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

Steven de Siow
Cool man…..
John Hooton replied
Thanks Steve.
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
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
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
Wow, looks great, John.
John Hooton replied
Thanks Prasad. The talent I have seen on Bubble sets some very high standards :-)
Loreto Bautist...
Exquisite!!!
John Hooton replied
Thanks Loreto, you take a mean snap yourself! ;-)
Gerda Grice
Fascinating and beautiful image, John!
John Hooton replied
Thank you Gerda, much appreciated.
Hans Kawitzki
this is a stunning portrait,congratulation
John Hooton replied
Thank you Hans, glad you like it :-))
Carine Boustany
yes i agree with everyone it really is amazing
John Hooton replied
Thank you heaps Carine.
Shelly Hiebert
Mesmerizing and captivating John. I love everything about this photo!
John Hooton replied
Thanks Shelly, very much appreciated.
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
Stunning! love your treatment here!
John Hooton replied
Thanks a bundle Per Einar! :-))
KEITH R. WILL...
amazing
John Hooton replied
Thanks for your appreciation Keith, and I am honoured that you have made this a favourite.
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
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
Everything that Elaine Farmer said (above, 2nd comment) ... damn, you’re good.
John Hooton replied
Thanks Jayne… you’re not so bad yourself! :-)
Braun1973
This is outrageously amazing
John Hooton replied
LOL… very kind of you to say so, I am glad you like it!
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
This would look brilliant enlarged and hanging on a wall!!
Judith Oppenhe...
brilliant
John Hooton replied
Thank you very much Judith. :-))
ratscat
fantastic
John Hooton replied
Thank you kindly Ratscat. :-))
Karen Tillotson
Absolutely brilliant....instant fave!
John Hooton replied
Thanks Karen, one of my first intrepid steps into Photoshop!
jacqleen
ditto Karen…...........another FANTASTIC and BRILLIANT IMAGE!!! Your Post is just AMAZING!
John Hooton replied
Thanks Jacqleen, love your enthusiasm!
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
Amazing image
John Hooton replied
Thank you Frogster, one of my own favourite recent images!
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 23 days ago
This one is SPECTACULAR!!! WOW!
John Hooton replied 23 days ago
Thanks Antoine. You can see the original here.