The Fan

Mel Brackstone

The Fan

More of the LoupyMattLens ....and starring the sensational Miss Bertie Page

Straight from the camera, with just a little extra contrast.

Canon 5D Mk II, 75mm, f/8, 1/20”, ISO 800, hand-held…this was a shoot for one of my classes, hopefully there’ll be more bertie images from the students :)

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The Fan belongs to the following groups:

Atheism, Beauty of The Human Body , Dirty pretty things., EMI - The Group, Reaching Freedom and Riginals Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
The Fan by Mel Brackstone
The Fan by Mel Brackstone
  • Alf Caruana

    Alf Caruana

    Wonderfully atmospheric image. Lovely work

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thanks so much Alf :)

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Ohh,, love it! Great set up! Love the soft processing and splashes of vibrant colour,,, great work once again!

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thanks so much Basia :)

  • TextureoftheSin

    TextureoftheSin

    Love those shoes!!
    Love the opulence suggested by the colours and hues and background.
    Fabulous concept and treatment.
    Oh crap, lets just say I love it and be done :)

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thanks so much TOTS, the opulence from the red velvet, ostrich feathers and other props really is enhanced by the lens, there’s no doubt about it….it’s all come together so well! Miss Bertie sourced the velvet from an old theatre somewhere….so it’s even authentic!

  • ~ Ademac

    ~ Ademac

    The uniting of two great talents is always fasinating…........beautiful Mel

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Cast of thousands here matey, from the guys who made the lenses, hubby who made the studio, and then down to Bertie and me….we’re all very lucky to have found a way to get it all together :) Cheers Ade :)

  • Craig Harris

    Craig Harris

    Nice work Di, beautifully framed

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Cheers Craig :)

  • DanikaL

    DanikaL

    Great set-up and startling image. Well done! Such a great effect to be SOOC :)

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thanks Danika!

  • sandra22

    sandra22

    Mel…I am just fascinated by these shots, there is something so whimsical and ‘antique’ looking, just adore them …and I am quite partial to ‘those’ red shoes too. :))
    sandra

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Bertie has a look that makes this style of image work well, there’s no doubt about it, plus her wardrobe and props add that extra zing. Thanks Sandra!

  • DanikaL

    DanikaL

    Oh and my 400D and I have MAJOR camera-envy for your 5D MkII right now :)

  • rjcolby

    rjcolby

    This is a wonderful old style result, Mel. You and Miss Berty are quite a creative pair.

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thanks Dick!

  • Mark Ross

    Mark Ross

    Like the proverbial ostrich with her head buried in the sand. Wonderfully playful image!

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thanks Mark :) Always lots of fun when Miss Bertie comes to play :)

  • frogster

    frogster

    Outstanding Mel

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thanks Larry!

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    Fantastic image Mel,love the whole set up in this

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Cheers Hans :)

  • Matt Adamik

    Matt Adamik

    Wow! Gorgeous!

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thanks Matt!

  • Matt Penfold

    Matt Penfold

    Another fabulous and entertaining Miss Bertie and the “red shoes” image.
    That looks like a pretty flash studio you’ve got there Mel :-)

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thanks Matt :) (and thanks again for the lens!)

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    These are amazing Mel !

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thanks Lisa :)

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    Your are so good Mel, this is fantastic, absolutely love the composition and those red shoes :))

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thanks Trish, Bertie has the most red shoes of anyone I know!

  • Anne McGinn

    Anne McGinn

    Bla bla bla bla…. oh crap, and let’s just say I love it too!

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thanks Anne :)

  • butchart

    butchart

    wonderful series mel… i love when art can transport us to another era… and these do just that…... they have that “follies” feel to them….... brilliant work…....b

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Bertie is a burlesque performer, so she’s perfect for this kind of imaging, I think….she just has the look down perfectly! Thanks b, always good to see you :)

  • Rosemary Scott

    Rosemary Scott

    This is gorgeous! And Miss Bertie is so stunning….. but these beautiful pale legs remind me of those belonging to another “Miss” of the muppet variety….. I think it’s the shoes :))

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thanks Rosemary, I’m a long way off remembering muppets, and with no grandkids on the horizon I suspect it’ll be a long time till I see any!

