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BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   Does He sometimes assist ?
Does He sometimes assist ?
I did some PS fixing on this one (cloning dust, some fixes on skin, fixing colors and contrast, some other touch-ups)...

F4.0, 1/640s, ISO 200, Sigma 70-200 2.8 EX, 200mm, outdoor shoot, model Tea, sunset. Used bounced light from left above for fill in, sunrays are created with mosquito poison smoke (!!!) We were in the middle of session when suddenly mosquito busters appeared and unitentionaly gave us great artifficial fog. There was no time to loose, the efect lasted only for about 20 seconds, I was lucky to get it right. Incredible sights as this one sometimes apear without warning: you are suddenly faced to scene every photographer would like to have... you have to ask yourself: Does He sometimes assist to photographer? Maybe for fun. :)

Marko Domagoj Zic

 
 
 

Ronald Balthazor
 

Terrific, Marko. Wonderful image and effects.


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September 27, 2006

 

Rob Zuidema
  I agree! Absolutely wonderful!


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September 27, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Beautiful. Love the colors and the effect.


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September 27, 2006

 

Scott R. Carr
  A great capture here, Marko. Brilliant colours and that mosquito posion smoke creates a great effect.


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September 27, 2006

 
- Cherie Herrle

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  Very beautiful...I love the colors


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September 27, 2006

 

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  Such a beautiful photo!


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September 27, 2006

 
- Maria Warren

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  beautiful shot I like it alot great job!!!


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September 27, 2006

 
- Janine Russell

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  Marko, beautiful capture; excellent colors and lighting.


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September 27, 2006

 

Pat Gamwell
  BREATHTAKING shot, Marko! The depth of color & clarity are incredible!


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September 27, 2006

 

Paul Slate
  Hello, Marko. Great shot! Your preparation paid off! Beautiful model, great lighting and what a wonderful pose and smoke effect!


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September 28, 2006

 

Robin R.
  Beautiful capture.


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September 28, 2006

 

Jill E. Curnutt-Howerton
  WOW what a beautiful shot Marko,
great job love the lighting and the colors and the flowers
just beautiful


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October 26, 2006

 

Janis Katlaps
  Beautiful!!! Think He was somewhere nearby:)


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October 26, 2006

 

Mata Patan
  WONDERFUL!!!!!!!
congrats!


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October 26, 2006

 

Steve M. Harrington
  Magical capture, Marko.


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October 26, 2006

 

Rick Clark
  Marko - Congratulations on this outstanding finalist, beautiful!


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October 26, 2006

 

Peter Mantione
  Looks like Grand Prize Winner to me!

Congrats

Peter


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October 26, 2006

 

Chastity Abbott
  I second that!!!! Beautiful congrats to you on this amazing portrait!!!!!


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October 26, 2006

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Congratulations!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!


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October 26, 2006

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Great portrait and story. Congratulations on your finalist win!


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October 26, 2006

 

Graeme yew Chow
  Wat a marvellous image! I like to see this a winner next round, Marko.


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October 26, 2006

 

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  cestitam! :)


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October 27, 2006

 

Sharon King
  AMEN!! This is just Terrific! WOW! Congratulations!


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October 27, 2006

 

Manuel Barrera
  Congratulations


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October 27, 2006

 

Margie Hurwich
  This is just beautiful! Congratulations!


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October 27, 2006

 
- Janine Russell

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  Marko, congratulations on your finalist.


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October 27, 2006

 

Megan p
  Beautiful!!! Congratulations!!


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October 29, 2006

 

She-She Killough
  I knew this was special the first time I laid eyes on it!! And I do think HE was with you, how nice it is to have such help. I need it all the time. :)
COngratulations on this all time winner Marko! LOVELY!!!


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October 29, 2006

 

Deborah Sandidge
  Beautiful light and a lovely lady, congratulations Marko!


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October 29, 2006

 

Milan Banik
  Congratulations on this wonderful win.


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October 29, 2006

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  CONGRATULATIONS on this OUTSTANDING WINNER!!! BEAUTIFUL!!! :0)


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October 29, 2006

 

Inge Johnsson
  Great mood and light in this portrait! Congratuations on your 2nd place win also.


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October 29, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your second place winner.


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October 29, 2006

 
- Janine Russell

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  Marko, congratulations on your Second Place Win!


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October 29, 2006

 

Graeme yew Chow
  Yeah ! it is truly a winner that I love to see, Marko. You should printed this out in A3 size at least and hang up.


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October 29, 2006

 

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  Beautiful! Absolutely stunning. Congrats on the 2nd place winner. Nice color, nice comp. The Lord does move in mysterious ways.


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October 30, 2006

 

Sam Britt
  Congratulations on this outstanding 2nd place winner!
Sam


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October 30, 2006

 

Bunny Snow
  While the photographic effect of mosquito laden sprays with the form of rays is quite effective, the neurological damage can be another story.

Insecticides used to kill mosquitoes are toxic to the central nervous system of all animals, including humans. It contains significant levels of mixed xylene isomers which are known to cause damage to the brain and nervous system, leading to dementia like symptoms -- confusion and inability to concentrate, short term memory loss that re-occurs whenever you are reexposed to fragrances, petroleum distillates which are in gasoline, paints, plastics, floor strippers, synthetic substances that kill weeds and fungi and other pests, and a wide array of consumer products.

Having been poisoned with such, I would not bask in the light, but escape from the area immediately and remove the toxic poisons from further being absorbed into my skin by immediately showering with soap and water washing all clothing separately.

There is no cure for the toxic effects that may ensue. Physicians are told to treat the symptoms, not try to cure the disease (that follows). Prevention is the only hope.

So, while the effect for the portrait seems pleasing, the after effect is not.


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November 01, 2006

 

Cathy M. Gromball
  Congratulations on your Second Place win, Marko! Wonderful portrait!

Cathy :)


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November 02, 2006

 

Ibarionex R. Perello
  Bloody gorgeous. Great job taking advantage of that unexpected moment. We should all be as ready for a precious moment like this. Congrats on the win. This is an awesome image.


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November 02, 2006

 

Jill Lenkowski
  Beautiful photo! Everything about it is just perfect.


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November 02, 2006

 

Mohd J. Al Kubaisi
  CONGRATULATIONS on this OUTSTANDING WINNER


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November 03, 2006

 

RC Fritz
  Superb. Wonderful image. Big congrats, Marko! ":^D}


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November 08, 2006

 

Jennifer Cuscino
  my goodness! this is a spectacular photo. great contrasting colors, attractive subject, light rays, sharp focus. ughh, so wish I had taken it! well done.


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November 08, 2006

 

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  This woman model has a nice smile, too. I used to see an attractive woman doctor years ago with a kind heart and a sweet smile-and a nice smile on a woman appeals to me, like I sometimes judge women by how they smile because of her!


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March 25, 2007

 

Rich Collins
  Well Marko you certainly don't need any more compliments, so I just want to thank you for including so much info. It is always helpful when others can discover any helpful hints.


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April 25, 2007

 

Patrick R. McMullen
  Congratulations! Nice light and happy coincidence with the fog..good work!
Pat


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September 07, 2007

 

Melissa Olsen
  This is the first time I am seeing this fabulous image...why it didn't take the number one spot I will never know. I am blown away by both the beauty of the model and your photography. Outstanding!


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