Wow it did better that I thought it would! Thanks for all your comments and votes I appreciate it. Some mentioned that the angels wings were on upside down. Right they are upside down, this was done on purpose, we changed them around during the shooting as the effect came over so much better with them turned.
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Have you considered (or did you?) shoot the image with out the tube top on the woman? Artistically, with the wonderful lighting and shadows, the skin would be quite wonderful
It was my first idea actually, but the girl is not 18 yet so I couldn't ask her.
Such a wonderful image! Congratulations on a well deserved ribbon. Have you considered (or did you?) shoot the image with out the tube top on the woman? Artistically, with the wonderful lighting and shadows, the skin would be quite wonderful
Thanks for all your comments and votes. I tried this out with a basic soft box studio lighting set up but it didn't really give it the kick I was looking for, so I set up the lighting to give it more of a theatrical feel to it. I am very happy with this photo, thank you all again.
Originally posted by mffnqueen:
Two questions: Her right arm looks somewhat awkward.. almost like it's double jointed.. At first glance it looks like her arm is bulging out, but obviously this girl is not fat so I don't know how that could be. Also, there seems to be a weird discoloration on her hip right above the cloth. Is that a trick of the light, or is that a result of cloning, or what?
Actually her arm does look a little out when I look at it, but that only comes from her upper arm being pressed against Serdar's leg. And the discoloration I couldn't see on my monitor, but after pumping up the brightness I saw what you meant. I didn't do any selective skin work on this image so it is probably from trying to pull out too much information from the shadows or something. Anyway on a good calibrated monitor you should be able to see that. On the print it is also not visible.
Amazing photo!!! Easily one of my favorites ever taken.. I love the detail on her face.. it's so subtle, so it's easy to overlook, but the lighting on it is just gorgeous. It looks so much like a painting, I'm just amazed. If this were a print I would buy it in a heartbeat.
Two questions: Her right arm looks somewhat awkward.. almost like it's double jointed.. At first glance it looks like her arm is bulging out, but obviously this girl is not fat so I don't know how that could be. Also, there seems to be a weird discoloration on her hip right above the cloth. Is that a trick of the light, or is that a result of cloning, or what?
Regardless, an incredible image. It will always be one of my favorites.
Congratulations, Gary on Another(!!!) ribbon! Wow, I can't believe I managed to do a bit better than you to get the Blue - your picture is so professional and almost perfect. I did notice that the guy has his wings on upside down - otherwise; the lighting, the composition, everything is perfect. Someday, I hope my ribbon winning ability is as consistant as yours and doesn't depend so much on luck but rather on skill as yours does. Wondering what score you were getting really made this challenge interesting and nerve wracking for me as I read in the threads you were doing well enough to replace one of the high scoring pictures on your profile page.
was even wonderful to watch them sitting like that in our studio, looked like a nice statue, could have stayed there forever :)
well deserved ribbon, great job, hubby.
DNMC! Heheheheehe! Congrats Gary! Remind me next time which challenges you'll enter so I'll be sure to steer the other way ;) Great job! Congratulations on this stunning beauty ;)
To me, this was a clear ribbon winner...was hoping for a blue. 10, 10, 10, 10, 10! This is a wonderful shot from one of the best photographers going around
Beautiful imagery. My only complaint (minor) is that the male angel's wreath looks a little plastic, and does not seem to belng with the color scheme of this photo.
Still, a great pic.
Wow what a setup. Like composition, angles of the angels. May be to much shadows, not sure what to change though. The shadow between her left shoulder and his chest distracts me for some reason Good luck. -7-
Wonderful realisation, though perhaps they're a wee bit underdressed for angels (even though cherubs are depicted as usually naked). Anyway, top ten finish for sure.
This is by far the most outstanding photograph in the challenge. Light, tone, expression,
background, body choices, white....everything splendid. I see this the blue ribbon winner.
Ten ten ten.
Absolutely beautiful interpretaion. Lighting was really good on this one. Don't know the book, but the picture is awesome. 9 because the light on the man was a bit dark, and the left side of the girl.
"Death of an Angel" by Carol Anne O'Marie
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