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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
{K:89521} 11/29/2007
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magnificent. 7+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
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Michele Carlsen
{K:122915} 11/29/2007
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Hi Mary,
I wish I could help You with your question BUT I am not that advanced in photgraphy--I am advanced in what I like tho & I do LOVE this image just as it is ...7++++++++++ Sooooooooo tender a momment in time to trasure forever ..
Best wishes,
Michele~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:122915} 11/29/2007
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PS.
I LOVE the framing too :))
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G P
{K:9768} 11/29/2007
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Hi Mary, No question I love this perceptive sensitivity …it’s truly touch of a human, Love it!
Thank you for sharing!
Harry
PS: Marry regards tech suggestions I like to share some with you:) but hope not create any offended feelings because as far I know there always reactions which most misunderstandings cause of a language + photographer’s pride.PS not my true expertise but channels mixture it’s very important. Shooting on B/W mode it's a must experimenting picture settings,example dense areas with week lighting wouldn’t work well but excellent on RGB!
“Filters are very important my fever is Polarizer, Gradual, Yellow filter) spot meter is a + personally have customized several complicate setting for explicit B/W because PS couldn’t duplicate or will contribute to something unnatural + for me isn’t worth working 6 hours on a shot just to make it effective. I hope in some way this perspective will offer some helpful ideas :) Last yellow filter is extremely helpful but in some cases picture modes and spot meter (if available) could cause problems of under over exposure between dark subjects
Now CRITIC for the image :( I think the lighting effect would have greater impact if wasn’t distributed equal, also I will had choose a slight angle to avoid that visual flatness! That’s my opinion!
All the best!
Harry
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Gust@vo Sch3v3rin
{K:116995} 11/29/2007
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Dulce y amorosa.
Felicitaciones!
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Najat Al barakati
{K:113} 11/30/2007
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wooooooooooooooooooooow cute
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J.J. Guy Longtin
{K:5563} 11/30/2007
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First let me say that you have truly captured a very special photo here along with a wonderful presentation!
As for your question with regard to B&W I would suggest you shoot in B&W. I have shot many many rolls of Ilford 400 B&W film in my past and learned the "Zone System". Once one gets the hang of the "Zone System" you will better understand how to shoot B&W. Here is a good site that you may want to visit to understand what I'm talking about. http://www.fineimages.org/zone_system.htm
Scroll down to "Gray Scale" and you will find some pretty good info on how to use it.
Hope this is of some use to you.
Looking forward to seeing more of your work.
Guy
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Mary Brown
{K:67759} 11/30/2007
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Thanks so much J.J. for the information. I will have a look at that website.
MAry
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Mary Brown
{K:67759} 11/30/2007
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Harry, your comments most definately do not offend in any way. I asked for suggestions and am happy that you took the time to offer yours. I do not have a spot meter. As far as filters--I just bought some recently and have not had the time to really experiment with them. That is something that I hope to be able to do soon. Thanks for the suggestions regarding the lighting and angle. You have given me things to think about and consider for another time.
MAry
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Baha Sadri
{K:13942} 11/30/2007
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Very dear Mary,
This is another fine intimate portrait shot of the new comer grandson to the family with his mother merting another award...
I am just attaching this to say:
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jacques brisebois
{K:53954} 11/30/2007
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great tenderness moment, very nicely done Mary.
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Elias Monges
{K:2028} 11/30/2007
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beautiful picture...remind me an old photo....how did you make the shadow around the ellipse?..how did you light only the center?....thanks in advance.
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Roger Skinner
{K:61856} 11/30/2007
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I think it just fine as is
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Mary Brown
{K:67759} 12/1/2007
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Hi Elias. I use PS7. To make the shadow around the ellipse and have just the center lit
--use the Elliptical tool to mark the area
--under Select choose Inverse
--under Layer, choose New Fill Layer, then Solid Colour or Gradient to fill in the colouring that you want
--under Layer, choose Layer Style, then Outer Glow
--use the Size tool to get the size you want and click the coloured square to change the colour of the shadow to whatever you wish
I hope I explained it okay. If you need clarification, just ask.
MAry
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Dwight Parks
{K:4423} 12/1/2007
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Mary,
This image is absolutely breathtaking, I believe, as it is. I love the whole concept and it is such a tender moment it holds any viewer's attention, I'm sure.
The frame, lighting and baby with mother are all just stunning! You've done an excellent job.
I looked thru my books and found what I think is a very good procedure for color to b/w conversions. I used it a year or so ago for 10 images I showed here in Orlando and was happy with the results. If you would like a copy of this my email is DwightP980@aol.com and I will send you this article.
I still think it is best to shoot images with a good b/w film i.e. Kodak or Ilford if you know from the moment of image conception you want a b/w image, but the digital sometimes can come very close with post processing.
Regards, Dwight
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alberto baez duarte
{K:6738} 12/1/2007
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Hi Mary...your question is too hard for me in the technical matter...but as for the picture itself it looks great...excellent photo by all means..7++++..congratulations.
saludos.
alberto.
