Intimate

Uploaded: August 09, 2004

Description

I put a thin scarf on my lens to create a soft filter effect but I did not like the result so I made a curves adjustment, blur, desaturated and duotoned in Photoshop to achieve this effect.

Comments

Paul Michko August 09, 2004

Well, you did a magnificent job, Dolores. I love this effect, and the intamacy it enhanced. Wonderful portrait. #156214

Colleen Braun August 09, 2004

very nice... #695362

Joy Brown August 09, 2004

Beautiful portrait, Dolores! #695406

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic August 09, 2004

I like it a lot! Great job! #695454

Claudia Kuhn level-classic August 09, 2004

You do these people portraits so well Dolores, I love your end result! #695504

Judith G. Secco August 09, 2004

This is just beautiful! Such a tender moment!! Gorgeous, Dolores!
Judy #695520

Peggy Wolff August 09, 2004

Beautiful! It looks a lot like the grand prize winner for the fugi childrens portrait awards for 2003. I love the softness and effects! #695534

Rob Friedman August 09, 2004

Very creatively done--beautiful portrait! #695587

Dolores Neilson August 09, 2004

Hello Paul! THank you so much! I'm delighted you approve!

Thank you, Colleen! I appreciate that!

Good morning, Joy! Again, I'm honored that you would take time to post!!

Hi Carolyn! Thanks so much!! AGain, I appreciate it!

Hi again, Claudia!! Thanks so much for your compliment! You made my day!

Thank you so much, Judy! I'm delighted you like it!

Greetings Peggy! THank you so very much! I'll take that as a big compliment! This is a treatment I've done often in the past (and won with) and love. I decided to adjust the curve differently this time and added a sepia color for warmth. #695607

Dolores Neilson August 09, 2004

Good morning, Rob! THanks so much! I am delighted you like it! #695615

Leanne M.E. Boyd August 09, 2004

I still like it Doloris! Lovely shot! #695744

Peggy Wolff August 09, 2004

I know you have Dolores, infact that beautiful shot of the baby looking down and the shot of your daughter and grand daughter stand out as being a couple of my favorite all time shots from this site. I really love the added texture of this shot. :o) #695759

Dolores Neilson August 09, 2004

Leanne..you are such a dear. Thank you for commenting AGAIN on the same shot! I felt bad yesterday when I deleted it to adjust my error. I apologize again.

Hi Peggy! WHy...thank you so very much! THat means alot to me. I thought getting the hang of that curves adjustment was challenging at first but the more you do, the easier it becomes. I like images that are easy on the eyes and say "innocence and purity". Thank you for sharing your thoughts on my work. What a gift you are to me! #695890

Dale Ann Cubbage August 09, 2004

Wonderful portrait Dolores, I love the treatment! It looks like a hand drawn portrait! #696134

Carol Brill August 09, 2004

Wow, this is stunning in its simplicity of composition and tone, Dolores, what fine work you did to achieve this lovely result! This certainly deserves framing and a place of high honor on the mantel!! #696170

Karen Engelbreth August 09, 2004

Beautiful portrait, Dolores - great work! #696201

Kathleen Clemons August 09, 2004

A lovely portrait, Dolores! #696216

Murry Grigsby August 09, 2004

Silly--you're supposed to through the scarf over the kids :0) Seriously it's a lovely portrait Dolores! I love the high perspective, closed eyes and those wonderful lashes!! Nice high-key feel also. #696335

Ellen Peach level-classic August 09, 2004

Outstanding work, Dolores! #696496

Dan Holm August 09, 2004

Superb portrait, very creative effects! Outstanding image, Dolores! #696665

William C. Raco level-classic August 09, 2004

This is so beautiful!
I love the emotion this elicits.
The scene, the poses, the closeness, the effect all combine to produce a very tender and touching image.
Superb work, Dolores

bill #696849

Dolores Neilson August 09, 2004

Hello Dale Ann...thank you for "saying" that. I never thought about it that way...as a hand drawn portrait. I appreciate your kind post very much!

Carol...You're taking time to post your sentiments on this image are so well appreciated. Thank you for elevating this work and thinking so highly of it. I appreciate it immensely!

Karen...your thoughts on my work are very appreciated. Thank you for your kindness.

Thank you Kathleen for your positive post~!

Hello Murry...I actually suspended them from the scarf until they complied with my request. That's how I get all my models to pose. ;) Thank you for posting once more on my work. You've become such an important contributor here at BP!!

Thank you so much, Ellen! I appreciate it!!

Greetings, Dan! Thank you for the wonderful superlatives on my work! I appreciate it most dearly!

bill..once again, I'm left feeling most appreciative for the generous posting on this work. Thank you for lifting my work and telling me what you like about the image. Have a good evening!! #696903

Darren K. Fisher August 09, 2004

OH WOW, this is just lovely. Awesome job Dee. #696983

Deborah Sandidge August 09, 2004

Just beautiful, Dolores, I love the result of your efforts! #697030

Monika Sapek August 09, 2004

Lovely portrait, Dolores!
Monika
#697083

Kelly Abernathy level-classic August 09, 2004

I love this! -K #697176

Dolores Neilson August 10, 2004

Thank you, Darren!! So nice of you to comment!

And thank you too, Deborah! How nice of you!

HI Monika! I appreciate your post!

And thanks so very much, K!! #697579

Marcie A. Fowler August 10, 2004

This is fabulous. I really like the tone, softness, and overall feel of the image. Great job!! Your experimenting turned out great. #698575

Janet Detota August 14, 2004

Simply perfect!! #709168

Dolores Neilson August 16, 2004

Hello Marcie!

Thanks so much! I'm delighted this appeals to you!

And many thanks to you, Janet! I appreciate it! #716149

Michael S. Swaffar September 13, 2004

Congrats Dolores!! #775498

Cathy T. Vettes September 13, 2004

Beautiful Delores ! Whatever it is you did.. YOu did it well.. I just love this.. Congradulations.. Well done !! #776317

Sharon E. Lowe level-addict September 14, 2004

Congrats and good luck Dolores - lovely image! #777121

Kelly Abernathy level-classic September 14, 2004

This is just so stunning Dolores! Such a well deserved finalist! Congratulations ! -K #777262

Kathleen Clemons September 14, 2004

Congrats on all of your finalists, Dolores! #778896

Janet Detota September 14, 2004

Congratulations, Dolores!! #779910

Paul Michko September 14, 2004

Congrats, Dolores. #780060

Terry R. Hatfield September 14, 2004

Congrats To You Dolores:-) #780327

Carol Brill September 14, 2004

Dolores, congratulations and best of luck! #781358

Karen Engelbreth September 15, 2004

Congrats Dolores!! #783217

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