Inspiring Photo: - Sea of Blue

- Sea of Blue -

Uploaded: December 03, 2007 03:43:54

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For the Digital Darkroom :)

Melanie, captured outdoors a couple of weeks ago
--Extensive layer work applied--

Thanks for looking!!

Exif: F Number: 4.5, Exposure Bias Value: +0, Exposure Time: 1/100, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: 400, White Balance: auto white balance, Focal Length: 33mm, Camera Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

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Melissa Olsen December 03, 2007 0

oooohhhhh, LOVE the subtle color here my friend!!! So well done! And, I'm the first to comment :) #799933

Angie Sidles December 03, 2007 0

BEAUTIFUL work and the light is amazing! Definately liking the hint of color! Nice job Jen! And YES, handheld if ROUGH! LOL!!! :) #5161537

Su Sana E. P December 03, 2007 0

Jen, this is probably the BEST you’ve done so far!! Her expression, tones and lighting…all exceptionally well done!! #5161540

frank w. degenhardt December 03, 2007 0

Jennifer- I continue to be so impressed with your portrait work. The beauty of this portrait is breath taking. I just love the touches you put on it. Love the tones, the color, the clarity.
Another fantastic picture.
You take care Jennifer, be safe,let life be enjoyed one day at a time #5161556

Jennifer L. Alder December 03, 2007 0

THANKS ALL!!!
SuSana--- :))))))))))))))))))))))
That means a lot #5161589

Michelle L. Frick December 03, 2007 0

She looks magical Jennifer! WOW! The tones and clarity are spectacular! #5161607

Kathy Reeves December 03, 2007 0

Wow!! Outstanding portrait!! A winner in my book! #5161635

Datha Y. Thompson December 03, 2007 0

GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!! WOW :0) #5161663

Melissa G. Meiselman December 03, 2007 0

Striking full frame portrait with great effects and wonderful expression, Jennifer!! #5161671

Angela Azzinnaro December 03, 2007 0

BEAUTIFUL capture of Melanie!!!! WONDERFUL tones & comp Jen!!!! #5161734

Lynne Morris December 03, 2007 0

Wow Jennifer, this is another outstanding portrait, and your ps work is amazing, love it! #5161747

Joan Powell December 03, 2007 0

Lovely !!!!!!!!! #5161779

Jennifer L. Alder December 03, 2007 0

I know it is an odd time to post! lol---- Your comments are simply AMAZING! THANKS ALL!!! :) #5161806

Stefania Barbier December 03, 2007 0

Jen this is one of the best captures and works you have done with Mel... simply outstanding!!!!!!!!!! one day you tell me your secret... :-)
AND I WILL DO THE RESUBMISSION I promise!!! have to find the time... sigh!!! #5161823

Teresa Burnett December 03, 2007 0

This is absolutely stunning!!! The kind that makes you just stop and stare and absorb. #5161861

Nancy (Peaches) Harker December 03, 2007 0

WOW, Outstanding girl, your shots just keep getting better and better never get old and NEVER cease to amaze me!
#5161864

Ujjwal Mukherjee December 03, 2007 0

Wonderful work on and off the camera, Jen! As someone said before, Melanie surely looks magical!

In our flat world, there is no time which is odd my friend :-) Just keep posting your amazing work!
#5161888

Robert K. Bemus December 03, 2007 0

Great work, Jennifer!! #5161914

Jennifer L. Alder December 03, 2007 0

Thanks so much you five!!!!
I will be back early in the morning to comment again and post--- I appreciate it VERY much!!!!
Thanks again
:)))))))))))) #5161929

Tiia Vissak December 03, 2007 0

A beautiful capture again! Great eyes! #5161955

Barbara Waldoch December 03, 2007 0

What a pretty young lady she is and wonderful portrait, Jennifer! #5161999

Cindy Bendush December 03, 2007 0

Beautifully done Jennifer - amazing work!!! #5162009

Laurence Saliba December 03, 2007 0

Incredibly beautiful and such uniqueness Jennifer!!! Gorgeous work!!! #5162050

Jennifer L. Alder December 03, 2007 0

THANKS YOU GUYS!!! :) #5162151

December 03, 2007 0

SUPER NICE!!!! Well done!!! Paul. #5162170

Chua Wee Boo December 03, 2007 0

Absolute beauty,Jennifer!!! #5162341

Margaret R. Barry December 03, 2007 0

Wow! Another beauuty, Jennifer. Your portraits are amazing! #5162357

Deb Koskovich December 03, 2007 0

Jennifer, I agree with everyone here, you just get better all the time. This one could win ANYWHERE! Everything about this is absolutely mesmerizing!! #5162365

