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Loved Ones


Loved Ones
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Copyright: Els van den Berkhof (Hendrika) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1795 W: 613 N: 4344] (18746)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2008-08-20
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Artwork
Camera: Sony Alpha DSLR 350, Sony 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/30 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Flowers as seen by me [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-08-20 2:03
Viewed: 372
Points: 66
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This morning I had planned to go out, just me and my camera, however I did not much like the rain that kept on coming in large quantities. So I decided to make a picture of the large bunch of roses my children gave me to thank for planning their wedding, before throwing them away. A few looked reasonable enough to be my models. However the build-in flash is no good and the light coming from outside was not sufficient. So I decided to make aluminium foil reflectors and it worked.
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I have the trial version of PhotoFiltre Studio and I must say working with layers is much easier to do, I actually see what is happening instead of guessing what the effect might be.
So first layer B&W - second layer high contrast and over sharpening to create noise in the BG - merged with 50% transparency. Then smoothed first one by using noise reduction and added flood filter - merged with other layers - added 2% yellow and 3% red - looks attractive to me - hope you like it as well.

Have a great day whatever the weather.

Els

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Goede Morgen Els.
Je hebt er weer een knap stukje werk van gemaakt.
PhotoFiltre Studio ? free aswel ?
Is dat wat voor een simpele ziel zoals ik ?
Niet dat ik dit gelijk zou proberen hoor, ik vind de oe rechts boven wat overdone.
Maar dat jij een PhotoFiltre 'specialist' bent is wel zeker.
Bravo Elly.
Groeten van Jan

Hello Els,
great composition, very nice details,
beautifull soft tones, excellent work...
TFS

Regards!

Hi Els...
Beautiful work...
Original idea...
Regards...
Andro

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3715 W: 216 N: 3721] (28231)
  • [2008-08-20 2:19]

Hi Els

A sUperb high key toned b&w shot, with good sharpness & dof on the flower. Tfs!

Hello Els!
Very delicate composition for your "love"!
Very nice PP work!
Best regards!
Lili

Hoi Els,

Heel goed gedaan zeg! Elegant en de kleurtoon is erg mooi. Hele mooie subtiel geplaatste compositie. (net iets vanaf het midden)

TFS Groetjes Simone

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  • jawa Gold Star Critiquer [C: 1701 W: 0 N: 1] (11482)
  • [2008-08-20 4:20]

Hallo Els
Een heel mooie serene foto.
Lekker gevoelig.
Gr Jos

Hello Els

Don't you just love it when you try something new and it works so well like this. A lovely rose and really beautiful effect with this PP work makes it a timeless momento. Superb posting.

TFS regards Helen

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  • Cyn Silver Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 48 W: 0 N: 15] (312)
  • [2008-08-20 7:56]

Hey Els,dit vind ik gewoon prachtig werk!proficiat!Marleen

Hello Els
Very nice dedication! I love the pure whites you where able to capture... Also the cream frame really looks wonderful..

? free photofiltre has flood? I'll have to try to find that!!!!



Tricia

Heel mooi werk maar dit is veel te somber(rauwkaart-achtig)voor zon vrolijk wijf(mag ik dat zeggen?)als jij Els.
jan

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3116 W: 280 N: 6312] (24123)
  • [2008-08-20 14:13]

Superb capture and outstanding PP work
This has a wonderful delicate air -- so full of light!
TFS
silke

Hi Els,
Interesting experiment, wonderful PP-work. Congrats and tfs.
Have a nice day, László

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1165 W: 105 N: 3258] (16417)
  • [2008-08-20 18:37]
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What a lovely thought for you getting the flowers, and for you dedicating this photo to the ones you love Els. Nice creation you have producted, looks like you had fun creating this one, interesting to read your work flow here, I often use photofiltre, so must try the photofiltre studio trial one.

Have a nice day
Greetings from New Zealand
Dawn

Just beautiful Els! Nice details, love the almost pencil like drawing look here! Love the flood tool here, it adds alot to the shot. How nice of them to do this for you! How proud you must be!
B-)
Linda

ciao Els..
it's so nice.. and lovely!! as a dedication is great!! the entire job in PP looks effective.. maybe poetic.. sure so cool!! brava
ciao Marco

hello Els
how are you?
interesting setup for this hot. creative, i like the rose without its natural colour.
the watery effect at the bottom is impressive. nice work friend
regards
MAnuj MEhta
:)tm (just finished all)

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  • jone Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1899 W: 76 N: 0] (18829)
  • [2008-08-21 6:24]

HI Els ;)))
very, very nice, Compliments,
Best regards,
J ;)))

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  • harpya Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 5032 W: 180 N: 6240] (32948)
  • [2008-08-21 7:24]

Hello Els


The most beautiful and delicate white rose,
an excellent work in the white, I adore the effects,
they give a show to part in the enrichment of the appearance!
Good work with the white, gentle and pure thing!
Good ArtWork also!
Congratulations


Sergio

Hi Els,
Like a silver jewel!
Very lovely and delicate presentation. Such pleasant texture.
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

Hello Els

What a wonderful composition and artwork! Thank you so much for the detailed description on how you created this. I learn so much from you!

Kind regards

Wia

Very delicate in the tones of grey Els. Excellent PP work, the rose well positioned within the frame and lovely soft detail. Well done,
David

Hi Els,
This is very attractive. The rose looks dinty and elegant I am equally impressed with the pp work you described. Greetings! Danilo

Trčs beau résultat d'un travail minutieux Els!
Les tons sont magnifiques et j'aime l'effet miroir sous la fleur.
Merci pour ce partage,
Dany

Hi Els, good morning
I like very much the use of white in this your shot
great effect and superb light used
reflection is really a good effect too
very well in sharpness and details
ciao
Lucio

Hoi Els.
het idee is briljant, de presentatie en nam is zeer
mooi toe.
Groeten

H.Ayhan
:)

Ciao Els, splendid B&W, great macro with fantastic details, very well done, ciao Silvio

WoW!!!
Outstanding and breathtaking...

I'm speechless dear Els,even this doesn't usual for me;))

warm regards
biljana

ps hope everything is fine :)

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  • limba3 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1098 W: 426 N: 401] (11389)
  • [2008-08-29 0:47]

Hi Els
Beautifull soft tones, excellent work...
Original and elegant.
Well done.
Anna

Héél teder !
Mooie belichtig : goed van je om met die Al-folie te werken !
Nu ik heb hier wel wat studio-flash materiaal staan
maar voor zo'n eenvoudige opzet gebruik het liefste
gewone bureaulampen. Of met LED's en/of van die
ouderwetse waar je nog een gloeilamp in moet draaien.
Nog met die veren ... handig kan je in alle richtigen draaien.
Hiervoor heb ik een " daglicht " gloeilamp gekocht.
Die heeft een blauw laagje over haar glas zodat het
meer het daglicht benaderd.

Trouwens ook goeie keuze van lens.

Tot later Els
Jan

Excellent white tones.

I love this photo... so magniciently presented and processed... a truly great tribute to your loved ones. Thanks so much for sharing... :)

Larry

Hoi Els,
Dit is geen zwart wit foto maar een grijs wit foto. Wat mooi dat je zo veel mooie grijstonen hebt. De roos met de witte achtergrond geeft deze foto een erg rustig geheel. Ik ben niet zo gek van de flood filter, maar das iets persoonlijks.
Groeten,
Niek

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  • k-2 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 683 W: 10 N: 438] (3081)
  • [2008-11-30 15:48]

Very soft and tender effect created. The partial reflection works well. The black and white simplifies everything. Thanks for explaining what you did. TFS. Karin

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