Inspiring Photo: Diva Relaxes #11670013

Diva Relaxes [Photography Contest Pictures of People Babies & Children]

Uploaded: April 23, 2011 02:36:03

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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.

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1600, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 32.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

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Avril Young April 23, 2011

terrific photo...and lovely tones... #1371491

Gregory R. Gaskin April 23, 2011

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. #9364633

Nadia Paul April 23, 2011

Wonderful capture Michelle - beautifully composed with great tones! #9364634

Douglas Pignet April 23, 2011

beautiful capture and great tones #9364675

Jack Gaskin April 23, 2011

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 #9364682

Courtenay Vanderbilt April 23, 2011

Love the vintage feel, Michelle! #9364697

Ray Thoms April 23, 2011

Great image Michelle...excellent B/W with a great tonal range....often apsired but not always obtained!
Well done! #9364783

Ron McEwan April 23, 2011

The B&W adds to the perception along with her hair style, that this was in the big band ERA, well done my friend. #9364827

Anne M. Young April 23, 2011

Fantastic in the era capture! #9364882

Carolyn M. Fletcher April 23, 2011

She looks happy! #9364950

Monnie Ryan April 23, 2011

Wonderful portrait, Michelle! #9364955

Ann H. Belus April 23, 2011

Beautiful work, Michelle; this is fantastic! #9365011

Barbara Waldoch April 23, 2011

Looks great, Michelle! #9365053

Mary Beth Aiello April 23, 2011

She's certainly enjoying the evening, Michelle. Terrific capture, and I love the vintage B&W. Beautiful. #9365098

Joseph M. Muench April 23, 2011

Awesome timeless mood to this image, Michelle. Great B&W tones & lighting. You captured the moment perfectly! One to be proud of!
-Joe #9365277

Karen E. Michaels April 23, 2011

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. #9365347

Nancy L. Green April 23, 2011

WOW!!! This is absolutely STUNNING Michelle, and VERY effective in B+W!!! WTG!!! <>< #9365597

Rony Sagy April 23, 2011

Great capture, Michelle. Excellent choice of B&W. #9365641

Randy D. Dinkins April 23, 2011

Great shot, beautiful B&W treatment!!! #9365647

John Connolly April 23, 2011

A wonderful happy portrait Michelle! Looks great in B&W! #9365654

MELODIE C. ROBERTS April 23, 2011

Taking a break but always a perfomer ;0)

Fantastic Black and White Mickey!!
So realistic my feet are keeping time to the music ;0) #9365753

Claudia Kuhn April 23, 2011

Terrific portrait Michelle, love it in bw #9365929

Carol L. Fowler April 23, 2011

Wonderful smile! Great in black and white #9366070

Robert K. Bemus April 23, 2011

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!! #9366108

Brett Dolsen April 24, 2011

Great on the spot action and mood Michelle!!Beautifull tones and sharp capture! #9366146

Rona L. Schwarz April 24, 2011

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! #9367674

Marilyn K. Lincecum April 28, 2011

Wonderrful portrait...love the B&W. #9377858

Maria Morrow April 28, 2011

Outstanding Michelle, your choice of black & white really captures the 1940's &50's look.. perfect lighting. #9378331

Ujjwal Mukherjee May 17, 2011

Wonderful B&W tone and so is the composition and capture, outstanding image,Michelle!! #9408178

Kathy Cline May 18, 2011

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glitter-graphics.com #9410946

Tammy Espino May 18, 2011

Big congratulations on your finalist :) #9410998

Courtenay Vanderbilt May 18, 2011

Congrats again, Michelle! #9411238

Amy M. Wilson May 18, 2011

Congrats on your beautiful Finalist, Michelle!! #9411241

Robert R. Goodman May 18, 2011

A big congratulations,Michelle!!! #9411252

Jeana Clark May 18, 2011

This is Superb!!!
The Black and White is perfect!!!
Congratulations Michelle on this wonderfully deserving Finalist!!!
Best of luck in the next round!!!
~J~ #9411293

