Uploaded: August 09, 2004 03:55:28
I put a thin scarf on my lens to create a soft filter effect but I did not like the result so I made a curves adjustment, blur, desaturated and duotoned in Photoshop to achieve this effect.
Paul Michko August 09, 2004
Well, you did a magnificent job, Dolores. I love this effect, and the intamacy it enhanced. Wonderful portrait. #156214Colleen Braun August 09, 2004
very nice... #695362Joy Brown August 09, 2004
Beautiful portrait, Dolores! #695406Carolyn M. Fletcher August 09, 2004
I like it a lot! Great job! #695454Claudia Kuhn August 09, 2004
You do these people portraits so well Dolores, I love your end result! #695504Judith G. Secco August 09, 2004
This is just beautiful! Such a tender moment!! Gorgeous, Dolores!Peggy Wolff August 09, 2004
Beautiful! It looks a lot like the grand prize winner for the fugi childrens portrait awards for 2003. I love the softness and effects! #695534Rob Friedman August 09, 2004
Very creatively done--beautiful portrait! #695587Dolores Neilson August 09, 2004
Hello Paul! THank you so much! I'm delighted you approve!Thank you, Colleen! I appreciate that!
Good morning, Joy! Again, I'm honored that you would take time to post!!
Hi Carolyn! Thanks so much!! AGain, I appreciate it!
Hi again, Claudia!! Thanks so much for your compliment! You made my day!
Thank you so much, Judy! I'm delighted you like it!
Greetings Peggy! THank you so very much! I'll take that as a big compliment! This is a treatment I've done often in the past (and won with) and love. I decided to adjust the curve differently this time and added a sepia color for warmth. #695607
Dolores Neilson August 09, 2004
Good morning, Rob! THanks so much! I am delighted you like it! #695615Leanne M.E. Boyd August 09, 2004
I still like it Doloris! Lovely shot! #695744Peggy Wolff August 09, 2004
I know you have Dolores, infact that beautiful shot of the baby looking down and the shot of your daughter and grand daughter stand out as being a couple of my favorite all time shots from this site. I really love the added texture of this shot. :o) #695759Dolores Neilson August 09, 2004
Leanne..you are such a dear. Thank you for commenting AGAIN on the same shot! I felt bad yesterday when I deleted it to adjust my error. I apologize again.Hi Peggy! WHy...thank you so very much! THat means alot to me. I thought getting the hang of that curves adjustment was challenging at first but the more you do, the easier it becomes. I like images that are easy on the eyes and say "innocence and purity". Thank you for sharing your thoughts on my work. What a gift you are to me! #695890
Dale Ann Cubbage August 09, 2004
Wonderful portrait Dolores, I love the treatment! It looks like a hand drawn portrait! #696134Carol Brill August 09, 2004
Wow, this is stunning in its simplicity of composition and tone, Dolores, what fine work you did to achieve this lovely result! This certainly deserves framing and a place of high honor on the mantel!! #696170Karen Engelbreth August 09, 2004
Beautiful portrait, Dolores - great work! #696201Kathleen Clemons August 09, 2004
A lovely portrait, Dolores! #696216Murry Grigsby August 09, 2004
Silly--you're supposed to through the scarf over the kids :0) Seriously it's a lovely portrait Dolores! I love the high perspective, closed eyes and those wonderful lashes!! Nice high-key feel also. #696335Ellen Peach August 09, 2004
Outstanding work, Dolores! #696496Dan Holm August 09, 2004
Superb portrait, very creative effects! Outstanding image, Dolores! #696665William C. Raco August 09, 2004
This is so beautiful!bill #696849
Dolores Neilson August 09, 2004
Hello Dale Ann...thank you for "saying" that. I never thought about it that way...as a hand drawn portrait. I appreciate your kind post very much!Carol...You're taking time to post your sentiments on this image are so well appreciated. Thank you for elevating this work and thinking so highly of it. I appreciate it immensely!
Karen...your thoughts on my work are very appreciated. Thank you for your kindness.
Thank you Kathleen for your positive post~!
Hello Murry...I actually suspended them from the scarf until they complied with my request. That's how I get all my models to pose. ;) Thank you for posting once more on my work. You've become such an important contributor here at BP!!
Thank you so much, Ellen! I appreciate it!!
Greetings, Dan! Thank you for the wonderful superlatives on my work! I appreciate it most dearly!
bill..once again, I'm left feeling most appreciative for the generous posting on this work. Thank you for lifting my work and telling me what you like about the image. Have a good evening!! #696903
Darren K. Fisher August 09, 2004
OH WOW, this is just lovely. Awesome job Dee. #696983Deborah Sandidge August 09, 2004
Just beautiful, Dolores, I love the result of your efforts! #697030Monika Sapek August 09, 2004
Lovely portrait, Dolores!Kelly Abernathy August 09, 2004
I love this! -K #697176Dolores Neilson August 10, 2004
Thank you, Darren!! So nice of you to comment!And thank you too, Deborah! How nice of you!
HI Monika! I appreciate your post!
And thanks so very much, K!! #697579
Marcie A. Fowler August 10, 2004
This is fabulous. I really like the tone, softness, and overall feel of the image. Great job!! Your experimenting turned out great. #698575Janet Detota August 14, 2004
Simply perfect!! #709168Dolores Neilson August 16, 2004
Hello Marcie!Thanks so much! I'm delighted this appeals to you!
And many thanks to you, Janet! I appreciate it! #716149
Michael S. Swaffar September 13, 2004
Congrats Dolores!! #775498Cathy T. Vettes September 13, 2004
Beautiful Delores ! Whatever it is you did.. YOu did it well.. I just love this.. Congradulations.. Well done !! #776317Sharon E. Lowe September 14, 2004
Congrats and good luck Dolores - lovely image! #777121Kelly Abernathy September 14, 2004
This is just so stunning Dolores! Such a well deserved finalist! Congratulations ! -K #777262Kathleen Clemons September 14, 2004
Congrats on all of your finalists, Dolores! #778896Janet Detota September 14, 2004
Congratulations, Dolores!! #779910Paul Michko September 14, 2004
Congrats, Dolores. #780060Terry R. Hatfield September 14, 2004
Congrats To You Dolores:-) #780327Carol Brill September 14, 2004
Dolores, congratulations and best of luck! #781358Karen Engelbreth September 15, 2004
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