Bill Wyatt December 03, 2007 0

Beauiful portrait love the high key look and the selective color!! #5162432

Carol Sawyer December 03, 2007 0

Gorgeous high key portrait, Jennifer! #5162479

Shannon D. Miller December 03, 2007 0

The subtle sc coloring is STUNNING Jennifer, this is so beautiful. I just love the way the hood frames her face. BEAUITUFL! Shannon~ #5162801

Michael Umbreit December 03, 2007 0

Jennifer - Perfect!!! - Mike #5162818

Agnes Fegan December 03, 2007 0

Just beautiful...love the eyes !!! #5162944

Sam Britt December 03, 2007 0

Beautiful portrait, Jennifer. I like the blank expression. #5163115

Rhonda Burger December 03, 2007 0

Lovely full frame portrait. Love the look on her face. Nice layer work. Rhonda #5163212

Jennifer L. Alder December 03, 2007 0

THANKS so much all!! :) #5163314

Steven W. Lepak December 03, 2007 0

Bravo Jennifer! Outstanding treatment! Keep up the great work. Best Regards, Steven #5163390

Michael Farruggia December 03, 2007 0

WOW....amazing eyes here!!! #5163396

Melissa G. Meiselman December 03, 2007 0

Very expressive portrait with that wonderful selective coloring of her eyes and the subtle coloring of her lips, Jennifer!! I like your stark presentation in black and white, as well!! #5163409

Jessica Jenney December 03, 2007 0

Gorgeous and soulful portrait, Jennifer! I love the tones and softness! #5163467

Marina Moore December 03, 2007 0

WOW!!!! Gorgeous eyes and clarity. She looks so much older, what a beautiful and dignified expression. AWESOME!!! :) #5163468

Jenny Bosmans December 03, 2007 0

Awesome and very beautiful portrait and work indeed, Jennifer! :) #5163480

Debra R. Harder December 03, 2007 0

WOW, Jen! This is one of my favorites! Love the soft tinted colors! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! Deb #5163547

Silvio Grech December 03, 2007 0

Beautiful portrait and what a look on those eyes, Jennifer! #5163682

Nadya Johnson December 03, 2007 0

Wow! All your portraits are outstanding Jennifer, but this is a stand out, even so. Enchanting! #5163801

Nancy L. Green December 03, 2007 0

FANTASTIC use of SC Jen, this is wonderful!! <>< #5164040

Karen Engelbreth December 03, 2007 0

WOW - fantastic portrait, Jennifer! #5164618

Laurie Daily December 03, 2007 0

WOW...those eyes! All of your portraits are so very incredible, Jennifer! #5164635

Jennifer L. Alder December 03, 2007 0

THANKS SOOOOO MUCH BP Friends! :) #5164744

Colleen Farrell December 04, 2007 0

Haunting expression in those blue, blue eyes! Outstanding portrait and DD work as usual, Jennifer! #5165907

December 04, 2007 0

Absolutely stunning photography, a superb portrait that will hold every onlooker in an awestruck trance, the beauty you captured in this photo is second to none and should be well rewarded................Philip :o) #5166442

Tarun Bose December 04, 2007 0

Wow! Jennifer, outstanding portrait. Melanie is very beautiful. Your work of layers is fantastic. Selective colours superb. You are the queen of portraits my dear. Well done. #5167007

Jennifer L. Taranto December 04, 2007 0

LOVE the sc!! Wonderful expression captured, & wonderful comp too!! #5167715

Evy Johansen December 04, 2007 0

Wow... look at those beautiful eyes!! Perfect title!!! Awesome portrait, Jennifer!! #5167874

Jennifer L. Alder December 04, 2007 0

WOW! I really appreciate it, everyone! :) #5168239

Linda Blair December 04, 2007 0

Gorgeous...excellent work...love just the touch of blue in her eyes!!!! ☺ #5168998

