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[Contest Finalists February 2007]

© Larissa M.

Uploaded: January 31, 2007 17:00:56

Description

My gorgeous sister!!
Picture taken outside with available light.
Effect done with the suggestion of my sister.

Comments

Mette Vendelboe Allison level-classic January 31, 2007

Wonderful with the soft look, lighting behind and especially choice of colors. #597885

Larissa M. February 01, 2007

Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Mette!!
All the best!

:)
~*Lue... #3899891

paola A. Jofre February 01, 2007

Very Nice!! This is really good Lue!! I love this!! The effect is great!! #3900367

Larissa M. February 01, 2007

Thanks so very much, Paola!!
Have a lovely day!

:)
~*Lue... #3900406

Stan Kwasniowski February 03, 2007

Lue, your getting to be a great young photographer #3907793

Larissa M. February 03, 2007

Stan, your comments are so kind!!
Thank you so much!

:)
~*Lue... #3908129

Cassie L. Woodlee February 03, 2007

Beautiful portrait Lue, love the soft tones!!! #3909295

Larissa M. February 04, 2007

Thanks ever so much, Cassie!!
Have a wonderful day!

:)
~*Lue... #3909852

Ronald F. Fischer February 08, 2007

Everything about this portrait is fantastic, Lue! I love the pose and the great effects!! #3927688

Larissa M. February 08, 2007

Thank you so much, Ron, for your very kind comment!!
It's really appreciated!

:)
~*Lue... #3927813

David Pratt February 10, 2007

Love the soft effect you used here. Terrific pose, model, and great portrait Lue! Great job! #3934807

Larissa M. February 11, 2007

Thanks so much, David!! Your comments really encourage me!
:)

~*Lue... #3936073

John V. Roscich level-deluxe February 12, 2007

VERY COOL PORTRAIT
GOOD EFFECTS LUE
NICE WORK
JOHN #3941123

Larissa M. February 12, 2007

Thank you so much, John, for your wonderful comment!!
:)

~*Lue... #3941149

Shawn M. Marymee February 22, 2007

Lue
Just took another look thru gallery. This one realy cought by eye. You have such a wonderful vision. I am more impressed every time you post new photos.
Shawn
#3976202

Larissa M. February 22, 2007

Thanks, Shawn!! Your comments always encourage me!! :) Have a wonderful day!

:)
~*Lue... #3976248

Cyn Valentine February 22, 2007

THis is so beautiful Lue..a wall hanger for sure!! Great effects and color.. I love it!! #3976263

Larissa M. February 22, 2007

Thank you so much, Cyn!!
You work magic with portraits, so it's always extra nice to have you comment on my pictues!

:)
~*Lue... #3976670

Robert K. Bemus level-classic March 01, 2007

Great portrait of your sister, Lue!! The effects are outstanding...keep up the good work!! #4013053

Larissa M. March 02, 2007

Thank you so much, Robert, for your encouraging comment!!

:)
~*Lue... #4014508

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett March 13, 2007

Beautiful soft portrait, Lue ... a lovely pose to go along with it ... steve #4049622

Larissa M. March 13, 2007

Thanks so much for stopping by with a lovely comment, Steve!! :)

~*Lue... #4050848

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic March 23, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist. Good luck in the next round. #4086119

Larissa M. March 23, 2007

Thanks so much, Kay!! I didn't even realize I had gotten anything until I read your comment! :)

~*Lue... #4087181

Ronald F. Fischer March 24, 2007

Congratulations, Lue, on this awesome finalist!! #4091903

Larissa M. March 24, 2007

Thanks again, Ron, for your most appreciated comments!
Have an awesome day!!

:)
~*Lue... #4092274

Gary Lange March 24, 2007

Lue, this is so fantastic. What a lovely sister! Congrats on this awesome finalist!! #4092713

Larissa M. March 24, 2007

Thanks so much for your compliment, Gary!!

:)
~*Lue... #4092718

Shawn M. Marymee March 28, 2007

Congratulations LUE!!!!! I liked it from the begining. You have done a wonderful job!!! #4106820

Larissa M. March 28, 2007

Thank you so much for your kind comment, Shawn!! Have a terrific day!!

:)
~*Lue... #4107000

John Connolly April 06, 2007

No wonder this one caught the judges eye, Lue! This is a beautiful and creative presention of your pretty sister. #4137898

Larissa M. April 06, 2007

Thank you so much for your time and encouraging comment, John!!
Have a happy Spring!

:)
~*Lue... #4138229

Howard A. Wimpee April 14, 2007

Congrats Lue!! I'm not real good with words so what everyone else said and more.Great Job,You have real talent!! #4166577

Larissa M. April 14, 2007

Thank you, Howard!! Your comment means a lot! :)
Have a great weekend!

:)
~*Lue... #4166745

Hayden Cannon April 17, 2007

Hey Lue I don't know how I missed this amazing capture the effects are fantastic very nice portrait of your sister also congrats on the finalist keep it up :) #4179937

Larissa M. April 18, 2007

Thanks so much, Hayden!! Your comments are very encouraging!
Have a wonderful day!

:)
~*Lue... #4182227

Lynn Haack April 19, 2007

Hi Lue...very soft, gentle and elegant! Stunning and creative. What effects did you use to achieve this beautiful glowing image? Congrats on your winner! Lynn #4187924

Larissa M. April 19, 2007

Hi Lynn! Thank you so much for your encouraging comment!! :)
I fixed this one up with Corel Photo Paint... the only things I really did was sharpen up the picture a little, adjust the colors, and apply a colored vignette.

:)
~*Lue... #4188083

Lynn Haack April 19, 2007

Thanks so much Lue...I've been thinking about investing in Corel Painter....seems to be quite a popular photo edit software...and the images are so beautiful! Lynn #4188185

RC Fritz June 04, 2007

Very Nice! Amazing capture and beautiful effects. Very creative Larissa! #4365923

Larissa M. June 04, 2007

Thank you so much, RC!! :)

~*Larissa... #4365996

paola A. Jofre June 04, 2007

Congratulations Larissa!!!!!
#4366069

Larissa M. June 05, 2007

Thank you so much, Paola!! =)

Have a wonderful day!
~*Larissa... #4368082

Sangeeth SG July 16, 2007

good portrait
can u please teach me what are the post processing steps you have done ?

sangeeth #4514077

Larissa M. July 19, 2007

Hey Sangeeth!

I fixed this one up with Corel Photo Paint... the only things I really did was sharpen up the picture a little, adjust the colors, and apply a colored vignette.

Blessings!
:)
~*Larissa... #4528785

Phil Cannon February 21, 2008

Lue - what a beautiful image! !!! I love what you have done with this shot in the post editing - and I also love the comp, the pose and the way you have created this beautiful portrait!!!! Congrats on this finalist!!!!! #5525659

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