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Diva Relaxes


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Diva Relaxes
Diva Relaxes


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At the Princeton Festival Gala (April 9) Coloratura Soprano Marcie Richardson enjoys herself as the amazing Courtney Coletti band plays guest requests at each dinner table.
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Marcy graciously granted me permission to post any of the photos I shot of her on this site.

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terrific photo...and lovely tones...


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April 23, 2011

 

Gregory R. Gaskin
  These shots make me feel like it's the 30's or 40's and I love that you did them in black and white. Yesterday's brag, brag, brag was the best blog entry so far.


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April 23, 2011

 

Nadia Paul
  Wonderful capture Michelle - beautifully composed with great tones!


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April 23, 2011

 

Douglas Pignet
  beautiful capture and great tones


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April 23, 2011

 

Jack Gaskin
  I'm w/little brother on the B&W thing only I'd say 50's.
BIG FAN OF PLATUM BLONDE
NOTHING BETTER THAN A JOB THAT YOU CAN DO AND IT PUTS A SMILE ON YOUR FACE !!!!

WHENS YOUR TAG SALE ;0)))) ???????

ENJOY BUNNY DAY
JACK


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April 23, 2011

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Love the vintage feel, Michelle!


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April 23, 2011

 

Ray Thoms
  Great image Michelle...excellent B/W with a great tonal range....often apsired but not always obtained!
Well done!


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April 23, 2011

 

Ron McEwan
  The B&W adds to the perception along with her hair style, that this was in the big band ERA, well done my friend.


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April 23, 2011

 
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  Fantastic in the era capture!


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April 23, 2011

 
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  She looks happy!


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April 23, 2011

 

Monnie Ryan
  Wonderful portrait, Michelle!


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April 23, 2011

 
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  Beautiful work, Michelle; this is fantastic!


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April 23, 2011

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Looks great, Michelle!


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April 23, 2011

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  She's certainly enjoying the evening, Michelle. Terrific capture, and I love the vintage B&W. Beautiful.


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April 23, 2011

 
- Joseph M. Muench

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  Awesome timeless mood to this image, Michelle. Great B&W tones & lighting. You captured the moment perfectly! One to be proud of!
-Joe


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April 23, 2011

 
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  Cool piece Michelle.
I like your judgement in the B & W.
It makes the piece and takes us to a different time and world. GQ smooth.


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April 23, 2011

 
- Nancy L. Green

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  WOW!!! This is absolutely STUNNING Michelle, and VERY effective in B+W!!! WTG!!! <><


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April 23, 2011

 

Rony Sagy
  Great capture, Michelle. Excellent choice of B&W.


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April 23, 2011

 
- Randy D. Dinkins

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  Great shot, beautiful B&W treatment!!!


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April 23, 2011

 

John Connolly
  A wonderful happy portrait Michelle! Looks great in B&W!


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April 23, 2011

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  Taking a break but always a perfomer ;0)

Fantastic Black and White Mickey!!
So realistic my feet are keeping time to the music ;0)


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April 23, 2011

 
- Claudia Kuhn

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  Terrific portrait Michelle, love it in bw


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April 23, 2011

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Wonderful smile! Great in black and white


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April 23, 2011

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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  Very stunning B&W portrait, Michelle...whatever technique you used, it definitely gives it the aura of having come from that Big Band era...

My father was a huge fan of that music so I grew up listening to a lot of it. Great sounds from that time period!!


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April 23, 2011

 

Brett Dolsen
  Great on the spot action and mood Michelle!!Beautifull tones and sharp capture!


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April 24, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Another fabulous capture, Michelle! I just love the B&W and the 'look' you have achieved with this time period. And the tones are fantastic - her face looks like silk and just glows! P.S. And I loved Laura's entry on your blog!


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April 24, 2011

 
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  Wonderrful portrait...love the B&W.


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April 28, 2011

 

Maria Morrow
  Outstanding Michelle, your choice of black & white really captures the 1940's &50's look.. perfect lighting.


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April 28, 2011

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  Wonderful B&W tone and so is the composition and capture, outstanding image,Michelle!!


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May 17, 2011

 

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May 18, 2011

 

Tammy Espino
  Big congratulations on your finalist :)


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May 18, 2011

 

Courtenay Vanderbilt
  Congrats again, Michelle!


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May 18, 2011

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Congrats on your beautiful Finalist, Michelle!!


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May 18, 2011

 

Robert R. Goodman
  A big congratulations,Michelle!!!


