In my review of Hedia's portraits I came up with these commonalities:
1) Subject cropped to the extreme edge
2) Backgrounds are often only texture such as clouds
3) Dark palette
4) Blue cast (actually more a product of her landscapes)
5) Fill flash
Heida's pictures usually don't have the subject dominate so much canvas space, but I was limited. Laine is already sitting on a 3-foot step ladder on the patio table in an attempt at removing trees, shrubs, and houses from the BG. I was very limited on the amount of "cloud landscape" I had to work with. If I could do it over, I'd zoom way back and have her face take up much less space.
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Well, I'm glad this photo of your daughter did not claim the #13th place amoung your 4th places! ;-) Oh Jason, her expression is just priceless! Congrats on the HM and your Top 5 placement.
I think this is an outstanding tribute to her work -- and what a heartstopping photo of that beautiful little girl! I think for the long haul when the challenge is forgotten -- this crop of her face will be so much more meaningful than it would have the other way. It is breathtaking!
Good score there Doc. I predicted this to end on top three, but you had some very stiff competition. Nonetheless this is an excellent shot. Grats on the HM
This is one I had pegged to be scoring well above mid 7s. I'm actually sorry to see it didn't. I think you nailed the lighting style, and the wind catching her hair is just beautiful. Congrats on 5th.
LOL at Richard. You got a star and a 7 - not a bad showing. A 7 without a ribbon is no big deal unless you can get a 7 without a top ten. Now THAT'S an accomplishment.
LOL at Richard. You got a star and a 7 - not a bad showing. A 7 without a ribbon is no big deal unless you can get a 7 without a top ten. Now THAT'S an accomplishment.
An amazing capture - not sure if this is entirely Heida-esque, but it should do well nevertheless. A very intense stare and beautiful movement in the hair.
A wonderful photo, and I really feel this captures the essence of Heida's style. Your choice of color, Model and the wind swept hair really bring everything together. Awesome job...
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