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Taking a Break

© R. J. Laudenbacher

Taking a Break

Uploaded: May 23, 2012

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f/4.5, 1/640sec., ISO-800, +0.7EV, 42mm focal length, 18-200mm lens
~I thought the veil was a mourning veil but this re-enactor told us this was actually what they used for sunglasses during the time of the Civil War.~

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.67, ExposureTime: 1/640 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 42.00 mm, Model: NIKON D3S

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 23, 2012

Great capture of this lovely lady, Becky. Fantastic comp and colors. #1464622

Danny B. Head May 23, 2012

Great light (as always). Interesting fact about the veil. I guess if it was used as "pre-sunglasses" it could be used as "pre-makeup" as well. lol #10146743

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 23, 2012

How interesting! Who knew? Improvise was the word of the day. #10146805

Bojan Bencic level-classic May 23, 2012

Great capture and treatment, R.J. Very nice tone and mood. #10146813

Ken Smith level-classic May 23, 2012

Pretty cool...sunglasses? Who'd have thought! Nicely done, Becky! #10146840

Jack Gaskin May 23, 2012

OMG It's Aunt Pitty Pat from Gone with the Wind.

;o) GREAT SHOOTING

Jack #10146846

Linda D. Lester level-classic May 23, 2012

I would have never thought about sunglasses but I do have to put them on.
Wonderful shot as always! #10146869

Carol Eade level-addict May 23, 2012

Beautiful image, Becky, lovely tones. #10146932

Terry Cervi level-deluxe May 23, 2012

Maybe we should trade in our shades for veils, what'cha think, Doris? LOL! It's a beautiful capture, very nicely done! #10146956

Robert R. Goodman May 23, 2012

Hi RJ,another excellent capture my friend.Beautiful treatment,wonderful detail!!! #10146977

Claudia Kuhn level-classic May 23, 2012

Wonderful period portrait Becky #10147433

Debbie Bray May 24, 2012

Where are her feet?? LOL!!! She must be a shorty! I guess with me being tall, my feet hit the ground, everytime! A very cool capture, Bec! #10148531

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