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I put a thin scarf on my lens to create a soft filter effect but I did not like the result so I made a curves adjustment, blur, desaturated and duotoned in Photoshop to achieve this effect.

Dolores Neilson

 
 
 

Paul Michko
 

Well, you did a magnificent job, Dolores. I love this effect, and the intamacy it enhanced. Wonderful portrait.


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August 09, 2004

 

Colleen Braun
  very nice...


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August 09, 2004

 

Joy Brown
  Beautiful portrait, Dolores!


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August 09, 2004

 
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  I like it a lot! Great job!


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August 09, 2004

 
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  You do these people portraits so well Dolores, I love your end result!


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August 09, 2004

 

Judith G. Secco
  This is just beautiful! Such a tender moment!! Gorgeous, Dolores!
Judy


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August 09, 2004

 

Peggy Wolff
  Beautiful! It looks a lot like the grand prize winner for the fugi childrens portrait awards for 2003. I love the softness and effects!


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August 09, 2004

 

Rob Friedman
  Very creatively done--beautiful portrait!


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August 09, 2004

 

Dolores Neilson
  Hello Paul! THank you so much! I'm delighted you approve!

Thank you, Colleen! I appreciate that!

Good morning, Joy! Again, I'm honored that you would take time to post!!

Hi Carolyn! Thanks so much!! AGain, I appreciate it!

Hi again, Claudia!! Thanks so much for your compliment! You made my day!

Thank you so much, Judy! I'm delighted you like it!

Greetings Peggy! THank you so very much! I'll take that as a big compliment! This is a treatment I've done often in the past (and won with) and love. I decided to adjust the curve differently this time and added a sepia color for warmth.


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August 09, 2004

 

Dolores Neilson
  Good morning, Rob! THanks so much! I am delighted you like it!


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August 09, 2004

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd
  I still like it Doloris! Lovely shot!


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August 09, 2004

 

Peggy Wolff
  I know you have Dolores, infact that beautiful shot of the baby looking down and the shot of your daughter and grand daughter stand out as being a couple of my favorite all time shots from this site. I really love the added texture of this shot. :o)


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August 09, 2004

 

Dolores Neilson
  Leanne..you are such a dear. Thank you for commenting AGAIN on the same shot! I felt bad yesterday when I deleted it to adjust my error. I apologize again.

Hi Peggy! WHy...thank you so very much! THat means alot to me. I thought getting the hang of that curves adjustment was challenging at first but the more you do, the easier it becomes. I like images that are easy on the eyes and say "innocence and purity". Thank you for sharing your thoughts on my work. What a gift you are to me!


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August 09, 2004

 

Dale Ann Cubbage
  Wonderful portrait Dolores, I love the treatment! It looks like a hand drawn portrait!


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August 09, 2004

 

Carol Brill
  Wow, this is stunning in its simplicity of composition and tone, Dolores, what fine work you did to achieve this lovely result! This certainly deserves framing and a place of high honor on the mantel!!


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August 09, 2004

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Beautiful portrait, Dolores - great work!


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August 09, 2004

 

Kathleen Clemons
  A lovely portrait, Dolores!


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August 09, 2004

 

Murry Grigsby
  Silly--you're supposed to through the scarf over the kids :0) Seriously it's a lovely portrait Dolores! I love the high perspective, closed eyes and those wonderful lashes!! Nice high-key feel also.


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August 09, 2004

 
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  Outstanding work, Dolores!


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August 09, 2004

 

Dan Holm
  Superb portrait, very creative effects! Outstanding image, Dolores!


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August 09, 2004

 
- William C. Raco

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  This is so beautiful!
I love the emotion this elicits.
The scene, the poses, the closeness, the effect all combine to produce a very tender and touching image.
Superb work, Dolores

bill


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August 09, 2004

 

Dolores Neilson
  Hello Dale Ann...thank you for "saying" that. I never thought about it that way...as a hand drawn portrait. I appreciate your kind post very much!

Carol...You're taking time to post your sentiments on this image are so well appreciated. Thank you for elevating this work and thinking so highly of it. I appreciate it immensely!

Karen...your thoughts on my work are very appreciated. Thank you for your kindness.

Thank you Kathleen for your positive post~!

Hello Murry...I actually suspended them from the scarf until they complied with my request. That's how I get all my models to pose. ;) Thank you for posting once more on my work. You've become such an important contributor here at BP!!

Thank you so much, Ellen! I appreciate it!!

Greetings, Dan! Thank you for the wonderful superlatives on my work! I appreciate it most dearly!

bill..once again, I'm left feeling most appreciative for the generous posting on this work. Thank you for lifting my work and telling me what you like about the image. Have a good evening!!


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August 09, 2004

 

Darren K. Fisher
  OH WOW, this is just lovely. Awesome job Dee.


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August 09, 2004

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Just beautiful, Dolores, I love the result of your efforts!


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August 09, 2004

 

Monika Sapek
  Lovely portrait, Dolores!
Monika


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August 09, 2004

 
- Kelly Abernathy

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  I love this! -K


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August 09, 2004

 

Dolores Neilson
  Thank you, Darren!! So nice of you to comment!

And thank you too, Deborah! How nice of you!

HI Monika! I appreciate your post!

And thanks so very much, K!!


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August 10, 2004

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  This is fabulous. I really like the tone, softness, and overall feel of the image. Great job!! Your experimenting turned out great.


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August 10, 2004

 

Janet Detota
  Simply perfect!!


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August 14, 2004

 

Dolores Neilson
  Hello Marcie!

Thanks so much! I'm delighted this appeals to you!

And many thanks to you, Janet! I appreciate it!


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August 16, 2004

 

Michael S. Swaffar
  Congrats Dolores!!


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September 13, 2004

 

Cathy T. Vettes
  Beautiful Delores ! Whatever it is you did.. YOu did it well.. I just love this.. Congradulations.. Well done !!


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September 13, 2004

 
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  Congrats and good luck Dolores - lovely image!


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September 14, 2004

 
- Kelly Abernathy

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  This is just so stunning Dolores! Such a well deserved finalist! Congratulations ! -K


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September 14, 2004

 

Kathleen Clemons
  Congrats on all of your finalists, Dolores!


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September 14, 2004

 

Janet Detota
  Congratulations, Dolores!!


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September 14, 2004

 

Paul Michko
  Congrats, Dolores.


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September 14, 2004

 

Terry R. Hatfield
  Congrats To You Dolores:-)


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September 14, 2004

 

Carol Brill
  Dolores, congratulations and best of luck!


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September 14, 2004

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Congrats Dolores!!


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September 15, 2004

 
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