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Little Angel


Little Angel
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Copyright: Liliana Mihailovici (lilimih33) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2279 W: 327 N: 1900] (13325)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-12
Categories: Artwork, Decisive Moment, Friends/Family, Experimental, HPP [Heavily Post-Processed], Portrait
Camera: FujiFilm FinePix S5700
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-05-21 12:39
Viewed: 703
Points: 94
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This little angel is Sara, my niece, my sisters little daughter. When I took this picture (in 12 January 2008) she was about 2 years 4 mounth old.

In general I like to put frames around my pictures, but I decided not to use a frame for this portrait, as I think it looks better.

In WS: the black/white version.

This is the first of a small collection of portraits...maybe.

New WS. Color balance. Looks better???

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Hi Lili,
What a lovely portrait of this cute child.Good eyes.Sharp, colours and light are perfect.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

Hi liliana:
A very interesting PP, did you do this in photoshop:?

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  • Tizio Silver Star Critiquer [C: 15 W: 0 N: 3] (187)
  • [2008-05-21 13:13]
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waauw lili,nice portret;-)just like a painting
good work :-)
tizio

Hi Liliana!
I'm wondering... don't know if in this case heavy post processing enhances the beauty of the subject...
The sparkling stars in her hair are a bit too shining, in my opinion.
I nevertheless think the shot is really good, and I definetely prefer color version to B/W.
TFS
Ciao, Antonella

Hi Liliana.Realy little lovely angel.
Best regards, Bosko.

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3301 W: 663 N: 1895] (15853)
  • [2008-05-21 22:49]
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Fetita este o dulceata si cred ca si originalul e fain (expresia surprinsa e misto) da', cu parere de rau trebuie sa spun, ca PP-ul nu-mi place deloc; arata straniu


v

merhaba dear liliana
excellent portrait picture.magnificent lovely litle angel and colours.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

ciao Lili..
Sara is wonderful, really my compliments!! the PP is strong.. impression is vivid and intense!! well done!
ciao Marco

Foarte dragalas model, interesanta si decorativa prelucrare, mai ales parul. Astept cu interes restul seriei !
Toate cele bune !
Andreea

Este o dulcica.
Cu parul numai carlioante.
Felicitari pentru o nepotica atat de scumpa.


Toate cele bune,
Sabina

Good morning Liliana,
fantastic image, great portrait and very nice effect,
excellent details, precisely and very very sharp,
beauitifull work, my compliment!!! She is soo cute!
TFS

Have a nice day!

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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1790 W: 65 N: 0] (16675)
  • [2008-05-22 2:19]
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Hi Lili DEAR friend ;)))
beautiful little ANGEL...nice photo, TFS
Best wishes,
J ;)

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 574 W: 43 N: 642] (4008)
  • [2008-05-22 3:18]
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She's like fairy, Lily
The pp work has really given a special texture to her face that makes her look different
Compliments
Argiris

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  • wilth Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 226 W: 34 N: 334] (1239)
  • [2008-05-22 5:35]
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An interesting capture and even more interesting post processing work.
The framing and presentation is good but I do wonder about the amount of enhancement here.
The thing that I think, for me anyway, detracts from an otherwise very cute face and expression is the dark circles and blotches that some of tools brought out around her eyes especially. The silvery hair too looks almost like plastic.
Now, maybe that's the look you wanted, and if so, great job. ;0)
For me though, just a bit much.
Sorry.
TFS,
Wilt

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  • lukie Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 67 W: 2 N: 106] (1286)
  • [2008-05-22 6:00]
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Hello Lili,

I hope I do not upset you with my critique... Maybe it was your goal to post a heavily post processed shot, but to my opinion it doesn't work very well for a portrait of a child. Especially when it is (like here) a very close shot. I know : portraits are not easy to do, I wouldn't have dared to do so much PP on the shot...
So, I tried to give you my honest opinion... It's not because I say so, that others would not like it.

best regards,

Luc.

Hi Liliana,
Highly impressive eyes.
Really, an angel portrait.
TFS
Selahattin E

hi lili, (can i call you lili?)impressive shot, nice details, very unique color tones i am assuming from photoshop, whatever it is it looks neat!
tfs,
back later:)
scott

Lili, nepotica ta este atat de dulcica, ce ochi si ce par are! ... si i-ai prins o expresie tare dragalasa, abia astept si restul portretelor. Cati ani are Sara acum?
PP-ul este cam tare, parul cu "glitze" mie nu mi se pare asa deranjant, in schimb ceea ce nu imi place asa tare, este textura fetzei, pare artificiala.
Te pup,
Sorina

Buna LILI,
Dar ce seamana cu tine. Maiiiiii......
Imaginea este SUUPEEERR ! Lumina, contrastul culoarea dar si pelucrarea sunt extraordinare, de nota 10.
FELICITARI,
Iulian

Hello Liliana,
great portrait post. It looks like a artifact from a museum and somehow like a high reality painting.
Thats maybe due to the blown out highlights due to the use of the flash - but here this looks great.
Pfrofessional job. TFS. Have a nice WE. Thomas

Hello Liliana,

Interesting PP work. It's like a draw. Beautiful colors! Well done my dear friend!
Congratulations and TFS,

Sergio
on friday

Hello Lili,
I like her expressions and eyes.
Interesting PP done giving different effect. TFS
Vandana

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  • Janone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3295 W: 84 N: 2609] (17493)
  • [2008-05-23 11:05]
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Hello Lili.
You sure had the iea to make somethink special, well you did.!
But I can not like the result. She looks scarry.
Best regards from Jan

Hola Lili.
Intensa mirada la de esta niñita.
Bellos reflejos dorados y buena idea al no ponerle marco a la imagen, de esa manera no pierde el impacto de esos ojos tan grandes.
Un saludo y tfs, JL.

