Snapshot of Me

© Carol Quina

Snapshot of Me

Uploaded: April 20, 2013

Description

For the PG101 self portrait theme

Exif: F Number: 2.8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 170.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Terry A. Stoa April 20, 2013

Very nice, Carol - but I think calling it a "snapshot" doesn't do it justice.

I love backlit portraits - and your eyes are in tack-sharp focus. It's really hard to do that when you're photographing yourself!

Lovely smile, too - it's great to meet the 101 Group in this way. #1524849

Michele Peterson level-classic April 20, 2013

I agree, this is a beautiful portrait, Carol, way beyond a snapshot. Wonderful light. HTD! #10661091

Colette M. Metcalf April 21, 2013

Very nice SP!!! #10661225

Joy Rector April 21, 2013

great image #10661286

Monnie Ryan April 21, 2013

Great job, pretty lady!! #10661397

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 21, 2013

Lovely, Carol. Pretty lady, lovely smile - nice to meet you. #10661430

Bob Cournoyer level-classic April 21, 2013

Lovely... :-) Pleasure to meet you! #10661591

Martha R. Mazon level-classic April 21, 2013

Nice to see you, Carol! Terrific light and mood. #10661620

Dr Silly level-classic April 21, 2013

Wonderful portrait. :O) #10661635

Carol Quina level-classic April 21, 2013

Thank you all for your very kind words!
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Mitch Spence level-classic April 21, 2013

Lovely background highlights and portrait exposure, Carol, and a lovely model you had in yourself too. #10661856

Carol Quina level-classic April 21, 2013

Thank you Mitch. #10661919

Joy Rector April 22, 2013

well done #10662804

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 24, 2013

A very pretty portrait, Carol!! #10666320

Carol Quina level-classic April 29, 2013

Thank you Joy & Terry! #10673765

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic April 30, 2013

A wonderful SP Carol! You are very pretty. #10675540

Carol Quina level-classic April 30, 2013

Thank you Amanda - how sweet of you!
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