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Reviewing his speech

© Max Aureli

Reviewing his speech

Uploaded: August 17, 2009

Description

Chantal and Brannon wedding.
The Best Man getting ready for his speech.

Candid shoot.
HDR 3 exposures and PS work - EF16-35mm f/2.8L II USM


Comments

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 17, 2009

This is so unique and beautiful, Max. I love the rich colors and the VERY romantic mood of this image. Lovely setting, too.

You are certainly a master photographer, and I am not just saying that because you are my brother!

-Laura
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Max Aureli August 17, 2009

Oh... thank you Sister for your wonderful comment!!
(I will send you some cash) :-))) #7854727

Renee Doyle August 17, 2009

Beautiful light Max!!! Excellent work! #7854731

Tommy E. Burgess August 17, 2009

Most beautiful Max!! I wouldn't be surprised to see this beautiful capture again. Well done!! #7854740

Betsy Labuschagne August 17, 2009

Beautiful capture and treatment Max!!! The tones and softness create a wonderful mood!! #7854747

Karen Engelbreth August 17, 2009

Wonderful image, Max... #7854751

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 17, 2009

Cash? #7854765

Max Aureli August 17, 2009

Yes... for your comment !! LOL LOL :-))) #7854770

Ann Coates level-classic August 17, 2009

I agree with Laura and more. Now, where's my cash? #7854774

Max Aureli August 17, 2009

LOL Holy cows and ducks, Ann!!!! :-))) #7854778

Brett Dolsen August 17, 2009

I agree a very romantic scene and great composition Max!!Whos throwing around the cash on this thread!!Brett #7854826

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 17, 2009

Beautiful capture.I love the light and your treatment here, Max.

UB. #7854865

Michelle Alton August 17, 2009

Of course, I agree completely with Laura and the others. A truly unique and perfectly executed wedding shot, Max. #7854902

Kerry Hill August 17, 2009

Gorgeous image and treatment, Max!! Beautiful work!! ......Did someone mention CASH? #7854939

Manuel Barrera August 17, 2009

I am sure that this will become one of the images they fall in love with #7854960

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 17, 2009

Oh Max, I love this moody image. Something a bit different for you lately! Really lovely! #7854976

Avril Young August 17, 2009

Simply stunning...beautiful story telling capture Max...Gorgeous colour! #7855006

Douglas Pignet August 17, 2009

Another wonderful caputre of this couple. Great lighting and colors here Max,Well done. #7855016

Tammy Scott August 17, 2009

What a great capture and wonderful effect! #7855021

Colette M. Metcalf August 17, 2009

Very beautiful, Max!!! #7855082

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 17, 2009

Absolutely perfect, Max. #7855207

Gord MacEachern August 17, 2009

Another super wedding photo Max,beautiful work my friend! #7855222

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 17, 2009

Outstanding comp and capture of the moment Max! Great job with the HDR! Jeff #7855245

Deb Koskovich August 17, 2009

The lighting is incredible Max...this looks straight out of a romantic movie... #7855246

Barbara Waldoch August 17, 2009

Excellent job, Max! #7855336

Margaret R. Barry August 17, 2009

Beautiful capture, Max. Fantastic light colors and comp.! #7855351

Mary K. Robison August 17, 2009

Max, this is a superb capture, with lovely colors and lighting. The reflection is a delightful bonus in an already marvelous scene. Terrific work, my friend! #7855396

Joy Rector August 17, 2009

gorgeous, great job #7855466

Ray Clarke August 17, 2009

Wonderful candid capture Max, love the colours.!!(R) #7855548

Ray Thoms August 17, 2009

Great candid Max...beautiful colour #7855580

Ray Thoms August 17, 2009

Great candid Max....like the detail! #7855588

Amy M. Wilson August 17, 2009

Absolutely wonderful capture, Max! The colors and lighting are gorgeous...so well done! #7855662

