Diva for one Day (color) [Contest Winner Pool October 2005 Catch All]
Uploaded: September 19, 2005 10:38:32
First of all, I wanted to say that this picture was taken as a self portrait from my dear friend Mata.
I however spent over an hour post processing and color enhancing it to make it look just perfect for Vogue magazine...LOL
she didn't need any extra PS work beacuse she is a real sicilian Beauty on her own, and we all can see that in the original picture.
Danilo Piccioni September 19, 2005
this is the original #313087Jane Summa September 19, 2005
!!BRAVO to both you & Mata!! Whichever way you or Mata present this photo it's all the same..BEAUTIFUL & PERFECTO!!!Paul Michko September 19, 2005
I saw her b&w version this morning, Dado. She ceratinly is a classic beauty, and I told her so. I've got to say, I love the work both of you put into this. It is just magnificent. And thank you for showing us the original. I love to see how the porcess comes together. It's nice to have someone so beautiful to start out with, it makes the editing that much easier. Thanks for sharing, Dado. #1855627Danilo Piccioni September 19, 2005
It really does Paul!Goshka G. September 19, 2005
You shouls be working for the Vogue, Danilo!! This is really awesome!!! #1855666Terry L. Ellis September 19, 2005
The whole process is nothing short of excellence, Danilo! Yes, Mata is indeed a stunningly, beautiful woman! Your PS work is extraordinary! What a fabulous pair you two are together!!! #1855685Jessica McCollam September 19, 2005
DITTO DITTO!!!! You are a master at this, Danilo! The colors you got here are nothing short of pure perfection!:) And Mata is gorgeous! #1855787
Rakesh Syal September 19, 2005
You are a true master of your art , Danilo!!And Mata, she is a perfect Beauty! Afterall, beauty needs no ornaments! #1855861Ermanno Radice September 19, 2005
Il vostro lavoro di coppia è veramente strepitoso, I risultati sono magnifici, bravissimo Danilo con il lavoro di post produzione!! #1855862Joy Rector September 19, 2005
This is a fantastic image #1855968Jenny Bosmans September 19, 2005
Original...B&W...processed...now that's hard to say which is the most beautiful!! Mata herself sure is!Amanda Price September 19, 2005
Wow. Wow. WOW! How do you do it??? Great work, both of you! #1856002Adilson F. Ferreira September 19, 2005
Terrific job Dado!!!Linda D. Lester September 19, 2005
Beautiful...she is such a lovely woman! Awesome ps work! #1856070Mata Patan September 19, 2005
Ora che dovrei farti???Jill Flynn September 19, 2005
WOW oh WOW oh WOW oh WOW!!!!! LIKE I TOLD MATA ON HER B&W VERSION THIS IS UNBELIEVABLE DANILO!!!!! What a masterpiece. I can't stop looking at this. You and Mata make a great team. WINNER ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!! #1856234Sergio La Spina September 19, 2005
Dado bellissimo lavoro veramente e spero confermerai che I complimenti Mata li merita los tesso perche oltre ad essere bella anche al naturale e anche una grande persona e un amica. Bravissimi grande lavoro di squadra!!!! #1856310Pu Chen September 19, 2005
Wonderful job and it is perfect for Vogue! #1856359Colette M. Metcalf September 19, 2005
Beautiful job, Dado!!! #1856393Leanne M.E. Boyd September 19, 2005
Very beautiful Danilo! #1856542Brian Cassar September 19, 2005
Danilo, Mata, oggi mattina ho veduto solo la versione modificata, e ho detto "questa e una vera bella foto". Adesso, vedendo l'originale ho cambiato versione. Danilo, hai fatto bene spedendola! #1856553Peter Mantione September 19, 2005
Danilo, Leonardo Da Vinci would have been jealous of this Masterpiece.Auguri Pietro
P.S. Lets all meet one day. I would love to be the official tour guide in New York City. The annual Photo Expo will be held in October. Ciao #1856661
Kerby Pfrangle September 19, 2005
Mata this is fantastic.Beautiful and rich in color.
