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Another one of Bridget from the epz shoot...

I would like to thank K and Pete for putting the arrangement together here which included a gold reflector backdrop together with a gold tri-reflector positioned infront/below/around her face. The gold fabric draped around her was a great match Karen :O)

Mode - manual.
Shutter speed - 1/125 of a second.
Aperture - f8.
A Bowens lighting setup was used to provide the illumination.


This has to be one of my favourite portraits so far...

Thanks for viewing - better in the larger format.

Title:The golden touch.
Username:C_Daniels C_Daniels
Uploaded:28 Jun 2006 - 5:21 AM
Camera:Konica Minolta 5D
Lens:18 - 70mm (35mm chosen)
Recording media:ISO 100
Tags:Bowens lighting, Bowens lighting setups, Close up, Close-up / macro, Epz meet, Glamour, Nude / glamour, Portraits, Portraits / people
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A Booth
A Booth (e2 Member)
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28 Jun 2006 - 5:34 AM
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magnificent portrait - well lit and nicely framed -only slight critique is the hair shadow under the left eye.

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shane
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28 Jun 2006 - 5:34 AM
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Classic!!!


click
shane

Desh_M
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372 forum posts
28 Jun 2006 - 5:47 AM
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THis is absolutely wonderful, Top shot.
It's like modern day Mona Liza
:0)
Well done

vismaya
28 Jun 2006 - 6:00 AM
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Masterpiece!

jonny68
28 Jun 2006 - 6:13 AM
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Beautifully soft and her eyes really catch your attention.

lynsfiona
28 Jun 2006 - 6:14 AM
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Really beautiful, I love the golden glow to this one! Great shot. Lyns x

beaniebabe
28 Jun 2006 - 6:24 AM
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Caleb this is beautifully done the background compliments the subject, the lighting is spot on

Angie x

Glynn
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1067 forum posts United Kingdom1 Constructive Critique Points
28 Jun 2006 - 6:45 AM
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Excellent !!. Beautiful portrait and the frame compliments it.

Glynn.

redstag
redstag (e2 Member)
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28 Jun 2006 - 6:49 AM
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A gorgeous portrait, the slightly elevated viewpoint gives a bit of vulnerability, the colour gives real warmth and style. Love it.

bigufe
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28 Jun 2006 - 6:50 AM
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I know this is an unpopular view, but I reckon that anyone who doesn't like this is just plain wrong

Geoffphoto
28 Jun 2006 - 6:52 AM
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A great portrait, the lighting works really well........Geoff

jacquienewsham
jacquienewsham (e2 Member)
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28 Jun 2006 - 6:57 AM
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beautiful portrait,love the golden tones and presentation
samantha

shoestring
28 Jun 2006 - 6:57 AM
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yeah thats lovely

MarkT
MarkT (e2 Member)
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28 Jun 2006 - 7:05 AM
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Everything about this is excellent - your best upload yet!

Mark.

beaniebabe
28 Jun 2006 - 7:15 AM
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Congratulations on the HC definitly worthy

Angie x

claret
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49 forum posts England
28 Jun 2006 - 7:17 AM
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Has the look of an old master. Nice.
Iain

GillyB
GillyB (e2 Member)
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28 Jun 2006 - 7:29 AM
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This is stunning Caleb, beautifully taken bringing out warmth and softness in her skin tones.
You have a talent of bringing out the very best in your models, a most envied talent I think!
gill

Gecko
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25 forum posts Australia
28 Jun 2006 - 7:44 AM
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Agree , this is stunning. Cogratulations on the HC, well deserved. Pam

Shawry
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384 forum posts United Kingdom6 Constructive Critique Points
28 Jun 2006 - 7:54 AM
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Superb - has to be the best yet Caleb well done
Neal

Malc_V
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England
28 Jun 2006 - 7:58 AM
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Wonderful portrait ... HC well deserved.

Malc.

C_Daniels
28 Jun 2006 - 8:20 AM
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Thanks everyone...

Through experience and feedback plus the use of the new camera and associated equipment it finally feels as though I've moved on a step with portraiture...

Bridie
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28 Jun 2006 - 8:46 AM
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This is so good well done
Bridget

chase
chase (e2 Member)
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28 Jun 2006 - 9:03 AM
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This deserves the HC Caleb,the light is evenly distributed & it has given some lovely tones to the image.Lovely expression & that bg works very well here,not quite so reflective as on my images using it.Well done..an oil painting to be sure !
Janet

SueTurner
28 Jun 2006 - 9:56 AM
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Good lighting and well composed, nice work

Sue

VintageRed
28 Jun 2006 - 9:56 AM
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Tremendous shot Caleb that merits the attention it's received. It has an old master feel to it and you obviously have a talent for portraiture. Nick.

jeffa
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32 forum posts United Kingdom
28 Jun 2006 - 9:59 AM
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IMHO Caleb, this is one of your best.

Jeff

AlanBW
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28 Jun 2006 - 10:13 AM
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Stunning shot that is well worthy of the HC - congrats

paulcr
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1484 forum posts Ireland6 Constructive Critique Points
28 Jun 2006 - 10:23 AM
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Absolutely beautiful. Colour and bg tones and textures are all excellent. PAul

zander
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1570 forum posts England17 Constructive Critique Points
28 Jun 2006 - 10:45 AM
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Think this has to be your best portrait posted so far (not just from the session). Well done.

mattmatic
28 Jun 2006 - 12:15 PM
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Sublime Smile
Matt

azzabc
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185 forum posts United Kingdom
28 Jun 2006 - 12:17 PM
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This is stunning. Great shot, great light, great pose... beautiful woman.