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 17, 2009

Great story telling shot Max...and the lighting and colors are excellent

jo ann c. #7855734

Kaye Burazin August 17, 2009

A keepsake for sure. #7855768

Carla Metzler August 17, 2009

So beautiful! #7855801

Tiia Vissak August 17, 2009

a beautiful image! #7855847

David Phalen August 17, 2009

Beautiful light, comp, colors and reflections!! #7855950

Debra K. Johnson August 17, 2009

What a beautiful & memorable moment captured. The rich colors are Outstanding along with the lighting & wonderful treatment. Picture Perfect! #7855962

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer August 17, 2009

What a beautiful and romantic setting, Max. I love the story-telling scene. Fantastic candid shot and even more fantastic treatment. #7855981

Eugenio Diaz August 17, 2009

Beautiful image and great PP work, Max!!! Wonderful color tones and lovely scene!
#7856059

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic August 17, 2009

Beautiful capture, place, and colors! #7856063

Melissa G. Meiselman August 17, 2009

Wonderful shot with great effects, Max!!! #7856077

Robert R. Goodman August 17, 2009

Hi Max,that is a beaitful romatic capture my friend.Stunning color,lighting and effects!!!! #7856139

ROLAN NARMAN August 17, 2009

Did I hear cash??? Awesome capture and effects Max! Love the mood! #7856176

Susana Ms Heide August 17, 2009

WOW!!!!!!!! If this doesn't get a medal then I will be very surprised (and disappointed)!! The lighting is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! The softness is so romantic and the whole scene is absolutely MAGICAL!!! Super JOB once again, Max!! #7856221

Datha Y. Thompson August 17, 2009

Gorgeous story telling image Max!!! So dreamy and romantic :0) Love it!!! #7856311

Marcel J. Fernandez August 17, 2009

All around beautiful! Great work here, Max.

Marcel #7856323

Stan Kwasniowski August 17, 2009

Max, gorgeous #7856358

Val Feldman level-deluxe August 17, 2009

Magic, is indeed the word....cash or not! :) Romantic, beautiful and dreamy...a wonderful capture to treasure. So well done, Max. Bravo! #7856472

A P August 17, 2009

Gorgeous Max #7856594

Nadya Johnson August 17, 2009

And what a setting for it! STUNNING, Max! #7856737

Daniella Puente August 17, 2009

Love the feelings and tones on this Max, your wedding photos bring us a complete story with EVERY detail on it, you did great :))) #7856795

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 17, 2009

Maxy...Ann and I are still waiting...

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(For Our Cash) #7856797

Max Aureli August 17, 2009

... I am broken!! ... it's ok mail stamps??? LOL #7856816

Ann Coates level-classic August 17, 2009

Maxy, I thought you were a man of your word, shame! By the way, I've seen the car you drive, pull the other leg. #7856900

Max Aureli August 17, 2009

LOL@Ann... #7856914

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 17, 2009

Ann, I just sent my SPY-CAM to Maxy's place. Look hat the camera caught him doing!!!

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THAT MUST BE FOR US, RIGHT MAXY???

#7856917

Ann Coates level-classic August 17, 2009

Good one Laura! That is so funny. We're waiting with baited breath Maxy. #7856922

Max Aureli August 17, 2009

... hummm never have see those images in my life!!! :-((
But you and Ann can have that!! :-)) LOL #7856925

Ann Coates level-classic August 17, 2009

Laura, there is definitely two sides to Max. I think we now know the real Maxy and I guess that's where the nickname Maxyshark comes from, eh. #7856947

Marijana Fajgl August 17, 2009

Max, this is a fantastic candid capture! I love the treatment! #7857015

Lynne Morris August 17, 2009

Wow Max, this is beautiful, wonderful comp, colours and ps work. #7857017

Bojan Bencic level-classic August 17, 2009

Beautiful setting for a candid shot, Max. Fantastic composition and tratment. #7857216

John Connolly August 17, 2009

A wonderful mood capture and great HDR work Max! nice job! #7857579

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 17, 2009

BEAUTIFUL image with wonderful effects, Max!!! :-) k #7859108

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 17, 2009

Max, you are a talented fellow!!! Looks like another WINNER to me ,my friend!!! #7859216

Teresa Burnett level-classic August 17, 2009

Beautiful, Max! Wonderful lighting, color and I love the mood captured!! I think we might see this one again!! #7859249

Sam Britt August 17, 2009

Great composition & effects, Max. Looks romantic. #7859292

Janet Daniel August 17, 2009

LOl at the comments, Max! You guys are too funny!

