Yurika-chan [Contest Finalists August 2005]
Uploaded: August 05, 2005 20:11:03
1/1000, f/5.0, ISO400, Canon EF55-200mm II USM. Levels ajusted and added a blur layer to create the soft effect in PS.
Taken at Mt. Haruna, Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
This is one of my first portrait experiments. Feedback is very welcomed with suggestions on how this could have been improved!
Resubmit after small changes from advice from BP members.
August '05 Finalist
Kerby Pfrangle August 05, 2005
ChrisVery pretty young lady.
Love the pose, your colors are very good and lighting excellent.
Very nice portrait image.
Kerby #289727
Leanne M.E. Boyd August 06, 2005
Pretty shot, of a lovely young woman. Excellent portrait and effects. #1683463Dr Silly August 06, 2005
I like this portrait as is.Dr Silly
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Chris Macer August 07, 2005
Thanks Kerby, Leanne and Dr Silly! Your feedback goes a long way. I appreciate it. #1689861Sylvia Rossler September 24, 2005
Congratulations Chris ! Wonderful portrait capture ! #1873824Leanne M.E. Boyd September 24, 2005
Congratulations, Chris! #1874139Candice C. Calhoun September 24, 2005
Congratulations for your extremely well deserved recognition, and good luck in the next round! Just gorgeous!ccc #1874252
Walter Graziano September 24, 2005
Congratulations, Chris! #1874505Adilson F. Ferreira September 24, 2005
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Chris!!!Rakesh Syal September 24, 2005
CONGRATULATIONS, CHRIS!!!!! #1875698Marie Fields September 24, 2005
Congratulations, Chris! Beautiful portrait!! #1875711Dr Silly September 24, 2005
CONGRATS CHRISLeonard Pierce September 24, 2005
Congratulations Chris!!! Very beautiful portrait! #1880085Kristi A. Howson September 25, 2005
Awesome for a first portrait...Conratulations on your finalist Chris and good luck in the next round...thanks for all your comments on my pics..I've been in Arizona for two weeks with limited internet access... I really appreciate your encouragement! #1882157Lori Carlson September 25, 2005
Much Congrats Chris!! :0) #1884063Chris Macer September 25, 2005
Thanks so much, Sylvia, Leanne, Candice, Wally, Adilson, Rakesh, Marie, Dr. Silly, Len, Kristi and Lori! #1884156Judy S. Fung September 26, 2005
Congrats, Chris! #1884904Claudette Foote September 26, 2005
Awesome shot!Roxanne M. Bubar September 26, 2005
Congrats. Beautiful image. #1885794Chris Macer September 26, 2005
Thanks Judy, Claudette and Roxanne! #1886136Phil Sauvey September 26, 2005
Congrats, Chris. She is beautiful and a well deserved finalist! #1888749Laura Clay-Ballard September 30, 2005
congrats on this finalist! such a pretty picture! #1901718Stephen Zacker October 21, 2005
Lovely portrait. Congratulations #1979954Lori Carlson October 21, 2005
Yeah Chris!! Congratulations! :0) #1981991Chris Macer October 22, 2005
Thanks Phil, Laura, Stephen and Lori! #1986167Jill Odice October 26, 2005
Who's the beautiful woman Chris? :-) Absolutely great as a first try at portraiture. Keep up the great work! #2002406Chris Macer October 27, 2005
Thanks Jill! This beautiful woman is my wonderful and supportive girlfriend. I am very lucky to have her :) #2006412Bill Houghton November 08, 2005
I like this Chris. The soft focus is a plus. Well done. #2051073Chris Macer November 08, 2005
Thanks Bill! I really appreciate the feedback :) #2052326Keith L. Clayton November 16, 2005
Super portrait, Chris. The effects you added really make it outstanding! #2085155Shelly A. Van Camp November 29, 2005
Beautiful the way it is...:) #2135959Chris Macer February 20, 2006
Thanks Keith and Shelly! :) #2443036Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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