Photographer's Note
Last week, our school observed the Spirit Week. Our students came in costume according to the theme. This is Stella. Though she was only pretending as a character in one of the space movies, her appearance that day actually is the kind that we can see everywhere.
She did pose for me. But how many similar appearances can we see roaming in our streets.
Stella is a good actress. She gave me a look that beg for questions. Do we have the answers?
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dharbott
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(1894) 2005-10-03 13:01 [Comment]
ALSOM
(6616) 2005-10-03 13:01
Hi Manuel,
great, great portrait ! the eye and the lips stand out, nice dof as well.
Thanks,
Al.
richtersl
(3546) 2005-10-03 13:02
Stella looks lovely. She has that mysterious look about her, not unlike that of Mona Lisa. You can't help but wonder what she was thinking when you were taking her picture.
Paolo
(41258) 2005-10-03 13:07
Hi Manny, excellent image, with a wondeful and soft b/w, great light on the face, a fantastic view on the eye and the same your wonderful mood of shadows!
excellent shot!
thnaks, ciao
duckpond (27) 2005-10-03 13:07
Great shot. The B&W works wonders here. The composition is great and we have to give lots of credit to Stella for the pose.
Well captured.
It looks like she is peering into your heart, trying to see if you are really who you claim to be...
alimo3
(6854) 2005-10-03 13:11
Hello Manuel,
this is a great one !!!
really graphic with a fine BW convertion.
what a dramatic gaze.
Bravo
Tom
umbrellaphotos
(1901) 2005-10-03 13:13
Huh, that's a pretty good picture. Actually, it's quite fantastic. Nicely composed - great metering. Everything is perfect.
Brian
kabe
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(2011) 2005-10-03 13:21
Beautiful!
I really like this photo.
Good composition and really nice, interesting portret.
Regards, Krzysztof
toni_al
(15875) 2005-10-03 13:24
Hi Manny
Superbe portrait, et grande composition.
Very nice shot
@+ Toni
dolin
(7369) 2005-10-03 14:31
Hi Manuel.
Il est SPLENDIDE ce portrait.
Le jeu de lumiθre et d'ombre est trθs trθs bien gιrι et donne une photo incroable.
Le regard est percant et impressionannt.
Trθs bon cadrage ιgalement.
Bravo
Fred
cessy
(13647) 2005-10-03 14:49
very very nice portrait
the expression is well captured, the eye is very captivating
beautiful light and fabulous BW tones
recepyuksel
(18640) 2005-10-03 15:38
One of the top photo on this site. Perfect. Amazing sharpness on eye. mukemmel...Bravo
tictic
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(232) 2005-10-03 16:05
It is very difficult to choose a portrait in particular in all those
which you posted, it are all fantastic in fact.I like the use
of the black and white as well as the light on this one.
ephemere33
(9743) 2005-10-03 16:15
une trθs belle image portrait...le noir et blanc est judicieusement bien choisi...le regard de l'enfant est interrogateuret penseur ΰ la fois...bravo manny...amicalement BI
misterB
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(2250) 2005-10-03 16:52
A stunning portrait made even more realistic by the use of B&W.
What is behind the eye?
Alex.
DaveMacPhee
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(1140) 2005-10-03 18:51
I love it Manny. I think this is your best portrait yet. Well done.
Quentin
(5280) 2005-10-03 19:06
Hi Manny
This is a great composition and a beautiful B&W. Well done
Regards
Quentin
eleparc
(24063) 2005-10-03 19:19
a very tense photo, manny! very well done! you really have a knack for this kind of shot!
Eric
verge
(1242) 2005-10-03 19:21
Manny, as always very impressive portrait from you. the eye is superb......rgds
verge
agerrard
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(338) 2005-10-03 23:04
An intriging photo. The eye of the viewer is immediately drawn to the eye of the subject. Nice work!
kclai
(2267) 2005-10-03 23:56
Hi Manuel
This is truely a B&W image. Everything is but Black and White in color. You gave the softness to the hand while hardness to the scraf she's wearing.