Cassie L. Woodlee December 04, 2007 0

OH MY I LOVE THIS Jennifer, absolutely stunning portrait!!!!!!!!!! #5169544

JO ANN CLEVELAND December 05, 2007 0

Absolutely gorgeous! Love it!
Great selective coloring

jo ann c. #5169980

Jennifer L. Alder December 05, 2007 0

Again, thanks very much everyone! #5170912

Emily E. Bem December 05, 2007 0

What a model you have....so much drama here! GREAT colour..so subtle but boy, does it go a long way! Well done! #5171684

Bill Knaps December 06, 2007 0

A most beautiful portrait....Bill #5175778

Sue Marshall December 07, 2007 0

Outstanding portrait Jen her eyes are incredible! :-) #5177283

Sharon Perkins December 07, 2007 0

Incredible portrait !!!!!!!!!!!! #5179748

Jennifer L. Alder December 09, 2007 0

Thanks!! :) #5185603

Jill Odice December 15, 2007 0

Beautiful jon=b with your SC here! Your little model has a great future ahead of her in the world of modeling! #5210678

Lisa J. Boulden December 16, 2007 0

Magnificent, Jennifer!
Pretty girl; fabulous use of effects!
--Lisa #5212658

Debra R. Harder January 01, 2008 0

I know I've commented on this beautiful image, Jen (and it's in my favs), but I wanted to wish you a very HAPPY NEW YEAR and I'm looking forward to seeing more WONDERFUL images from you in 2008! Deb #5276286

January 04, 2008 0

This is so beautiful!
her eyes are so pretty =] #5289681

Aimee C. Eisaman January 04, 2008 0

Not only do you compose a great shot, but you are an editing genius! Those eyes.....that is all I can think of when I look at this photo! You are fast becoming my all time favorite photographer on BP! #5292702

Cary Rogers January 07, 2008 0

Wow, Jennifer! What a wonderful, emotionally-engaging, portrait! Great soft lighting and textures, and dramatic presentation of her eyes. very nice work #5305580

Jennifer L. Alder January 14, 2008 0

THANK YOU! :) #5334961

Terrill Province January 21, 2008 0

Outstanding work here, Jennifer. Every aspect is just amazing, you've realized an original artistic vision with beautiful technique. Bravo! #5372935

Alison Krylowski January 25, 2008 0

Another amazing finalist, Jennifer! This is such a captivating portrait. Congratulations! #5392684

Jessica Jenney January 25, 2008 0

Big Congrats on your finalist, Jennifer! Today is a great day for your niece and nephew I see! Good luck to you! a stunning portrait! #5392687

Margaret R. Barry January 25, 2008 0

Congratulations on this beautiful finalist, Jennifer! #5392779

Aimee S. McMaster January 25, 2008 0

...and again....much congratulations on your lovely finalist Jen...Aimee #5392835

Michelle L. Frick January 25, 2008 0

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist Jennifer!! #5392985

Jennifer L. Alder January 25, 2008 0

Thanks very much ladies--- I am thrilled to see this made a finalist today! A lot of great talent here. :) #5393023

Elida Gutierrez January 25, 2008 0

Congrats in you finalist!!! #5393027

Susie Peek-Swint January 25, 2008 0

Many congrats on this stunning shot Jennifer! #5393053

Erika Haight January 25, 2008 0

Excellent job on finalist Jennifer! YES! erika #5393243

Jeana Clark January 25, 2008 0

Congratulations once again Jennifer!!!
WELL DONE!!!
~J~ #5393294

Laurence Saliba January 25, 2008 0
WTG Jennifer!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!! #5393425

Karen Engelbreth January 25, 2008 0
Congratulations, Jennifer! #5393449

Melissa Olsen January 25, 2008 0
Another fantastic finalist... deserving of WINNER as well :) #5393492

Dr Silly January 25, 2008 0
Congratulations, Jennifer. :O)
#5393497

Stefania Barbier January 25, 2008 0
another beauty Jen, congratulations!!!!! #5393645

Colleen Farrell January 25, 2008 0
Congratulations on this awesome finalist, Jennifer! #5393679

Tressie Davis January 25, 2008 0
You cleaned up girlfriend! Congrats on this one too! #5393847

Nadine A. Lewis January 25, 2008 0
I am soooo thrilled to see both of your finalists, Jennifer!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! Also, CONGRATULATIONS on your much deserving POTD!!!! <>< #5393902

