Leonardo's Light

© Laura E. Swan

Leonardo's Light

Uploaded: November 23, 2009

Description

Do You Suppose
Leonardo da Vinci
Ever Painted His Masterpieces By
CANDLE LIGHT?

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TV 1/30, AV 2.8
Frac, Curves, Paint, Zoombrowser EX
HAND HELD MACRO (DDR)

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/30 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, FocalLength: 4.60 mm, Model: Canon PowerShot SD800 IS

Comments

Tommy E. Burgess November 23, 2009

Outstanding work Laura!! The Fract effect really adds a wonderful texture to the hands. I like all the old masters use of light. The texturing in the hands seems very da Vinci like, I think you could say the light has a bit of Rembrandt quality to it as well. Very creative and beautiful Laura!! #1208761

Graham Robards November 23, 2009

Oh Laura, how wonderful is this? ~Pat
xxxxxxxxxxx #8161341

Tiia Vissak November 24, 2009

cool tones, effects & framing! #8161364

Barbara Waldoch November 24, 2009

Wonderful image, Laura! #8161372

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 24, 2009

SSSLala!!! I LOVE this new style of yours. SUCH a creative and BEAUUUUUTIFUL image. The way you express yourself through your art is very impressive. This is outstanding!!!
A winner in my book. #8161377

Brett Dolsen November 24, 2009

Awesome DD work and composition Laura!!Steel Eyes. #8161423

Chua Wee Boo November 24, 2009

Excellent DD works & capture,Laura! #8161474

Renata Gusciora November 24, 2009

Wow!Interesting DD work with great effects,Laura! #8161476

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 24, 2009

Thank you Tommy, Big Sis Pat, Tiia, Barbara, SSSKiki, Steel Eyes, Chua and Renata!!!

Thank you all for your fantastic remarks here. I really loved the way this one turned out and I can see you are feeling the same thing that I did! I am really have a great time with my new frac filter and the possibilities are endless!! I came up with several different versions of this same image but this one was my favorite, I think? I might share another one soon.

I appreciate you coming to view this and for -ALL- that you have said.

Have a great night! You all did very impressive work tonight!! I have been to your galleries.

Thank you again and good night. :)

-Laura #8161478

Jyri Vissak November 24, 2009

Beautiful composition and tones! Nice work. #8161518

Karen Engelbreth November 24, 2009

Wonderful image, Laura... #8161548

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict November 24, 2009

Outstanding image and work here, Laura.


Dominick #8161621

Michelle Alton November 24, 2009

Fantastic work, Laura. No...I think he had incandescent bulbs! #8161682

Ellen Hodges November 24, 2009

Most outstanding work from the most fantastic and creative Laura!!! #8161785

Monnie Ryan November 24, 2009

Outstanding image -- very creative, Laura! #8162279

ROLAN NARMAN November 24, 2009

Wonderful tones, colors amd effects Lulu! Very creative! #8163188

Christine Lobsinger level-classic November 24, 2009

Hi Sis... very unique DDR work!! I think he may have when the power went out!... hehehe!
Another creative image...you go girl!!
CHRISSY
SMILING AGAIN #8164792

Jack R. Perry November 24, 2009

WOW Laura this is wonderful, a master indeed. I wish I was creative enough to provide a title. #8164921

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 24, 2009

I imagine him painting both with right and left hands together.... wonderful capture and lighting! #8165213

Yulianto Soeroso November 24, 2009

may be hahaha im still out side,not in this earth hahaa #8165288

Robert K. Bemus level-classic November 24, 2009

Very cool image and effects, Laura!! #8165296

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe November 25, 2009

Wonderfully imaginative and beautiful photo...love the concept and how you achieved this artistic masterpiece!

ccc #8166259

Kaye Burazin November 25, 2009

outstanding, love the presentation.Perfect composition #8167060

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 25, 2009

Laura, you did not get a finalist yet but you will verrrrrry soon! This is a magnificent & ultra creative work of art! I LOVE it,my friend! #8169019

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 25, 2009

HA...We will see. (Paddy, you know I am talking to -YOU-)

Thanks for your BIG vote! :) !!!

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Thank you SO, SO much, Kaye, Candice, Surfer Robert, VERY MYSTERIOUS Yulianto!, Stef (Good point! Who knows?!), Jack Path (Oh you know you could be!), Chrissy, I agree!, Brolan and Monnie :) Mr. Tree, I agree, Ellen...(How much do I make the check out to???!!!), Michelle ( Makes total sense)!, Dominick (Wow Thanks!)and Karen :), and JURI!

