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© Jennifer L. Alder

- Innocence -

Uploaded: October 02, 2007 00:08:37

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For the Digital Darkroom
Melanie, natural light from windows
Resub- reworked--- removed texture
leaf layers, cropped, and adjusted brightness
Thanks for looking..... again!
:)

Previous submit is the last image in my gallery
for those who may have missed it!

Comments

Jennifer L. Alder October 02, 2007

No need to comment guys--- I know ya all did on the last one, LOL! :) #751725

Barbara Waldoch October 02, 2007

Cool work! #4871837

Raymond Pauly October 02, 2007

Wonderful portrait! Great work, Jennifer! #4871844

Pat Gamwell October 02, 2007

Very haunting but beautiful portrait, Jennifer! #4871853

Carol Teal October 02, 2007

Oh my Jennifer, this is stunning and I didn't comment before that I remember, but if I did, I wanted to comment again. I love the lighting and B&W conversion and the pose is just great, not to mention how lovely Melanie is. Oh, and I forgot, I love the eyes! Great job Jennifer and good luck this time! #4871856

Stanley J. Contrades October 02, 2007

Those eyes are mesmerizing, Jennifer! Excellent B&W work on this portrait!!
Much Aloha,
Stan #4871861

Jennifer L. Alder October 02, 2007

Well-- wow, how kind! Thanks guys--- for those who wanted to see the other entry- it is the last image in my gallery :) #4871874

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

Jen, you know I LOVE this. My subject (little niece) is far from me now. LOL.
#4871895

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 02, 2007

Jen this is a masterpiece.... I ADORE the lighting and the mood of this capture.... just gorgeous! #4871907

Cristi Bastian October 02, 2007

Beautiful Jen! #4872007

Brett Dolsen October 02, 2007

Just incredible Jennifer!!
Brett #4872055

David L. Luchowski October 02, 2007

Awesome lighting and tone,Jennifer. Beautiful. #4872078

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar October 02, 2007

excellent lighting and love the tones, jennifer!! looks great too on b/w. very well done. #4872084

Glenn E. Urquhart October 02, 2007

Amazing lighting, contrast and tones, WELL COMPOSED, Beautiful Portrait, Jennifer!!! VERY Well Done! Cheers, Glenn. #4872168

Carol Sawyer October 02, 2007

Excellent work, outstanding tones and lighting, Jennifer! #4872172

Bill Wyatt October 02, 2007

This is terrific I love the Sin City type of effect. I love the image editing in that movie. Awesome tones and contrast! Excellent work! #4872278

Chua Wee Boo October 02, 2007

Wow! Excellent lighting on this beautiful portrait,Jennifer! #4872292

Anita Hogue October 02, 2007

Absolutely fabulous work, Jennifer! #4872332

Holly Shao October 02, 2007

Good morning, Jennifer!
Still remember this beautiful look... Amazing PS work and tones!

(I'm travelling and regret missing some of your new images. Take care!)

Holly #4872338

Sherri Gorman October 02, 2007

Awesome tones and lighting!!!! Excellent!!!! #4872358

Sharon King October 02, 2007

Excellent work, beautiful image, love all the effects! #4872484

Jeana Clark October 02, 2007

OH WOW!!!
Jennifer...this is OUTSTANDING!!
Beautiful work here!! Lovely girl with very beautiful eyes!!
Awesome in EVERY way!!

~Jeana~ #4872666

Cyn Valentine October 02, 2007

Wonderful lighting and effects..awesome portrait Jennifer! #4872680

Shannon D. Miller October 02, 2007

I love the dramtic lighting in this Jennifer and of course the model is beautiful. Just a breathtaking capture! Shannon~
And thank you for your kind words! #4872690

Emily E. Bem October 02, 2007

I thought I had seen one similar to this! Did it just have texture added ...the one from before? I love this....the MOOD is off the charts! #4872785

Allison Gaulin October 02, 2007

I LOVE the dramatic light here Jennifer. You are such an artist!! #4872788

Anna Diederich October 02, 2007

FANTASTIC, Jennifer!! :) #4872797

Jennifer L. Alder October 02, 2007

THANKS ALL!!
Emily--- It did have texture- yep---
It didn't get an Editor's Pick, So I am trying it without this time #4872837

Girish Vaghela level-classic October 02, 2007

Very appealing outcome, awesome portrait, Jennifer! #4872842

Sam Britt October 02, 2007

I did comment on the first one and really liked it. I like this version even better! Beautiful work, Jennifer. #4872886

