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Diva for one Day (color)


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Diva for one Day (color)
Diva for one Day (color)
First of all, I wanted to say that this picture was taken as a self portrait from my dear friend Mata.
I however spent over an hour post processing and color enhancing it to make it look just perfect for Vogue magazine...LOL
she didn't need any extra PS work beacuse she is a real sicilian Beauty on her own, and we all can see that in the original picture.

Danilo Piccioni

 
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Danilo Piccioni

 
 
 

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this is the original


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September 19, 2005

 

Jane Summa
  !!BRAVO to both you & Mata!! Whichever way you or Mata present this photo it's all the same..BEAUTIFUL & PERFECTO!!!
You're amazing, Dado..with your imagination & creativity!


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September 19, 2005

 

Paul Michko
  I saw her b&w version this morning, Dado. She ceratinly is a classic beauty, and I told her so. I've got to say, I love the work both of you put into this. It is just magnificent. And thank you for showing us the original. I love to see how the porcess comes together. It's nice to have someone so beautiful to start out with, it makes the editing that much easier. Thanks for sharing, Dado.


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September 19, 2005

 

Danilo Piccioni
  It really does Paul!
she is a wonderful looking woman and it was very easy for me to create a top model look out of her inner beauty.
I posted the original, because she is too shy to do it herself, she thinks she is not as beautiful as the remake, but I posted the original so everyone can see and tell her that she is.
in fact what I did could have been also achieved by a make up artist directly on her wonderful face.


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September 19, 2005

 

Goshka G.
  You shouls be working for the Vogue, Danilo!! This is really awesome!!!


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September 19, 2005

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  The whole process is nothing short of excellence, Danilo! Yes, Mata is indeed a stunningly, beautiful woman! Your PS work is extraordinary! What a fabulous pair you two are together!!!


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September 19, 2005

 

Jessica McCollam
 
The whole process is nothing short of excellence, Danilo!

DITTO DITTO!!!! You are a master at this, Danilo! The colors you got here are nothing short of pure perfection!:) And Mata is gorgeous!


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September 19, 2005

 
- Rakesh Syal

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  You are a true master of your art , Danilo!!And Mata, she is a perfect Beauty! Afterall, beauty needs no ornaments!


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September 19, 2005

 

Ermanno Radice
  Il vostro lavoro di coppia è veramente strepitoso, I risultati sono magnifici, bravissimo Danilo con il lavoro di post produzione!!


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September 19, 2005

 

Joy Rector
  This is a fantastic image


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September 19, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  Original...B&W...processed...now that's hard to say which is the most beautiful!! Mata herself sure is!
But you did EXCELLENT work too, Danilo!!


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September 19, 2005

 

Amanda Price
  Wow. Wow. WOW! How do you do it??? Great work, both of you!


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September 19, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Terrific job Dado!!!
She is truly an Italian Beauty, and your job on both images, the color and B&W is great!!!


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September 19, 2005

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Beautiful...she is such a lovely woman! Awesome ps work!


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September 19, 2005

 

Mata Patan
  Ora che dovrei farti???
Dovrei staccarti I baffi uno per uno!
Che cavolo ci fa la seconda foto messa lì???????
Dopo le opere d'arte in quella sono mostruosa, tutti I complimenti se li tirano indietro! LOL!
Ok che devo dire? Meno male che l'hai modificata perchè non l'avrei mai spedita in quel modo! Ecco l'ho detto!


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September 19, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  WOW oh WOW oh WOW oh WOW!!!!! LIKE I TOLD MATA ON HER B&W VERSION THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE DANILO!!!!! What a masterpiece. I can't stop looking at this. You and Mata make a great team. WINNER ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!


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September 19, 2005

 

Sergio La Spina
  Dado bellissimo lavoro veramente e spero confermerai che I complimenti Mata li merita los tesso perche oltre ad essere bella anche al naturale e anche una grande persona e un amica. Bravissimi grande lavoro di squadra!!!!


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September 19, 2005

 

Pu Chen
  Wonderful job and it is perfect for Vogue!


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September 19, 2005

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Beautiful job, Dado!!!


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September 19, 2005

 

Leanne M.E. Boyd
  Very beautiful Danilo!


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September 19, 2005

 

Brian Cassar
  Danilo, Mata, oggi mattina ho veduto solo la versione modificata, e ho detto "questa e una vera bella foto". Adesso, vedendo l'originale ho cambiato versione. Danilo, hai fatto bene spedendola!


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September 19, 2005

 

Peter Mantione
  Danilo, Leonardo Da Vinci would have been jealous of this Masterpiece.

Auguri Pietro


P.S. Lets all meet one day. I would love to be the official tour guide in New York City. The annual Photo Expo will be held in October. Ciao


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September 19, 2005

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Mata this is fantastic.

Beautiful and rich in color.

Kerby


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September 19, 2005

 
- Jill Odice

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  Both are beautiful as is Mata...this is incredible work Danilo :-)


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September 19, 2005

 

Patty Razonable
  Beautiful portrait and effects!! She does have features that would be stunning with a makeup artist but like Rahkesh says, beauty needs no ornaments!!


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September 19, 2005

 

Marsha S. Smith
  Both shots are beautiful, as is Mata!
But I love to see the transformation.
Can't wait to get to Mata's image for today and see the b&w!


