Behind Blue Eyes

© Jennifer L. Alder

Behind Blue Eyes

Uploaded: May 31, 2008 05:22:56

Description


Melanie, captured last week outdoors
Desaturated, blended in some sepia and applied a little texture.

Thanks for looking!! :)

Entered: People



Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: fired, auto mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 85.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

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Jennifer L. Alder May 31, 2008



Paul E. Earl

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member since: 3/18/2005 Beautiful portrait with great treatment!
5/31/2008 5:00:06 AM


Roxanne M. Bubar

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member since: 4/14/2005 Jennifer, what an amazing and stunning portrait.
Awesome work

5/31/2008 5:01:17 AM


Judith G. Secco

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member since: 12/18/2002 So well done. Beautiful, Jennifer!

5/31/2008 5:03:13 AM


Aimee McMaster

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member since: 11/20/2005 ....this is stunning Jen...what amazing work....such beautiful and perfect use of effect...Aimee

5/31/2008 5:14:21 AM


Rhonda Burger

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member since: 10/6/2005 Beautiful Jen. She's so photogenic and you take such great shots of her. Rhonda

5/31/2008 5:20:51 AM


Ray Thoms

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member since: 10/26/2005 Very nicely done Jennifer....excellent work!!!!

5/31/2008 5:23:33 AM


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Amanda Chapman May 31, 2008

Excellent caputre of emotion!!! She has the prettiest eyes! #6000502

Cassie L. Woodlee May 31, 2008

Jennifer I love your portrait work. This is absolutely STUNNING!!!!!!!!! She is so gorgeous. #6000527

Lynne Morris May 31, 2008

She is beautiful Jennifer and the tones of this are fantastic, great work as always. #6000534

Claudia Kuhn level-classic May 31, 2008

Beautiful portrait Jen! Wonderful tones and softness. #6000559

Anita Hogue May 31, 2008

Oh, I love the tones, Jennifer! Very classy! #6000587

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 31, 2008

You have some of the most awesome portraits, they always are outstanding.

I love this one, such a beautiful model and outstanding presentation!

jo ann c. #6000634

Carol Sawyer May 31, 2008

Gorgeous portrait and tones, Jennifer!! #6000684

Julie Abston May 31, 2008

Stunning! Wow...her eyes really draw you in. Excellent portrait!! #6000695

Mukesh Srivastava May 31, 2008

Stunning portrait with lovely eyes and beautiful expression, Jenni!!! #6000733

Jeanine M. Bailey May 31, 2008

WOW!! This is stunning and she is BEAUTIFUL!! Her eyes are amazing!! I love what you have done with this portrait!!! #6000810

Jennifer L. Taranto May 31, 2008

i'm amazed by your post production ... fabulous girl!! what an expression you've captured!! love the texture on her hat too!! #6000862

Jeana Clark May 31, 2008


Outstanding Work Jen!!!
Wonderful tones and excelent details!!
OUTSTANDING PORTRAIT!!!

~J~ #6000874

Laurence Saliba level-classic May 31, 2008

Simply gorgeous Jennifer!!! Such a beautiful girl and you present us with the best portraits of her!!! #6000890

Deb Koskovich May 31, 2008

As awesome as always, Jen -- such emotion! #6000918

cheryl m. phillips May 31, 2008

I like the treatment on this one Jennifer! She is so cute!
LOVE hats!
~cheryl #6001034

Jessica Jenney May 31, 2008

Outstanding portrait and editing, Jennifer! The lighting and tones are the best! #6001037

Michael Umbreit May 31, 2008

Jennifer - Stunning shot and treatment! Wonderful!! - Mike #6001078

Margaret R. Barry May 31, 2008

Fantastic portrait, Jennifer. Great comp., tones and details! #6001251

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict May 31, 2008

Beautiful, Jennifer.


