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“A Little Angel”


“A Little Angel”
Photo Information
Copyright: Constantinos Stathoulis (cstathoulis) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2266 W: 507 N: 2930] (13323)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-11-04
Categories: Event, Decisive Moment, Mood, HPP [Heavily Post-Processed], Portrait
Camera: Canon 20D, Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM
Exposure: f/4, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2006-11-16 6:33
Viewed: 901
Favorites: 2 [view]
Points: 98
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hi TL friends,

One of Helen’s friends got married little while back and I couldn’t resist not taking my camera along to the wedding! Thinking I may catch some nice candid or portrait photos! Things turned out better that expected as I managed to get some really nice ones :))

This is one photo which I really liked. She was standing next to the Bride and seems like she was thinking about something. So, since I’m in a portrait mood (^_^) I decided to share this one with you!

I wanted to create a dreamy “Angel” or a “Divine” type mood by having a light shining on her something like a spotlight.

On a technical note, no flash was used, set to Av with max aperture setting (F4) and thank goodness for IS (Image Stabilization)!!!

Enjoy!

ps. See WS for another photo of this little angel.

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Very cute portrait. The lighting is special.

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  • lucbus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2108 W: 92 N: 1851] (10261)
  • [2006-11-16 6:40]

Hi Constantinos,
This is a very nice portrait. She surely look like an angel with this excellent light on her. But looking at her eyes I'm not sure she is always an angel.
Cheers.
Luc

Hello there - well done for this - i thought it was a painting - but it has given me an idea for a workshop... but I will only do this with your permission...?


there is an angelic aspect to this alright... so well done you succedded... I really like the way you try many different things with your photography...

s

you put her on ..or in the spot
this worked well with the title
the definition here is colossal and the frame although eats up your pixel levels...is actually part of the shot due to merging with the background..cool idea
i/s is on my list on my next cam
S3 or the panasonic dz something...with the 12x zoom..havent gotten round to facing up to carrying an slr again...
cheers
geof
ps your optional shot in workshop...a second to this one...thanks

Yassou Constantinos,
Great little angel potrait.Very cute!.POV,Light, soft colours are excellent.Regards.

hAyAti

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  • yanm Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 558 W: 40 N: 848] (8422)
  • [2006-11-16 7:51]

Hi Constantinos,
indeed an angelic looks. The lightning is very nice also.

Yan

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3549 W: 736 N: 2384] (18964)
  • [2006-11-16 7:52]

Wonderful portrait, Constantinos !
her look and little mouths are gorgeous and the lighting just superb.
Very well done , mt dear friend.


v

very nice portrait!
so sweet, Thanks;

Armel.

Hello Cons, she is really cute and angel-like!

She is not camera shy and very at ease. And you took 2 beautiful photos of her! Nice white gown in a dark surrounding makes her stand out!

Very well taken! You are a great portrait photgrapher!
take care, Yan :)

ps: many thx for your crit on "Saint-Choeur de Marie Bell Tower". It's greatly appreciated.

nice portrait of the little girl Constantinos :)
superb sharpness and tones
good PP to focus the viewer's attention :)

Great shot, she is very cute. Nice light and idea.
Bravo
Zoran

hello!
yes, it's a very sweet litle angel.
wonderful portrait, constantinos.
tfs
zoran

Adorable! Really nice and soft, great soft focus and her expression is priceless! Love it!
Linda
B-)

You captured a very nice expression! Love the silkiness of the image, very soft; it goes well with the subject! Well done!

Hi,
she's soooo cute, I love her face and she's so pretty. There's a good softness in the shot and I like the spotlight. Very well done, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • pompey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 406 W: 156 N: 601] (8415)
  • [2006-11-16 16:50]

Great shot Constantinos, you have caught a superb look on her face.
Excellent composition and light.
Thanks for sharing.
Michael.

una imagen especial emana ternura

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  • Dingo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2744 W: 369 N: 2624] (11948)
  • [2006-11-16 18:30]

Beautiful pose, Κώστα. I'm glad you took your camera along, with a fine lens too, I might add ;o). No, Ann won't let me :-((.
Excellent light here, even the shades were co-operative! But that ws pic... that's not a candid shot, she had her eyes straight on that funny guy with the big camera ;o). But that's a nice shot too.
TFS

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3303 W: 787 N: 4419] (19882)
  • [2006-11-16 21:19]

Hi Constantinos,
A little angel who seems to think to its futur marriage and must hope that Constantinos will be still there for taking photos of her in its wedding dress! :)
Very beautiful light and softness! Bravo! Annie

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  • law Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 509 W: 75 N: 80] (1764)
  • [2006-11-16 23:56]

Beautiful. I like the mood and the soft colors are fantastic. Well done.

