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© Jennifer L. Alder

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Uploaded: November 10, 2007 07:52:49

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Revisiting an old favorite of mine
I did a semi-soft HK conversion, cleaned up a few
stray hairs and adjusted levels some.
Thanks for looking :)

The color version from five months ago can
be seen a few pages back in my gallery.

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: +0, Exposure Time: 1/160, Flash: flash did not fire, White Balance: auto white balance, Focal Length: 22mm, Camera Model: Canon PowerShot A610

Comments

Jennifer L. Alder November 10, 2007

Emily Bem

Wow..this just GLOWS! I love her peaceful expressin and the light is just magic here!
11/10/2007 7:46:06 AM


Melissa Olsen

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member since: 11/6/2006 Love the BG, LOVE the high key - and I agree with Em that her expression is MAGIC!! Superb as usual my dear :)

11/10

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Carol Sawyer November 10, 2007

Love her expression, Gorgeous portrait, Jennifer! #5053855

Jessica Jenney November 10, 2007

What a beauty she is, Jennifer! I love the HK which gives emphasis to her lovely features! #5053882

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 10, 2007

I LOVE YOUR HEIGH KEYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! exceptional... and pure is indeed...! #5053905

Debra R. Harder November 10, 2007

I love what you did here, Jennifer, with the soft light. Her eyes stand out even more! Beautiful as always, Jennifer! Deb #5053929

Laurence Saliba level-classic November 10, 2007

Spectacular as always Jennifer!!! #5053945

Jennifer L. Alder November 10, 2007

Thanks guys-- I am having uploading/commenting difficulties this week-- I appreciate the kind words all
:) #5053971

Denise M. Snyder November 10, 2007

Has a beautiful, ethereal quality - lovely work Jennifer. #5054088

Cyn Valentine November 10, 2007

Beautiful portrait..love the tones! #5054096

Jennifer L. Taranto November 10, 2007

Beautiful HK!!! Great comp, & I love your bg!!! #5054117

November 10, 2007

Beautiful portrait, Jennifer! Love the way her eyes almost jump out at you. #5054159

Debra K. Johnson November 10, 2007

This is absolutely AWESOME! Love what you have done here. Just beautiful, Jennifer! #5054292

Alexis Yobbagy November 10, 2007

LOVE this!!! Tones and light are exquisite and this child is stunning!!! #5054298

Tiia Vissak November 10, 2007

A beautiful capture! #5054425

Nancy (Peaches) Harker November 10, 2007

I just LOVE the images you do of Melonie. She is such a pretty little thing and her eyes are alway WOW, not to mention the expressions she gives you.
AWSOME job girl, really LOVE this one! #5054554

November 10, 2007

Hi Jennifer...Super nice, love the effects you do with the b&w....Super!!! #5054562

Claudia Kuhn level-classic November 10, 2007

So wonderful with the high key bw Jennifer! #5054619

Donna W. Neal November 10, 2007

Love the HK. Do you have a filter for that effect of just adjust the contrast to achive the look? #5054696

Melissa G. Meiselman November 10, 2007

Exquisite high key portrait..so very expressive and beautiful, Jennifer!! #5054812

Jennifer L. Alder November 10, 2007

Thanks very much all!
Donna-- I do not like to use HK filters as I feel they are "messy" in areas. I complete all of my HK work manually in layers-- in which, the contrast is adjusted in combination with many other steps. :) #5054855

Beverly A. Wright November 10, 2007

An exceptional portrait of your precious
little niece! I love this version of it!
Great work here Jennifer!!!!! #5054910

Kristi A. Howson November 10, 2007

The eyes are so intense and this is a top portrait image Jennifer. A real work of art! #5054959

Michelle L. Frick November 10, 2007

I recognize this one Jennifer and I love it! Even more beautiful this time around, and I hope it goes far!! #5054961

Janet McNeil level-classic November 10, 2007

Beautiful portrait! I will say it again - her beauty + your talent are unbeatable!! Good luck with this!! #5055146

Mary K. Robison November 10, 2007

This particular portrait of Melanie, in glowing B&W, emphasizes her "old soul" aura, Jennifer. Her expression and the "fire" in her eyes have a sense of maturity far beyond her calendar years. Captivating capture! #5055241

Sam Britt November 10, 2007

Beautiful high-key portrait, Jennifer. She looks like a little angel. #5055461

Jennifer L. Alder November 10, 2007

Thanks VERY much---
Mary, I agree-- it was the FIRST thing my sister said when she saw it. I have always wanted to do this conversion and I am so glad you enjoy it :) #5055803

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 10, 2007

Phenomenal lighting, tones & expression captured here, Jennifer!!! Absolutely exceptional work here, my friend!!! #5055831

Barbara Waldoch November 10, 2007

She is such a darling! Super portrait, Jennifer! #5055891

Jeana Clark November 10, 2007


OUTSTANDING!!!

