A Vision Of............

Uploaded: October 26, 2005 19:54:24

Comments

Donna Dunbar October 26, 2005

Beautiful Portrait, your image is so crisp and I love the black and white it really works with this. #333413

Pamela Shane October 26, 2005

Once again, this reminds me of the glamour shots from the 30's, & 40's Michael! Simply outstanding work - love it. #2002594

October 26, 2005

Wow! Amazing light and composition. Great picture. #2002597

Kimberly J. Whipps October 26, 2005

This is incredible. Really beautiful work. #2002627

Margot Petrowski October 26, 2005

Just stunning!!! #2002635

October 26, 2005

Love it too! Her skin looks incredible and glowing... how did you do that? #2002644

Tiffani S. LaNeave October 26, 2005

Gorgeous comp and a stunning image Michael. Excellent work! #2002651

Sandy Landon level-classic October 26, 2005

Beautiful!!!!! Excellent in every way!! #2002687

Lisa M. Marriner October 26, 2005

Stunning photo! Her skin does glow and her expression....amazing! nice job all the way around. Lisa #2002699

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 27, 2005

Very stunning work Michael! Jeff #2003179

Cherie Herrle level-classic October 27, 2005

Absolutely stunning. All your work is fabulous. How do you get your black and whites to look so crisp? #2003611

Brianne Norgaard October 27, 2005

Wow...a truly fantastic picture. #2003862

Michael S. Swaffar October 27, 2005

Thank you all so much for the wonderful comments. I used difused glow and did a little extra sharpening on her face and eyes.
Thanks again! #2005037

Ronald Balthazor October 28, 2005

Talk about eye contact...Excellent, Michael. #2010089

Michael S. Swaffar November 15, 2005

Thanks Ronald #2081597

Stanley J. Contrades November 22, 2005

Extraordinary, exquisite and elegant all come to mind, Michael! CONGRATULATIONS on this Finalist and it wouldn't surprise me to see this once again!! Very classy portrait!!
Aloha,
Stan #2109126

Brianne Norgaard November 23, 2005

I had no doubt this one would place... Fantastic work. #2111674

Claudette Foote November 23, 2005

STUNNING PORTRAIT
LOVE THE EFFECTS..
#2112515

Joannie Bertucci level-classic November 23, 2005

Michael, your portrait works is just gorgeous! The skin tones and smoothness are like butter! Congrats on your finalist! #2115318

Theresa M. VanderStaay November 25, 2005

This is just beautiful. So crisp and clear. She is just gorgeous too! An amazing shot....Theresa #2118977

Kristian L. Stricklin November 26, 2005

Amazing portrait!! #2121821

Joshua T. Dyer January 26, 2006

This is a great photo. You are one of my favorites. #2339661

Kombizz Kashani March 02, 2007

A very beautiful portrait of that sweet young lady with good lighting, tones & expression.
As always said MIB, Minolta Is (the) Best ! #4013398

Sean E. Patton August 24, 2007

Really Nice Shot! Perfect! #4692396

Kombizz Kashani October 09, 2008

great capture with good ps work #6575130

Dean Burke level-classic December 30, 2020

Very well done !!! #11862246

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