Ujjwal Mukherjee October 02, 2007

Fabulous work,Jennifer! #4872902

Angela Pound October 02, 2007

This fantastic work. What great photo. I didn`t see the first one but I am going to browse your gallery. I love this. #4873045

Alexis Yobbagy October 02, 2007

This is a very haunting image!!! LOVE the mood!!! #4873206

Erin Appelbaum October 02, 2007

Awesome lighting and B&W tones, Jennifer. Well done. Peter #4873289

Melissa Olsen October 02, 2007

I like this version...what a great photo Jen!! #4873353

Jessica Jenney October 02, 2007

I LOVE this one, Jennifer! I prefer this version...the lighting and tones are stunning! #4873378

Jennifer L. Taranto October 02, 2007

OMG - the light is PERFECTION!!! What an expression, & what fantastic tones!! Beautiful & dramatic!! #4873384

Jennifer L. Alder October 02, 2007

This really is fantastic everyone--- I did NOT expect so much support the second time around--- I just wasn't ready to give up on this one yet---MANY thanks!!! :) #4873563

Beverly A. Wright October 02, 2007

Ilove this Jennifer and I agree the
light here is perfect! Love the tones
and she does look like a picture of
innocence!!! #4873569

Kimi A. Phillips October 02, 2007

Glad you didn't give up on this one, it is BEAUTIFUL! #4873571

Angie Sidles level-classic October 02, 2007

Hi Jennifer! I remember the last one and the textures were really fantastic. I am surprised that it didn't go farther. I think this version is just as good! Good luck with this one! :) #4873816

Michelle L. Frick October 02, 2007

I love, love, love this version Jennifer! Beautifully done! #4874134

Nadine A. Lewis October 02, 2007

WOW...LOVE the use of natural light, shadows, & effects, Jennifer! This portrait is F A N T A S T I C!!!! <>< #4874176

October 02, 2007

Great job Jen, love the heavy contrast of black n white...Very nice....Paul. #4874210

Sinta D W Plock October 02, 2007

Jen,iam SPEACHLESS............
This is beyond WORDS,WOW !!!! #4874258

October 02, 2007

Love the tones and lighting! beautiful eyes! Great work!! #4874397

Michael Umbreit October 02, 2007

Jennifer - I really like the rework! Great job! - Mike #4874410

Maria Warren level-classic October 02, 2007

she has such beautiful eyes #4874485

Tressie Davis October 02, 2007

Glad you didn't give up, this is AWESOME! I like this version even better than the first - such drama and emotion. Outstanding work. #4874604

eileen bedford October 02, 2007

WOW, this is beautiful, great lighting and b/w tones.... #4874659

Claudia Kuhn level-classic October 02, 2007

Beautiful lighting Jennifer, love the bw. #4874940

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna October 02, 2007

OH wow!!!!! Her EYES!!!!! incredible!!!!!♫ k #4875787

Nancy L. Green level-classic October 02, 2007

You have such a talent for eyes my friend, beautifully done!! <>< #4875814

Jennifer L. Alder October 03, 2007

THANKS ALL!!! :) #4877095

Debra K. Johnson October 05, 2007

WOW... this is really FANTASTIC! #4887635

Jennifer L. Alder October 07, 2007

I appreciate that, Deb--- thank you! :) #4894036

Marta Azevedo October 10, 2007

very well done #4907710

Nemil B. Chabebe October 11, 2007

A fantastic portrait, love the shadows and the fact that you can see her left eye in the dark side. a great B&W, very well done and use of the tools and the light. #4910615

Judy Williams October 21, 2007

So haunting. Just perfection with the lights, tones and composition. WOW - the eyes!!! #4956340

Dianna Hauf October 22, 2007

Oh my word! Do I ever love this Jennifer!!!! Fabulous in B&W! Wonderful shadows and highlights and an absolute great 'capture'! #4960615

Jennifer L. Alder October 22, 2007

Marta, Nemil, Judy and Dianna--- THANKS SO MUCH! :) #4962981

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 02, 2007

Those eyes stand out beautifully, such an outstanding portrait! #5021553

Melissa Olsen November 26, 2007

Whew, last but not least! This one is my FAVORITE and I think a sure winner my friend!!! You did AWESOME last month - very well deserved finalists!!! #5127747