~J~ #5055959

Su Sana E. P level-classic November 10, 2007

Oh I just love this. Jen, Melanie's expression truly reminds me of the portrait of Monalisa...
#5056006

Angie Sidles level-classic November 10, 2007

Hi Jen! I remember this one and I still love it! I like the effects you used in this version. She is so darn cute anyway, but now she is radiant!! Beautiful! :) #5056204

Darryl Wilkinson November 10, 2007

SWEET! Another Jen classic!! #5056272

Evy Johansen level-classic November 10, 2007

So beautiful!!! And perfect title, Jennifer!! #5056429

Carol Teal November 10, 2007

What can I say that hasn't been said already? Such a lovely portrait of an adorable girl! #5056443

Esther Smith November 10, 2007

Another beautiful portrait Jennifer!! #5056456

Paul E. Earl November 11, 2007

Beautiful! #5056767

Chua Wee Boo November 11, 2007

Soooooo sweet & adorable portrait,Jennifer!Very beautiful eyes! #5056793

Kathy Reeves November 11, 2007

Love your treatment of this beautiful image Jennifer!! Excellent! #5056826

Jennifer L. Alder November 11, 2007

thanks!!!! :) #5057119

Sinta D W Plock November 11, 2007

Just AMAZING !!
Does she knows that she is very famous here? Well done with a beautiful litle model. #5058388

Tammy Scott November 11, 2007

This is one amazing portrait! #5059317

frank w. degenhardt November 11, 2007

Jennifer- I love the soft touch you put on this photo. To me it makes it more dreamy. Very good job as usual.
Have a wonderful day #5059766

Bill Wyatt November 12, 2007

This is oustanding I love every thing about it a winner in my book!! #5061343

Jennifer L. Alder November 12, 2007

THANKS!! :) #5063956

Melissa Olsen December 19, 2007

This is such a beautiful image my friend!!! Congrats on finalist :) #5228329

Michelle L. Frick December 19, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist Jen!! #5228355

Angie Sidles level-classic December 19, 2007

Conrats Jen! Awesome work! #5228935

Bill Wyatt December 19, 2007

Congratulation Jenifer on your beautiful Finalist! #5229077

Allison Gaulin December 19, 2007

CONGRATS Jennifer!!! Beautiful! #5229106

Megan p December 19, 2007

Congratulations Jennifer!!! :):) #5229308

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 19, 2007

OH YEAH!!!
Big congrats AGAIN and AGAIN on your beautiful finalist! Best of luck in the next round! #5229309

Christian Rosito December 19, 2007

her look is so deep, very nice. Congratulations on your finalist Jennifer! #5229361

Erin Appelbaum December 19, 2007

Congratulations again Jennifer. Peter #5229463

Melissa G. Meiselman December 19, 2007

Congratulations, Jennifer on this wonderful finalist!! #5229921

Denise M. Snyder December 19, 2007

Congratulations Jennifer!!! This is wonderful! #5229927

Jennifer L. Alder December 19, 2007

THANKS SO MUCH!! :) #5230019

Bill Knaps December 19, 2007

Beautiful portrait Jennifer and congrats on all the Finalist Picks...Bill #5231784

Cheryl E. Molennor December 19, 2007

Gorgeous! Congrtulations! #5231973

Stefania Barbier level-classic December 19, 2007

another big congrats Jen!! #5232609

Graeme yew Chow December 19, 2007

Congratulations ! well done to resubmit, Jennifer. #5232726

Renee Doyle December 20, 2007

Congratulations on another wonderful finalist Jen!!! #5233175

Silvio Grech December 20, 2007

Congratulations, Jennifer on this wonderful finalist!! #5235493

Debra R. Harder December 20, 2007

Another fabulous finalist winner, Jen! You're AWESOME! CONGRATS! Deb #5235549

Linda Blair December 21, 2007

Congratulations again...love this one!!! ☺ #5240405

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