ALL OF YOU! What an honor.

Thank you again!

-Laura :) !!! #8169392

Mitch Spence level-classic November 26, 2009

A fascinating and moody image, Laura. Nice work! #8170444

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 26, 2009

Thank you Mitch! :)

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING! :) #8170660

Stephen Zacker November 27, 2009

Very creative. Nice work #8173492

Janice Mezzacappa November 27, 2009

Artistic work here Laura love the story in those hands and candle, WTG!! #8173825

Joseph N. DiGilio November 29, 2009

This is unique Laura. It does have the look of an old painting. You are quite an editor. #8177713

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 29, 2009

Hi Steve, Janice and Joseph!

Thanks for the kind remarks. I was really happy with this one. My male model has really nice hands, too, so this helped!

I appreciate all that you guys said. :)

-Laura

(MAN! You should see what I have been working on in DDR lately. I'm not sure if the world is ready for it! HA!) #8177799

Cassie L. Woodlee November 30, 2009

Hey girl outstanding piece of art work!!! #8180105

John Connolly December 06, 2009

I am impressed with your creative talent here Laura! Excellent DD work and tones, well done!
Thanks for your comment about Tanilba House, the tree in the foreground is a Frangipani, it thrives in warm climates, and they are just about to come into flower! #8196197

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 07, 2009

The wonderful world of DDR. I could get lost in it forever.

Thank you Cassie and John!

Cassie, this is what I was shooting for. Art. Thank you so much!

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John, I can't tell you how much your support means. I really try and do my best. Thank you so much! Yes! That tree was awesome. I hope you can go back and take more shots when the blooms come. This is so wonderful for the rest of us to see!

What a great family we have here at BP!

:)

Not just during the holidays but all year I am so grateful to know all of you!

-Laura #8199629

Karen Kessler December 08, 2009

Wow, cool image Lala! This one really CRACKLES, too! ha! You silly Sis!

It really is an excellent piece of art. The effects are outstanding! #8202126

Laura E. Swan level-classic December 08, 2009

Thank you for coming to take a peek Kalena!!! :D

I REALLY like this one. It reminds me of an old Rembrandt or something!!!

I see YOU have been dabbling with the frac filter, too, of LATE with MUCH SUCCESS!!! COOL!!!

-Sis

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Karen Kessler December 12, 2009

I agree, it looks like a professional painting! Well done! #8210914

Wm Nosal April 29, 2010

Beautiful Frac, Laura #8578956

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 26, 2011

Nice lighting effects and DD work Laura #9370574

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 27, 2011

Hi Kalena, Wm and Emile!

Thank you so much! Can you believe these are hubbys hand trying to figure out how to operate a singing birthday candle??? Lol...

Thanks so much for stopping to appreciate this one!

-Laura :) #9372097

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 27, 2011

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Kim Andelkovic May 17, 2011

Amazing shot.....what a wonderful imagination you have Laura :-) #9408289

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 06, 2011

Hi Kimmy! This image was taken on my Birthday a year or two ago and that candle is one of those musical ones! Lol...It was totally rewarding to end up with these results!

Thanks and fun to see you here!!!

-Laura :D #9787805

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 07, 2011

It is still a phenomenal work of art, Laura! #9789284

Terry Cervi level-deluxe November 07, 2011

Very cool work, Laura!! Love your treatment!! #9790405

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 07, 2011

Thank you Paddy. I will take that as a very high compliment!!! :) !!!

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Hi Terry! Thanks so much! I really miss having a fractalius filter. It died with my old lap top. :( It was such fun and as you can see, it could do cool things with hands and light.

Thank you fo the visits.

-(Swanee)Laura :D #9790436

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 08, 2011

Just like the masters painting you are a master here. Nice work Laura. #9791960

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 08, 2011

Now that's kool Laura!

Hey that Happy Thanksgiving picture needs posted for the MT! Beautiful!

jo ann c. #9792151

Gina M. Savage November 11, 2011

Beautiful image, Laura! #9798208

Chris Ebben November 11, 2011

I reckon if he'd have seen this, he might have given it a go!! Great Frac Filter work, well done=^..^= #9798414

Tammy Espino May 01, 2013

outstanding :) #10678257

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 02, 2013

I love this Laura! Love thelight and comp girl!

jo ann c. #10679301

Laura E. Swan level-classic July 07, 2015

Thank you Emile, Jo Ann, Gina, Chris, Tammy and Jo Ann again! So sorry to be so late. I wasn't getting notifications on all of my work. I appreciate your feed back a lot. #11328266

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