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Beauty in Denim


 

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Beauty in Denim
Beauty in Denim

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This was a candid shot--I do not believe the subject knew her photo was being taken. She was a guest of one of the graduates at Saturday's Commencement Ceremony at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania.
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I am also going to add the color version (which I think is exceptionally beautiful) in the discussion area. I was conflicted about which version to enter.
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Michelle Alton

 
  Beauty in Denim (color)
Beauty in Denim (color)

What do you think?

Michelle Alton

 
 
 

Michelle Alton
 

The color version.


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May 21, 2013

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  WOW!!!!!!! What a beautiful woman!
And this portrait is one of the best I've ever seen, Michelle. The lighting is perfect and her proud pose is - I don't even have the words - NationalGeo-stuff for sure!!
Fav'd!
P.S. They should both be entered!


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May 21, 2013

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  I agree with Kristen. Enter them both. Beautiful light and tones. I think I favor the color version a little more.


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May 21, 2013

 

Liz blahh
  Stunning!


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May 21, 2013

 

David Phalen
  Two beautiful images of a beautiful lady!! You should also enter the color version>


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May 21, 2013

 

Dale Hardin
  Michelle, these are both excellent. The pose, the subject, the light, the colors. You can't go wrong with either.

At this point I think the color is the stronger of the two, but if you apply some creative dodging and burning to accent the key light on the black and white, I believe it will give the color image a run for it's money.


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May 21, 2013

 

Monnie Ryan
  Tough choice but think I ever-so-slightly prefer the B&W. Both are beautiful portraits!


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May 21, 2013

 
- Mitch Spence

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  Strong portrait with great light. Yes, black and white for me, no question.


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May 21, 2013

 
- Joannie Bertucci

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  Both stunningly off the charts! The problem with posting both, the judges will have a very hard time trying to decide which one will get the grand prize! Into my favs, exceptional work Michelle


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May 21, 2013

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  Black and White hands down
No questions asked!!!

It is just stunning Mickey!!
Making it a favorite and expecting it to get the gold!!


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May 21, 2013

 

Carol L. Fowler
  They are both gorgeous, just different!


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May 21, 2013

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  How beautiful, Michelle! I love this in black and white!


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May 21, 2013

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Both photos are outstanding Michelle, I prefer the B&W as I feel it has a little softer look to it.


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May 21, 2013

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Fantastic shot, Michelle!


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May 22, 2013

 
- Lindley Johnson

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  Beautiful work, Michelle! Both versions are outstanding - I especially love the black and white one. You could wait until next month to enter the color version, then they wouldn't be competing against each other.


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May 22, 2013

 

Lynn M. Whitt
  This is beautiful! I like both of them.


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May 22, 2013

 
- Jill Odice

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  What a great portrait of a beautiful woman! I love the colors, but the B/W version is very special also!


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May 22, 2013

 
newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson

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  Both are exceptionally beautiful portraits, Michelle! Enter the color one next month, because both should be winners!

Debby


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May 22, 2013

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Perfect lighting. This is a stand out Michele. Really pretty!


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May 24, 2013

 

Renee Doyle
  Both are simply OUTSTANDING Michelle!!!!! Hmmmm - if I have to chose I just love the lighting and tones of the b/w version


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May 24, 2013

 

Ujjwal Mukherjee
  Both are excellent images so enter the color version as well, however the b&w version would be my favorite due to the wonderful tone!!


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May 24, 2013

 

Mike F. Anderson
  What you've captured here as a candid Michelle, others painstakingly try to create in a studio. Excellent in all ways! I vote for the B/W one. I've enjoyed all your recent portrait entries.


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May 25, 2013

 
- Cindy Bendush

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  Gorgeous B&W study Michelle. The lighting is beautiful! This one is my vote!


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May 25, 2013

 
- Rudi Reiner

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  Excellent people shot, great tones and sharp detail!


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May 26, 2013

 
- John Rivera

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  I like the one you submitted the best!
Fantastic image!!!


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May 28, 2013

 

Mary Alston
  Both are wonderful!


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May 30, 2013

 

Tarun Bose
  I loved the coloured version because of its colour tones. Excellent work Michelle.


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June 08, 2013

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  WHY did this NOT get a finalist?????


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June 30, 2013

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Congratulations Michelle, I'm so glad to see this make it as a finalist, best of luck in the next round.


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June 30, 2013

 
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