Dominick #6001535

Judi Morrissey May 31, 2008

This is stunning. Great work, Jen! The lighting and her eyes are amazing. #6001667

Christian Rosito May 31, 2008

Yes, stunning, great shot Jennifer, she's such a great model. #6001805

May 31, 2008

Wonderful capture, great effects. #6002107

Brett Dolsen May 31, 2008

Awesome portrait Jennifer!!The lighting,tones and details are superb!!
Brett #6002129

Bill Knaps May 31, 2008

Beautiful as can be Jen. Bill #6002682

Mary K. Robison May 31, 2008

This is a lovely combination of soft colors and sepia, Jen! Wonderful work of digital art!
P.S. Hope Melanie got happier as the day went on!;) #6002848

Teresa Burnett level-classic May 31, 2008

Mel is looking stunning here Jennifer!! (as usual) Wonderfully dramatic portrait!! Love it!! #6002999

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 31, 2008

absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!!!! #6003115

Barbara Waldoch June 01, 2008

What did you say to get this serious expression? :-)
Terrific portrait, Jen! #6003167

Anastasia Hoff June 01, 2008

Excellent work, Jennifer, as ever. #6003755

Ujjwal Mukherjee June 01, 2008

Nice to see Melanie back again,Jen! She looks as fabulous as ever and so is your work with her! #6003958

Teresa Pritchett June 01, 2008

You are amazing! Beautiful work, fantastic portrait!!!!! #6003961

Renata Gusciora June 01, 2008

Fantastic portrait,Jennifer!Great tones and everything! #6004008

Jennifer L. Alder June 01, 2008

Thanks again very much everyone! :)
Barbara-- Mel is really a natural, she makes it very easy on me... offering a variety of expression on her own. I find it is best to just go with whatever she is feeling like doing, so I seldom try to evoke expression from her. #6004386

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 01, 2008

This one somehow reminds me of a Betty Davis portrait, Jennifer!!! Another phenomenal work here,my friend!!! #6004408

Debra R. Harder June 01, 2008

My oh my, Jen. Mel's growing up so fast before our eyes. She looks like a young lady these days. Beautiful tones, expression, lighting, comp...GORGEOUS AS ALWAYS, my friend! Deb #6004639

Sam Britt June 01, 2008

Beautiful portrait Jennifer, great tones & expression. #6005091

Kathy Reeves June 01, 2008

Beautiful, model, portrait and effects! Excellent as always! #6005198

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar June 01, 2008

beautiful young lady in a beautiful portrait! jen, the treatment here is over the top! the tones and choice of colors so pleasing! #6005904

Eugenio Diaz June 01, 2008

She is a beauty...Lovely girl and you dis a fantastic work on this portrait...The tones are Magnificent...Well done, Jennifer :)
#6005977

Shari Kelly June 01, 2008

An EXQUISITE image Jen!!!!
into my faves...perfect in every single way!!! ^j^ Shari #6006093

Ahmad Afshar June 01, 2008

Awesome shot Jennifer, very impressive!! #6006441

Jean E. Hildebrant June 01, 2008

Love the editing, Jennifer! Wonderful! #6006716

Laura L. Gonzales level-classic June 02, 2008

Fantastic Jen!!!!! So adorable and soooo striking!! Great expression and eyes!! Love this! Laura #6007074

Jamie Elliott June 02, 2008

Stunning work, Jen!! #6007090

Avril Young June 02, 2008

Oustanding work...just love it,...the tones and colour are awesome...love the sepia and just a little bit of colour...stunning! #6007162

Ross Throndson June 02, 2008

Wow....Amazing Portrait Work again, Jen.....Great One!! ! :-) #6007250

Tiia Vissak June 02, 2008

sweet! #6008649

Dennis Flanagan level-classic June 02, 2008

No doubt about this vote, the "eyes" have it. #6009238

Michelle L. Frick June 02, 2008

GORGEOUS!!! Love the SC on her eyes Jen! #6009576

John Connolly June 02, 2008

Love the color tones and blue eyes, Jennifer! Excellent work in this fine presentation! #6009979

