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Reflecting
Reflecting
MaryO


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Collection: People
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: Tamron AF 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di II for Nikon
Location: NJ Transit train
Date: Nov 29, 2008
Aperture: f/6
ISO: 1600
Shutter: 1/60
Galleries: Black and White, Street
Date Uploaded: Nov 30, 2008

Viewed: 445
Comments: 10
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 A reflection of a woman sitting facing me on a commuter train out of NYC. The white areas around the edge are the back of the seat directly in front of me (across from her) on the right and the window frame on the left. She had such a wonderful face, and I liked the framing and the fact that some of her face falls into shadow, making her a bit more mysterious. Not the right lens for a low light shot but in this case I like the noise. Contributes to the mood of the shot.

PP - converted from RAW, levels, straightened slightly, cropped, duotone, increased contrast, reduced noise, added border, resized.

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 12/06/2008 10:44:13 PM
A touching unguarded moment. I like the graininess.
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 12/06/2008 12:56:10 AM
Archive Collection - The Posthumous Masters
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 12/05/2008 09:01:11 AM
I really like this...she seems to have her life in her head and an isolation from those around her comes out...The texture helps in this...
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 12/04/2008 12:14:59 PM
Mary, the processing is fantastic. I like the subtle hint of a dyscongugate gaze with that left eye drifting out. Full of emotion, somewhat creepy!
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 12/04/2008 11:45:55 AM
I figured it was a reflection, but it feels like I'm looking at a woman who's looking out the window. I love the extreme noise. Her face is terrific. I'm a little distracted by her pinkie. But look at those pearls on her wrist! Great!
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 12/01/2008 12:15:42 PM
Love the grain - such an interesting face
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 12/01/2008 11:00:37 AM
Yes, a wonderful face. A little shred of time, deftly caught by you. The noise does not obscure interesting detail, & adds to the impact. The BW tones & general appearance remind me of those old-timey collodion photographs made directly on glass. I would never guess it was a reflection in window glass. Well done!
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 11/30/2008 07:36:13 PM
Wow, Mary! This is beautifully done. I really like the noise adding to the comtemplative mood.
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 11/30/2008 01:20:56 PM
I like this enormously. It kind of brings me home. (This is the third of 3 photos I have seen recently at DPC - Kolasi's entry here is one - where the less than ideal shooting conditions are better than ideal).
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 11/30/2008 12:38:32 PM
This is outstanding, Mary - what a compelling shot!
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