Reflective Smiles
Captured at the Sydney rd / Brunswick Music Festival. Her smile was beautiful but it wasn’t until i started tweaking the image a little that the reflection from her glasses began to stand out.
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webgrrl
great shot..and processing..
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks webgrrl! By the way… with the effort you put into your portfolio along with your continual creative output, you are an inspiration to us all!! :D
Lost Lost
Cool shot, works very well..Great tones and love the scene in the shades.
Andrew Bosman
Very cool Paul!
hugo
all of your work is special, but this is great!!
Paul Louis Vil...
Ohhhh you guys!! :D Thanks heaps Pehpsi, Andrew and Hugo!
transmute
Beautiful shot Paul
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you kindly Chris!! :D
Joel McDonald
beautiful BW shot Paul, everything is great about this.
thelightseeker
Wow, you can bring your unique style also in portraits and it works great, I’m impressed!!! :)
My best compliments, Paul!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much jolm and thelightseeker!! :D:D:D
zee1
Great shot Paul, the glasses angle and the sharpness of the image are magic, well done.
ShanyBW
Gorgeous work! Thanx for the advice. I appreciate it…1Luv
hexed
Great image, the contrast is great. I love the close frame/cropping. Ace!
Paul Louis Vil...
To Zee1, ShanyBW & hexed… your generous comments are greatly appreciated!! :):):)
Kitsmumma
Paul, this shot has so much impact! I love what you have done with the contrast and the reflection is just amazing. When I look at this shot, I am instantly drawn to the huge smile and then the glasses. I also like the character in the background. This picture has such a great vibe! :D
Paul Louis Vil...
Such a wonderful comment, thanks heaps Kitsmumma!!
Melody
The thumbnail of this photo looked fabulous enough to compel me to take a larger view look, and then when I did I was even more blown away!!! I love the surprise of the second face, I love its position in the photo as well as its softness (in terms of focus)....Her smile is infectious and I think this is one of the most extravagantly expressive, brilliant photos I’ve seen. It’s expensive glossy mazagine, worthy! Greatness, Paul.
Paul Louis Vil...
Melody, your words knocked me off my chair!! Literally!! I’ve now got a bruised backside!!! ;p!! Your very generous comments are most humbly appreciated!! :D
Vonnie Murfin
I just love the reflection on the glasses. I also like the black and white.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks for your kind comment vmurfin! :D
kwiebo
I would love to know how you get such wonderful contrast on your black and whites. Your gallery always gives me incentive to become a better photographer.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks Kweibo! Lots of contrast and i do split my b&w’s into three layers, the black, the white and the grays. Then put all together! You are toooooo kind and generous and i appreciate your comments!! :D:D:D
SylviaHardy
I find myself gazing into the girls glasses and judging by the background, she loved having her photo taken. Absolutely amazing kandid shot. It takes skill to see a picture before you even think about it. I also like the way you have cropped the photo in your compossition. How did you manage to hide yourself from the reflection?
To me that is what photography is all about, capturing the interest of the audience and getting our imagination going, Fantastic!
Paul Louis Vil...
You are very kind Sylvia and i loved your comments!
To get mself out of the shot it took just a slght tilt of her head as well as a step or two to the left from me!
.... and you are 100% spot on, the crop is (for me) what makes this image tick! Thanks again! :D
Asia Barsoski
Did you use photoshop on this, how did you not turn up in the reflection? neat image!
Asia Barsoski
oops i should have read the previous comment to mine! nevermind!
Paul Louis Vil...
LOL! Thanks heaps Asia!! :D
Mugsy
Wow!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you Mugsy! :D
Mel Brackstone
This is a great shot, Paul, what I can’t understand is…..why can’t we see you in the sunnies??
Paul Louis Vil...
LOL!! Because i don’t want you to see me in the sunnies!! :D
I was manouvering myself around until i was out of the shot Mel! :D
Damiend
Great image Paul, your portfolio is awesome as well.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps Damiend! :D
DarrellMoseley
Love the B & W effect on this wonderiful image! Love her smile, and her sunglasses! Reflections are great as well!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you kindly Darrell! :D
Dan Cahill
Incredible image with in an image
Paul Louis Vil...
LOL! I know exactly what you mean DannyC! :D
Geri Bragg
awesome shot, such a cool image !!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks heaps Geri! :D
Rod Adams
This really is a striking piece of work Paul!!
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much Rod! :D
Tracey Bransfield
Great work in here…....outstanding..
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very much Tracey! :D
LocoCow
Great moment, Great Capture, Great Treatment…..... Great…
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you very much Tracy! :D
AthenaBlanco
Great capture and great outcome
Bearwolver
That really good, i love the show design…
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much AthenaBianco and Bearwolver! :D
justjen
Excellent. Welcome to the group you will be a great inspiration for others.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thank you kindly justjen! :D
karenuk1969
Very clever & creative photo. Just voted for this in the challenge :-)
JayEeBee
wow! i like this alot. great image.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much Karenuk1969 and JayEeBee! :D
justjen
bev langby
Congrats Paul on the feature and im in good company lol
hugz bev
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much justjen and bev! :D
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Stephen Van Tuyl
Super shot Paul! Congratulations on your features.
Paul Louis Vil...
Thanks so much Anna and Stephen! :D