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Proud Union Soldier

© Mary Beth Aiello

Proud Union Soldier

Uploaded: December 02, 2011 04:56:36

Description

Taken at Civil War re-enactment last June.
Fiddled in the digital darkroom, added many layers and textures.

Resubmitted.

Exif: F Number: 6.7, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Joy Rector December 02, 2011

fantastic #1427291

Ken Smith level-classic December 02, 2011

I'm sure the organizers would love to display your work...if they're not already. Outstanding, Mary Beth! #9843096

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic December 02, 2011

I agree with Ken, Mary Beth...you should see about displaying your work at their next re-enactment. Fabulous portrait as all your work is. #9843121

Avril Young December 02, 2011

OUTSTANDING PORTRAIT...this is a winner in my book!!! #9843123

Karen Bacon December 02, 2011

fantastic portrait Mary Beth! #9843158

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 02, 2011

Amazing - Outstanding in every way! #9843174

Gord MacEachern December 02, 2011

Amazing indeed Mary Beth, wonderful portrait!! #9843226

Robert R. Goodman December 02, 2011

Hi Mary Beth,WOW!!!Amazing image.I agree with the rest,You should really display your work!!!! #9843269

Carol Flisak level-classic December 02, 2011

Wonderful portrait, Mary Beth... excellent image and post processing! #9843300

Lynn M. Whitt December 02, 2011

Great portrait... #9843363

John Rivera level-deluxe December 02, 2011

Outstanding work! #9843379

Gina Cormier December 02, 2011

Just love your portrait work!!!!!!!!!!! #9843384

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic December 02, 2011

Love your civil war portraits!!! #9843440

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic December 02, 2011

Mary B

This is a amazing portraits

Ysa...
#9843459

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic December 02, 2011

I think this is at the top of all of your marvelous portraits, Mary Beth. Bravo!!! #9843498

Chris Budny level-deluxe December 02, 2011

You do these so well, but Bonnie may be onto something--this one is even more remarkable, I think, than your usual exceptional portraits. #9843585

Michael G. Marshall December 02, 2011

Beatufiul image and treatment, Mary Beth! Michael #9843689

Dayna Cain level-classic December 02, 2011

Your work is ALWAYS exceptional, but this is phenomenal. The expression on his face, the look in his eyes, just amazing Mary Beth. Absolutely amazing. #9843744

Jack Gaskin December 02, 2011

Looks like a Photo right out of my American Heritage books on the Civil War. PERFECT AS ALWAYS

GREAT SHOOTING
JAck #9844033

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 02, 2011

Outstanding portrait, Mary Beth. #9844080

Marcel J. Fernandez December 02, 2011

Mary Beth, this is a Stellar capture. The face, the eyes, and the color are great. A favorite! #9844109

Claudia Kuhn level-classic December 02, 2011

Wonderful portrait Mary Beth! #9844147

Linda S. Smith level-classic December 02, 2011

Fabulous detail and lighting in this great portrait Mary Beth! #9844159

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 02, 2011

Oh My MB!!

His soulful gaze staring off into the distance makes for a phenomenal portrait

The coloring and detail are incredible!!

The best of your best! #9844240

Katherine Kuhn December 02, 2011

Wonderful portrait -- you have really captured his soul. Great treatment too! #9844359

David Phalen December 02, 2011

Fiddling huh, I think it's little more than that.:)

A spectacular portrait with light, tones and details!! Certainly one of your best!! #9844395

Martha R. Mazon level-classic December 02, 2011

A simply wonderful portait, Mary Beth!! Wonderful textures, intensity and depth. #9844549

Tammy Espino December 02, 2011

Outstanding portrait :) #9844591

Barbara Waldoch December 02, 2011

Awesome capture, Mary Beth! #9844665

Danny B. Head December 03, 2011

Your portraits always amaze me! #9845073

Sandy Hawkins December 05, 2011

Love this....all the detail!