Jack Gaskin May 18, 2011
WAY TO GO CONGRATS on a COOL CAPTURE
Happy Shooting
Jack #9411474

Carol Eade May 18, 2011
Just beautiful, Michelle, congratulations on your finalist! #9411967

Marilyn Cornwell May 18, 2011
A beautiful and delightful image, Michelle! As much fun as your blog! #9411972

Mukesh Srivastava May 18, 2011
Superb work..Huge congratulations for another Finalist win, Michelle!!!! #9412072

Jeffrey R. Bange May 18, 2011
Another great finalist photo Michelle, best of luck in the next round. #9412114

Denny E. Barnes May 18, 2011
Big Congratulations, Michelle on your beautiful and well deserved finalist!! #9412137

Terry Cervi May 18, 2011
Beautifully done and another well deserved finalist, Michelle! #9412415

Rony Sagy May 18, 2011
Congratulations on this wonderful and well deserving finalist, Michelle. #9412424

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer May 18, 2011
Congrats on another stunning finalist, Michelle. #9412550

Marijana Fajgl May 19, 2011
Big congratulations on your fantastic finalist, Michelle! #9412827

Kim Andelkovic May 19, 2011
Congrats Michelle.....awesome image :-) #9412955

Nancyj E. Hovey May 19, 2011
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #9413274

Karen E. Michaels May 19, 2011
I am very proud that you got such recognition for this series Michelle.
Wrote it before and I write again, GQ smooth. #9413382

SaMi Martin May 19, 2011
Congratulations Michelle on a wonderful finalist! #9413430

Carla Capra Anderson May 19, 2011
Whew Whoo, movie glitz and glamour captured perfectly. Awesome finalist, congratulations.
;) CC #9413584

Karen Celella May 19, 2011
Congratulations on another fabulous finalist, Michelle! #9413717

Emile Abbott May 19, 2011
Congratulation on this fantastic finalist Michelle. WTG #9413867

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 19, 2011
Way to go Michelle..
Big congratulations on your wonderful finalist!!
jo ann c. #9414337

Marilyn K. Lincecum May 19, 2011
Congratulations Michelle on a fantastic finalist. Good luck in the next round !! #9414716

Carol L. Fowler May 19, 2011
Congrats on this wonderful Finalist! #9415135

Rona L. Schwarz May 19, 2011
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! #9415658

Merna L. Nobile May 19, 2011
It is with great pleasure that I offer my congratulations on your award for the month of April. Merna

#9415780

Danny B. Head May 20, 2011
Stunning! Congrats! #9416832

Nichon L. Thorstrom Smith May 20, 2011
Beautiful Michelle! #9416925

Patti Coblentz May 20, 2011
Congratulations on another awesome finalist, Michelle!! Stunning work! #9417032

Lydia Williams May 20, 2011
Wow, this looks like from way baaaack! Awesome shot...and effect...Congratulations, Michelle! #9417168

Joseph T. Pilonero May 20, 2011
Another great old-time shot. What great grey tones! What great expression! Awsome! TED #9417184

Patrick Rouzes May 20, 2011
WOW, Michelle! Hope you get gold with this, my friend! #9417338

Sharon Sawyer May 20, 2011
Michelle, congratulations on another outstanding & well deserved finalist!!! Well done, my friend! #9418394

Mary K. Robison May 21, 2011
Wonderful, radiant b&w Finalist, Michelle. Love her smile! #9419186

Laura E. Swan June 04, 2011

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 :) #9443322

Dennis Gay June 05, 2011
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 #9445597

Rod Partington July 14, 2011
This really is an amazing capture Michelle! Crystal clear,excellent comp.and expression. great B@W choice.Love it. #9530565

Susan K. Snow July 28, 2011
Another beautiful black and white finalist, Michelle.
Congratulations on this well done creation!!!! #9560758

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