January 25, 2008 0
Congratulations on the finalist.
Well done!!!
Paul. #5394037

Melissa McCabe January 25, 2008 0
Congrats on this finalist Jen!!! I can't believe I missed this first time around, it's truly one of your best!!! : ) -mm #5394190

Marina Moore January 25, 2008 0
Congratulations Jennifer!!!! Gorgeous as always!!!! :) #5394214

MELODIE C. ROBERTS January 25, 2008 0
Only 19 minutes this time...;0)
Congratulations Jen #5394553

Nancy (Peaches) Harker January 25, 2008 0
WHOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO
BIG Coongrats girl!!! #5394558

Teresa Burnett January 25, 2008 0
Congratulations Jennifer on this beautiful finalist!! I knew we'd see her again!! #5394636

Jean-Pierre Ducondi January 25, 2008 0
Congratulations Jennifer. Well done. Beautiful work. Love your gallery.
JP #5394661

Angela Azzinnaro January 25, 2008 0
CONGRATS on both finalists Jen!!!!! WELL DONE my friend!!!!! :) #5394802

Linda D. Lester January 25, 2008 0
What a beauty....Congratulations! #5395125

Cindy Bendush January 25, 2008 0
Congrats on BOTH of your gorgeous finalists Jennifer!!!! SUPERB! :-))) #5395135

Sam Britt January 25, 2008 0
Congratulations Jennifer! Excellent finalist. #5395299

Mary K. Robison January 26, 2008 0
CONGRATULATIONS on another marvelous finalist,Jennifer, and best of luck to you in the next level up!
#5395604

Renee Doyle January 26, 2008 0
Congratulations Jen!!!! This is gorgeous! #5396103

Eugenio Diaz January 26, 2008 0
Congratulations Jennifer on your well deserved Finalist!!!! This is beautiful!!!! #5396227

Brenda c. McFarland January 26, 2008 0
Congrats! This is Stunnng and Amazing at the same time! #5396450

Terry L. Ellis January 26, 2008 0
A hauntingly beautiful finalist, Jennifer! Congratulations! #5396470

Claudia Kuhn January 26, 2008 0
Congratulations on your finalist Jennifer! #5396681

Barbara Waldoch January 26, 2008 0
Congratulations again, Jennifer! #5396730

Su Sana E. P January 26, 2008 0
Jen, I've always loved this little 'Mona Lisa'. Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist!!
#5396937

Joerg Schlagheck January 26, 2008 0
Congratulations on the finalist, Jennifer. Well deserved for this beautiful portrait! #5397020

Sherry Karr Adkins January 26, 2008 0
Congrats, Jennifer on this finalist. #5397187

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar January 26, 2008 0
what an amazing FINALIST here, Jen!! a sure winner in my books!! #5397250

Debra R. Harder January 26, 2008 0
BIG CONGRATULATIONS, Jen, on one of my favorites! I've always loved this one! Outstanding winner in my book! Deb #5397308

Laurie Daily January 26, 2008 0
Congratulations to you again, Jennifer..such an outstanding finalist! #5398025

Deb Koskovich January 26, 2008 0
Kudos to you, Jen, on this amazing Finalist! #5398154

Jeff Robinson January 26, 2008 0
Congrats Jennifer on this wonderful Finalist! Jeff #5398853

Cary Rogers January 26, 2008 0
Big congrats Jennifer!! Excellent work! #5399657

Joan Kocak January 26, 2008 0
congrats Jen, fantastic image! #5400309

Angie Sidles January 26, 2008 0
Another BIG CONGRATS girl! #5400483

Michael G. Marshall January 26, 2008 0
Outstanding Jennifer! Congratulations on your finalist! #5400676

Cheryl E. Molennor January 26, 2008 0
WoW! Congratulations on your beautiful finalist! #5400805

Graeme yew Chow January 27, 2008 0
Congratulations! Jennifer. Excellent! #5401043

Patrick Rouzes January 27, 2008 0
CONGRATULATIONS,again,Jennifer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! #5403091

Linda Blair January 28, 2008 0
Congratulations Jennifer on this charming finalist!!!!!! ☺ #5408655

Melissa Olsen January 29, 2008 0
So very pretty! Congratulations! #5412573

Daniel E. Poetschlag February 26, 2008 0
Wow, this is so clean! #5551918

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