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Copyright: David Phillips (riverfriends) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1066 W: 253 N: 1762] (6684)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-01
Categories: Daily Life, Event, Decisive Moment, Mood, Portrait
Camera: Canon EOS 30D, Canon 28-135 f3.5-5.6 USM IS
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Beautiful Portraits, Wedding Photography, My first 100 favorites [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-07 12:54
Viewed: 551
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 56
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is one of those candid capture that you just have to guess the exposures and go for it. I am pushing my way through the endless crowds that are bringing the groom for the bride to give her the 'First Look'.
The event is an Indian Wedding. The 'arrange marriage' brings a bit of curiosity, hope, excitement mixed with fear, perhaps happiness-concealed deep inside, anxiety mixed with patience, and many such things....
I was specially attracted to this expression of eyes!
To compensate with the assorted lights coming from lights of decorations, tungsten lights of the stage, and some distance white lights, I set the ISO400& Shutter at 1/250s with F/8 to get most of the focus and for color balance had my flash over camera from 84mm.
The camera is set primarily to the white light of the flash and would have some effect from all the other lights being less dominant.
Have a Fine day.
David

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Hi David,
Long time no see, glad y'r back! Superb portrait, excellent colours and sharpnes. The jewels and scarf all wonderfull. Great posting my friend!
Hans

hi david, ouch! thats has to hurt the nose! lol!
anyways nice colors and details in this, good notes too.
tfs,
scott

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  • Tomek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1193 W: 39 N: 2133] (12567)
  • [2008-05-07 16:55]
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Hi David:)
Excellent portrait and presentation.
Tom

You did a good job here David. Good levels and light, good detail ... lovely work.
Rew

Hi David,

I think the end result is great despite a bit of guessing and confusing lights.
What an eleborate details on her beautiful clothes and for me the look is one that is hard to read as if she is hiding her feelings (or maybe she is just very tired....).

A most beautiful lady and a beautiful portrait.

TFS
Els

Hi David,

Beautiful portrait with those accessories and colors combination . .
Skin tone is perfectly presented here . .
Lovely shot my friend

Tfs,
Tjutjut

WOW!!! What a FABULOUS portrait!! I love the colors and detail of her dress!!! Added to my favorites. I love this! TFS

Hello David.
Beautiful photo, of the Beautiful Lady.
Hopefully ALL her dreams will become thru.
Give her my Best wishes.
Jan

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  • milas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2167 W: 385 N: 2285] (24722)
  • [2008-05-08 9:34]
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Merhaba myfriend David....
Excellent job with beautiful photo, wonderful colors and a very beautiful...
Selamlar...
Milas...

Hi David,
Very beautiful portrait.Great colours, light and details.TFS.
Namaesthe,

hAyAti

Hello David,
Good to see you.
Excellent shot of this bride.
I love the details and colors. TFS
Vandana
later

Hello David

Wonderful portrait here a very beautiful woman and superb lighting and details. The colours are wonderful and the eyes are just spot on.

TFS kind regards Helen

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1550 W: 119 N: 3630] (14840)
  • [2008-05-09 10:46]
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Hi David
Perfect title for this portrait! Yes her eyes do tell a story that goes very well with your notes !!


Tricia

Hi David, fascinating portrait of wonderful woman, splendid colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

"Excitement mixed with fear!" Yes, I imagine an arranged marriage is quite a gamble.
The expression in her eyes - they are blank! I think she has decided NOT to show any expression at all. No happiness, no fear either. Just disinterest!
You show her well David. The colours and details have come out really well - your camera was set perfectly for the occassion
Thank you for your tips too,
Janice

Hello David,

Very impresive portrait.
You don't see often this kind of woman.
She is pretty and lovely dresed.
I love the jewellery.

sabina

Hello David :)

I'm so happy to see you back !!! Hope you are fine.

Excellent shot of this colourful portrait ... a beautiful lady for sure :)
Best wishes my dear friend
Marylou :)

Hello David,

Beautiful portrait. I like headgear in good detail and contrast. Thanks for sharing and well done.

amir

hello David
Kya haal hain janab?
wonderful portrait
good closeup shot
nice colours and skin tones
your title suits to her expressions.

good capture.

regards
Manuj Mehta
Delhi
:) soon

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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1903 W: 76 N: 0] (18945)
  • [2008-05-12 0:58]
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Hi David dear friend ;)))
What a beautiful portrait...very nice details, TFS
All the best,
J ;)

OUCH! HAHA! Such different culture here, lovely jeweled outfit! Nice portrait David!
B-)
Linda

Hi David,
You certainly succeeded with your lighting setup, I can't fault it.
She is a beautiful woman, and you have captured her anxiety perfectly.
The colour and details are stunning, well done.
Peter.

Excellent portrait David! Beautiful details and great expression of the bride, waiting to meet her husband.
TFS!
Best regards,
Diana
(**)

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2879 W: 368 N: 2718] (11723)
  • [2008-05-18 14:37]
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If her inner beauty is as lovely as her physical beauty, the groom had the day of his life, David ;o). What a stunning beauty you've captured. A stunning portrait, the settings are well managed.
TFS

Hello David!
Nice portrait and beautiful woman!
Wonderful colours and clarity!
Very good note.
Best regards!
Lili

Hi, David!

Fantastic shot with really beuty! Beautiful composition.

TFS,

jazmin

A nice result David. Good skin tones and fine colours. She looks a little apprehensive. TFS,
David

Hello David


Beautiful portrait!
I am amazed with the beauty of this face of this beautiful woman of all these ornaments and details of your culture.
I imagine of as it should be wonderful this marriage.
It should be a show!
With certainty her eyes get the attention a lot.
Congratulations, an excellent post!

Sérgio
:)

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