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Great Expectations

© Alexis Yobbagy

Great Expectations

Uploaded: September 12, 2007

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ISO 400, F16, 1/60.
While Dickens did not write "for" children, he certainly wrote "about" them, highlighting the exploitation and despair of the offspring of the lower classes.

Comments

Armando -. Arturo September 12, 2007

Mr Dickens would be proud, as should you be. This is terrific,Alexis. #736533

Elizabeth R. G September 12, 2007

I just can't get enough of these adorable outfits!! Great capture, I love the tones and these kids are just too cute! #4781261

Mary Timman September 12, 2007

Stunning soft portrait. So soft and love those outfits. #4781299

Alexis Yobbagy September 12, 2007

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Your treatment is just FANTASTIC! I love the dreamy feel and the tonal range is super!

9/12/2007 7:32:26 AM



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Ginger S. Patterson September 12, 2007

Fabulous! #4781421

Melissa G. Meiselman September 12, 2007

Yes, Alexis these scenes of yours could be right out of the era that Dickens wrote about! This is particularly lovely with the children by the water, you great lighting and a rather somber expressions! #4781487

Larry Lawhead level-deluxe September 12, 2007

This is reall great, Alexis!

      LarryL Happenstance Photography

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Amanda Chapman September 12, 2007

Love this series!!!!!! #4781739

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 12, 2007

This is a wonderful series, Alexis!!!!! Wonderful effects!!!!! ♫ k #4781798

Cyn Valentine September 12, 2007

Their faces are just perfect for this series..must have been fun shooting! Awesome series..great work Alexis!! #4781809

Denise M. Snyder September 12, 2007

This is gorgeous Alexis... I love the soft glow and their expressions... perfect! #4781893

Jennifer L. Alder September 12, 2007

Perfect Dickens type image, Alexis!!
Another marvelous addition to this fantastic series! Bravo
:) #4782200

Nadine A. Lewis September 12, 2007

AWESOME image, Alexis!!! LOVE the mood and how you've put us back in time. <>< #4782310

John Connolly September 12, 2007

More brilliant work with your two models, Alexis! I live this misty B&W image, STUNNING! #4782494

Patrick Rouzes level-classic September 12, 2007

Looking at this, Alexis, is just like looking at an image from a Dickens Novel!!! The lighting, clarity, details, & mood most certainly captures the feeling of the era!!! This series is certainly a memorable one, Alexis!!! You are one talented lady my friend!!! #4783429

Su Sana E. P level-classic September 12, 2007

Great series and this is absolutely another excellent image and superb addition, Alexis!!

#4783569

Evy Johansen level-classic September 12, 2007

Gorgeous, Alexis! #4783679

Ujjwal Mukherjee September 12, 2007

It's a masterpiece,Alexis!Outstanding work!! #4783954

Paul E. Earl September 13, 2007

SUPERB image!!!!!!!!!!! #4784360

Chastity Abbott September 13, 2007

I am telling you!!!! this is one award winning image! This looks like something from an old movie or book! the light froem behind and the trees reflecting on the water...you could not have captured this more perfectly!!!!! AWESOME WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #4785754

Phillip R. Connolly September 13, 2007

This one is beautifully handled Alexis. Very well taken and presented.

Phil #4785868

William Moore September 13, 2007

beautifully captured...the period costumes and setting and the sofness are top notch #4785879

Jennifer L. Taranto September 13, 2007

Very poignant & dramatic!! Love the b&w for this! This is just an amazing series!! #4786137

Graeme yew Chow September 13, 2007

Wonderful portrait that going to have long memory for them when they grow up. Like their expressions, Alexis. #4787937

Peter R. Hammer September 13, 2007

I like the composition and the way you handled the monochrome Alexis. It does look like it could come from a novel although I prefer the colour images. #4788312

Melissa Malisia September 14, 2007

Wonderful B/W portrait Alexis! Congrats on your EFP! #4790229

Remi Trepanier September 14, 2007

this is an amazing shot Alexis. Love the effect and the darker edges that you put is really nice. Everything fits to be a good finalist:)

Thanks for your comment on my picture. It's a little Pug that I just bought last friday. I'm all exited about him. I should put a few more of his cut little face. #4791188

Christopher Jamison September 14, 2007

oh this is very cool! again with the costumes and you post processing...very cool 'period' piece!

I dig it! #4791490

William Moore September 15, 2007

glad to see this is an Editor's Fav...congrats #4795204

Jean E. Hildebrant September 25, 2007

Absolutely love this shot and your series! Wonderful image I hope this is a winner for you! #4844127

September 25, 2007

Yes, brilliant and an honor to Dickens. I have all of his works. Great job. I must look up your series. #4845998

Laurence Saliba level-classic September 30, 2007

This is a CLASSIC!!! #4865057

Daniella Puente October 10, 2007

Perfect tale image, so dreamy so well composed!!!! #4907886

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