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Listening? Or Dreaming?

© Michelle Alton

Listening? Or Dreaming?

Uploaded: December 28, 2009

Description


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Another of the 17 step grandchildren--at Christmas.
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Lots of filters applied, topped off by a b&w gradient map adjustment layer to enhance the intense look.
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Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 1.33, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 270.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Michelle Alton December 28, 2009

The original shot appears below. #1220321

Douglas Pignet December 28, 2009

Very nice portrait Michelle, well done with great lighting. #8250753

MELODIE C. ROBERTS December 28, 2009

WoW
What a Transformation!!
Fantastic Work Mickey!!

Ps.....
Good Better Best
Never let it Rest
Til the Good is Better
and The Better Is Best!!

So can I LMAO! #8250773

Gord MacEachern December 28, 2009

Another beautiful portrait Michelle, wonderful work! #8250853

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 28, 2009

You have done a Wonderful job with this portrait Michelle! Very nice work! Jeff #8250857

Gail Sullivan level-classic December 28, 2009

Michelle...she has a great face for the camera...beautiful work and treatment! #8250867

Alan L. Borror December 28, 2009

Wonderful portrait, Michelle! The tones are fantastically beautiful! Well worth the extra processing. #8250880

Lynne Morris December 28, 2009

She is a beauty indeed Michelle and I love your processing, great work girl! #8250910

Courtenay Vanderbilt December 28, 2009

Elegant portrait and effects, Michelle! #8250925

Linda D. Lester level-classic December 28, 2009

So beautiful!!!! #8251008

Nadine A. Lewis December 28, 2009

AWESOME portrait, Michelle! GREAT tones and LOVE her eyes!!! <>< #8251187

Amy M. Wilson December 28, 2009

Beautiful model, capture and presentation, Michelle! #8251224

Graham Robards December 28, 2009

Stunning Michelle, such a beautiful step grand child. Great editing. ~Pat #8251453

James N. Carpenter December 28, 2009

Great capture Michelle. Super effects. Beautiful young lady. Very nice work. James #8251517

Mike Clime December 28, 2009

Excellent portrait and dd work! She is really pretty! #8251631

John Connolly December 28, 2009

What a pretty young lady, Michelle! I am really impressed with your darkroom technique in this wonderful presentation #8251667

Hal Bambrick December 28, 2009

Excellent Portrait Work here Michelle!!!!!. #8251777

Marijana Fajgl December 28, 2009

I love her dreamy look! you did a fantastic work with this capture, Michelle! #8251871

Jyri Vissak December 28, 2009

Beautiful portrait here! Well done. #8251925

Barbara Waldoch December 28, 2009

You did an excellent job on this, Michelle! #8252274

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 28, 2009

Beautiful tones, lighting & expression on this portrait of this lovely & comtemplative young lady! Everything you do turns out beautifully, Michelle! WTG,my friend! #8252359

Paul E. Earl December 29, 2009

Lovely portrait, Michelle!! #8252670

Robert K. Bemus level-classic December 29, 2009

Excellent portrait and editing, Michelle-- the clarity of her eyes is amazing!! #8252717

Renata Gusciora December 29, 2009

Lovely portrait with interesting tones,Michelle!Great portrait series you have! #8252753

Aimee S. McMaster December 29, 2009

....another pretty lady...lovely portrait work Michelle...Aimee #8253030

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic December 29, 2009

Great work, lovely portrait. Wonderful tones. #8254604

Avril Young December 29, 2009

your portrait photos are beautiful, lovely tones in this one...she sure is beautiful, lovely eyes!!
Excellent work Michelle! #8255076

Deb Koskovich December 30, 2009

Absolutely WINNING dd work, Michelle! #8255460

John Anderson December 30, 2009

Superb use of lighting combined with beautiful facial features and skin tone! #8256235

Ann Coates level-classic December 30, 2009

I love the transformation Michelle. I think the best shots are when they are unaware of the camera. Beautiful portrait. #8256518

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic December 31, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your most deserving EFP!

awesome image for her to have as a special treasure from you forever! 8o) #8258282

Ken Smith level-classic December 31, 2009

Excellent work on this, Michelle! 17? that's a lot of Christmas gifts! :-) #8259572

Cindy Bendush level-classic January 04, 2010

Gorgeous girl and awesome image Michelle -- great work! #8268155

Stephen Zacker January 07, 2010

Thought provoking image. Like the toning #8278955

Melissa Hintz January 27, 2010

Oh my Gosh!! Incredibly beautiful image!! Especially seeing the original (it is good too lol)
#8334293

Phyllis A. Houghton February 15, 2010

This photo drew me in. The mood and toning is superb. #8385533

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