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Tender Moments


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Tender Moments II
Tender Moments II
Shot in natural light from a window, Raw format, converted in CS5, added a layer of gaussian blur and another duplicate layer on multiply. Selected main focal area, feathered at 250 and hit backspace to remove.

Jean E. Hildebrant

 
 
 
- Bob Cournoyer

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Lovely....great!


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August 29, 2011

 

Daniella Puente
  Love how the light painted this lovely image Jean, beautiful :)


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August 29, 2011

 

Susan Fox
  Just as lovely as your wonderful paintings.


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August 29, 2011

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  So Beautiful Jean!! Love the light and softness/sweetness captured :)


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August 29, 2011

 

Jean E. Hildebrant
  Thank you Bob, Daniella, Susan and Datha! So nice to hear such great comments coming from all you very talented photogs! :)


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August 29, 2011

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  This has always been a beautiful portrait no matter how you presented it Jean but I think this is my favorite one because of the rich lighting, colors and the striking mood you've created!


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August 29, 2011

 

Chastity Abbott
  I have the agree the light compliments the mood beautifully! I also love the warm and comforting color tones. Such a beautiful image.


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August 30, 2011

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Stunning portrait -- the light and expressions are terrific. Thanks for the processing tip, too.


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August 31, 2011

 

Pranay Koka
  stunning lighting...very good use of natural light


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August 31, 2011

 

Robert Jensen
  Stunning portrait work


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September 21, 2011

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  A personal favorite, Jean, and one I am just delighted to see score. Congratulations on the finalist -- and thanks again for the tip which I've already used quite effectively (IMO) a couple of times.


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September 25, 2011

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round.


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September 25, 2011

 
- Kimber Wallwork-Heineman

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  So nice to read your technique. I went and tried it right away and I love it. Thanks so much and congrats!


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September 25, 2011

 

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  Very nice!


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September 25, 2011

 

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  Very nice!


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September 25, 2011

 

Jean E. Hildebrant
  A big thank you to all of you who have taken time to leave these wonderful comments! A special thank you to Nikki for the personal fav! I so appreciate how you always encourage me :)
To the Judges, I am so pleasantly surprised to receive a comment from you!
Thank you so very much!
Jean


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September 25, 2011

 

Susan Fox
  Congratulations Jean


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September 25, 2011

 

Stephanie Frey
  Congrats on your beautiful finalist, Jean!


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September 25, 2011

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Congratulations Jean!! WTG :)


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September 25, 2011

 

Patti Coblentz
  So pleased to see this lovely image a finalist, Jean...congratulations!


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September 25, 2011

 
- Michele Peterson

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  Congratulations, Jean, on this finalist. So beautiful, and I know it is a special memory for you and your family!!


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September 25, 2011

 
- Mariann Kovats

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  Beautiful capture and work, Jean! Congratulations on you finalist! I hope, we see this with gold!


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September 25, 2011

 

Jessica Jenney
  Congratulations, Jean on your stunning finalist!


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September 26, 2011

 

Pranay Koka
  Congrats on your finalist!!


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September 26, 2011

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  A wonderfully deserved finalist Jean!


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September 26, 2011

 
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  This is beautiful, congratulations!


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September 26, 2011

 

Merna L. Nobile
 

Congratulations!
You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna



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September 28, 2011

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  A keepsake Jean, congratulations on your beautiful finalist!


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October 24, 2011

 
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  Congratulations on your Finalist Jean. Such a treasured image!


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October 27, 2011

 

Debra R. Harder
  Such a beautiful moment you've captured here, Jean! The lighting is exquisite. Huge congratulations on your GORGEOUS finalist! Deb


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May 30, 2012

 
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