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May 18, 2011

 

Jeana Clark
 
This is Superb!!!
The Black and White is perfect!!!
Congratulations Michelle on this wonderfully deserving Finalist!!!
Best of luck in the next round!!!

~J~


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May 18, 2011

 

Jack Gaskin
  WAY TO GO CONGRATS on a COOL CAPTURE

Happy Shooting
Jack


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May 18, 2011

 
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  Just beautiful, Michelle, congratulations on your finalist!


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May 18, 2011

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  A beautiful and delightful image, Michelle! As much fun as your blog!


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May 18, 2011

 

Mukesh Srivastava
  Superb work..Huge congratulations for another Finalist win, Michelle!!!!


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May 18, 2011

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Another great finalist photo Michelle, best of luck in the next round.


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May 18, 2011

 
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  Big Congratulations, Michelle on your beautiful and well deserved finalist!!


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May 18, 2011

 
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  Beautifully done and another well deserved finalist, Michelle!


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May 18, 2011

 

Rony Sagy
  Congratulations on this wonderful and well deserving finalist, Michelle.


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May 18, 2011

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Congrats on another stunning finalist, Michelle.


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May 18, 2011

 

Marijana Fajgl
  Big congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Michelle!


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May 19, 2011

 

Kim Andelkovic
  Congrats Michelle.....awesome image :-)


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May 19, 2011

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)


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May 19, 2011

 
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  I am very proud that you got such recognition for this series Michelle.
Wrote it before and I write again, GQ smooth.


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May 19, 2011

 

SaMi Martin
  Congratulations Michelle on a wonderful finalist!


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May 19, 2011

 

Carla Capra Anderson
  Whew Whoo, movie glitz and glamour captured perfectly. Awesome finalist, congratulations.
;) CC


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May 19, 2011

 

Karen Celella
  Congratulations on another fabulous finalist, Michelle!


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May 19, 2011

 
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  Congratulation on this fantastic finalist Michelle. WTG


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May 19, 2011

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Way to go Michelle..

Big congratulations on your wonderful finalist!!

jo ann c.


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May 19, 2011

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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  Congratulations Michelle on a fantastic finalist. Good luck in the next round !!


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May 19, 2011

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Congrats on this wonderful Finalist!


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May 19, 2011

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Even after looking at both of them again,Michelle, I still can't tell which one I prefer - they are both so outstanding. I just love the silky period look you have achieved with this one - hope it goes all the way!


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May 19, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
  It is with great pleasure that I offer my congratulations on your award for the month of April. Merna



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May 19, 2011

 

Danny B. Head
  Stunning! Congrats!


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May 20, 2011

 

Nichon L. Thorstrom Smith
  Beautiful Michelle!


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May 20, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  Congratulations on another awesome finalist, Michelle!! Stunning work!


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May 20, 2011

 
- Lydia Williams

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  Wow, this looks like from way baaaack! Awesome shot...and effect...Congratulations, Michelle!


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May 20, 2011

 

Joseph T. Pilonero
  Another great old-time shot. What great grey tones! What great expression! Awsome! TED


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May 20, 2011

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  WOW, Michelle! Hope you get gold with this, my friend!


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May 20, 2011

 

Sharon Sawyer
  Michelle, congratulations on another outstanding & well deserved finalist!!! Well done, my friend!


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May 20, 2011

 

Mary K. Robison
  Wonderful, radiant b&w Finalist, Michelle. Love her smile!


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May 21, 2011

 
- Laura E. Swan

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On Your Amazing Finalist, Michelle! I agree with all the other comments and also I love how you got her snapping her finger. We can almost feel the R&B beat!

Sorry I am late getting here!

(Hey! Thanks for the plug, too!)

-Laura :)


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June 04, 2011

 

Dennis Gay
  G'day *MICHELLE*!

Monster Aussie congratz for the EP and Finalist awards.

Marcie sure is in the groove and is enjoying every moment of it.
A very well timed finger snapping performance shot showing the singer off nicely as well as displaying technical excellence.
I can almost hear the bass.

GB
Dennis


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June 05, 2011

 

Rod Partington
  This really is an amazing capture Michelle! Crystal clear,excellent comp.and expression. great B@W choice.Love it.


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July 14, 2011

 

Susan K. Snow
  Another beautiful black and white finalist, Michelle.
Congratulations on this well done creation!!!!


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July 28, 2011

 
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