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Mystique


 

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Mystique
Mystique
(Second Place August 2008)

I use a Canon 24 -70 f2.8 lens with exposure specifications of f 3.0 1/200 iso 100 in natural lighting. My thanks to Dave Holzwarth and to the model Loura Morris.

Jeffrey D. Estacio

 
 
 
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Critique please thanks.


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August 20, 2008

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  The lighting works very well here, and her eyes are captivating. Great mood Jeffrey, beautiful image!


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August 20, 2008

 

Ellen L. Zaslaw
  Nice color and cropping in this dramatic portrait.


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August 20, 2008

 

Patric K. Medeiros
  this is definately commercial quality work. not only is the model stunning but the setup and lighting are great also.


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August 20, 2008

 

Joan E. Gerring
  Beautiful photo! Great lighting and effects


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August 20, 2008

 

Cyn Valentine
  So beautiful..love it!!


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August 20, 2008

 

Sandy Stigliano
  Beautiful portrait!!


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August 20, 2008

 

Kate Baumgartner
  Very Creative Lighting and Beautiful portrait. Well done.


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August 20, 2008

 

Scott A. McDaniel
  This is absolutely gorgeous. VERY well done.


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August 20, 2008

 

Joan Powell
  Beautiful , should be in a magazine !


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August 20, 2008

 

Liz blahh
  Nicely done!


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August 20, 2008

 

Bonnie Gearhart
  Beautiful shot!


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August 21, 2008

 

Brenda A. Ferns
  Wow stunning photograph what photo editing software do you use. I love the look on her face.


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August 21, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Thank you very much for your complements Donna, Ellen, Patric, Joan, Cyn, Sandy, Kate, Scott, Joan, Liz, Bonnie and Brenda.


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August 25, 2008

 

Ryan Murphy
  this is stunning, jeffrey. it's an instant favorite for me!


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August 28, 2008

 

Jean E. Hildebrant
  Love the lighting and the comp! A beautiful model! The movement of the wisp of hair really adds to this shot!


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August 29, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Thank you very much for your complements Ryan and Jean.


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August 30, 2008

 
- Lisa J. Boulden

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  Stunning!
~Lisa


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September 02, 2008

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  No critique, Jeffrey. This is a sure winner.... Thanks for sharing


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September 03, 2008

 

paola A. Jofre
  Wow Jeffrey!!! very impressive...beautiful model and outstanding photography!!! :)


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September 03, 2008

 

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  I am breaking the tradition here an dhave to say tyhe lighting is my least favorite aspect of this image. It is without a doubt a very stunning image, but the dark shadow right next to the hot center strip distrtacts me from the rest of her face. I have to restate, this is a stunning image and my comment is only a very minor aspect.


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September 03, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Lisa, Usman, Paola and John, thank you very much for the time to have some comments on this image.


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September 03, 2008

 

Ulysses A. Villamin
  Everything is great except for the bluish shade on her hair.


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September 05, 2008

 

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  amazing. . . love your use of light and color. Beautifully done.


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September 06, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Thank you very much for your comments Ulysses and Deborah.


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September 07, 2008

 

Raquel J. Ruiz
  I think this is beautiful I think the lighting is just an added bonus to the dramatic look of this capture, which you have captured beautifully. :0)


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September 16, 2008

 

Jojie F. Alcantara
  Truly mystique!


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September 20, 2008

 

Jojie F. Alcantara
  Congratulations, fellow finalist! proud of you. Mabuhay! :-)


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September 22, 2008

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  Congratulations on your finalist with this awesome image, Jeffrey!!!!! ♫ k


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September 22, 2008

 

paola A. Jofre
  Whoo hoo!!!! yeah Jeffrey!!! Congratulations!!! Striking image!!! and I see you have many more...Very impressive :)


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September 23, 2008

 
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  Congratulations Jeffrey on your Finalist image.


Dominick


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September 23, 2008

 

Daniella Puente
  GREAT WINNER image +++++


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September 23, 2008

 

Stephanie Frey
  Congratulations on your well-deserved Winner!


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September 23, 2008

 

Max Aureli
  Congratulation for your Winner Jeffrey!!
Great expression!!!


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September 23, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Thank you very much Jojie, Kitty, Paola, Dominick, Daniella and Stephanie


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September 23, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Thanks Max.


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September 23, 2008

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Congrats. I am not surprised at all. See my comments above. WTG


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September 23, 2008

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

 "The Golden Thophy"

A Special Trophy for

"August Winners"


 


 


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September 24, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Thank you very much Usman and Elida.


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September 24, 2008

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  HUGE congratulations on this fantastic win, Jeffrey!!!!! ♫ k


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September 24, 2008

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations Jeffrey!


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September 25, 2008

 

Linda M. Mishler
  Beautiful play of light and shadow on this Jeffrey! I love the clarity in her gorgeous eyes.Such an excellent capture of expression and moody feel.I love the breeze blowing in her hair.Congrats on this beautiful capture!!=)


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September 26, 2008

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Beautiful! Congrats!!


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September 26, 2008

 
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  Congratulations Jeffrey on your Win.

Dominick


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September 27, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Thank you very much Kitty, Donna, Linda, Shelly and Dominick.


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September 27, 2008

 

Nichelle Russell
  Congratulations on a gorgeous win!! Stunning work..


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October 13, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Raquel and Nichelle, thank you.


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October 15, 2008

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Amazing portrait, Jeffrey. So happy it went GOLD for you! -Laura Swan :)


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December 23, 2008

 
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