Miggy

John Hooton

Miggy

Miggy photographed in the style of Vladimir Tretchikoff. If you don’t know who he was you will certainly have seen his work. The painter of the ‘Chinese Girl’ and ‘Balinese Girl’ and other ladies from the Orient and beyond. Prints of his work hang in literally millions of homes throughout the world. He was reputedly the worlds wealthiest artist after Picasso!

Miggy was photographed in my front room and the sky was shot with my point and shoot on a trip to the supermarket. The two images were combined to create this single image.

Technical Details:

Main shot:
Camera: Nikon D200
Lens: 18-200mm f3.5
Focal Length: 55mm
ISO: 100
Exposure: 1/125 sec at f /11
Lighting: Bowens Flash 500W Single Umbrella
Post Processing: Photoshop CS3

Background:
Camera: Nikon Coolpix P5100
Focal Length: 18.5mm
ISO: 64
Exposure: 1/250 sec at f /6.0
Post Processing: Photoshop CS3

© 2007 John Hooton Photography

Miggy belongs to the following groups:

Fashion and Editorial Photography, Former DPF Members, Freedom to Shine, Makeup Creations, People and Portraiture Photography, PixElations - The Art of Photoshop, Studio Lighting (2 images per day.), The Eyes Have It and THE WAIST UP - Portraiture Photography 2 per 24 hour limit Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

Miggy by John Hooton
Miggy by John Hooton
  • Steven de Siow

    Steven de Siow

    Cool man…..

  • John Hooton replied

    Thanks Steve.

  • Farmncamera

    Farmncamera

    Oh my goodness…..it this just totally awesome!!! Stunning….gorgeous…..fabulous….beautiful…. amazing…..what else….. WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!..... ::) xx

  • John Hooton replied

    Photoshop can take some of the credit here!

  • Rosalie Dale IPA

    Rosalie Dale IPA

    Now that is a VERY different treatment! Stunning outcome here John.

  • John Hooton replied

    Thanks Rosalie, I was pretty pleased how this turned out – better than I had visualised ;-)

  • Nikki Mulkern

    Nikki Mulkern

    This treatment is amazing, wonderful portrait!!

  • John Hooton replied

    Miggy seemed slightly alarmed that I hadn’t shot a fashion shoot for over 30 years. “Don’t worry.” I said, “It’s a bit like riding a bike.” Luckily it was!!

  • Prasad

    Prasad

    Wow, looks great, John.

  • John Hooton replied

    Thanks Prasad. The talent I have seen on Bubble sets some very high standards :-)

  • Loreto Bautista Jr.

    Loreto Bautist...

    Exquisite!!!

  • John Hooton replied

    Thanks Loreto, you take a mean snap yourself! ;-)

  • Gerda Grice

    Gerda Grice

    Fascinating and beautiful image, John!

  • John Hooton replied

    Thank you Gerda, much appreciated.

  • Hans Kawitzki

    Hans Kawitzki

    this is a stunning portrait,congratulation

  • John Hooton replied

    Thank you Hans, glad you like it :-))

  • Carine  Boustany

    Carine Boustany

    yes i agree with everyone it really is amazing

  • John Hooton replied

    Thank you heaps Carine.

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    Mesmerizing and captivating John. I love everything about this photo!

  • John Hooton replied

    Thanks Shelly, very much appreciated.

  • Persimmon

    Persimmon

    quite amazing, the texture sof the gold tassels and cord and the green satin stand out against the more muted skin and sky. just wonderful

  • John Hooton replied

    Thank you for your very kind comments, Persimmon.

  • Per E. Gunnarsen

    Per E. Gunnarsen

    Stunning! love your treatment here!

  • John Hooton replied

    Thanks a bundle Per Einar! :-))

  • KEITH  R. WILLIAMS
  • John Hooton replied

    Thanks for your appreciation Keith, and I am honoured that you have made this a favourite.

  • KEITH  R. WILLIAMS

    KEITH R. WILL...

    it’s absolutely gorgeous

  • John Hooton replied

    She looks pretty amazing considering there is not a huge amount of actual retouching. Apart from the colour change, all I did was clean any skin blemishes and lighten the eyes a little. I then recoloured the lips and the jewellery.

  • lucretia

    lucretia

    thank you for your congratulations on my picture it made me come here to see what you do. people are obviously your thing and i like this because of the colours. Not entirely natural but not entirely un natural either very clever.

  • John Hooton replied

    That’s very thoughtful of you to come over and visit Lucretia, always welcome and your comments are appreciated. Good luck in the future. :-))

  • JayneLogan

    JayneLogan

    Everything that Elaine Farmer said (above, 2nd comment) ... damn, you’re good.

  • John Hooton replied

    Thanks Jayne… you’re not so bad yourself! :-)

  • Braun1973

    Braun1973

    This is outrageously amazing

  • John Hooton replied

    LOL… very kind of you to say so, I am glad you like it!

  • Woodie

    Woodie

    I remember those prints. Into favs!!!
    This is a beautiful creation!!
    Cheers Neil

  • John Hooton replied

    Thank you Neil. I recently used this shot in a 2009 calendar, and as a wall hanger it is the most striking image of the lot. I think I will get a mounted print some time this year.

  • Woodie

    Woodie

    This would look brilliant enlarged and hanging on a wall!!

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe...

    brilliant

  • John Hooton replied

    Thank you very much Judith. :-))

  • ratscat

    ratscat

    fantastic

  • John Hooton replied

    Thank you kindly Ratscat. :-))

  • Karen  Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Absolutely brilliant....instant fave!

  • John Hooton replied

    Thanks Karen, one of my first intrepid steps into Photoshop!

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    ditto Karen…...........another FANTASTIC and BRILLIANT IMAGE!!! Your Post is just AMAZING!

  • John Hooton replied

    Thanks Jacqleen, love your enthusiasm!

  • John Spies

    John Spies

    Stunning, the colours, the work but most of all the ‘look’, ...and the eyes, wow

  • John Hooton replied

    Like the shot of ‘Sir Jim’ taken in 1966, I am hoping this one will stand the test of time. Only snag is I won’t be around to confirm it!

  • frogster

    frogster

    Amazing image

  • John Hooton replied

    Thank you Frogster, one of my own favourite recent images!

  • Wayne Gerard Trotman

    Wayne Gerard T... 25 days ago

    Absolutely superb!

  • John Hooton replied 24 days ago

    Thanks Wayne, I was pleased enough with this one to put it on my wall. :-))

  • Antoine Dagobert

    Antoine Dagobert 23 days ago

    This one is SPECTACULAR!!! WOW!

  • John Hooton replied 23 days ago

    Thanks Antoine. You can see the original here.

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