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The Ice Queen
2nd PlaceThe Ice Queen
Coley


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Light on White III (Advanced Editing V)
Camera: Nikon D70
Lens: Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 VR
Location: BK Studios
Date: Nov 26, 2006
Aperture: F8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 125
Galleries: Fashion, Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Nov 26, 2006

I am currently immersed in a portrait lighting class at the local college. Our studies include all types of studio setups. We have learned that the shot is secondary to the setup. Make up, props, the position of the lights the differences of light intensity on various sections of the frame, so much is required before you push the shutter button. I am learning a ton but I have so much to learn.

This shot is my attempt to shoot a studio portrait.

Thanks to my model, as well as my wife for helping with the makeup.

I love this shot. Not much done in PS. Cloned out a few blemishes, sharpened, cropped

Hope this does well

Coley

Post

This is awesome. Thanks to everyone who voted, and commented on this shot.
Special thanks to Carlee h22 for the great job (once again) helping and modeling for the shot.

Coley

Statistics
Place: 2 out of 233
Avg (all users): 7.0619
Avg (commenters): 8.3478
Avg (participants): 6.8298
Avg (non-participants): 7.2500
Views since voting: 23382
Views during voting: 497
Votes: 210
Comments: 68
Favorites: 30 (view)


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12/09/2006 05:28:40 PM
Lovely bright and clean image, congrats on your ribbon!
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12/09/2006 02:42:34 PM
I really like this. Perhaps a tad more color on the model's right cheek, seperating it a bit more from her clothing. I just love this shot. Very, very good.
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12/08/2006 06:17:33 PM
God!

What a expression, I simply love this picture, is awesome and fantastic!
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12/08/2006 08:21:56 AM
Wow! Love your work. Congrats
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12/07/2006 07:17:50 PM
Just a superb portrait. Love it. My favorite of the challenge.
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12/07/2006 08:50:57 AM
Congrat´s on the red ribbon, like this shot FAR better than the blue ribbon winner, don´t really get how that outscored this one...
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12/07/2006 02:43:29 AM
not one flaw, congrats!
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12/06/2006 11:12:38 AM
What a fantastic shot ! well done
(it's brought me out of commenting "retirement"...been a bit busy/lazy of late)
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12/05/2006 10:50:20 PM
Congrats on this beauty!
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12/05/2006 09:12:06 PM
The photo of the girl in the snow is not photography.Its art and it is a Piece of Art. Harvey Sherman [mehsherman@yahoo.com].
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12/05/2006 09:06:51 PM
well, your portrait lighting class is paying off! Great shot. Beautiful model/makeup.
Go GTA!
:o)
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12/05/2006 09:27:36 AM
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! Congrats!!
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12/05/2006 07:27:52 AM
Awsome! Congratulatiions!!
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12/05/2006 12:11:51 AM
This is so nice. I guess when I need studio lighting, I'll come to you! Congratulations!
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12/04/2006 09:32:13 PM
I don't know why but her expression irritates me, a litter crack of a smile would really help

