Nature Smiles Back
Uploaded: May 08, 2006
This is the same African Performer I submitted in an earlier entry. I like her warm smile and the gentle look in her eyes with direct contact with my camera in this shot. I cropped from a larger picture, adjusted levels, brightened her eyes, and softened her skin tone.
April Riggs May 08, 2006
Love this, This is a fantastic shot! Very creative!!!!! #442219Wayne Nolting May 09, 2006
Thank you April. It's nice to be complimented by someone who has a nice gallery of people shots with several winners. I will have to spend more time looking at your shots. This series of shots was an unexpected treat while on vacation last year and the foliage is actually part of her costume. She made eye contact with my camera and me and I became a "trigger happy" photographer and got several shots of her solo performance. It wasn't until yesterday that I looked deeper into this picture and saw its real potential. #2741415John Connolly June 09, 2006
A portrait with a difference, Wayne! I think it is beautiful, and you certainly have captured the warmth of her personality. #2875298Wayne Nolting June 09, 2006
Thank you John. You pretty much said it, warm personality. #2875534Debbie Del Tejo June 09, 2006
This is such a unique and interesting photograph. I like the effect and what you did with it. Great gallery too! #2875819Wayne Nolting June 09, 2006
Thank you Debbie. This is one of my favorite shots. #2875849Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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