Faded Blue Eyes

© Kim Dietrich Elam

Faded Blue Eyes

Uploaded: January 13, 2009

Description

Rework of a previous entry, "Blue Eyes." Recropped; Levels, Curves, Shadow/Highlights adjusted; BW conversion, Fade BW; Layers; and Softened using Angled Strokes filter in CS3.

People - January 2009.

Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/1000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, FocalLength: 14.00 mm, Model: DMC-FZ30

Comments

Avril Young January 13, 2009

Beautiful! #1066811

Kim Dietrich Elam January 13, 2009

Thank you so much, Avril! I really liked the earlier version, but, when I finally got around to printing it, didn't like the way it printed...this one prints well and the eyes stand out more. Enjoyed your gallery! #7022534

ROLAN NARMAN January 13, 2009

Excellent image Kim! You have a beautiful gallery! #7022572

Yulianto Soeroso January 13, 2009

nice hq Kim #7022639

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict January 13, 2009

Great image and work here, Kim.


Dominick #7023182

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 13, 2009

Outstanding portrait work Kim! Jeff #7023227

Kim Dietrich Elam January 13, 2009

Thank you, Rolan, Yulianto, Dominick and Jeff for your nice comments! I really appreciate them! #7024430

Max Aureli January 13, 2009

Fantastic HK!! Great portrait Kim!! Beautiful expression and adorable eyes!! Fantastic work!! #7024456

Kim Dietrich Elam January 13, 2009

Thank you so much, Max - I am a fan of your work and appreciate your compliment! #7024477

Milan Banik January 14, 2009

like this kim #7028841

Kim Dietrich Elam January 14, 2009

thank you so much for your nice comment, Milan! #7030322

cheryl m. phillips January 15, 2009

Oooh! This is sweet Kim!
~cheryl #7034442

Kim Dietrich Elam January 15, 2009

Thank you for looking and making such a nice comment, Cheryl! #7036862

Teresa Norris January 16, 2009

Kim, I love this...so beautiful and sweet. Beautiful work and lovely child!!! #7039585

Kim Dietrich Elam January 16, 2009

Thank you for looking and making such kind remarks, Teresa! :-) #7039917

Sarah Springer May 03, 2009

This is extraordinary! I like the softness and the eyes are lovely. #7479358

Kim Dietrich Elam May 03, 2009

Thank you so much, Sarah! #7480941

Dianna Murphy June 07, 2009

Nicely done! #7606630

Kim Dietrich Elam June 07, 2009

Thank you, Dianna! #7607095

AEK June 26, 2009

kim,
your work is amazing. this fabulous portrait just got swiped for my favorites. thank-you. have a great day -a. #7681066

Kim Dietrich Elam July 07, 2009

Thank you so much, Arlene! I appreciate all of your kind comments!! Hope you have a great one as well! #7713807

Abdullah Al Hussayen October 23, 2009

Great macro image you have here #8067217

Kim Dietrich Elam October 23, 2009

Thank you, Abdullah - I appreciate your comment. Your work is superb! #8067299

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