Message edited by author 2006-12-10 17:25:35.
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12/04/2006 09:08:12 PM
Perfection. And I don't say that often. Perfect model, perfect look, setup, execution....Yep, couldn't do it any better.
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12/04/2006 07:13:26 PM
Congratulations, I thought this was simply beautiful. Adding to fav's.
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12/04/2006 04:56:24 PM
Oh man thats all we need is for you to become a studio whiz! :P. Great work if i had one critique is the skin is a tinge too pink for me(but if you look at my entry I have no room to critique :)). Congrats on your red ribbon it is a wonderful portrait.
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12/04/2006 04:27:48 PM
Sweet
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12/04/2006 03:10:07 PM
Very nice portrait! Congrats on the red.
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12/04/2006 02:15:41 PM
Beautiful photograph, congratulations on winning the red ribbon!
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12/04/2006 01:32:57 PM
Congrats Cole on getting the red. Nice work.
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12/04/2006 09:09:25 AM
One of my favs. Congrats, coley!!!
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12/04/2006 07:50:11 AM
Congrats, very well deserved ribbon (even thought it would make blue)
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12/04/2006 06:43:31 AM
Great news. Glad to see such a nice result.
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12/04/2006 06:43:07 AM
This is a beautiful portrait and suits the challenge perfectly. Congrats on the red... very well done in every way :o)
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12/04/2006 03:35:24 AM
This is so delicately beautiful. Congrats on the well deserved red.
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12/04/2006 03:20:24 AM
Beautiful, all around. This was one of my picks for a ribbon. I would say that you should be earning an A+ in your class. Your wife did a fine job with the makeup. Congrats on your ribbon.
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12/04/2006 01:35:57 AM
Congrats on a great shot and finish. Her eyes look super.
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12/04/2006 01:17:28 AM
I'd say you must have a 4.0 in that class! I sure can't see what ever else you still need to learn -- looks like you should be teaching that class now :) This is truly amazing! Congratulations!
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12/04/2006 01:09:28 AM
cool, two of my 10's in Blue and Red, congrats coley!
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12/04/2006 01:05:10 AM
Simply magical! Congratulations on your RED.
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12/04/2006 12:58:00 AM
Congratulations on the score. You seemed to have done very well ;-)
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12/04/2006 12:45:19 AM
I screams winter. Lovely image, congratulations.
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12/04/2006 12:40:20 AM
lovely lovely lovely! congrats!
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12/04/2006 12:34:15 AM
congrats on 2nd place!
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12/04/2006 12:30:39 AM
I'd say your studies are going very well! :)
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12/04/2006 12:28:50 AM
Congrats.
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12/04/2006 12:27:31 AM
Congratulations on a beautiful photo and ribbon. I love this one.
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12/04/2006 12:20:32 AM
Man this is so good. Congratulations on your ribbon. Very well deserved.
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12/04/2006 12:17:03 AM
BEAUTIFUL.....Just a wonderful portrait for this challenge.
So well done.....
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12/04/2006 12:13:26 AM
Congratulations!
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12/04/2006 12:05:12 AM
Congrats on the ribbon! Btw, your model is simply fantastic! :D
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12/04/2006 12:04:18 AM
Congrat on ribbon
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/01/2006 07:56:48 PM
Very nice tones And details. Very subtle and outstanding work
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12/01/2006 01:40:08 PM
Stunning!!! Beautifully done!! Those eyes are simply goreous.
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11/30/2006 09:34:14 PM
Simply beautiful. One of my favorites in this challenge.
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11/30/2006 08:16:05 PM
you have a good model!
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11/30/2006 02:34:24 PM
nice face, the specular in eyes def hurts
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11/30/2006 01:55:33 PM
Very well done on the wintry look. I love this shot...
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11/30/2006 01:14:04 PM
Pros: theme, lighting
Cons: makeup could have more of a gradient instead of just ending, clothing somewhat blurry
Score: 7
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11/30/2006 11:24:32 AM
The cold stare: Harsh without being flaky! :)
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11/30/2006 03:01:50 AM
Beautifull image that shows care in maintaining the light on white Challenge. Even the makeup was muted yet enhances the model's eyes. Good choice of lipstick and the applied facial effects.
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11/29/2006 06:06:08 PM
simply lovely! 10
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11/29/2006 01:28:56 AM
nice portrait. great eyes and make up
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11/28/2006 07:36:49 PM
Nothing really to say..just BEAUTIFUL!!. You did a very nice job here. Congrats.
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11/28/2006 06:47:06 AM
Well done
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11/28/2006 03:53:50 AM
Beautiful lighting...stunning image.
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11/28/2006 01:49:47 AM
Quite stunning portrait here.....
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11/27/2006 11:06:05 PM
Captivating eyes. Nice shot!
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11/27/2006 11:03:35 PM
nicely done...
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11/27/2006 09:34:20 PM
This is the kind of shot I could just stare at for a long while. Gotta love the sharpness of those eyes! Congrats on a fantastic shot. A 10 all the way!
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11/27/2006 07:12:37 PM
You have captured her pure breathtaking beauty.....I love love love it!
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11/27/2006 06:26:15 PM
beautiful image, just beautiful!
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11/27/2006 04:27:28 PM
must be Larus. if not, then it's a good impression.
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11/27/2006 02:34:47 PM
Excellent work - one of my two tens.
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11/27/2006 06:26:27 AM
beautiful .... dpc love this kind of shot ... think you could be onto a winner! ... altho you've got some stiff competition! .. =8
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11/27/2006 06:14:23 AM
I'm feeling a little frosty myself!
8
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