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Jane


Jane
Photo Information
Copyright: Bill Laucp (trekks) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1561 W: 118 N: 2574] (9948)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-02-07
Categories: Friends/Family, Portrait
Camera: Nikon D80 Digital SLR, 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6GED-IF AF-S DX Zoom-Ni, SD 2GB
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/13 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Beautiful Women Portraits [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-02-09 9:15
Viewed: 423
Points: 48
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is Jane, on vacation from Australia.

Portrait is taken on first day of Lunar New Year, under natural evening light at the patio, with the dark background of living room through the doorway behind to give me a natural backdrop. No flash. I have composed this with her right cheek and one eye along the centreline of the picture. (interesting suggestion by 'batalay' on TE)

We lost touch for many years since her age of 18. About 10 years ago we managed to re-establish contact and she now resides in Australia. She is my sister and the youngest sibling of our family. She gives me a rare chance to try my hand on portraiture on this festive Lunar New Year occasion.

This year is special and meaningful for me to organise a family re-union to have members coming back from Singapore, Australia and Canada, the first ever such event since Jane left at age 18.

Thank you for viewing and critiques are welcome. Regards, Bill

EXIF DATA
DateTime - 2008:02:07 18:00:12
ExposureTime - 1/13 seconds
FNumber - 5.60
ISOSpeedRatings - 100
FocalLength - 135.00 mm

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very artistic portrait. nice colours and details.
indrajit

Hi Bill! Wonderful woman. Beautiful eyes. Mysterious eyes. Nice smile. Good portrait. Great effect.
Cheers!

Nice simple portrait here Bill, the colours and details especially are impressive.

I'm not a fan of central placement of subject like this, I would much rather see her placed more towards the left (or right) in keeping with more conventional portrait techniques.

Good work mate, you've captured her elegance beautifully.

Rew

Hi Bill, I think in this case the cntral position works well, counteracted by the air which is draped over Jane's left shoulder. Good skin tones, lovelt detail and well framed. TFS,
David

Many thanks for your comment on ‘Old Man Bear - Cuddly Toy’

Hi Bill

Nice potrait and well balance of the light... sharp too

Amri HMS

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  • wieyos Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1008 W: 41 N: 1920] (7502)
  • [2008-02-09 17:08]

Hi Bill,

nice potrait under a perfect natural lighting. the pic & the note complements each other just perfectly.

i am happy for you for the reunion on this auspicious day, Bill.

many regards, my friend.

Agoes

Hi Bill,
Lovely portrait shot,beautiful skin tones color and light..IMO,put the subject on the left side for better technique on a portrait as our friend did mention early..Anyway this superb result on your portrait shot...well done.

Anan

Thanks on "CUDDLY TOY"

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  • AJ786 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 771 W: 59 N: 1048] (6677)
  • [2008-02-10 4:30]

Hi my friend,

Lovely shoot on your attempt at potraiture. Good composed shot with good natural lighting

TFS

Cheers
AJ786
:-)

Hello Bill,
Beautiful portrait shot.
Simple, elegant, lovely colors. TFS
Vandana
later

Hi, Bill!

Charming model, excellent portrait with beautiful colours and nice composition.

jazmin

Hello Bill,

The notes is very well written and touching indeed. This New Year must be really special for you and your family.

The portrait is very professionally done. Natural lighting is so well captured against the darkened background. Good skin tone with nice aura and ambiance in this composition. Well done and have a wonderful weekend.

Regards,
Jusni

It was surely a very nice moment of re-union, Bill.

I am impressed with the quality of your portraiture. I haven't try a serious shot of this kind. But looking at this, I am inspired to give a try. Loved this shot, Bill.

Best Regards,
Ramdan

Hi Bil,
Colourful pretty composition...
Good portrait and good job. Tfs.
Dr.Seyfettin Güner

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  • Nikas Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 365 W: 3 N: 92] (1888)
  • [2008-02-10 11:24]

Hi!

Great portrait of your sister! She is beutiful like your photo! Live the dark background and the frame.

Regards my friend!

Ana

Hi Bill, beautiful portrait of lovely woman with splendid expression, great sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2879 W: 368 N: 2718] (11723)
  • [2008-02-10 14:50]

Your sis is a beautiful woman, and your portrait does her right, Bill. I'm not too wild about the frame (the bright line is a bit distracting for me) and I think the background, especially on the left, could have been darkened in PP. Apart from that, at only 1/13" I'm amazed by the sharpness of the picture.
TFS

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1701 W: 0 N: 1] (11482)
  • [2008-02-11 3:30]

Hi Bill
This is a very fair portrait.
Gr Jos

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1531 W: 137 N: 2152] (19258)
  • [2008-02-11 6:56]

Hello Bill, that's a very good portrait, I like what you've done with the light and the composition. Give my regards to your sister Jane, she's beautiful. Good job, thanks!

Mario

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2087 W: 59 N: 2659] (14677)
  • [2008-02-11 17:31]

Hi Bill...
Very nice portrait - excellent shot of this beauty lady.
Looks very nice to me and nicely presented.
Well done.
George

Wonderful portrait of a princess!
Thanks from jan.

A wonderfull portrait Bill
Seen it before and to be honest forgot a few times to tell you..
She looks VERY happy and balanced and you brought that up in your photo.
Good job ( for both)
Greets

John T

Hi Bill...very nice job on this portrait. The light and the details are nicely done...

Roger

Dear Bill!
Wonderful woman. Beautiful face. Excellent hair. Nice eyes.
Amazing work. Amazing portrait.
TFS!

Hi Bill
Very nice portrait, well crop and compose. Good exposure and nice texture details. Nice, sincere smile on the part of the subject and good expression. Eyes are in sharp focus.

Overall image presente a red cast. I did some corrections and post it in the workshop. Hope you'll agree. Good work.

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