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Inside and Out

© Melissa Olsen

Inside and Out

Uploaded: September 30, 2007

Description

My good friend Jake, one of the most beautiful people I know...inside and out. ;)

1/80s f/1.8 ISO200 85mm, B&W conversion in PS.

Comments

Christopher Jamison October 01, 2007

WOW! fantastic lighting and tones! This one's going right into my favs! Fantastic image! #751181

Jennifer L. Alder October 01, 2007

AWESOME image, Melissa!
The treatment - light and Comp are
wonderful!
Bravo girl!
:) #4868594

Jennifer L. Taranto October 01, 2007

The dramatic b&w tones fit so perfectly with his expression!! You've captured such character here!!! Great comp too! #4868761

Melissa Olsen October 01, 2007

Thanks so much guys!!! I really love this photo :) #4869114

Megan p October 01, 2007

this is fantastic, what a fabulous comp and conversion! #4869153

Emily E. Bem October 01, 2007

MOODY!!!!!!!! I love the drama here...more mystery and more wonderful tones! #4869252

Kimi A. Phillips October 01, 2007

Beautifully done!!!!! #4870429

Melissa Olsen October 02, 2007

Thanks Megan, Em and Kimi! #4874793

Darby Struchtemeyer October 02, 2007

Beautiful picture- the light and comp are perfect! #4875600

October 04, 2007

Yes, beautiful inside and out. I can tell it in his gentle eyes! Absolutely wonderful portrait!! Love the tones and lighting and pose! Great work! #4881769

Amanda Chapman October 05, 2007

You are pulling out all the stops lately!!! CONGRATS on this awesome portrait! #4886405

Melissa Olsen October 05, 2007

...I'm trying Amanda ;)

Thanks for your comments everyone! #4886451

cheryl m. phillips October 06, 2007

I agree great lighting and tones! Love the crop as well!
~cheryl #4891300

Susan M. Smith October 09, 2007

Melissa, what can I say except Ditto! Your gallery is fantastic and I'm adding to my faves. Great work! #4903786

Daniella Puente October 09, 2007

Excellent portrait Melissa...Love your frame, the tone and the concept you transmit on this one, very natural very beautiful.... #4905097

Michelle Lea Guinn October 12, 2007

Fantastic Portrait!! Love it in b&w!! You have captured such emotion here!! mlg~ #4916519

Joan Kocak October 15, 2007

OUSTANDING Melissa, I missed this one, a fantastic portrait, w/amazing lighting, BRAVO girl!!!! #4928885

Vikram Jamwal November 01, 2007

What a lovely picture that you have created here Melissa! The composition(and the way the subject is placed), lighting and mood are simply marvelous here!!! #5014892

James E. Coleman level-classic November 19, 2007

Melissa,
While I am not a big fan of tatoos, this image it a great one. I agree with Vikram on this!!
It is a great shot in all ways.

Jim #5097005


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