"Mirror, mirror..."

Uploaded: October 30, 2007 01:00:46

Description


Soft focus and vignette in PS.

1/200s f/4.5 ISO400 85mm

Comments

Jennifer L. Alder October 30, 2007 0

WOW!!!!!
I BET WE SEE THIS AGAIN, My friend
STUNNING!
Love the comp and light
:))))))))))))) #774486

Melissa Olsen October 30, 2007 0

I hope so Jen!! ... I came up dry last month :( #5004697

cheryl m. phillips October 30, 2007 0

WOW is right! What a beautiful portrait, Melissa!
Oh and I am totally diggin' the new SP of you!!
~cheryl #5004706

Michelle L. Frick October 30, 2007 0

This is GORGEOUS Melissa! Her eyes are amazing - your clarity, the comp and the effects all just work perfectly together! WELL DONE!!! #5004719

Emily E. Bem October 30, 2007 0

So dramatic and UNIQUE! I agree with Cheryl....I LOVE the new minipic! :))) #5004727

Melissa Olsen October 30, 2007 0

Thanks Cheryl, Michelle and Em!!

Oh, and I'm glad you all like the new minipic ;) #5004885

Jennifer L. Alder October 30, 2007 0

With Soulful, Tempest and this--- I don't think dry will happen again, Mel! I am not a judge, but they are ALL fantastic photography
:) #5005350

Melissa Olsen October 30, 2007 0

awww, Jen you're SO sweet! #5005389

October 31, 2007 0

Wow Melissa, this is an absolutely beautiful image. Well Done. :-) #5009239

Jennifer L. Taranto October 31, 2007 0

Stunning!!! I love the lighting!! Beautifully done!! #5010775

Jennifer L. Alder November 01, 2007 0

EFP, Congrats #5011844

Melissa Olsen November 01, 2007 0

;) thanks... you called it Jen! #5012084

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 03, 2007 0

Gorgeous portrait, creative and elegant! #5023345

Jennifer L. Alder November 26, 2007 0

CONGRATS, Mel!!!!!!!!!!!
See my first comment
:)
#5127574

Steven E. Ray November 27, 2007 0

Jennifer knew it from the first didn't she :) This is a very neat work on this photo... the shadow is a positive addition. Congratulations on your finalist! #5128004

Susan M. Campbell November 27, 2007 0

Congrats Melissa...nice job!! #5128494

Joan Kocak November 27, 2007 0

YAY Melissa! Congrats, I missed this one, beautiful! #5128986

Debbie E. Payne November 27, 2007 0

Congratulations, Melissa. Good luck in the final round. Beautiful image! #5129373

Daniella Puente November 27, 2007 0

Very original and fine finalist Melissa, congrats! #5130156

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 27, 2007 0

Congratulations Melissa, this is lovely!! #5130234

Kathy L. Clark November 27, 2007 0

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Melissa. #5131110

Amanda Chapman November 27, 2007 0

CONGRATULATIONS MELISSA!!!
This is stunning!!!!!! #5131887

Laurence Saliba level-classic November 27, 2007 0

A BIG Congrats Melissa!!!!! #5132119

Jennifer L. Taranto November 27, 2007 0

HUGE congrats girl!!! #5135167

Mick Burkey November 27, 2007 0

Another stunning portrait, Melissa! Congratulations on the finals and good luck in the next round. #5135814

Michael Umbreit November 27, 2007 0

Melissa - Congratulations on your finalist! - Mike #5137584

Bill Knaps November 30, 2008 0

A most beautiful portrait and a well deserved Finalist. Congats Melissa.
Bill #6826977

Bill Knaps November 30, 2008 0

A most beautiful portrait and a well deserved Finalist. Congats Melissa.
Bill #6826979

Bill Knaps November 30, 2008 0

I am only a year late Melissa. Sorry, but I did not notice it was a 2007 entry. Still beautiful and well deserved. Bill #6826981

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