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Uploaded: August 16, 2006 11:52:47

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This was a nice picture in color - good lighting, before I started editing... But I sat down and just started playing without any certain end result in mind - and after a few different layers with different effects applied and such, I came up with this. I really liked the dramatic feel - rather than just gray, there's a lot of contrast with black and white. I really wasn't sure if I should put it in the Digital Darkroom or People, so we'll see how it goes. It was taken mid afternoon using natural light. Did my edits in PSCS2. (Oh, and yes, this is yet ANOTHER self portrait!)

Comments

Ron Jones August 16, 2006

WOW!
Perfect in every way!
Ron #504478

Karolyn R. Moltzan August 16, 2006

Wow, thank you so much, Ron! I really appreciate it! #3172745

Tressie Davis August 16, 2006

Love the effects, I think this is gorgeous! #3172831

Karolyn R. Moltzan August 16, 2006

Thank you, Tressie! You have a lovely gallery! #3172855

augustus gillian August 16, 2006

nice. res, good contrast and effect #3173173

Karolyn R. Moltzan August 16, 2006

Thank you, greatly, Augustus. You have a wonderful gallery. I really appreciate your comments. #3173192

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic August 16, 2006

I like it! Love the B&W and the softness.....Great job! #3173289

Rachel E. Slepekis August 16, 2006

Really nice1 I love the lighting/effect! #3173350

Karolyn R. Moltzan August 16, 2006

Thank you, Shelly and Rachel! #3173405

Karolyn R. Moltzan August 16, 2006

Thank you, Douglas! I really appreciate your feedback - thanks for coming back to look! #3173557

Armando -. Arturo August 16, 2006

What's not to like,the look the high key tone are excellent,great job Karolyn. #3173560

Christopher Jamison August 16, 2006

absolutely beatiful. I LOVE it! #3173716

Karolyn R. Moltzan August 16, 2006

Thank you, Armando and Christopher! I truly appreciate your comments!! #3173918

Joan Powell August 16, 2006

Really nice , love the softness of it . #3174050

Karolyn R. Moltzan August 16, 2006

Thank you, so much, Joan! #3174097

August 17, 2006

Absolutely beautiful Karolyn, love it! #3177008

Karolyn R. Moltzan August 17, 2006

Thank you, Reine! #3177019

Andy Robinson August 17, 2006

Great image! #3178940

Karolyn R. Moltzan August 17, 2006

Thank you, Andy! #3178953

Carolyn Foster Spano August 17, 2006

This is really interesting and creative. I like it. #3178954

Karolyn R. Moltzan August 17, 2006

Thank you so much Carolyn! Your gallery is wonderful - you portraits are all amazing. You seem to capture a mood, not just an image... Anyway, thanks for looking! #3179082

Datha Y. Thompson August 28, 2006

WOW!! BEAUTIFUL!! Love everything about this image.. Excellent work.. :0) #3237082

Karolyn R. Moltzan August 29, 2006

Thank you, Datha! I really appreciate that! #3238945

Gary Lange September 22, 2006

This is terrific, Karolyn!! I should be taking PS lessons from you!! #3345900

Karolyn R. Moltzan September 22, 2006

Thank you, very much Gary! I love taking photos, but sometimes I think I may love doing the PS work even more! lol #3345927

S teve October 13, 2006

LOVE this picture... only 1 of the MANY MANY great photos you have taken... Thanks for YOU! #3445649

Paul G Slate December 05, 2006

Wow this is awsome! nice job with the High key effect! beautiful photo,beautiful model,beautiful photographer!this is a winner!!! #3670113

Karolyn R. Moltzan December 05, 2006

Thank you again, Paul! I appreciate you taking the time to look at and comment on more than one of my pictures! #3670132

Sharon King January 24, 2007

Your SP are all wonderful! Congrats on this gorgeous Finalist. #3862710

Karolyn R. Moltzan January 24, 2007

Thank you so much, Sharon! I'm so thrilled to have two finalists this month! #3862827

April 12, 2008

This photo caught my eye instantly. Very, very nice Karolyn. #5777676

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