Sandy :-) #9849701

Cynthia Bullard January 24, 2012

Congrats on your Finalist Mary Beth! It's a winner! #9939574

Carol Flisak level-classic January 24, 2012

Congrats on your amazing finalist, Mary Beth! #9939646

Liz blahh January 24, 2012

Congrats on your finalist! #9939710

Tammy Espino January 24, 2012

Congrats on your awesome finalist!! :) #9939932

Chris Budny level-deluxe January 24, 2012

A brilliant & deserving Finalist; congratulations! #9940065

Terry Cervi level-deluxe January 24, 2012

Congrats, Mary Beth, on this amazing finalist! #9940339

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic January 24, 2012

Mary Beth

A WONDERFUL FINALIST,CONGRATULATIONS

Ysa... #9940497

Jessica Jenney January 24, 2012

Congratulations Mary Beth on your stunning finalist! #9940767

Mary Timman January 24, 2012

Beautiful finalist, Congratulations! #9941199

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic January 24, 2012

Incredible portrait Mary Beth!!! A BIG Congrats to you! #9941316

Danny B. Head January 24, 2012

Beautiful detail! Congrats! #9941386

Laura E. Swan level-classic January 24, 2012

OM GOSH! Mary Beth! This is incredible and your tight frame is great here. The details and grainy effects are fantastic! Wonderful DDR on this outstanding finalist! Good to be in your gallery again tonight. It's been a while! :D

Congratulations Pictures, Images and Photos #9941474

Renee Doyle January 24, 2012

Awesome portrait Mary Beth!! Congratulations! #9941567

Robert R. Goodman January 24, 2012

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist!!! #9941790

Joannie Bertucci level-classic January 24, 2012

This is a portrait that could pass any test, Mary Beth, in photography! Your treatment is perfection! This will go on to gold! Congrats! #9942072

Phyllis H. Burchett January 24, 2012

Big congrats Mary Beth on this awesome finalist! #9942111

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic January 24, 2012

No surprise here MB. This is so wonderful and I hope it see the gold it so deserves. Congratulations! #9942234

Carla Capra Anderson January 24, 2012

Congrats! #9942713

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe January 24, 2012

Big Congratulations, Mary Beth on your beautiful and well deserved finalist! #9943164

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 25, 2012

congratulations on your beautiful finalist!!! #9943520

Bojan Bencic level-classic January 25, 2012

Fantastic. Congratulations on your finalist, Mary Beth! #9944061

Boyd L. Alexander January 25, 2012

Amazing Portrait Mary Beth!! Huge congratulations on this wonderful finalist! #9944655

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic January 25, 2012

Glad to see this again, Mary beth. My fave at 101 and expect it with a Gold badge soon, good luck!

UB. #9944755

Mitch Spence level-classic January 25, 2012

Extraordinarily talented portraiture, Mary Beth. Congratulations. #9945256

Amy M. Wilson January 25, 2012

Big congratulations on your fabulous Finalist, Mary Beth!! #9946546

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 26, 2012

Congratulations on this phenomenal Finalist, Mary Beth! #9948893

Sara B Coffey level-classic January 27, 2012

Mary Beth, I love the clarity & feel of this portrait. Superb! A well deserved Winner!
Sara ☼ #9950127

Sara B Coffey level-classic January 27, 2012

Mary Beth, I love the clarity & feel of this portrait. Superb! A well deserved Winner!
Sara ☼ #9950290

David Stegmeir February 09, 2012

This is a wonderful portrait Mary Beth. Congratulations on the very well deserved Finalist. This is worthy of hanging. I bet it would look great printed on Canvas. #9973660

Merna L. Nobile February 12, 2012

You can feel it in the air, the anticipation of waiting for the awards to arrive. The talent that is on display for all to see and share is amazing. Congratulations to all the January, 2012 winners. Merna #9979175

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic February 26, 2012

A portrait right out of the history books, MB. Congrats on yet another fabulous finalist! #10004775

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