Not to Be Administered Orally
by grigrigirl

Comment by Skip:
ay-yi-yi. i'll give you points for pushing the envelope...

Not to Be Administered Orally
by grigrigirl

Comment by dcano:
Great shot. Love the editing tecdhnique you used. It really works for this photo. Now why cant I get any models to do this kind of thing for me!!!!!
dc

Not to Be Administered Orally
by grigrigirl

Comment by dwolff:
Maybe everyday for a week - once a month, but never single day. Colors are funky. Didn't know what you were holding to I saw the package. Interesting shot though.

two become one
by grigrigirl

Comment by JPR:
If I ever get married I'm hiring you. :)

two become one
by grigrigirl

Comment by LazyDaze:
Superb photo! Great example of when NOT to apply the rules! The sense of unreality and surrealism is what give it it's edge as well its great composition and creative imagination. Love it!!

two become one
by grigrigirl

Comment by graphicfunk:
This is an exceptional study of a couple kissing. The position of the couple add the tension of the balance. The lens selection, the water and the sky textures brings the image closer and closer to one of those timeless image of romance. The decision to go to sepia was very wise because this is more a study in tones than one of color.
Most arresting are the models. His curved stoop, her arched back and the flowers in front all with a touch of silhoutte. A stroke of genius.

two become one
by grigrigirl

Comment by Margot Tenenbaum:
That sky is amazing!

two become one
by grigrigirl

Comment by Mad-D:
Simply a brilliant photo, perfect

two become one
by grigrigirl

Comment by Bobbie:
This is so cute and original. Congratulations on Two become One. Bobbie

two become one
by grigrigirl

Comment by grigrigirl:
I submitted this in color originally...but decided the duotone was even quirckier. Being that the sun was directly above the bride and groom...their faces were rather dark and shadowy. First off....had to remove sensor dust..and boy is it bad. I made a layer of the original image and intensified the contrast...then erased to reveal the original levels of the bride and groom. So much contrast would have completely blown out her dress. I then played with the levels on the original ...to lighten the bride and groom. Played with levels on the layer to increase darkness and contrast. I erased a bit around the water to reveal the original and make for a darker sky. Flattened the layers...dodged a bit of his face and added a vignette around the image. Border. Duotone and more playing with levels and contrast to bring out the detail of the boardwalk. All in all..maybe spent 10 to 15 minutes on it...if that.

Message edited by author 2004-07-27 08:29:57.