught up with you and what do I find??? You have gone and promised yourself to Laurie, pushing me down into 79th position in the love-list:(:( Still, I can understand as you have probably caught sight of me in my latest bio pic:):):)
Seriously....I love this shot and you are everything that I thought you were and, having seen one or two earlier shots of you, you haven't changed at all. I love the relaxed pose, that very lovely smile and that gorgeous head of hair. The whole parcel is beautifully lit and converted into those lovely mono tones. Well done to you Rina for a first class job of work. Thank-you too for providing me with a picture of my beautiful, vivacious, sexy, glamourous, gorgeous, lovely, adorable, seductive, desirable and sensual Aussie Kiwi.....My very best wishes to you as always and a bear hug and huge kiss on those delectable lips. (there, I told you I would behave and not embarrass you) Ray XXX
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hdw Photography
{K:6045} 6/19/2006
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Lovely tones and well captured.
Best wishes
Hilton
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Riny Koopman
{K:61140} 6/19/2006
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Beautiful, I like the dreamy look and her playing with her hair. The colors are delightful!
PS nice portrait of yours!!Hello from the Netherlands,Riny
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Susie OConnor
{K:34798} 6/19/2006
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Hi Rina,
Nice self portrait....I agree with the arm comments, maybe just a bit too high. If you had it rested on something so your head could be resting on it it would probably look more natural. (I think...maybe not...who knows?) Fun to play with. Oh, maybe try it with the other arm so the face could be tilted slightly toward the camera?
Nice to see you! Gotta love those curls.
Susie
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James Cook
{K:37073} 6/19/2006
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But... I... I thought you were an action figure?
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Mary Slade
{K:40918} 6/19/2006
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Great to see you Rina! A wonderful portrait. And the eyes and hair just knock out!
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Kambiz K
{K:37420} 6/19/2006
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so there we are
nice to meet you on visual contact
nice portrait
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Kathy Hillard
{K:25721} 6/19/2006
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This is gorgeous, Rina, and I love the tones! A classic, beautiful portrait!
Kathy
Just read the other comments, and I guess I'm in a minority, but I LIKE the arm! I like the way you've cropped it to look like it's resting on the edge of the frame, and I like the way your hand disappears into your hair. To each their own I guess!
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Robin Wickenkamp
{K:16437} 6/19/2006
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Nice Rina, more guts than I've got lady! Love the light, the tones, and those curls, beautiful portrait! Glad you posted this, it's nice to match a name with a face. :)
Take care...Robin
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j esford
{K:13413} 6/19/2006
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Ah my dear Rina, more lovely than I had imagined.
Your most loyal subjects thank you. -john
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Rina
{K:26830} 6/19/2006
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I've seen a couple with you in them, well, mostly your skinny legs... :) Thanks for spidey too, only wish I'd thought of it!  bvfyrhje bvhjg jhjfr grygtncwi bhjrur........
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Rina
{K:26830} 6/19/2006
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Roby! I did not know! Congratulations!!!! How wonderful for you... I would love to see a photo of her, will you be posting one on UF?
In tanto, auguro ogni gioia e felicità!
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Simone Tagliaferri
{K:28180} 6/19/2006
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Bellissimo autoritratto! Complimenti!
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Rina
{K:26830} 6/19/2006
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Thanks Susie :) I was actually resting my elbow on my knee, but cropped it out. In hindsight, that was probably a mistake. Oh well, live and learn. It was good for me to experiment with low light, I don't proper equipment yet, so thought I should try challenging myself with what I have. And next time, I'll put a great big mirror in front of me too! Cheers!
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Rina
{K:26830} 6/19/2006
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By day James, only by day.... ;D
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Rina
{K:26830} 6/19/2006
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You're not even sure I need the arm, John? Well, I guess I really only need one to point and shoot anyway... LOL!LOL! Just kidding, I know what you mean. Thank you very much for the critique and I shall definitely be experimenting more with light...
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Rina
{K:26830} 6/19/2006
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Cheers Kathy, thank you :) Here's me being worried about my skin, and everyone's looking at my arm! LOL! Hey, that's probably a good thing... ;)
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John Segon-Fisher
{K:2580} 6/19/2006
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Rina
I fel your control of light is already exceptional - I was talking more about experimentation and critique - goodness gracious, you are a very beautiful woman, but I hardly think making comments about the Mona Lisa or, losing your keys in your hair is going to assst you? What I am trying to say is that with a side on (or semi side on pose) often an additional impediment, like an arm is unnecessary - but do not cut it it off!! Besides you have beautiful hair and if I was taking the shot, that is what I would emphasise rather than an arm -LOL. I love the work you do and was just trying to be helpful. As for my work, please criticise away - I don't always agree, but I also learn a lot. Regards John
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Laurie McIntosh
{K:958} 6/19/2006
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LOL Rina?