Sezz
Sezz (e2 Member)
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28 Jun 2006 - 1:12 PM
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Very worthy of the HC, I too think it's your best portrait so far! the lighting and tones are wonderful as is the models pose and expression, very well done Caleb.

Sez Smile

graceland
28 Jun 2006 - 1:44 PM
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Stunning full stop

paulcr
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1484 forum posts Ireland6 Constructive Critique Points
28 Jun 2006 - 1:59 PM
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HAd to come back for another look at this, its really fantastic. Paul

C_Daniels
28 Jun 2006 - 2:33 PM
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Thanks again for the feedback (and for the HC too Pete - appreciated...)

Ade_Osman
Ade_Osman (e2 Member)
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28 Jun 2006 - 3:26 PM
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Beautiful model, expertly shot!

Ade

lynsfiona
28 Jun 2006 - 4:16 PM
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Well done on the HC - well deserved!! Lyns x

hebdens
28 Jun 2006 - 4:19 PM
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stunning portrait, beautiful.Perfect.
Tracy

deavilin
28 Jun 2006 - 4:23 PM
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One of the best portraits I have seen on here superbSmile

Charlotte

Fabulous portrait.
Something one has to learn from you.
Congratulations on editor's reward!
Click
George

silburkp
28 Jun 2006 - 5:39 PM
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This is excellent, fabulous light & colour.

Jasbe
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116 forum posts England
28 Jun 2006 - 5:56 PM
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Fantastic portrait shot caleb, one of the best I've seen on this site, well done on the award, well deserved.
jason

John_Horner
John_Horner (e2 Member)
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28 Jun 2006 - 6:34 PM
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Wonderful warm colours and tones. A really super portrait. Beautiful image.

answersonapostcard
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28 Jun 2006 - 6:51 PM
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Thanks for the thanks, works well doesn't it. Congrats on the HC too Smile K.

C_Daniels
28 Jun 2006 - 7:12 PM
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Thanks for the comments above - very flattering :O)

stevemelvin
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28 Jun 2006 - 7:45 PM
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Tremendous portrait, just superb. I've never thought of using a gold reflector as a background - clearly something to try 'cos it works a treat in this shot. Well done on the HC.

Steve

This is a fabulous shot with striking detail

Sue x

martin.w
martin.w (e2 Member)
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28 Jun 2006 - 9:24 PM
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Very nicely done Caleb.

liparig
28 Jun 2006 - 10:26 PM
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superb portrait and pose well done
joe

DYankee
29 Jun 2006 - 12:51 AM
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This is so elegant, Caleb! You should be very proud of it!
Dawn Smile

glazzaro
glazzaro (e2 Member)
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29 Jun 2006 - 3:17 AM
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Wow, don't know what to say, you really were in top form on this shot, excellent work and congrats on the HC, well deserved! Spot on! Click!!!

Greg

ditto greg and just about everyone else too!!!.... fantastic!... makes me want to move to Lincs` or where ever it happened!?!

C_Daniels
29 Jun 2006 - 5:05 AM
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LOL - Greg, it wasn't me in shot :O)

Thanks everyone - feels good to get the odd one right...

Chant57
Chant57 (e2 Member)
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29 Jun 2006 - 8:03 AM
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I echo the comments received Caleb, a superb portrait and fully deserving of the HC.
C

iajacks
29 Jun 2006 - 1:01 PM
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good tonal atmosfer to the hole shot but not cean on tne shadow on the right side of the eye!

well composed shot IAJACKS

Again the model makes great eye contact, which in my opinion is 50% of the pic. Lovely golden lighting set up, subduing the shadows nicely. Sorry! but I'm a bugger with crops.... A little off the top, perfect.
Col

It's all been said. The lighting is just right in this; portrays a perfectly balanced image. Everything just "goes" so well without being horribly contrived. Very impressed and gets my vote.

silverwolf
29 Jun 2006 - 8:14 PM
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Beautiful lighting, lovely eye contact and pose. Excellent image.

xinia
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29 Jun 2006 - 10:00 PM
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beautiful tones and light Caleb - excellent

C_Daniels
30 Jun 2006 - 8:25 AM
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Thanks everyone - I'm not a fan of over softening and like to see some of the natural textures of the skin...

SandraD
1 Jul 2006 - 8:45 PM
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Congratulations on the HC, beautiful model and fantastic tones - looks great viewed large. Sandra

Maddie
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3 Jul 2006 - 7:17 PM
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very well done on the HC

clevercloggs
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5 Jul 2006 - 9:12 AM
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tastefully done.
click

NevP
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6 Jul 2006 - 4:07 AM
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I'll just add my click to the pile!

U4eA
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475 forum posts England
6 Jul 2006 - 3:47 PM
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Simply breathtaking...

(\/)

Beautiful lighting,Excellent image.Comgrats on the HC
Lovely work
click
chelseak

C_Daniels
9 Jul 2006 - 12:36 PM
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Thanks to everyone for their support and interest within this picture, you've made it all worthwhile...

jackieo
9 Jul 2006 - 2:41 PM
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nicely done... Smile

Lovely - nice gentle intensity

Dave

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