Hi Lili,
Both versions are good. I like your pp done to the image ... made the skin very smooth making your model look like a doll. Well processed and presented .... her eyes looks strikingly beautiful. Well done! tfs
Cheers,
Renier

Ciao Lili, fantastico ritratto di questo delizioso angelo dagli occhi magnifici e dagli splendidi riccioli dorati, brava, buon week end, ciao Silvio

Hi Lili,
She is like a little porcelain doll, what beautiful eyes.
The boys will be chasing her I bet.
Well done, I look forward to see more of your portraits.
Pete.

Hi Lili,

What is the HPP you have used here to make her hair all shiny and her skin super smooth?

Indeed a lovely little angel.

Have a great weekend,

TFS
Els

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  • WMcK Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 747 W: 11 N: 1599] (6213)
  • [2008-05-24 4:31]
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You have created an oil painting like quality to this, in my eyes, Liliana, and after looking at it for a few minutes I do like it. I find it unique and the way the eyes seem to hold the focus is excellent. In fact the more I look at it the more I appreciate it. Would look stunning on a wall.
Warm Regards
Wanda

Hi Lili,
Excellent portrait of this cute child.
Lovely artwork and great idea.
Well done.TFS.
Greetings
H.Ayhan
:)

Hi Lili,
To my taste (!) the post processing is much too strong. The stars in the hair are great, but the skin in the face is plastic now. And there are lots of artifacts visible. :-()
But the girl is still a beautiful child, thats for sure! I like how she looks 'open' into the lens. Beautiful eyes !!
greetings,
Joop!

Hello Lilliana. Your nephew's eyes are so sharp and you did well with the portrait. Love the hair too and very well framed and composed. Thanks for sharing and best regards. Jusni

Hi, friend!
It is very interesting and very oryginal photo. Yes, it is angel! I like her angel hair. Very oryginal.
Marek

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  • emka Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 128 W: 0 N: 67] (1043)
  • [2008-05-25 23:50]

Hi Lili, Interesting portrait of your little niece. Wonderful curly hair with silver reflections. Well done!

Malgorzata

Buna Lili,
sa-ti traiasca nepotica!
Am citit comentariile legate de HPP pentru aceasta fotografie.
Intr-adevar fiecare avem propria opinie in materie de gust.
Apreciez munca ta.
Numai bine,
Ioana
:) revin

ps: superb numele fetitei :)

looks better indeed Lili.......

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  • Tomek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1185 W: 35 N: 1970] (11236)
  • [2008-05-27 5:17]

Hello Liliana:)
Very impressive image, amazing PP work.
This portrait is so nice, congrats - Tom

Hi Liliana,
Beautiful portrait nicely presented,
Excellent composition and détails,
Nice PPwork and light,
Excellent contrast and
very well done..
Michel ;)

Hello Liliana
Niche shot here, great satured colors here. Great reflections on the silky hairs. Beautiful your niece.
Greetings
Raimundo

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  • jan515 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 51 N: 2938] (13870)
  • [2008-05-28 6:53]

What a wonderful Angel is Sara,dear Lili,
That is however interesting and clarify are photo, the colors very beautiful. Wonderful reception and excellent PP work. My compliment.
Janusz

Hello Liliana!
Great portrait! Nice effect! Beautiful colors, lights and details! Lovely girl!
TFS, Best regards, Zorica

Bonjour Lili
Cette petite fille est vraiment très belle et vous avez rendu cette photo de brillante façon.
Bravo,travail magnifique,
Guylaine

Hi Lili,

Excellent PP work you've done here . .
It's kind of art portrait . . life painting . .
Well done my dear friend

Tfs,
Tjutjut

Many thanks for your kind words on Dragon fruit .

Diffrent in many ways and saying same for the creative part..
Very nice Lili

Rgds
John

Hi Liliana,
An Angel indeed! with those big peepers and curley blond air.
Excellent PP work that give this portrait a magical look.
Wonderous expression to this lovely capture.
Regards, Tom

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  • Nemeth Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 258 W: 0 N: 131] (2981)
  • [2008-06-03 7:47]
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Hello

I hope you did't disfigure this child intentionally ? ...

New WS is ugly... but black/ahite version is ... I don't know what to say and not offend you...careless ?? please - don't do PP at this way...

regards
Maciej

Hello Dear Liliana
Hi Tanburi
this capture has a very very heavenly feel about it.
shes truly an angel.
The photoshop work does help.
good pov and dof make it really stand out.
excellent mild lighting and exposure.
tfs

Hello Liliana,
What software you use to create on this picture?...very nice!
I like it very much...Totally different from the others.Its really like painting.Love it!

CM

Hi Lili...this is an interesting and artistic shot...I like the post processing you did...nice work.

Roger

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  • Emma Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1500 W: 7 N: 1585] (8708)
  • [2008-07-03 8:22]

Hello Lily,
This is amanzing view,fantastic image, great portrait and very good effect,i like this portrait.
Excellent.
Best wishes.
Eva

this is a very cool portrait. cool expresion on the girls face and nice effect that you did here.

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  • gnada Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2066 W: 59 N: 2115] (12737)
  • [2008-07-21 3:58]

Hi Liliana...
Another excellent portrait nicely done..!
Fine image, colors and details...
Best regards,
George

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