Kerby #1856698
Jill Odice September 19, 2005
Both are beautiful as is Mata...this is incredible work Danilo :-) #1856795Patty Razonable September 19, 2005
Beautiful portrait and effects!! She does have features that would be stunning with a makeup artist but like Rahkesh says, beauty needs no ornaments!! #1856804Marsha S. Smith September 19, 2005
Both shots are beautiful, as is Mata!Bobbie Davis September 19, 2005
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She is absolutley BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!! The original is just gorgeous.......but I can't take my eyes off of the processed one either! WOW!!!!! Her eyes are just remarkable!!!!! This is absolutely stunning and Mata.....you are gorgeous, don't be shy!! #1856973Danilo Piccioni September 19, 2005
Well, well, well!#1857287
Cathy Gregor September 19, 2005
Wow!William C. Raco September 19, 2005
Wonderful treatment of this lovely photo, Dado.bill
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Daniel Diaz September 19, 2005
Mata you are a natural beauty, forgive Danilo, for he is an artist and you were his canvas. BEAUTIFUL work Dado, you've made her look like the Virgin Mary!!!Shelly A. Van Camp September 19, 2005
Wow, super..beautiful..hot, fantastic, wonderful, image!! Just beautiful!! Love this..both are beautiful!!! I love the original as well..:) #1857510Navin Talwar September 19, 2005
Mata if the original is not beautiful, there is no way you can make the later look beautiful. #1857518Deborah Sandidge September 19, 2005
Over the top beautiful, Danilo - exquisite image!! #1857525Kirsi Bertolini September 19, 2005
I love the strong colors! Great work, very nicely composed too! #1857707S J September 19, 2005
Wow!! Remarkable work of art!!!! Beautifully done, Dado!!! #1857778Donna Roberts September 19, 2005
Hey there Dado - I saw the b&w version of this in the lovely Mata's gallery yesterday.Laurence Saliba September 20, 2005
Ora l ho visto questo!!!! Bon lavoro Danilo ma mi piace piu la versione mandata da Mata!!! :) Great PS work Dado!!! You are an expert!!!! #1857881Paul Sikora September 20, 2005
I loved the B&W Mata submitted, but this has the WOW factor. Brilliant effects and the colours are exquisite, Dado #1858130Michelle R. Kovach September 20, 2005
Gorgeous Dado! You both did a fabulous job! #1858326Nicole Kessel September 20, 2005
Love both the BW and this color version! Brilliant! #1858849Kathryn (Love) Scheet September 20, 2005
gosh dado - I will give you 6 hrs to work on one of me! (lol)beautiful job here - ! #1858854
Karen Engelbreth September 20, 2005
WOW - fantastic, Dado and Mata! #1859871Kate Jackson September 20, 2005
Mata is so beautiful Dado. You only did the easy part!! Mata needs no embelishment. I only wish I ever looked like her. She has very kind understanding eyes.Kara L. Hendricks September 21, 2005
If we could all photograph this well... Wonderful image and post work... #1862854Kaye Burazin September 22, 2005
OMG this image is hauntingly beautiful, she is hauntingly beautiful, hypnotic, mesmerizing...KHAWLA Haddad September 23, 2005
WOW WOW WOW Dado such awecome work on this Mata is such beautiful lady and its for sure ready for Vogue magazine outstanding so good to see you back again missed you :).Kaye Burazin November 23, 2005
ok this is a record #7 Dado, I'm thrilled for you! #2110695KHAWLA Haddad November 23, 2005
Congratulations on this awesome finalist....Best of luck in the next round! #2111843Kate Jackson November 23, 2005
Congratulations Dado on all your finalists which are so richly deserved. #2111980Jill Flynn November 23, 2005
Now I really lost count Danilo. LOL Congratulations .... awesome work on this! #2112139Jenny Bosmans November 23, 2005
I stopped counting, Dado!! Big Congratulations again!! :) #2113270Terry L. Ellis November 23, 2005
I did lose count, too! Love it! Congratulations again on this amazing finalist win, Danilo! #2113604Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 23, 2005
I would love to learn how you do this Dado. It is a very flattering and unique technique!! Mata is very pretty, well done!! Oh yeah, congratulations AGAIN!! #2114485Sharon Day November 23, 2005
Big congratulations on another outstanding finalist!!! #2115429Stanley J. Contrades November 23, 2005
Doubly wonderful win, my friend, and big CONGRATULATIONS on this and the sepia becoming Finalists!! Lots of good luck to you in the next round with all of your terrific Finalists, Dado!!Adilson F. Ferreira November 24, 2005
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Dado!!! #2117139Mata Patan November 24, 2005
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