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Clouded Hope

© Marvin H. Gohlke Jr.

Clouded Hope

Uploaded: September 09, 2005 13:24:46

Description

Shot mid-day using polarizing filter. Converted to B&W, adjusted contrast, and added selective illumination.

Comments

Sylvia Rossler September 09, 2005

Beautiful portrait Marvin ! Absolutely gorgeous in b&w ! LOve it :o) #307740

Armando -. Arturo September 09, 2005

outstanding marvin, one of the best B&W
i've ever seen,the perspective is awsome,great job. #1819227

September 09, 2005

I second that, great eye! #1819229

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic September 09, 2005

Wonderful portrait!! I love this! #1819271

Megan p September 09, 2005

This is just beautiful!!! #1819304

Julie Gamicchia September 09, 2005

Beautiful image Marvin! #1819455

Trish N. Bland September 09, 2005

Wow, Marvin! This is simply beautiful. Her expressio, her hair falling down around her face, the clouds, and the b&w are all stunning! #1819906

Colette M. Metcalf September 09, 2005

This is wonderful!! #1819962

Amanda Price September 10, 2005

Another outstanding shot! #1820235

Kimberly Peck September 10, 2005

Very well done - I love it! :-) #1820654

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. September 10, 2005

I want to thank all of you for taking the time to comment on my picture. It is much appreciated. #1821750

Lori S. Aschbrenner September 11, 2005

Marvin, you have done it again! This is just awesome. Hmmm, where do I start... the composition is perfect. The lighting and perspective is just fantastic. And your post-processing work is the icing on this wonderful (soon to be finalist) image. #1825852

Brian A. Wolter September 12, 2005

Very nicely done Marv. Good job. #1826852

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. September 12, 2005

Thanks Lori and Brian for your gracious comments, it is appreciated. #1827170

Rakesh Syal level-classic September 13, 2005

Great portrait, Marvin!!!I love the angle of its capture and bright clouds around the face! Well done my friend! #1833097

Sandra Freyler September 16, 2005

Outstanding Black and White image! I love your gallery! #1846297

Wende Trew October 02, 2005

Marvin this is one of the most beautiful children portraits that I have seen outstanding job!!!!!! #1910050

Lori S. Aschbrenner October 21, 2005

Oooo, I'm good! This is the second one that I predicted would be here. LOL.

Congratulations, AGAIN, Marvin! So well deserved. #1977738

Tiffani S. LaNeave October 21, 2005

Beautiful image Marvin!!! Congrats!! #1978518

Sylvia Rossler October 21, 2005

Another beautiful finalist ! Congrats :o) #1979903

Wende Trew October 21, 2005

Congrats Marvin! Outstanding job well done! #1980181

Armando -. Arturo October 21, 2005

never a doubt in my mind, congrats sir. #1980237

Rakesh Syal level-classic October 22, 2005

Many many congratulations, Marvin!!! Well done! #1982522

October 22, 2005

Very introspective - like the "layers" of curls and clouds. #1983449

Lori Carlson October 23, 2005

What a neat neat shot Marvin!! Much impact here! Congratulations!! :0) #1986735

Marvin H. Gohlke Jr. October 24, 2005

Thanks to everyone who made comments on my picture. It is much appreciated. #1991819

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