Arrival of the Swans [Contest Pre Finalists February 2017]
Uploaded: February 25, 2017 14:32:52 | Entered: February 25, 2017 14:34:52
The most striking trio of costume-coorindated models I saw during Carnevale. Three sisters attending together, in stunning white costumes they made, each with a fantastic, different swan headdress. As we moved towards a grand old palazzo to photograph these three in a baroque ballroom, I caught this scene of them striding towards me, and couldn't help but be completely dazzled. 2/17 Finalist - People
Terry Piotraschke February 25, 2017
Fantastic! #1680390Gail Sullivan February 25, 2017
Dazzling for sure, Christopher! #11565340Linda Estes February 25, 2017
Very unique image. Great shot! #11565407Chris Budny February 26, 2017
Thank you, Terry, Gail & Linda! They were sensational outfits; I haven't started editing the images of them in the ballroom yet... #11565516Nikki McDonald February 27, 2017
Wow, what incredible costumes. These people must spend all year getting ready! Great shot, Chris. #11565701Chris Budny February 27, 2017
You got it exactly -- several of the models I spoke to said that they spent the whole year between each Carnevale, planning and making (usually) 2 costumes to take to the next Carnevale! Most of the "serious" models (like these 3) come from France and Germany... I don't think I encountered 1 actual Italian model the entire time! #11565713Joanna Kovalcsik March 17, 2017
Artful and beautiful, Chris... the background is softly colored and interesting. Amazing to think of them creating these costumes! Thank you for your interesting and detailed descriptions. :o) #11572449Chris Budny March 17, 2017 1
Thank you, Joanna! Venice really is a massive, living piece of art itself. Carnevale certainly ramps it up to another level, for a week ;)Terry A. Stoa March 23, 2017
OMG this is fantastic! The details of their costumes is a real wowza - and it's as if they're heading your way for a real showdown. The DOF you selected keeps my eyes on the models... #11574608Chris Budny March 23, 2017
Thank you, Terry! I loved this view of them -- they fell into this great, symmetrical arrangement on their own. I was using my 100-400 from some distance, so that helped blur the background nicely, too. #11574615Michele Peterson March 31, 2017
I knew we'd see this one again, it's so fascinating to look at. Beautiful image, and congrats on the finalist! #11577183Joanna Kovalcsik March 31, 2017
Looking superb in Silver... congratulations! #11577337Chris Budny March 31, 2017
Thank you both, ladies! Fingers crossed! #11577425Peggy Pfister March 31, 2017
Very cool capture, Chris ... Congrats on the Silver! #11577732Chris Budny April 01, 2017 1
Thank you Peggy! #11577943Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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