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic June 02, 2008

Fantastic portrait of this beautiful model, love the effects especially the details on the eyes. #6010181

Erika Haight June 03, 2008

Oh my gosh Jennifer... Could It Get Any More Perfect???? LOOOOOOVVVVEEE THIS!!! #6013411

Raquel J. Ruiz June 04, 2008

Oh My goodness This is beauuuuutiful! :o) #6016098

Angie Sidles level-classic June 04, 2008

Absolutely stunning work Jen! Love your color scheme and textures! Mel is growing up so fast! Beautiful portrait! #6017760

Datha Y. Thompson June 04, 2008

Beautiful!!! Love her expression and eyes Jennifer :0) #6020690

Shannon D. Miller June 19, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS on this beautiful photo Jennifer!!! #6078171

Mary Timman June 19, 2008

Stunning eyes and tones. Congratulations and good luck on the next round! #6078211

Colleen Farrell June 19, 2008

Sensational! Congrats on your finalist, Jennifer! #6078253

Christian Rosito June 19, 2008

Great! Congratulations Jennifer on your beautiful finalist! #6078263

Tiia Vissak June 19, 2008

Congratulations! #6078266

Jessica Jenney June 19, 2008

Congratulations, Jennifer on your gorgeous finalist! #6078373

Kimi A. Phillips June 19, 2008

CONGRATS, my friend!!:) #6078420

Kathy L. Clark June 19, 2008

Congratulations Jennifer. Way to go. #6078487

Girish Vaghela level-classic June 19, 2008

This is stunning, Congrats, Jennifer!! #6078553

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton June 19, 2008

Splendid!! Congratulations Jennifer! #6078597

Margaret R. Barry June 19, 2008

Congratulations on your fantastic finalists, Jennifer! #6078672

Daniella Puente June 19, 2008

WTG Jennifer, excellent finalist!!! #6078724

Melissa G. Meiselman June 19, 2008

Congratulations, Jennifer on this fantastic finalist!! #6078768

Kara L. Hendricks June 19, 2008

Congrats Jennifer on your MANY wonderful finalists... I saw your name in there numerous times!! #6078791

Nancy (Peaches) Harker June 19, 2008

WHOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
BIG Congrats on your finalist!

Awsome and beautiful portrait Jen! #6079106

Tarun Bose June 19, 2008

Congrats for your finalist, Jennifer. #6079151

Nadya Johnson June 19, 2008

Congratulations on your outstanding finalist, Jennifer! #6079189

Michelle L. Frick June 19, 2008

Congratulations Jen on this beautiful finalist! #6079315

Elida Gutierrez level-classic June 19, 2008

Congrats for your finalist!!! #6079439

Claudia Kuhn level-classic June 19, 2008

Beautiful Jen, congrats! #6079472

Melissa G. Meiselman June 19, 2008

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Jennifer!!! #6079634

Lester A. Garcia June 19, 2008

Jen,
This finalist entry and all your other finalist entries are just super. I Expect winners from these. Congrats! - Lester #6079638

Mukesh Srivastava June 19, 2008

A big congrats on this well deserving finalist!!!!! #6079671

Melissa McCabe June 19, 2008

Fantastic Jen, very striking!!! Congratulations!!! : ) -mm #6079806

Marisol Pastor June 19, 2008

Congratulations Jennifer! This is a absolutely stunning portrait. #6080133

Karen Slagle June 19, 2008

Huge congrats on this awesome finalist, Jennifer... #6080309

Bojan Bencic level-classic June 19, 2008

Congratulations Jennifer! #6080545

Marijana Fajgl June 19, 2008

Fantastic image, Jennifer! Congratulations! #6080605

Angie Sidles level-classic June 19, 2008

I had a feeling about this one! Big congrats Jen! #6080820

Renata Gusciora June 19, 2008

Big congratulations on this fantastic finalist,Jennifer! #6080918

Sam Britt June 19, 2008

Congratulations, Jennifer! #6081070

Renee Doyle June 19, 2008

Another gorgeous work Jen!! Congrats again girl! #6081096

Michael Umbreit June 19, 2008

Jen - Congratulations on this wonderful finalist! - Mike #6081349

Erin Appelbaum June 19, 2008

Awesome finalist Jennifer. peter #6081351

Jeana Clark June 19, 2008


CONGRATS ON THIS FANTASTIC
FINALIST JEN!!!

