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Hesham El-Bendak
{K:1053} 11/26/2006
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it's realy a very nice fashion shot
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 11/26/2006
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Paul-- they gave good advice and your photo is much improved. Wonderful portrait with some drama in Vanessa's expression.
--Best regards, Jan
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Waleed Alzuhair
{K:90} 11/26/2006
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I like the contrast between the model's tender beauty, and the roughness of the rubble around her. The expression showing dismay looks sincere.. Well done :)
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Alex Bishop
{K:-306} 11/26/2006
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Fantastic portrait. Love the deep red against the stone :)
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Joel Aron
{K:14920} 11/26/2006
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Awesome Paul.
This looks great! Curious what you thought about the reduction, and contrast curves? For me, the bricks still look at little too warm for her dress and skin tone. No matter what, this is the best image in her portfolio, and one of the best in yours!
Cheers Paul, nice work!
-Joel
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Anne Knes
{K:60435} 11/26/2006
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Excellent Paul !!!!!!
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Paul Lara
{K:86864} 11/26/2006
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Yeah, I'd debated desaturating the wall a bit, but opted for an overall intensity that is diminished when that's done.
Thanks for the keen eye and the suggestions.
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Paul Lara
{K:86864} 11/26/2006
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Thank you, Anne!
It was an exciting shoot.
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185017} 11/26/2006
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Hi Paul,
I think you have an outstanding way with your models - the poses are sensuous, yet elegant, and I think the surroundings / scenery complement their beauty extremely well.
I'm curious to see what changes you made - photoshop is a great tool, but can be easily overdone....
Cheers,
Hugo
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Paul Lara
{K:86864} 11/26/2006
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Ah, for the master (that would be you, Hugo), I pull back the curtain to reveal the original, unprocessed photo before it was cropped or shopped:
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Patrick Sookiasian
{K:1359} 11/26/2006
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Nice shot. good contrast in color and subject!
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Martin Marcinkiewicz
{K:595} 11/27/2006
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Excellent! Vibrant colors, dreamy soft focus and high contrast between the model, her dress, and the ruins. Well done.
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Paul Lara
{K:86864} 11/27/2006
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Thank you, Martin! I appreciate your comment.
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Kevin Greggain
{K:2572} 11/27/2006
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I like the tension and drama in her expression.. the warm tones work for me and that dress pops like fireworks in this image..
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Paul Lara
{K:86864} 11/27/2006
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Thanks, Kevin!
It means a lot to have such an awesome portrait photographer confirm that we nailed this one. ;)
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185017} 11/27/2006
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Hey Paul,
Thanks for posting the original - Now being able to compare the two, I think the retouching you did does make the photo a whole lot better.
I do like the original crop too, though - the matching red pumps make the model look a bit more vulnerable, and even more out of place in her surroundings, which I think creates a strong contrast, and makes this photo intriguing / fascinating, if you see what I mean. It's more difficult to decide between the two crops than between the removal of the bra.
Cheers,
Hugo
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Liz Wallis
{K:26076} 11/27/2006
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Nice result Paul...the red is just smashing, and the pose is wonderful
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Roger Skinner
{K:75036} 11/27/2006
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she's a stunner alright... great shot Paul
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Salvatore Rossignolo
{K:13559} 11/28/2006
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Dramatic and beautiful. Great picture Paul.
Sal
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Paul Lara
{K:86864} 11/28/2006
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Thanks, Sal. I'm REALLY proud of this one!
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Claude Tenot
{K:9960} 11/28/2006
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I love this one Paul..i love it..the combination between red & black is really great..the pose is perfect
mes félicitations
Claude
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Paul Lara
{K:86864} 11/28/2006
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Oh, my, THANK you Claude. You are an artist I really respect. That means a LOT to me, sir. Truly appreciated.
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stingRay part 2 .
{K:238522} 11/30/2006
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Another wonderful study of the lovely Vanessa. Beautiful rich tones to the dress and gorgeous soft tones to her skin......Lovely work Paul and a delight to wander around your stunning portfolio. Cheers to you, 'see' you again soon....Ray:)
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Marija Ristic
{K:5066} 12/2/2006
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Wow Paul! that is such a pretty model! I love the contrast between her silky appearance and rough background. Excellent!!
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herwig b
{K:504} 12/5/2006
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the best to me so far of that series!:)
welldone!
best regards
h
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Paul Lara
{K:86864} 12/5/2006
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Wow, coming from an artist of your skill, I am honored, sir. Thank you!!
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adlah alessa
{K:123} 12/7/2006
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wow i love this one the compesition as well as the color and the light very strong
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