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Beautifully Pregnant
Beautifully Pregnant
albc28

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Challenge: Nude V (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
Location: Fort Lee, NJ
Date: Sep 19, 2009
Aperture: 3.5
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/80
Galleries: Nude, Maternity
Date Uploaded: Sep 24, 2009

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Statistics
Place: 25 out of 53
Avg (all users): 5.7417
Avg (commenters): 6.6154
Avg (participants): 5.5833
Avg (non-participants): 5.7554
Views since voting: 11114
Views during voting: 1349
Votes: 453
Comments: 27
Favorites: 1 (view)


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10/01/2009 03:16:23 PM
Lighting in the right half is good. I did not like the harsh shadows towards left.
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09/30/2009 05:42:50 PM
Red scarf and lipstick, nicely coordinated.
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09/30/2009 05:27:55 PM
Shadows are a bit harsh and the legs cut off. Great capture on the face.
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09/30/2009 05:04:37 PM
such a pretty model, and the drape of semi-transparent red works well here.

For me this has potential to be right up at the top but is let down by little technical details like the join of the wall to the carpet, the shadows, and probably chopping her feet off. Getting a large bed sheet or curtain taped to the wall would have given you a continuous background, and the lighting is largely practice - but you know the model still carries this shot strongly. It would be good to see more pictures of her.

Still a nice shot - hope you do well.
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09/30/2009 08:08:31 AM
Piercing eyes
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09/29/2009 02:45:06 PM
this is very nice, a backdrop would be better, so you see no carpet and baseboard... nice though
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09/29/2009 10:51:58 AM
I think this had the potential to be a great picture. The model is beautiful and the pose is very tasteful. Nice touch with the bright red lipstick and red scarf.

There are two main problems though.
1. Shadows - On the wall and inner thigh are the most distracting.
2. The location - I know everyone doesn't have a studio, but even a sheet to cover the floor and get rid of the corner between the wall and floor would be a drastic improvement. A black sheet or posing on a dark leather couch would also reduce the shadows.

If this is your wife, do her justice and try this picture again, in fact, it would look even better when she is 8-9 months pregnant.
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09/29/2009 04:57:30 AM
Pity about the shadow on the wall which distracts, otherwise a delightful homage.
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09/28/2009 05:35:14 PM
Yes she is, congrats!
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09/28/2009 12:54:48 PM
Love this pic! nicely done.
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09/28/2009 12:46:27 PM
Culd have been much better with more attention tolighting and environment.
Very flat lighting, casting hard shadows on her and the wall
Ugly floor and wall, adding nothing to the picture.
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09/27/2009 08:16:28 PM
pretty
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09/27/2009 04:06:15 PM
Subtle and nice, I think I would have liked to have seen all of the feet
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09/27/2009 02:02:39 PM
top 10
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09/27/2009 05:31:03 AM
l/k
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09/27/2009 01:37:56 AM
Your model is beautiful and I love the way you made her eyes and lips pop. It might be my monitor, but there appears to be a slight greenish hue on the subject and wall.
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09/26/2009 08:34:44 PM
It kinda bothers my how you cut of her feet and the list on the wall behind her is distracting and so are the shadows on the wall. But the model is beautiful and the editing looks pro specially on her face.
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09/25/2009 08:53:42 PM
Nice picture... she looks great!
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09/25/2009 03:13:46 PM
the lighting and composition of this are just beautiful but the baseboard is distracting
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09/25/2009 11:53:45 AM
The shadows on the wall are kind of distracting.
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09/25/2009 10:09:10 AM
Her face and body are so pretty but too bad you cut off her toes. Shadows and grey carpet are not flattering. Next time move her away from the wall more to lessen the distractions.
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09/25/2009 08:56:13 AM
I'm sure you'll hear plenty about cutting off her feet...Good Luck!
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09/25/2009 02:17:34 AM
Agreed. Only nitpick is the setting - too close to the wall.
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09/25/2009 01:49:18 AM
stunning image
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09/25/2009 01:01:00 AM
Wodnerful model and you are very correct with the title. Only complaint would be the backdrop and dutting off the toes. Easy to overlook though with those beautiful dark eyes.
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09/25/2009 12:56:07 AM
I think bringing your model away from the way would look better. You'll avoid those shadows that are pulling my eyes towards the legs.
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09/25/2009 12:21:58 AM
The shadows on the wall do no justice to this, and the toning makes it feel dark and depressing, instead of the celebration of a growing life that seems to be the intent.
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