Cellist at Rest [Contest Finalists September 2012]
Uploaded: September 26, 2012 08:21:15
Finalist
I took this with the musician's knowledge and permission during a farmer's market where she and a couple of friends were playing for tips. Spotted the light coming through her hair and had to ask (they were taking a break at the moment). The background was hopeless, so I replaced it.
Category: People
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 12500/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400,400, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350
Chris Budny September 26, 2012
Wonderful portrait, with a bit of a candid feel. #1488667Bob Cournoyer September 26, 2012
Great portrait...fantastic light.. :-) #10342482Daniel Ruf September 26, 2012
Beautiful light for a beautiful portrait. #10342504Shelly A. Van Camp September 26, 2012
Beautiful, Nikki. #10342741Melinda F. Schneider September 27, 2012
What a beautiful young lady, obviously in love with her music. Well captured with very nice post processing, Nikki. #10343169Joy Rector September 27, 2012
beautiful shotJO ANN CLEVELAND September 27, 2012
Beautiful Nikki! Love the light on her hair!jo ann c. #10343558
Sherran Andersen October 28, 2012
Congrats Nikki. #10388886Nancy Marie Ricketts October 28, 2012
Nikki, I recognize this one-it is special! Congratulations on your Finalist, and good luck in the next round-I have no doubt that it will go on! #10389029Nadia Paul October 29, 2012
Congrats on your wonderful finalist Nikki! #10389148Renee Doyle October 29, 2012
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Nikki!! #10389194Connie J. Bagot October 29, 2012
Congratulations Nikki---this is really really beautiful! #10389435John Rivera October 29, 2012
Congrats on your finalist! #10389794Jane Holestine October 29, 2012
THe rim lighting is gorgeous and the comp and expression are perfect. Congrats on a well-deserved finalist! #10389914Katarina Mansson October 29, 2012
Beautiful woman, great connection and excellent presentation. Congratulations on your finalist Nikki! #10389993Lindley Johnson October 29, 2012
Terrific lighting, facial expression, and post processing, Nikki! Congratulations on your finalist. #10390111Linda S. Smith October 29, 2012
Congrats Nikki on this wonderful finalist win! Beautiful portrait! #10390367Mitch Spence October 29, 2012
Your eye for the light was certainly right on here, Nikki, and for the subject as well. She cradles her instrument as though it's a best friend. Congratulations on the finalist. #10390489Phyllis H. Burchett October 29, 2012
Wonderful portrait, congrats Nikki! #10390640Susan M. Smith October 29, 2012
The lighting is fabulous Nikki! Great capture, congratulations! #10390730Patricia A. Casey October 29, 2012
Beautiful capture Nikki..Congratulations on Finalist and all the very best in the next round... #10390737Nancy L. Green October 29, 2012
AWESOME image Nikki, HUGE CONGRATULATIONS!!! <>< #10391171Michele Peterson October 29, 2012
This is a wonderful portrait, the light is so pretty. Congratulations, Nikki! #10391521Amanda D. Austwick October 29, 2012
Love this portrait Nikki! Congratulations!!! #10392025Sharon Day October 29, 2012
Superb portrait work on the beautiful young lady, Nikki! Wonderful lighting! Congratulations and good luck next round! #10392619Errick L. Cameron October 29, 2012
Super! Congratuations on this superb fianlist! #10392692Terry Cervi October 29, 2012
What a beautiful portrait, Nikki!! Did you show this to her? Congrats on your finalist!! #10393512Nikki McDonald October 29, 2012
Thanks to everyone for the wonderful comments. Yes, Terry. I made her a print and took it back down to the market. She wasn't there but I gave it to the guy who had been playing flute with her and he said she was a family friend and he would get it to her. #10393518Mariann Kovats October 29, 2012
Congratulations on all your awesome finalist, Nikki! #10393672Amanda J. Tanner October 30, 2012
Congratulations Nikki on this wonderful finalist! You did an incredible job with this portrait. Good luck next round I know I will see it again. #10394056Ann H. Belus October 30, 2012
Awesome finalist, Nikki! Congratulations! #10394659Lydia Williams October 30, 2012
Wonderful, Nikki! Congratulations on your finalist...the background is perfect! #10394722Rona L. Schwarz October 30, 2012
I remember this - a wonderful candid of her and excellent work replacing the background, Nikki! Sorry I'm still going through the Finalists...Congratulations! #10396275Neal D. Hatcher October 31, 2012
CONGRATULATIONS #10398076Tamara K. Walker October 31, 2012
Gorgeous, congratulations. #10398430Merna L. Nobile November 02, 2012
Receiving an award from Better Photo is just like unwrapping a gift, the thrill is always the same! It is also exciting to be able to send my personal congratulations to each and every one of you and I look forward to seeing the gold though out the galleries. Merna
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