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BLACK BEAUTY

© Stanley J. Contrades

BLACK BEAUTY

Uploaded: October 01, 2007

Description

Digital Darkroom Category. Worked on previous image, "POMPOM". 1/125 sec., f5.6, ISO 400, 55-200mm @200mm. PS CS2 spot cloning, crop, VP transparency, USM, Invert, Noise Ninja, USM

Comments

Su Sana E. P level-classic October 02, 2007

Wonderful treatment and the result is absolutely beautiful, Stan!! Love the ‘dark smile’ of this gorgeous flower. #751729

Stanley J. Contrades October 02, 2007

From Barbara Waldoch:
Love the inside glow, Stan!
10/2/2007 12:11:34 AM



#4871842

Jennifer L. Alder October 02, 2007

Awesome inversion, Stan!
Terrific comp and light as well--
very unique and lovely!
:) #4871855

Paul Michko October 02, 2007

Stunning work, Stan. #4872026

Evy Johansen level-classic October 02, 2007

Sometimes we (I) forget how beautiful and impressive an inverted image can be!!! This one is so beautiful, Stan!! #4872050

David L. Luchowski October 02, 2007

This is a beauty,Stan. Great work my friend,Aloha. #4872085

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 02, 2007

Very nice DD work Stan! Jeff #4872431

Anna Diederich October 02, 2007

Nice work Stan! Love how the center is glowing! #4872806

Stanley J. Contrades October 05, 2007

Thanks very much for stopping in and commenting, SuSana, Barbara, Jennifer, Paul M., Evy, David, Jeff, and Anna! I do appreciate it.
Evy I have to agree with you when it comes to using an inverted black and white image. It seems that there are less and less black and white images used today. It might be because lighting in a black and white, and all the other nuances, is critical to the image.
Thanks again everyone!
With fondest Aloha,
Stan #4886972

Lynn Haack October 11, 2007

What a unique and powerful image! The contrast between a delicate flower and the dramatic lighting and effects makes this photo a real stand out! Lynn #4911326

Stanley J. Contrades October 13, 2007

Many thanks Lynn. I appreciate your taking the time to respond.
Aloha,
Stan #4921632

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