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September 19, 2005

 

Bobbie Davis
  OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She is absolutley BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!! The original is just gorgeous.......but I can't take my eyes off of the processed one either! WOW!!!!! Her eyes are just remarkable!!!!! This is absolutely stunning and Mata.....you are gorgeous, don't be shy!!


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September 19, 2005

 

Danilo Piccioni
  Well, well, well!
Thank you all so much from Mata side too.
However She is now mad at me because I posted the original, is there anybody there that would help me let her understand that she is already beautiful? I needed to post the original to show the judges what I did, I hope she will understand that.


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September 19, 2005

 

Cathy Gregor
  Wow!
Wonderful work, Danilo!!
Mata is gorgeous in both the pre and post images!


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September 19, 2005

 
- William C. Raco

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  Wonderful treatment of this lovely photo, Dado.
Very striking!

bill


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September 19, 2005

 

Daniel Diaz
  Mata you are a natural beauty, forgive Danilo, for he is an artist and you were his canvas. BEAUTIFUL work Dado, you've made her look like the Virgin Mary!!!
MAGNIFICO!!!!!!!!!!


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September 19, 2005

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Wow, super..beautiful..hot, fantastic, wonderful, image!! Just beautiful!! Love this..both are beautiful!!! I love the original as well..:)


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September 19, 2005

 

Navin Talwar
  Mata if the original is not beautiful, there is no way you can make the later look beautiful.


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September 19, 2005

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Over the top beautiful, Danilo - exquisite image!!


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September 19, 2005

 

Kirsi Bertolini
  I love the strong colors! Great work, very nicely composed too!


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September 19, 2005

 

S J
  Wow!! Remarkable work of art!!!! Beautifully done, Dado!!!


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September 19, 2005

 

Donna Roberts
  Hey there Dado - I saw the b&w version of this in the lovely Mata's gallery yesterday.
Both versions are beautiful - you two make such a great team.
Wonderful!!
:-) ddu


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September 19, 2005

 
- Laurence Saliba

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  Ora l ho visto questo!!!! Bon lavoro Danilo ma mi piace piu la versione mandata da Mata!!! :) Great PS work Dado!!! You are an expert!!!!


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September 20, 2005

 

Paul Sikora
  I loved the B&W Mata submitted, but this has the WOW factor. Brilliant effects and the colours are exquisite, Dado


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September 20, 2005

 

Michelle R. Kovach
  Gorgeous Dado! You both did a fabulous job!


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September 20, 2005

 

Nicole Kessel
  Love both the BW and this color version! Brilliant!


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September 20, 2005

 
- Kathryn (Love) Scheet

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  gosh dado - I will give you 6 hrs to work on one of me! (lol)

beautiful job here - !


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September 20, 2005

 

Karen Engelbreth
  WOW - fantastic, Dado and Mata!


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September 20, 2005

 

Kate Jackson
  Mata is so beautiful Dado. You only did the easy part!! Mata needs no embelishment. I only wish I ever looked like her. She has very kind understanding eyes.
I do love the glowing brilliance of your image. It is an absolute winner!!


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September 20, 2005

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  If we could all photograph this well... Wonderful image and post work...


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September 21, 2005

 

Kaye Burazin
  OMG this image is hauntingly beautiful, she is hauntingly beautiful, hypnotic, mesmerizing...
In my gallery, you will find a self portrait, tell me Danilo can you make me beautiful?!!


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September 22, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  WOW WOW WOW Dado such awecome work on this Mata is such beautiful lady and its for sure ready for Vogue magazine outstanding so good to see you back again missed you :).
wonderful work !!


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September 23, 2005

 

Kaye Burazin
  ok this is a record #7 Dado, I'm thrilled for you!


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November 23, 2005

 

KHAWLA Haddad
  Congratulations on this awesome finalist....Best of luck in the next round!


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November 23, 2005

 

Kate Jackson
  Congratulations Dado on all your finalists which are so richly deserved.


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November 23, 2005

 

Jill Flynn
  Now I really lost count Danilo. LOL Congratulations .... awesome work on this!


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November 23, 2005

 

Jenny Bosmans
  I stopped counting, Dado!! Big Congratulations again!! :)


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November 23, 2005

 
- Terry L. Ellis

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  I did lose count, too! Love it! Congratulations again on this amazing finalist win, Danilo!


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November 23, 2005

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  I would love to learn how you do this Dado. It is a very flattering and unique technique!! Mata is very pretty, well done!! Oh yeah, congratulations AGAIN!!


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November 23, 2005

 

Sharon Day
  Big congratulations on another outstanding finalist!!!


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November 23, 2005

 

Stanley J. Contrades
  Doubly wonderful win, my friend, and big CONGRATULATIONS on this and the sepia becoming Finalists!! Lots of good luck to you in the next round with all of your terrific Finalists, Dado!!
Much Aloha,
Stan


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November 23, 2005

 
- Adilson F. Ferreira

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  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Dado!!!


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November 24, 2005

 

Mata Patan
  Noooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!
Basta ho deciso! Da domani in poi autoscatti!!! (Ma poi ci vuole tanto photoshop!!!)...niente è meglio che provo a fare qualche scatto migliore che mi entri almeno in finale!!!
:-(


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November 24, 2005

 
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