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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
3/25/2005 7:32:11 PM
The one I like best is to copy the image to another layer. Use the Gaussian Blur on the top layer (between 3 and 6), lower the opacity of the layer to about 50%, then erase where you want the detail back. (i.e. eyes, hair, mouth) I got it from a great book I have for retouching tricks. "The Photoshop Book for Digital Photographers" by Scott Kelby. Fantastic book with tons of information. Hope this helps. Great portrait though.
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| Photo By: Shoot Mike
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
3/24/2005 8:30:42 PM
I don't know if its PS or makeup, but her skin looks quite darker and warmer in the middle of her face, than her forhead and chest/shoulders. Since dark colors recede, it kind of pushes her face in. A lot of fair skinned people will choose darker makeup to give them warmth and a pseudo-tan though. As a makup artist it breaks my heart, because ivory skin is just so beautiful. She is a beautiful girl! Great red hair and the green background really sets it off.
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| Photo By: Shoot Mike
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
3/24/2005 8:14:32 PM
Great composition and colors. I love those pastels in the sky. Just beautiful.
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| Photo By: Ellen Havrilla
(K:8618)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
3/24/2005 7:57:37 PM
What beautiful color and detail here. Excellent DOF as well. Absolutely gorgeous!!
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| Photo By: Chris Spracklen
(K:32552)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
3/24/2005 7:40:05 PM
What wonderful colors so rich and saturated. Loved the Sprackleframe as well. Perfectly suited. Liftedmy mood from the cold windy day we're having.
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| Photo By: Chris Spracklen
(K:32552)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
3/24/2005 7:32:40 PM
Abolutely adorable! I love how they are on the diagonal and how the sparkling sun highlights the ripples. Just a lovely shot!
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| Photo By: Chris Spracklen
(K:32552)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
3/24/2005 7:27:10 PM
This really grabbed my eye. What a beautiful, yet painful looking plant. Love the colors and DOF. I like the blue sky, it really pops the yellow.
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| Photo By: Chris Spracklen
(K:32552)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
3/24/2005 1:55:38 AM
Fabulous! Great job, and congratulations!
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| Photo By: Antonio Trincone
(K:23167)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
3/24/2005 1:43:38 AM
Beautiful. The colors are stunning and that blue boat just sets it off perfectly. Truely poetic.
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| Photo By: Ian Cameron
(K:1163)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
3/24/2005 1:31:01 AM
Love it. The sharpness, the splash, the rich red saturated strawberry. Excellent!
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| Photo By: Dan Lightner
(K:12684)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
3/24/2005 1:28:14 AM
Great shot. I like the pose and the tones.
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| Photo By: Dino F
(K:627)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
2/5/2005 1:51:36 AM
Just so beautiful. Such a tender intimate photo. Made me tear up a little. I'm such a softy. Lovely composition and tones.
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| Photo By: Christy McCullough
(K:914)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
1/2/2005 6:56:03 AM
Thanks for the tip. I sure will inquire about it. Anything that will help him. Will look for books about it as well.
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| Photo By: Judi Liosatos
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
1/2/2005 6:48:24 AM
PECS. Both his school now and his two other previous schools used PECS. I have never heard of Makiton. What is it consist of?
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| Photo By: Judi Liosatos
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
1/2/2005 6:34:42 AM
He's doing pretty well. He and my daughter have been really close lately. Though as a mother you know with closeness, comes fighting! Bickering and getting on each other's nerves. Anthony's favorite movie right now is Finding Nemo, and has been memorizing the lines. He doesn't talk much and often his speach isn't very clear, but there is a lot of proclaiming, "Fish are friends, NOT food!" I'd have to say that's his favorite line. He's such a joy. It saddens me sometimes his frustration with his limited ability to communicate. Its hard on him. I adore both of them though and though Rachel has her moments taking advantage of her brothers lack of verbal skills (i.e. he can't tell on me) she is a good big sister who more often than not takes him under her wing and tries to teach him and take care of him. I love being a mother! How are yours?
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| Photo By: Judi Liosatos
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
1/2/2005 5:46:41 AM
Great DOF here. I love the soft mottled colors in the background and the warm light bathing this bird. Great shot.
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| Photo By: Michael M.
(K:1194)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
1/2/2005 5:43:55 AM
Great composition here and I love the black and white. It really emphazizes that beautiful white flower all aglow. Thank you so much for your kind comments.
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| Photo By: Michael M.
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
1/2/2005 5:41:42 AM
Wow. Almost looks like an electus. Beautiful colors.
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| Photo By: Michael M.
(K:1194)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
1/2/2005 5:30:35 AM
What a beautiful couple. Such tenderness and love here. Just warms the heart. Its so great to see love stand the test of time. How lucky you are and bless your parents. Thank you for sharing this touching photo.
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| Photo By: Claudia F.
(K:2930)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
1/2/2005 5:26:16 AM
Great shot. I love the ruination and the alonesess of the gas pump. Nicely composed.
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| Photo By: Frank Becsi
(K:23)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
1/2/2005 5:01:00 AM
Wow, she just glows. I love the hair and wardrobe styling. Its romantic and soft and I love the cool feeling of the light.
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| Photo By: Johan Sorensen
(K:3449)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
1/2/2005 4:47:38 AM
Wow. I knew this was going to be great, when I could see the detail in the thumbnail! I love the ligting and the expression.
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| Photo By: Dan Lightner
(K:12684)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
1/2/2005 4:44:46 AM
Fabulous. I like how they are so similar, yet with small differences. Great tones and composition.
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| Photo By: Matthew Sanders
(K:36)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
1/2/2005 4:39:38 AM
Lovely. How great that this starts the new year. I love the light dancing across the clouds and the wonderful orange clouds against that cold gray/blue sea.
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| Photo By: Marian Veteanu
(K:39)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
1/2/2005 4:36:50 AM
Love it. I like the close up. The warmth is almost sepia looking and I love the arc of the ripples around his chest. Just wonderful composition.
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| Photo By: Michael M.
(K:1194)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
1/2/2005 4:32:53 AM
Wow, great shot. The graininess really emphasizes her aged face. Such a wonderful natural expression. I agree with you about posed people. My boyfriend looks absolutely terrible when posing for a picture. Stiff, with a terrible "pose smile" that borders on looking evil. It is one of the reasons I love taking pictures of my son. As you are well aware, autistic children don't pose, they don't fake smile. His expressions are always genuine. I love that. Wonderful capture!
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| Photo By: Judi Liosatos
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
1/2/2005 4:21:04 AM
What a beautiful work of art. Breathtaking. I have been out of the loop here for awhile and what wonderful work you have been doing! I could spend a week in your portfolio! This is one caught my eye. The texture, the warmth, the femininity, the pose, and the Mona Lisa expression. Just fabulous.
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| Photo By: Judi Liosatos
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
1/2/2005 4:11:19 AM
Thank you so much Judy! Maybe a slow time of day. But one of a compliment like yours makes my day. I don't do a lot of scenic pictures, and there are so many here who do such awe inspiring work with them. Just my attempt to experiment out of my comfort zone.
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| Photo By: Laura Gariano
(K:3309)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
1/1/2005 12:48:32 AM
Stunning. What amazing colors. Love the mist too. Great shot.
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| Photo By: ken krishnan
(K:19102)
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Critique By:
Laura Gariano (K:3309)
1/1/2005 12:42:21 AM
Great shot. You got a great angle here too where the water snakes down through the frame. Love it.
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| Photo By: David Stevens
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