LOL?
OMG...
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Rina
{K:26830} 6/19/2006
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Oh, ok, so you're saying no amputation necessary. Cool. Got it. ;-D Thanks again John, I'm just teasing you. I take all criticism on board, I have to, or I'll not make a cent in the future.
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Rina
{K:26830} 6/19/2006
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OMFG! LOL!LOL! LOLOLOLOL!!! :):)
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Nicola Barbieri
{K:17974} 6/19/2006
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Nice self portrait.. I like it a lot..well done
Ciao, Nicola
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Rina
{K:26830} 6/19/2006
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I'm actually a huge coward Robin, but Gayle bullied me into posting it. I'm scared of her....
Thanks for the comment, I totally agree with you about matching names with faces. You'd think since we all own cameras here, that everyone's mug would be on display, eh? hehehe...
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GREG DUNNAM
{K:3505} 6/19/2006
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And I thought the 'boxhead' WAS your SP...Nice suprise...You've had several proposals of Marriage and a couple suggestions of Amputation of the arm...But I would suggest staying 'Whole'...Now get that 'Bully Gayle' to post her SP,since You have her ear...Excellent SP!!!
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João Tavares
{K:39126} 6/20/2006
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Great self portrait dear Rina !!
jo
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Rina
{K:26830} 6/20/2006
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I've tried Greg, believe me! She's a sly one, that Gayle :) ... Thanks for great comment, I'm off to cancel the surgery now... ;D
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Robin Wickenkamp
{K:16437} 6/20/2006
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Ahhhh...don't be scared, put on your bully boots and shove back...I don't see a pic of Ms. Gayle!
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Mohsen Bayramnejad
{K:21827} 6/20/2006
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it's lovely to "see" you again!..Hi!...
I just know that you are too beautiful!..like all of your works!
anyway...a very fantastic Self Portrait! Bravo!
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:179523} 6/20/2006
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..grazie mia cara.. io sono, noi siamo veramente felici e pieni di gioia, avere amici come te è ancora più bello!!!
i hope, soon, my post also of my little..
a little preview? here, for you.. is a little shot captured with the camera-phone, and have a little time..
kisses
roby
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Rina
{K:26830} 6/21/2006
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Ahhh, veramente una bambola Roby... grazie per il piccolo preview ;) Mando tanti bacetti per lei :) Che Dio la benedice!!
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pan giannakis
{K:17090} 6/21/2006
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Veeeery nice to meet you, dear Rina, so wonderfull portrait!
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:179523} 6/21/2006
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:)
we love you
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Joel Aron
{K:14920} 6/21/2006
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Hi RIna,
great portrait. what i think works very well, is that it's a single light source, and a small bit of bounce (from a table?)... and that you are aimed at the source. It lays a wonderful, classic look over the image that cast almost no shadow at all. Nicely done!
The crop... very tricky! I love that the frame you put it in, gives the illusion that you're in a window frame...with your elbow on the sill.
...well...that's how I see it :) very cool!
your stare has also been captured very well... you captured a moment of yourself, and that can take hours of wine and many trips to the computer with your camera.
nice to see you!
cheers,
-Joel
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Paul Lara
{K:81574} 6/21/2006
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Rina, this is really pretty!
the exposure and toning are spot on.
Your head isn't nearly as boxy as I'd imagined all this time.
Perception is reality (or something).
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Rina
{K:26830} 6/21/2006
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Joel, excellent critique. I'm really grateful you've taken the time to really look at the techs here, as I was unsure about posting this fairly rough attempt. SPs are difficult enough to do at the best of times, let alone when you're under-equipped and it's your first go!
Some background for you: The idea behind this set up was specifically low light [kinder I think on ummm, aging skin...]. It was mid afternoon, skies were black with rain, natural window light wasn't going to cut it, so I turned on the lamp and pointed it in different directions around the room til I was satisfied with a position - basically hitting the wall above my head at a 45deg angle.
The really fun part came when I had to put myself in front of the lens! Since I don't have a remote either, the most delay I can get from the pentax is only 12 seconds!! Not a lot of time to think about about pose, didn't know what to do with my limbs! hehehehe... I giggle when I read that folk think I look relaxed. Relaxed??? Ha!
Yeah, so the crop was more or less to remove the knee from the comp. But I wonder now if it would have made more sense to the viewer, to have left it in... Still, I have lots more experimenting to do and more equipment to buy ;D
Thanks again for the awesome critique, mucho appreciated!!