This is just the prettiest image, Max!
It has a wonderful romantic glow! Love it! #7860304

Denny E. Barnes level-deluxe August 17, 2009

Outstanding, Max!! Such beautiful work, I see a winner here!
Max, I wouldn't put up with that..in-fact, I think you should charge then admission to your thread..LOL.. #7860603

Robert K. Bemus level-classic August 17, 2009

Beautiful comp and capture, Max!! #7860612

Laura E. Swan level-classic August 17, 2009

Well, Maxy, so long as you share all that cash with your friends on this thread we will all be happy to TELL THE WORLD what a BEAUTIFUL IMAGE THIS is.

Okay?

Now we can ALL buy Ferrari's!

Yippeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!

-Sister Laura #7860623

Ujjwal Mukherjee August 17, 2009

Fabulous capture and presentation,Max!! #7860658

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 18, 2009

LOL, Max, have to say, you set yourself up on this 'cash' stuff...lol we love it..& you.

Now, your image is one of the most romantic serene scence I have seen in a long time, and deserves much recognition in a winner's circle...

You know, have to add to one of the comments above... it is nice to see a photographer change their nitch with variety, once in a while. That is when the true talent and creativity come alive... something fantastic that others don't expect on a usual basis... Well done, my friend!!! 8o) #7861930

isabel C. Zepeda level-classic August 18, 2009

Max

What can I say that every one havent say, is so beautiful and romantic, I love all your work.

Ysa... #7863572

frank w. degenhardt August 18, 2009

Max- What a beautiful scene to practice his speech in. One would think it would be so inspiring to him. Outstanding composition, love the reflections, the benches. Gorgeous colors and I love that glow.
Stunning work my friend.
Have a wonderful day, you take care. #7863698

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe August 18, 2009

A fabulous portrait, masterful post work to create a sensational photo! LOVE this one SO much!

ccc #7864679

ROLAN NARMAN August 18, 2009

Is he reading the bible to her? #7865105

Max Aureli August 19, 2009

Not Rolan... is reading The Promises Spouses. By Alessandro Manzoni!! :-))
LOL #7869824

Gerri R. Jones August 19, 2009

Wow...such beautiful lighting and a special moment, Max! #7870138

Laurence Saliba level-classic August 20, 2009

What a gorgeous setting Bro!!!! #7870686

Betsy Labuschagne August 20, 2009

Congratulations on your EFP for this superb capture Max!!! #7870882

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic August 20, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your well deserving EFP! 8o) #7872257

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic August 21, 2009

The place is just so awesome. Wonderfully captured mnoments Max! #7874907

Renata Gusciora August 21, 2009

LOve the feeling!Fabulous shot,Max! #7876393

Tammy Espino August 22, 2009

Gorgeous! #7878657

Tiia Vissak August 26, 2009

a great scene! #7890314

Hendrik Storme August 27, 2009

Wonderful light and colors! Great work and image Max! #7893691

Carol L. Fowler August 27, 2009

Perfect lighting and setting for the big day #7893907

Kathleen Rinker September 01, 2009

Love this image Max, fabulous, light, color and pp work!! #7906945

M.Christine Duncan September 05, 2009

Everything about this image is delightful Max!!! The light, your multiple exposures, the candid scene... everything! Bravo!!! #7918911

Bill Houghton September 11, 2009

Max, this is simply a beautiful shot. Congratulations on your work. Have a great day, Bill

Check out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography #7934536

Rod Partington September 19, 2009

Max,You never cease to blow me away,my friend! This is simply awesome! I really have to try HDR one day. Cheers! #7956657

Gail Vitikacs level-classic September 24, 2009

So creative and beautiful....one terrific capture! #7980941

Max Aureli September 30, 2009

Thank you my friends for all your wonderful support!! #7998448

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