Eric Lai
fahrik
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(175) 2005-10-04 0:34 [Comment]
Galmeida
(12559) 2005-10-04 3:40
Hi Manuel,
Great B&W option, a intelligent Stella girl actress but not the last excelent picture you take the least you are I think also like a self-portrait in the pupil eye of the girl. I'm wrong ;??? It could be my imagination working, but real or not this Eye and her face expression is a must.
Very well done, splendid work and very well seen by both!
OBRIGADO and thwe best to you.
Fernando
ropetko
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(0) 2005-10-04 3:56
I knew you will darken her! :)
Still, this is a very good portrait and she is obviously a very good actress.
The answer, my friend, is blowing in the wind. Face of a woman hides many secrets no man can ever answer.
Take care Manny, see you!
Regards
Robert
faubry
(35447) 2005-10-04 4:34
impressionnant!!!! i like a lot!very beautiful portrait, congratulations Many, it' s really wonderful, great light!
bravo
francine
rbcy1974
(20758) 2005-10-04 12:06
HI Manny,
This is excelent portrait photography, the shining light on her eye, the covered face, it seemed like she was part of a hill tribe from another planet,
very dramatic shot,
excellent
Regards
Daniel
carper
(96) 2005-10-04 12:32
shot from the master himself,
very good portrait Manuel, fantastic crop,good choose the black and white, very good job,
gr. Jaap
Graal
(103040) 2005-10-04 13:49
Hi Manuel,
yes, Stella is a good actress and You show it us. Here much expression in this image. Great in B&W. Very well done.
Rgs, Aleksander
ChrisJ
(171888) 2005-10-05 6:58
Hi Manuel
A stunning b&w portrait, with an excellent tonal range. Superb dof, graphism, & sharpness. Good work!
kozerog
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(1288) 2005-10-06 5:15
Superb shot Manny. I love your portraits and this one is something. Eyes!!!
Valentia
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(1522) 2005-10-06 16:43
Brilliant!! The processing is absolutelt perfect. Just a wonderful photo. What skill!!
Danny
smartins
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(1967) 2005-10-06 19:55
WOW Manuel!
Just perfect! I don΄t have words... I'm speachless!
The only thing I can say is: I love it!
Congrats for your wonderful work!
Take care,
Susana
pancla
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(395) 2005-10-14 15:48
Hi Manuel
Great portrait. Congratulations to the author and to Stella, of course.
Obrigado
dsidwell
(9783) 2005-10-14 18:06
Another masterful use of b/w to bring out texture, light and emotion. This photo is also blessed with having an engaging pose, too!
awiefoong
(181) 2005-11-07 8:11
incredible shot manny. this is the national geography standard... very nice!
Mingfang
(1415) 2005-11-16 10:30
Supper compositio! this make me remeber "looking for the girl of afghanistan" by National geographic. powerful feeling!
great one!
balatrek
(7455) 2006-05-05 4:40 [Comment]
babri
(422) 2006-05-15 16:45
Wow, Great portrait!
Focus is right on the eye. Did you post-process the eye seperately? Anyway, the result is wonderful. High contrast works very well. Thanks for sharing.
Regards,
Reza
eugeneahn
(298) 2006-09-08 14:57
Wonderful dramatic image. Great job on the print, regardless of whether the darkroom was wet or dry.
puffy
(263) 2006-11-04 16:14
No, we surely don't have any answer... but again, you have captured her expression sooo well, those details again... is just so good. I like her sparkling eyes...
Sweety
JoNoCarmo
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(291) 2009-01-27 2:07 [Comment]
mrmike1935
(4871) 2018-11-16 6:04 [Comment]
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Copyright: Manuel Librodo (manny)
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(22032) - Genre: Άνθρωποι
- Medium: Μαύρο & Ασπρο
- Date Taken: 2005-09-30
- Categories: Καθημερινότητα
- Camera: Nikon D70, 5omm F2.8
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Date Submitted: 2005-10-03 12:53
- Αγαπημένα: 10 [view]
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