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Andre Denis
{K:56079} 6/22/2006
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Hi Rina,
Nice to see you! Great hair and skin tones. I got a good laugh out of your reply back to Howie with your reasons for your hand up in the hair. I'll have to remember that pose for my next self portrait :) I'll be going for two hands up in the hair, pulling back hard on the scalp :)
Andre
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Rina
{K:26830} 6/22/2006
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Cheers Andre! Yes, that pose works a treat, don't it? Who needs to blow money on a cosmetic surgeon! hehehehe...
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Kelly Duntley
{K:13055} 6/23/2006
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What a beautiful young woman you are. This is very nice and soft looking. The lighting from the side is dramatic and causes such a angelic look. I wish your elbow was placed on the other side though so we could all see more of you. The 3/4 pose is a very appealing pose. Very nicely done.
Kelly
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art mccaffrey
{K:5422} 6/25/2006
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greetings rina, you have the look of a bygone hollywood filmstar icon, its that gaze,i like the elbow on the frame, the ring in the curls, the lips however, look as though you have given them a gentle smudge, still, hey, what an image all in 12 sec, so well taken,. thank you for looking in & comments,. regards art,.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99842} 6/28/2006
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You look beautiful Rina.
The lighting and work here has paid off well and the crop was a stroke of genius! The portrait doesn't show your sharp intellect and keen sense of humor though. And a mind like yours, in any body, is a wonderful thing.
Warmest Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
PS: No arm. You don't have to lose it . . . just a different placement. Seems a tad unnatural posed like that (unless there's a drunken spiderman tangled in the hair . . .that's excusable since it would take more than 12 secs to remove)!
DDC I
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j esford
{K:13413} 7/3/2006
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Hey darlin', any chance of a portrait piece of you and your daughter Ally face to face? This is really a very nice shot Rina! -john
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Rina
{K:26830} 7/4/2006
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Thank you sexy :) Thing is, neither Ally nor I are comfortable in front of the lens, and even less comfortable putting our mugs up for public scrutiny. But I promise, if I do one of us together, you'll be the first to know... ;)
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j esford
{K:13413} 7/5/2006
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WHOA RINA! Hold the fort my love, "public scrutiny"??? HA!Since posting this well-taken shot of your lovely mug, I have counted no less than fifty-four proposals of marriage, one-hundred and twenty-three vows of never-ending love, and three-hundred, twelve members who just want to have kinky sex with you!! "Public scrutiny" HA! You're too funny!
Your obedient-john
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Gayle's Eclectic Photos
{K:91003} 7/9/2006
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yo,cookie..back again just incase you have access to a puter,so i can tell you how miffed i am about learning of your awol via an auto-msg from email...what a blow!...seriously tho', hope all is well and that you have just gone off to Aussieland to begin the new endeavor....if you get a chance,send an "e" to me...
miss ya,gurl.....cheers,hippie chicka
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art mccaffrey
{K:5422} 7/13/2006
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looks like my earlier critique got lost in the deluge,. tis a cracker ,. next please ,.tehe,. regards art,.
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jude .
{K:14625} 7/24/2006
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Rina!!! My god. You're gorgeous!! Who knew?!!!
.....uh oh. Did I say that out loud?
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p e t a .
{K:18318} 8/10/2006
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Lovely Rina!! Good on you, hope you keep experimenting.
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m ,
{K:15872} 8/26/2006
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A very beautiful self-portrait! The light and shadow are in lovely harmony. the presentation is very creative.
Best regards: Maxime
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Neven Spirkoski
{K:1099} 9/1/2006
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wonderful portrait, you look very beautiful!!
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Kanwarpreet Singh
{K:1878} 9/2/2006
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Beautiful.... grandma!! Hehe. Just kiddin.. only wish I was a bit older.. ;)
Lovely portrait.
Rgds.
kp
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Rina
{K:26830} 9/4/2006
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Thank you so much Neven! I'm flattered :)
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Neven Spirkoski
{K:1099} 9/4/2006
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you are welcome and it's really so ;-) greets to you
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Tom Ross
{K:6483} 9/15/2006
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Beautiful work...
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domowy100 underwater
{K:114} 9/15/2006
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Hi Rina :)
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Erland Pillegaard
{K:23627} 10/10/2006
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Nice girl and portrait
erland
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Alberto Di Gangi
{K:1010} 10/11/2006
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I like your self portrait!
The best
Alberto Di Gangi
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Kanishka Dasgupta
{K:1879} 11/10/2006
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An excellent portrait of a very beautiful woman with full of senuality! Nice use of tonnes.
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Erik von Baughman
{K:1068} 11/10/2006
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Very nice portrait! I love the lighting and and the pose! And may I say you are very beautiful!
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Rina
{K:26830} 11/12/2006
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Yes Erik, you may! Over and over again if you have to! Thank you so very much, I'm deeply flattered...
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