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Elias Monges
{K:2028} 12/1/2007
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Thank you MAry....later todat I'm going to try your lesson....I'm going to let you know how works..EM
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Bill Voizin
{K:10467} 12/2/2007
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Beautiful "Madonna" Mary! I wouldn't change a thing. My expertise in Photoshop is most limited, but I find if you use the channel mixer under the adjusting mode you can create a truer, sharper black and tone the whites the way you like. Superb image...just remarkable! Best regards--Bill Voizin
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Salvador María Lozada
{K:16271} 12/2/2007
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I am unable to make suggestions. I only can say, the image looks perfect.
Warm congratulations, Mary.
Best wishes,
Salvador
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Salvador María Lozada
{K:16271} 12/2/2007
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I am unable to make suggestions. I only can say, the image looks perfect.
Warm congratulations, Mary.
Best wishes,
Salvador
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Larry Fosse
{K:65725} 12/2/2007
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Just Aw!....wonderful wonderful Mary
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Hamad AL-Naemi
{K:256} 12/3/2007
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wow its really like a heaven on earth
A wonderful and very beautiful work
with all best wishes,
Hamad
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Bartosz Troch
{K:1988} 12/3/2007
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Very good photo! :) 7/7
Regards,
Bartosz
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:177029} 12/3/2007
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Hi Mary ..
This picture and portrait of mother-child is fantastic.
First I have to make congrautulzioni for the happy moment and a hug the mom is safe, the more beautiful hot, of the world.
I believe that you have captured a beautiful moment of intimacy ..
In addition to the B / W, safe is better with the use of PS7 conversion "gray scale".
In this way the result is the "b / w", then as in traditional technique using different color filters to emphasize some help.
Depending on the result to be achieved, you can use the filter yellow, red, green and so on..
I you attached a simple result of the conversion "grayscale" and a little touch in the levels.
have all the ebst , my dear.. wishes and hugs
yours
roby
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Mary Brown
{K:67759} 12/3/2007
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Roberto, thank you so much for taking the time to explain. I will definately try your suggestions. I like the way the revision of my image that you included. I appreciate your comment.
MAry
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:177029} 12/4/2007
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thanks to you for your patience..
roby
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G P
{K:9768} 12/4/2007
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Welcome,Mary... opsss … didn't know was the new project..., I had zeroed my emotions cause was easy for me to consecrate on the technical aspect than been from the emotional side…
Harry
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István Sándor
{K:2348} 12/6/2007
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Superb composition excellent photo
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a. gianfranco baccelli
{K:19330} 12/7/2007
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GREAT! Beautiful light and nice composition.
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Del Metheny
{K:25342} 12/7/2007
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Mary, I am not skilled enough to answer any of your technical questions but to me it looks perfect. I love the framing and how you concentrated the light on the faces of the mother and her child then shaded it out toward the edges. It is a very touching photo. Del.
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Alison Du Flon
{K:35642} 12/11/2007
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This is a wonderful shot and I love the oval framing you have given it. You have gotten some nice examples on how to make it pop below. Alison
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Alison Du Flon
{K:35642} 12/11/2007
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Mary even though I already put a comment, I also have ps 7 and I did this just making a layer and using curves. Alison
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Mary Brown
{K:67759} 12/11/2007
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Alison, thank you so much for your comment and including your revision. I have to learn more about using layes. There is obviously a lot thay can be achieved using tghem. That is something I have not done much with. Santa might be bringing me a book so I can lean more about using PS.
MAry
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Gary Auerbach
{K:3692} 12/11/2007
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Looks like a Julia Margaret Cameron. Very nice study.
Bravo....Gary
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Pablo Dylan
{K:52728} 12/12/2007
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Marvelous moment,swwet and weel composed,i think the soft B&W is perfect for this.
Brava!!!
Pablo
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reza goudarzi
{K:6281} 12/13/2007
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best place for resting..the warm arms of mom
good shot and thx for sharing
regards
reza.
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Rachel Leah
{K:24704} 1/17/2008
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I hoe you don't mind but I played with your picture a bit... with my own personal style though. I adjusted the levels and also changed color variations a bit. This is such a precious moment you captured, I know they will both love this photo for years to come! You have a great eye... this is just so cute! I LOVE it! :) :)
~Rachel~
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Juan Gonzalo Marcano Prieto
{K:14209} 1/18/2008
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no tengo palabras para tanta sencilles y belleza, excelente 7+++++++++++++++
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John Hatz
{K:138564} 2/2/2008
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Excellent 'use' of oval frame into frame, I like the element of a frame that 'fallows' the main shape of the lighting support here! excellent also the element that the frame 'hug' the mother, as mom hug her baby...
I always firstly saturate my photos, add a bit more contrast and a bit lower brightness and then I desaturate the photos, that makes the tones in greyscale looks more 'different' and so the details...
be well Mary!
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Mary Brown
{K:67759} 2/2/2008
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Hi John. Thanks for the B&W conversion suggestion. I must try that.
MAry
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Linda Bique
{K:73856} 3/2/2008
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A beautiful moment captured forever Mary, lovely image...Have a great Sunday! :)
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