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Carmen


Carmen
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Copyright: Trudy Milligan (teamill) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 925 W: 81 N: 831] (5304)
Genre: People
Medium: Black & White
Date Taken: 2009-07-10
Categories: Friends/Family
Camera: Nikon Coolpix P80
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-25 9:13
Viewed: 178
Points: 34
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is my beautiful niece Carmen. I took this shot at a great family weekend at the lake. I zoomed in and caught her unawares from across the campfire.
The color of the original was not great, but I liked the light .. early evening light, in a secluded little tree-ed in area. So I converted to black and white, and was much happier with the outcome.

I like her contented expression .. just watching the goings-on around the campfire.

Carmen is a mom herself now, with #2 on the way. It's so much fun to see my nieces and nephews become parents now!
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grt portrait Trudy she is a right bonnie lassie and you have caught here facial expression realy well here b/white is the way to go in portait shots imho and you have presented this one very nicely
cheers frae bonnie scotia

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  • psyce Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 181 W: 11 N: 105] (1778)
  • [2009-10-25 10:46]
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Hi Trudy... beautiful BW! love the sharpness of the photo... tones are balanced and the composition is great! well done and TFS

Hello Trudy,
Your niece Carmen has a striking resemblance to Hana Mandlikova, a retired tennis pro. I had a double look. Although she appears shy, this is a portrait that she will cherish. The b&w conversion is good, it has fine tone and contrast. I am clueless when it comes to portrait, and so this looks like an accomplished work to me. Regards.
Danilo

Hi Trudy,
Excellent portrait, nice use of the zoom to get this close. I think the B&W works really well here, creates a balanced exposure and doesn't cause the background leaves to steal any of the attention. Great idea with the simple thin frame too, it subtly blends with the lines on her coat. An all round great job :), well taken.

TFS,
Scott.

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3325 W: 789 N: 4436] (19976)
  • [2009-10-25 13:11]
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Hi Trudy,
Beautiful portrait of your niece!
Her expression a bit turned in herself while she observe the watches the goings-on around the campfire, is priceless!
You did a very good job with the B&W conversion. I am sure that Carmen will keep all the time this portrait in her family album and she will show it proudly at her parents and friends!
Bravo! Annie

Hi, Trudy -
Very natural looking candid portrait. The b&w format was a good choice. You managed the lighting well - her face is perfectly exposed and nicely contrasted against her dark clothes and the dark-ish background. She is well placed in the frame with space in the direction that her head is turned. Very nicely done.

Compositionally brilliant B&W portrait with good sharpness and fantastic POV! TFS!

Regards,

Dilshan

A nice low key style of portrait Trudy - the B&W an excellent choice!! Nice compo - she has space to 'look' into rather than being crammed against the edge of the frame..

Nice diffused light too..

Good job
DAvid..

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3581 W: 737 N: 2416] (19140)
  • [2009-10-26 6:04]

Wonderful expression captured and wonderful B&W conversion
Well done !

v

Hi Trudy
I like the black and white tones here,good facial expression looking away from the camera. The contrast not overpowering and the light looks good also.
Well done
Jim

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  • chrisJ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 4269 W: 414 N: 6836] (42744)
  • [2009-10-27 4:22]

Hi Trudy

A good b&w portrait, with no appreciable oe or ue. Superb sharpness & dof, & well framed & composed. The soft, diffused light works well in this angled portrait. Tfs!

Hi Trudy,
Nice portrait of your niece Carmen,
Excellent POV. and sharp picture,
nice contrast in Black & White,
well presented and composed with a nice expression.
nicely done.
Michel

Hi Trudy

Hope you are doing well
Fine outdoor portrait of this gentle lady
Great focus and details, splendid sharpness on her hair
I like how you concentrate lighting

TFS, Alireza

Trudy,

This is a great portrait. We can see that she is concentrated on something else, besides the photo. I guess she also like to take pictures, once she has a camera on her.
B&W indeed worked well here.

Congratulations,
Wellington

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  • nicou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1363 W: 0 N: 2686] (21341)
  • [2009-10-28 5:07]

Hello,

mangigique portrait, très beau rendu sur son visage, la position est parfaite, une grandiose image NB.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Hi Trudy...nice shot...well composed with nice tones...

Roger

Boa tarde Trudy
Very beautiful portrait...it reveals the deep soul.
I love it.
My regards
teresat

Hi Trudy,

The "unaware" type portrait works best IMO. When people pose for photos, it often doesn't look natural. This is a really well composed candid portrait and the conversion to B&W suits it well. I'm sure that Carmen loved it!

Warm regards,
Werner

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