Uploaded: August 20, 2008 13:27:39
(Second Place August 2008)
I use a Canon 24 -70 f2.8 lens with exposure specifications of f 3.0 1/200 iso 100 in natural lighting. My thanks to Dave Holzwarth and to the model Loura Morris.
Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 70.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D
Jeffrey D. Estacio August 20, 2008
Critique please thanks. #983369Donna La Mattino Pagakis August 20, 2008
The lighting works very well here, and her eyes are captivating. Great mood Jeffrey, beautiful image! #6338333Ellen L. Zaslaw August 20, 2008
Nice color and cropping in this dramatic portrait. #6338348Patric K. Medeiros August 20, 2008
this is definately commercial quality work. not only is the model stunning but the setup and lighting are great also. #6338557Joan E. Gerring August 20, 2008
Beautiful photo! Great lighting and effects #6338600Cyn Valentine August 20, 2008
So beautiful..love it!! #6338783Sandy Stigliano August 20, 2008
Beautiful portrait!! #6338934Kate Baumgartner August 20, 2008
Very Creative Lighting and Beautiful portrait. Well done.Scott A. McDaniel August 20, 2008
This is absolutely gorgeous. VERY well done. #6339998Joan Powell August 20, 2008
Beautiful , should be in a magazine ! #6340001Liz blahh August 20, 2008
Nicely done! #6340101Bonnie Gearhart August 21, 2008
Beautiful shot! #6341244Brenda A. Ferns August 21, 2008
Wow stunning photograph what photo editing software do you use. I love the look on her face. #6342705Jeffrey D. Estacio August 25, 2008
Thank you very much for your complements Donna, Ellen, Patric, Joan, Cyn, Sandy, Kate, Scott, Joan, Liz, Bonnie and Brenda. #6368714Ryan Murphy August 28, 2008
this is stunning, jeffrey. it's an instant favorite for me! #6382459Jean E. Hildebrant August 29, 2008
Love the lighting and the comp! A beautiful model! The movement of the wisp of hair really adds to this shot! #6385474Jeffrey D. Estacio August 30, 2008
Thank you very much for your complements Ryan and Jean. #6388021Lisa J. Boulden September 02, 2008
Stunning!Usman M. Bajwa September 03, 2008
No critique, Jeffrey. This is a sure winner.... Thanks for sharing #6404021paola A. Jofre September 03, 2008
Wow Jeffrey!!! very impressive...beautiful model and outstanding photography!!! :) #6405283Jeffrey D. Estacio September 03, 2008
Lisa, Usman, Paola and John, thank you very much for the time to have some comments on this image. #6406763Ulysses A. Villamin September 05, 2008
Everything is great except for the bluish shade on her hair. #6417426Jeffrey D. Estacio September 07, 2008
Thank you very much for your comments Ulysses and Deborah. #6426026Raquel J. Ruiz September 16, 2008
I think this is beautiful I think the lighting is just an added bonus to the dramatic look of this capture, which you have captured beautifully. :0) #6464222Jojie F. Alcantara September 20, 2008
Truly mystique! #6479521Jojie F. Alcantara September 22, 2008
Congratulations, fellow finalist! proud of you. Mabuhay! :-) #6494608Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 22, 2008
Congratulations on your finalist with this awesome image, Jeffrey!!!!! ♫ k #6495108paola A. Jofre September 23, 2008
Whoo hoo!!!! yeah Jeffrey!!! Congratulations!!! Striking image!!! and I see you have many more...Very impressive :) #6498241Dominick M. Dimacale September 23, 2008
Congratulations Jeffrey on your Finalist image.
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Daniella Puente September 23, 2008
GREAT WINNER image +++++ #6500825Stephanie Frey September 23, 2008
Congratulations on your well-deserved Winner! #6501314Max Aureli September 23, 2008
Congratulation for your Winner Jeffrey!!Jeffrey D. Estacio September 23, 2008
Thank you very much Jojie, Kitty, Paola, Dominick, Daniella and Stephanie #6501984Jeffrey D. Estacio September 23, 2008
Thanks Max. #6502011Usman M. Bajwa September 23, 2008
Congrats. I am not surprised at all. See my comments above. WTG #6502277Elida Gutierrez September 24, 2008
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
A Special Trophy for
"August Winners"
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Jeffrey D. Estacio September 24, 2008
Thank you very much Usman and Elida. #6506199Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 24, 2008
HUGE congratulations on this fantastic win, Jeffrey!!!!! ♫ k #6507023Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 25, 2008
Congratulations Jeffrey! #6512145Linda M. Mishler September 26, 2008
Beautiful play of light and shadow on this Jeffrey! I love the clarity in her gorgeous eyes.Such an excellent capture of expression and moody feel.I love the breeze blowing in her hair.Congrats on this beautiful capture!!=) #6516902Shelly A. Van Camp September 26, 2008
Beautiful! Congrats!! #6516970Dominick M. Dimacale September 27, 2008
Congratulations Jeffrey on your Win.Dominick #6521982
Jeffrey D. Estacio September 27, 2008
Thank you very much Kitty, Donna, Linda, Shelly and Dominick. #6522125Nichelle Russell October 13, 2008
Congratulations on a gorgeous win!! Stunning work.. #6592449Jeffrey D. Estacio October 15, 2008
Raquel and Nichelle, thank you. #6603050Laura E. Swan December 23, 2008
Amazing portrait, Jeffrey. So happy it went GOLD for you! -Laura Swan :) #6935714Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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