"A Hug From Mandy"

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• Black_Dog (1815)
• [2008-12-13 5:48]

Howdy Linda!
Very interesting scene. Nice colors. Good sharp and contrast. Original work.
Well done!

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• bhobot (1918)
• [2008-12-13 5:52]

hi linda

great to share a small story.
nice shot, clear and tha light here is fine.

another excellent job from your side

keep it up

tfs

bhot

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• caledonia (7073)
• [2008-12-13 5:57]

Hi Linda,

Lovely feel good image, lovely warm light, could you imagine trying this with film.
The vignette gives a real intimacy.

Douglas

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• Silvio2006 (42569)
• [2008-12-13 6:09]

Ciao Linda, beautiful portrait of lovely woman with fantastic hair, splendid light and good sharpness, very well done, have a great week end, ciao Silvio

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• dareco (15143)
• [2008-12-13 6:20]

I love the lighting and color, AND THE HAIR!! :) A beautiful warm capture. TFS

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• Dai (761)
• [2008-12-13 6:32]
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Great picture, very unusual and this makes it evne more special. Colours are really nice and blend well together.
Can I have a hug from Mandy too?
TFS
Dai

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• rewshearer (20799)
• [2008-12-13 9:01]
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You've done a nice job with this one. It's intimate, tight, expressive with a lovely sense of the connection being made between these two.

It might be nice to see a little more of Mandy's eye - and get a stronger visual connection with her - but overall, given the conditions, light, and the moment you had to capture, I think this is good.

Rew

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• kickback (11313)
• [2008-12-13 9:17]

hi linda, you captured this well, you used the light well, nice colors and details, the vignetting is good to, we should all feel like a rock star when we walk in the door!

thanks scott

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• ChuFer (2326)
• [2008-12-13 9:56]

Excelente retrato con muy buena nitidez y color...saludos

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• HurricanAlley (218)
• [2008-12-13 10:27]

Hi Linda :-)
Great photo....wonderful story. :-) Mandy has such a beautiful profile. There's nothing like Great girlfriends....
The photo: colors are wonderful, comp. is very attractive...I really like this one! (The brunette has gorgeous hair too)
Terry

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• jim-g (2001)
• [2008-12-13 11:17]

very nice emotional scene ,well lit and sharp very nice work indeed

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• lisapw1 (8328)
• [2008-12-13 12:04]

Hi Linda,

Absolutely gorgeous!! I like her sincere expression and the hand visible on the shoulder. Yes, this is a beautiful hug. You did a terrific job with the lighting. Her hair is gorgeous as is her complexion coloring! Kudos to you! Lisa

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• Royaldevon (16400)
• [2008-12-13 13:00]

Hello Linda,

I like your treatment of this shot.
The vignetting, and the pov, focusses the viewer on the hug, as opposed to the people.
Great details of texture aand colour.
I like it very much.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• lukrecja (3573)
• [2008-12-13 13:01]

Hi Linda!
It's beautiful,very private, expressive portrait with. You used perfect lights and your colours are so deep and soft. You caught beautiful moment, congratulations!
Greetings,
Ewa

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• wishnugaruda (14822)
• [2008-12-13 14:04]
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Hi Linda,
I love it - it's so beautiful - congrats for such a wonderful work.
Warm and brilliant colours in this warm moment.
Thanks and many greetings from the very cold Germany
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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• chrisJ (42045)
• [2008-12-14 0:57]

Hi Linda

I like the contrats in hair textures & colors between the 2 women. Effcetive tight framing, with excellent dof & sharpness. Tfs!

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• black_dream (4699)
• [2008-12-14 1:07]

A shot full of warmth and emotion. The vignetting makes Mandy glow, and there's definitely a comforting, positive vibe coming from the image.
I like the compo and colors, and the hair is definitely looking great!
I used to have those kind of curls too, and I loved them, but they didn't last...they weren't "permanemanent" (Bugs Bunny) after all! :)))
Tfs!
Diana

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• Janone (0)
• [2008-12-14 11:22]

Lovely mood in thsi picture Linda.
Perfectly captured too.
Chees, Jan

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• c_rapp (7282)
• [2008-12-14 11:40]
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A wonderful image and great work. I don't know how else to decribe what I feel from it other than it has the feeling of love oozing from it. Beautifully captured. TFS
Christan

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• Juliet (13538)
• [2008-12-14 15:22]

Hi Linder,
The lighting is fantastic. Hits the highlights of Mandy's face and hair perfect. Could be studio work. Nicely done and TFS Julie

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• jpinkham (1147)
• [2008-12-14 18:21]
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Hey there, Linda! I like thie portrait. Warm emotionally, warmly lit. Great macro/portrait technique, with this close, tight point of view. Just the right mix of soft and sharp enough. Good cropping. One would never know you had any adverse conditions in the shooting environment. Well executed.

Warm regatds,
Jim

P.S. -- Go Cowboys -- I'm watching our Wisconsin boy, Romo, trying to stay on his feet as we speak :)

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• Dawn (17508)
• [2008-12-15 8:28]

Hi Linda, The things I enjoy about this photo: the lovely light on Mandys face, and also on each of the ladies hair. I also like the contrasts here, the blonde hair next to the chestnut brown tones, and the straight next to the curly hair..makes for a strong image...and also the emotion that comes from the photo. Well done on catching this one.

Nothing better than a hug from a friend...

Cheers Dawn.

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• szatanowska (3001)
• [2008-12-15 16:31]

Hi Linda!!

beautiful intimacy shown here! cool work..
well composed with lovely strong vivid colors..
amazing POV!
TFS
well done mate!
All the best from Italy!


Ania

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• trekks (13589)
• [2008-12-15 18:00]
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hello Linda

Do I need to pay to be hugged like this? Perhaps payment in kind with 2 TL raw photos? lol

I like the light on the 2 heads, especially on the hair and face, and the pp effect done to this portrait. Somehow this pose is great.

I cannot imagine how I would look like a weirdo with this hair color :) but they look great here on Mandy.

Merry Xmas and Happy 2009 New Year to you!

tfs, bill

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• Janice (32968)
• [2008-12-16 0:51]

The light shining on their hair and Mandy's face is what makes this look so good Linda. Super capture
Well done
Janice

PS I wish I had hair like that!!!

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• rminkow (15239)
• [2008-12-16 21:51]

Fantastic composition...this is one of the best shots I have seen in months...perfect.

Roger

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• Joaquimperis (299)
• [2008-12-20 8:59]

Buenas tardes Linda:
Magnífico retrato, por todo, tanto el color, la composición, la cercania en el encuadre del rostro. Transmite verdaderamente la emoción del momento.
Con afecto.
Joaquim

Merry Christmas

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• appalcarp (4188)
• [2009-05-19 11:35]
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Linda, this just rocks! TFS Nothing to be added or taken away, perfect capture of sheer joy! TFS