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RACHAEL

© Dale Hardin

RACHAEL

Uploaded: January 08, 2008

Description

This image was destined for the scrap heap. It intitially was a full body shot, grosely over exposed with sever blowouts. But there was something about the face that made me try to save it.
I decided to try to make an art piece and with some help from PSE5 filters, desaturation of the red in the eyes, isololation and sharpening and saturation of the eyes and a few other forgotten steps, I had my image. A final multiplication blend completed the effort. No one in my family liked it but I love it.

Exposure time: 1/30 F-stop: 7.1
ISO speed: 160

Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -2.00, ExposureTime: 10/300 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 160, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 71.50 mm, Model: DSC-R1

Comments

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 08, 2008

Great image here, Dale.


Dominick #824905

Patrick Rouzes level-classic January 08, 2008

Fantastic work on this amazing portrait, Dale!!! Wonderful work again ,my friend!!! #5310606

Jim Baines level-classic January 08, 2008

A very worthy save, Dave! Magnificent job!! Right on!! #5310753

Dale Hardin January 08, 2008

Thanks Dominick. I see from your latest entry that you certainly do get around in this old world. Looks like fun. Dale #5311645

Dale Hardin January 08, 2008

Good to hear from you again Patrick. Thanks you. Loved your sea urchin, by the way. Dale #5311650

Dale Hardin January 08, 2008

Thank you Jim. I see from your gallery that you're no stranger to post processing. "On Behalf of a Grateful Nation" is an excellant work and fine message. Well done. Dale #5311948

Vicki L. Filippin January 09, 2008

So glad you rescued this image, Dale. You did a great job! Excellent composition, too.
:-) #5316600

Chris Henning level-classic January 09, 2008

Excellent job, definitely worth saving! Love it!! #5317398

Dale Hardin January 09, 2008

Thanks Vicki and congratulations on your finalist award. To precious for words. Dale #5317598

Dale Hardin January 09, 2008

Thank you Chris. The eyes did it for me, and you certainly captured the eyes in "Cutie Pie" to create a real keeper. Dale #5317605

Kaye Burazin January 15, 2008

This is absolutely bewitching. Her glaze beckons. #5345687

Dale Hardin January 15, 2008

Thanks Kay. I would love to shoot her again but she has gone back to the East coast. Dale #5346147

Shirley Sicurello level-classic January 17, 2008

Definitely a photo worth saving. Lovely face, hair tossled, interesting gaze...well done! #5352522

Dale Hardin January 17, 2008

Thanks Shirley. And thank you for introducing my to your world of images. Dale #5353372

Jane E. Kirn January 25, 2008

Excellent POV and so well worth saving! Those enchanting eyes, she is beautiful. SUPER job Dale! #5392587

Luigi Di Serio level-classic January 25, 2008

She looks like eva mendez #5392690

Dale Hardin January 25, 2008

I really appreciate your comments, Jane and Luigi. As I stated in the comments, none of my family liked the image. I think it was because they know her and felt the image made her look "hard" I've since posted more shots from that session the better depict who she really is. #5393208

Irene Colling level-classic September 14, 2008

I love it.

I can see why you tried to rescue this shot. The facial expression is so compelling; the eyes almost haunting. Very good photo art Dale. #6453853

Dale Hardin September 14, 2008

Irene, I am thrilled that you took the time to review some of my shots. I admire your work and expertise so much and it means a lot to me that you are commenting.

This girl is such a natural beauty that even when I was taking quick snaps there always seemed to be something in the look that was appealing. It's so refreshing when an image has that "something" that interests you. It makes me try and try again to get something from it. Nothing better to get me to actually learn something with PS. #6454214


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