  • Cordelia

    Cordelia

    I just love this Mel. In fact both your ‘red shoe’ shots this weekend have been gorgeous.

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thanks Cordelia!

  • midzing

    midzing

    brilliant work Mel… love this,,, well done

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thanks so much Wendy!

  • Leila Koren

    Leila Koren

    I’m a fan! hehe so cool, and amazing to see the results of playing with hardware rather than software I guess! Lovely and inspiring!

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Oh me too! Thanks Leila, the hardware challenges pull me in every time :)

  • sonjas

    sonjas

    Fabulous work. Love it

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thank you Sonja!

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    Love it!!!

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Cheers Lance!

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    very cool Mel, nice work!

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thanks so much Anthony!

  • Deborah Parkin

    Deborah Parkin

    love it Mel – love the colours, the concept and this loupy thingy is great :)

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Ta Deb, it’s a lot of fun! Turns out the creator of LB actually started with something very similar, apparently! LOL!

  • blamo

    blamo

    very cool soft effect ….......

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thanks, blamo!

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    lovely result

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Cheers Sean :)

  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    That you’ve only added a tad of contrast, blows me away….........what an amazing lens, image, model and artist!!

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    I have to say the camera is a doozie too, thanks Tracey :)

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    love love love this! great tones and goes without saying – awesome model!

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Thanks Nicole :)

  • Denzil

    Denzil

    Gorgeous! And the whole loupy story is fascinating – regrettably way beyond my mental capacity, but I love reading about what OTHER people can do!!!

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Oh I know exactly what you mean, I know nothing about the technical details, but am constantly challenged by trying new things, and playing with hardware is one of those new things. I bought a couple of hand-made lenses that I had trouble with, spoke to Matt about them, sent one to him, and he changed it to one I COULD use! Automagically changing my problem lens into a usable piece of equipment…..aint the bub grand :)

  • kipishiux

    kipishiux

    very cool!

  • Jeff Burns

    Jeff Burns

    Awesome series here!

  • mier

    mier

    great work, artistic, creative…love this style

  • ys-eye

    ys-eye

    So cool!

  • Luka Skracic

    Luka Skracic

    Hellooo Mel! What a cool shot, love what you’ve done here.

  • Rhana Griffin

    Rhana GriffinRedbubbley Schweppervescence

    I just simply adore these shots Mel. More please.

  • Susan Grissom

    Susan Grissom

    Keep it going this series is fabulous Mel…........!

  • deepbluwater

    deepbluwater

    the colors and dreamlike quality are stunning Mel!!
    the red shoes are so beautifully framed…

  • Chanel2

    Chanel2

    Gotta love red shoes!
    Lovely work Mel.

  • vampvamp

    vampvamp

    fantastic! did she fall through the stage? what’s she doing behind that fan? ;]

  • Bob Wickham

    Bob Wickham

    Terrific image, very unusual

  • Karin Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    So gorgeous, love the setting Mel!!

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethVoted Most Helpful Bubbler

    fantastic work on this.

  • aglaia b

    aglaia b

    this is so cool, i love it! ;-) xox

  • Elucidate

    Elucidate

    vintage and richly nostalgic.

  • shawhouse

    shawhouse

    Mel, I don’t get around much anymore, but I just wanted to tell you I think your portfolio is an array of gems.. Not a zircon in the bunch…..

  • Mel Brackstone replied

    Hey thanks Phil!

  • Carrie Gardner

    Carrie Gardner 27 days ago

    I love it ..in sooooooooo many ways,,,,,,just excellent :-)

  • Jayme Rutherford

    Jayme Rutherford 25 days ago

    Fantastic!

  • Aphoto

    Aphoto 24 days ago

    Association: The Red Shoes- ballet! (an adaption from a story by Hans Christian Andersen about a woman who cannot stop dancing). Fav!

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins 20 days ago

    love the back drop in this one :-)

  • Mel Brackstone replied 20 days ago

    Thanks Nicole, you know how good Bertie is with props :) She had some awesome stuff this time!

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