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Sonata

© Dolores Neilson

Sonata

Uploaded: March 06, 2002

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While our daughter was playing the piano, (ah...music of angels) I was struck with inspiration. In this portrait, her love of music and mine, photography, intertwine to make a beautiful marriage. This photo will always be dear to my heart.

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Vasko March 06, 2002

This image is amazing! I was wondering if you manipulated in on comp (doubt you did), and if you could give us detalis on how it was taken (filter use would be great)

I congratulate you once again.

Rock on,
Vasko #4063

Debbie Franks March 07, 2002

This is a beautiful portrait! #5929

Dolores Neilson March 08, 2002

Thank you Vasko and Debbie. I am delighted as this is a special photo to me. Vasko, the lighting was created this way: As my daughter was playing, she was backlit with a 250 watt tungsten bulb placed about waist height covered with wet white cloth to soften the lighting and create the mood. My objective was to not only create a silhouette of her but have light cast onto her music so positioning the lighting took a few tries. Now you all know my secret! #5937

Debbie Franks March 08, 2002

You did a fantastic job and thank you very much for the tip! #5940

Mette Vendelboe Allison level-classic May 26, 2019

Simply gorgeous photo! #51657

Dolores Neilson May 26, 2019

Greetings again, Vette! Many thanks for commenting on one of my favorite images! I'm starting to feel guilty that you are spending all this time on my shots! THANK YOU...you are so sweet!! #51669

Damian P. Gadal May 26, 2019

Outstanding shots like this one are worthy of the praise!

DPG #51670

Casey A. Hanson March 21, 2005

Delores, this is outstanding! I can see why it is your favorite. It's absolutely beautiful. Well done :0) #1195640

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