~J~ #6081429

Barbara Waldoch June 19, 2008

Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Jen! #6081508

Joseph M. Muench level-classic June 19, 2008

Congrats on this awesome finalist Jennifer!
-Joe #6081925

Debra R. Harder June 19, 2008

When you're hot you're hot!! WTG, Jen!! Congratulations on this AWESOME finalist!! Deb #6082145

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe June 19, 2008

Congratulations !!! #6082424

Stephanie Frey June 19, 2008

Congratulations, Jennifer! #6082484

Amber J. Skene June 19, 2008

Congrats on your finalist! #6082522

Ujjwal Mukherjee June 19, 2008

Absolutely fabulous,Jen! Huge congratulations!! #6082581

Stefania Barbier level-classic June 19, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS ON THIS BEAUTIFUL FINALIST #6082810

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar June 19, 2008

Congrats on your finalist, Jen! GORGEOUS!!! #6082919

Laurence Saliba level-classic June 19, 2008

Oh I really love these!! Congrats again Jennifer!!! #6083099

Michelle Alton June 20, 2008

Wow...It's a truly worthy Finalist, Jennifer...and destined for the Winners' circle.
Michelle #6083269

Tarun Bose June 20, 2008

Congrats Jennifer. #6083573

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe June 20, 2008

Congrats Jennifer on this Outstanding Finalist! Jeff #6083590

Janet McNeil level-classic June 20, 2008

Congratulations and good luck in round 2!! #6083679

Anita Hogue June 20, 2008

Congratulations on a stunning finalist! #6083861

Jennifer L. Taranto June 20, 2008

Congrats girl!! #6084652

JO ANN CLEVELAND June 20, 2008

WOW! Congratulations on this awesome finalist, go for the gold!

jo ann c. #6085646

Lynne Morris June 20, 2008

Huge congratulations on your beautiful finalists Jeb, you really did sweep up! #6085667

Joannie Bertucci level-classic June 20, 2008

As always Jennifer an amazing treatment of portrait work!
Congrats on your well deserved finalist! #6085712

Chastity Abbott June 20, 2008

Simply breathtaking....congrats on this image! Your work truly is beautiful and I enjoy seeing it! Keep up the amazing work!!! Happy summer :) #6085944

Shari Kelly June 20, 2008

WOW JENNIFER---You outdone yourself with all these outstanding images ...I absolutely love this one...CONGRATS GIRL!!!! Shari ^j^ #6086247

Kristi A. Howson June 20, 2008

Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist Jennifer. Just gorgeous! #6087276

Cassie L. Woodlee June 20, 2008

Congratulations, Jennifer!!!!!!!!! #6087515

June 21, 2008

Congratulations Jennifer on ALL your great wins!! #6088306

Colette M. Metcalf June 21, 2008

Congratulations, Jennifer!!!! #6088954

Jeffrey S. Rease June 21, 2008

This is fabulous, Jennifer! Congratulations!! :-) #6090306

Carol Teal June 22, 2008

Stunning capture and what eyes! Congrats on your finalist Jennifer!! #6093481

Marina Moore June 28, 2008

Congratulations Jen!!!! BEAUTIFUL portrait, wonderful editing. :) #6118331

Roger Fry July 02, 2008

Fan-tas-tic !! #6131223

Yulianto Soeroso July 03, 2008

Congratulations Jen...........
without name I know this picture created by you hahaha congrate again I know your style hahahaha nice #6137701

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