Inside and Out
Uploaded: September 30, 2007
My good friend Jake, one of the most beautiful people I know...inside and out. ;)
1/80s f/1.8 ISO200 85mm, B&W conversion in PS.
Christopher Jamison October 01, 2007
WOW! fantastic lighting and tones! This one's going right into my favs! Fantastic image! #751181Jennifer L. Alder October 01, 2007
AWESOME image, Melissa!Jennifer L. Taranto October 01, 2007
The dramatic b&w tones fit so perfectly with his expression!! You've captured such character here!!! Great comp too! #4868761Melissa Olsen October 01, 2007
Thanks so much guys!!! I really love this photo :) #4869114Megan p October 01, 2007
this is fantastic, what a fabulous comp and conversion! #4869153Emily E. Bem October 01, 2007
MOODY!!!!!!!! I love the drama here...more mystery and more wonderful tones! #4869252Kimi A. Phillips October 01, 2007
Beautifully done!!!!! #4870429Melissa Olsen October 02, 2007
Thanks Megan, Em and Kimi! #4874793Darby Struchtemeyer October 02, 2007
Beautiful picture- the light and comp are perfect! #4875600Amanda Chapman October 05, 2007
You are pulling out all the stops lately!!! CONGRATS on this awesome portrait! #4886405Melissa Olsen October 05, 2007
...I'm trying Amanda ;)Thanks for your comments everyone! #4886451
cheryl m. phillips October 06, 2007
I agree great lighting and tones! Love the crop as well!Susan M. Smith October 09, 2007
Melissa, what can I say except Ditto! Your gallery is fantastic and I'm adding to my faves. Great work! #4903786Daniella Puente October 09, 2007
Excellent portrait Melissa...Love your frame, the tone and the concept you transmit on this one, very natural very beautiful.... #4905097Michelle Lea Guinn October 12, 2007
Fantastic Portrait!! Love it in b&w!! You have captured such emotion here!! mlg~ #4916519Joan Kocak October 15, 2007
OUSTANDING Melissa, I missed this one, a fantastic portrait, w/amazing lighting, BRAVO girl!!!! #4928885Vikram Jamwal November 01, 2007
What a lovely picture that you have created here Melissa! The composition(and the way the subject is placed), lighting and mood are simply marvelous here!!! #5014892James E. Coleman November 19, 2007
Melissa,Jim #5097005
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