Bill Wyatt November 26, 2007

WOW how many? lol Congratulations! #5128076

Michelle L. Frick November 26, 2007

Congratulations Jennifer!!! #5128400

Renee Doyle November 26, 2007

WTG Girl!!! Another big congrats to you!! #5128464

Angela Azzinnaro November 26, 2007

CONGRATS Jen!!!!!! #5128671

Jessica Jenney November 26, 2007

Congratulations, Jennifer on this and all your gorgeous finalists! #5128821

Colleen Farrell November 26, 2007

OK, I've totally lost count. lol Congrats again, Jennifer! #5129115

Jeana Clark November 26, 2007


CONGRATS ON THIS FANTASTIC FINALIST JEN!!!!
WAY TO GO!!!!

~J~ #5129143

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 26, 2007

Congratulations Jen, this is so beautiful!! Well done!! #5129188

Janet McNeil level-classic November 26, 2007

Beautiful work!! Congratulations!! #5129279

Jennifer L. Alder November 26, 2007

Thanks soooo much guys and gals. Bill and Colleen-- 6! I can't believe it!!
:) #5129491

Raymond Pauly November 26, 2007

Another wonderful finalist, Jen! Beautiful! #5129718

Eugenio Diaz November 26, 2007

Congratulations on your finalist!!! #5129861

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton November 26, 2007

Great work! Congrats Jennifer!!! #5130198

Mary K. Robison November 26, 2007

What a month you've had, Ms. Multi-finalist (and all very well deserved)!CONGRATULATIONS, Jennifer, and best of luck to you in the next level up! #5130507

Angie Sidles level-classic November 26, 2007

Nice work Jen! Congrats again and best of luck in the next round!! :) #5130983

Amanda Chapman November 26, 2007

CONGRATS JEN!!!!!!!!
I'm so proud of you my friend!!! #5131400

Melissa McCabe November 26, 2007

Wow!!! Another one!! Congratulations!! -mm #5131472

Nancy (Peaches) Harker November 26, 2007

OH YEAH, I LOVE this one, SO glad it went through.
BIG Congrats again Jennifer!!! #5131643

Carol Teal November 26, 2007

I counted 6 Jennifer! How fantastic! Wonderful portrait, and this one should surely turn to gold! Congrats on all your finalists!! #5132045

Evy Johansen level-classic November 26, 2007

I have stopped counting..... BIG congratulations again, Jen!!!! WTG! #5132239

Laurence Saliba level-classic November 26, 2007

WTG Jennifer!!! Yet another!!! Big congrats on all of them!!! #5132502

Debra R. Harder November 26, 2007

BIG CONGRATS AGAIN, Jen! This is so fantastic! WTG on all your OUTSTANDING finalists! Deb #5132533

Su Sana E. P level-classic November 26, 2007

Yes!!!!!!! Huge Congratulations on this beautiful Finalist, Jen!! I'm so happy to see this again. #5132563

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 27, 2007

and another masterpiece......... HUGE CONGRATS JEN!!!!!!!! #5133138

Barbara Waldoch November 27, 2007

Congrats again, Jennifer! #5133167

Ron Roberts November 27, 2007

WOW DOES THIS MAKE 6 IN ONE MONTH CONGRATS WONDERFUL WORK...RON... #5133833

Jennifer L. Alder November 27, 2007

THANKS EVERYONE, VERY much!! :) #5134152

Sam Britt November 27, 2007

Congratulations again, Jennifer! #5134673

Jennifer L. Taranto November 27, 2007

Glad to see this one again!! #5135100

Vikram Jamwal November 27, 2007

WoW! Happy to see this one in finalists Jennifer! This is such a lovely picturizaton with your favorite of the models!!! Congrats to both of you! :-) vikram #5136196

Darryl Wilkinson November 27, 2007

Way too cool, Jen! Congratulations on all your awards this month!! #5140318

Cheryl E. Molennor November 28, 2007

Congratulations! #5144679

"emmanuel ""nolax""" N. Montemar November 29, 2007

one of your best works, Jen!! CONGRATS on this excellent finalist! #5146524

Linda Blair November 29, 2007

Congratulations!!!! #5148979

Kathy L. Clark November 29, 2007

congratulations on this awesome finalist Jennifer. #5149717

Carol Teal November 30, 2007

It's taken awhile to get through all the finalists, but I am getting closer to the end! Congrats Jennifer on such a stunning finalist! WTG!! #5154203

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