Lovely portrait and excellent lighting effect.
Thanks for sharing
Mark

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2847 W: 263 N: 5947] (23586)
  • [2006-11-17 6:09]

Superb capture, delightful expression and grand lighting effects
TFS
Silke

Dreamy portrait, excellent PP work, lighting effects and softness. The little girl is truly an Angel!
Well done!
Vassilis

REally beautiful light. Nice pose & cute expression. I too ran out of points.

Hello Constantinos. Excellent work. Delightful pose, lovely light and fine colour. Your workshop is lovely also but I don't fancy the painted one. Well done and TFS,
Dave

Many thanks for your comment on 'The Climb - Cataracts'

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  • Juliet Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 869 W: 64 N: 1960] (13454)
  • [2006-11-17 16:23]

Constantinos,
VERY lovely portrait. What a sweetie and a great expression. Well done on the lighting !!
TFS Julie

Hello,
She looks like an angel indeed; in fact a mischievous angle ;) I really like the mood and texture you created in this picture. Very good, expressive and soft portrait at the same time. Well done! TFS,
Claudine

Hi Constantinos,
Excellent and very cute Angel portrait my friend.
I like your lighting,focus,pose,colors,framing,note,sharpness and her funny expressions:) TFS
Have a Great Weekend,
Chris

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3265 W: 267 N: 7730] (32966)
  • [2006-11-17 23:14]

She is a little angel Costas, and this is a beautiful capture of her. The spot of light was well placed. I like your WS too, maybe more than this one.
The lens works well... Good results,
Janice

hi Constantinos,
an interesting expression you caught here

Well done!
Regards, Daniel

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4214 W: 414 N: 6600] (41877)
  • [2006-11-18 6:38]

Hi Constantinos

A soft & sweet image. Reminds me of a cherub. Good diffused lighting & subdued colours. Tfs!

Hello hello Constantinous.. Congratulations with the
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM!!!

Finaly I see you use it... and how ..WOW

A shot with ISO 1600 and still a wonderfull shot!
Lot of money Con.. but as we say here.. you can pluck the fruits of your investment!

Welldone and TFS
John

Hi Constantinos,
Congratulations with this little angle! Her expression is excellent captured my friend! A really addoring photo you show us here on TL. TFS!
Hans

Funny look fits with the age
Good photo
ruudBlok

She looks like an angel. Very well exposed. Good control of light. Fantastic skin tones.

Regards,
Joe

Hello Constantinos,
Interesting expression!
I wonder what she is thinking about, what she is seeing up there..?
Wonderful portrait, different from most!
Greetings,
Pablo -

again wonderfull
take care
rob

You did very well here with PP, the effects look great.

TFS,
Pedro

Hi Constantinos

Nice portrait !
An amazing, because it's not grainy for 1600 ISO picture.
Good job.

:) later

Yassou Constantinos!

This is really a cute post. A funny moment well captured and enhanced using the spot light filter. Lovely expression on her face.
Well done !
Robert

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  • romior Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 297 W: 66 N: 128] (2582)
  • [2006-11-20 15:32]

Formidable portraits in your gallery Constantinos, beautiful light and very good postprocesed.

Thanks to crit my last shot.
Romi

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  • Josine Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 922 W: 21 N: 652] (4069)
  • [2006-11-21 14:42]

She is so cute Zorba, she will be as pritty as your wife later. :-) Thanks and bye bye
Josine

kalispera my friend constantinos
wonderful portrait picture.wonderful lovely girl.very good composition.well done my friend.best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

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  • ose Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 508 W: 0 N: 18] (5420)
  • [2006-11-25 10:09]

Hi Constantinos
Good use of light and beautiful model. Good colours, light, sharpnes, details, POV and composition.
Well done my friend

osse

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  • puffy Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1792 W: 128 N: 3006] (16617)
  • [2006-11-27 3:40]

Oh Constantinos,

She is sooo gorgeous... how did I miss this shot, I like both shots, the one in the workshop show a different side of her, being a little girl again.. .this one look like she is in a deep thinking, what a beautiful composition and great pp work. Well captured, thanks for sharing

Cheers,
Sweety

Hi Constantinos

What a darling wee 'Angel'. I love the expression and wow... those big clear eyes! Watch out boys, this young lady is going to be trouble when she grows up!

You have done a fantastic job here. I love the natural skin tone. Looks super against the dark BG. Exposure is perfect! :-)

Hi Constantinos, hope you are feeling better...Get well soon.

This is wonderful capture of this little angel. Well captured innocent look, and child expressions. TFS. Vandana.

:)later

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  • inaam Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1719 W: 5 N: 389] (1376)
  • [2006-12-19 14:06]

Such a beautiful expression of a cute little "Lady" has been captured in this frame. Illuminating spot light on the subject is enhancing the mood. An excellent composition Constantinos. Well done!

Thanks for sharing this shot.

Lovely model and very interesting light - it flatters her face and body very much.
I really like this. The light and colour are very flattering on her, you've made excellent use of the depth of field.
Thanks for sharing
Aga

One word: ADORABLE!!! (and masterfully captured, by the way)

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