The One
There are many beautiful things in this world of ours, but perhaps only one that will really capture your heart and excite every sense in your body… Every one will have that one thing.. This is for Claire.
The One belongs to the following groups:
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Albert1000
Cool. Wow, very nice work.
Deborah Parkin
lovely to see you put some work up Paul – seems like ages now :)
Lovely image too – feels very tender and full of love and of course that beautiful golden tone that exudes your images – great textures too, gives it a timeless, classic feel.
Paul Tupman replied
Thank you so much Deb.. yes I know, it does seem like ages since my last post.. I must pull my finger out and get on with some work!
Mel Brackstone
What a fantastic tribute to Clair, Paul!!! Gorgeous photo, outstanding subject, love the treatment :)
Alan Rodmell
Very very nice work Paul. Great angle, use of selective focus and tone. Add to that one shapely young lady to model and you have the perfect piece. Great job
Paul Tupman replied
Thanks for that Alan.. I have to agree with you, Claire certainly does knock the pants off the colloseum!
Ian James
Great image Paul the processing is really good it certainly has a timeless feel as Deborah said I think its the texture and tones that does that.
wellman
haven’t you discovered dust and scratch removal in PS yet – let me know if you need assistance!!
Claire is a very luck woman – this is divine
Paul Tupman replied
Haha! Thanks Wellman.. I dont know where all these scratches and dust keeps coming from.. must have something to do with living in Saudi.. so if you are setting a PS masterclass then I would be more than interested!
Heather Davies
Beautiful work Paul, love the all the textures and warmth.
Claire Armistead
Well! what can i say? It was never in question if i have the most amazing bf EVER but this is more than any girl deserves (blushes and lots of smiles).
Throw on top of this two….......yes TWO valentines cards designed for me by Mr Tupman himself and a beautiful bouquet of roses, don’t i feel completely spoilt : )
You are more than any girl could ever wish for Tuppers xxxxxxxx
Paul Tupman replied
Aww, shucks, thanks Claire.. well, what more can I say than you more than deserve it! Well, perhaps I could say, before everyone else does, let’s go get a room! ;-)
Halcyon007
Such a beautiful thought and words behind such a beautiful shot.
The trademark Tuppers touch of a brown glow are brought back in time with this scratched 60’s feel. I can hear the music playing in the background and your timing and attention to detail as ever has paid off Paul. Just look at the no distraction of passer bys or vehicles in the background. This truly is the perfect moment.
The slightly tilted angle also works an absolute treat and this truly is a fine piece of work.
Paul Tupman replied
Thanks Stuart for your comment, I really appreciate all that you said.. I can hear some of that 60s music playing in my head now too.. oh, dammit, that’ll be Hendrix on my iPod again!
Julie Langford
This is outstanding Paul – I love everything about this! From the antique rustic effect of the buildings and the scratchy sky, the beautiful cobbled pathway, the golden sepias and the stunning, beautifully luminated model. Overall, a masterpiece.
Paul Tupman replied
Thank you so much Julie.. I’m really pleased that you like this so much.. it’s one of those pieces that I was extremely happy with myself!
Graham Dean
Great artistic work Paul, the beauty in the foreground is even more complimented by the old world feel of her surroundings.
Paul Tupman replied
Thank you Graham, and yes the surroundings do compliment Claire so well… lucky to have 2 such beauties in the same shot!
Daniel Rarela
if she had been looking at the camera, and if this photo had not undergone post-treatment, it may have been just another “tourist shot” as it were.
but God, Paul, you’ve created something absolutely beautiful here! The sepia tones are so bold and strong… i LOVE the scratched textures… the DOF is perfect and your model is so wonderfully lit! true masterpiece!
Paul Tupman replied
Thank you so much Daniel for your comment, I really appreciate that.. I definately hoped that this would become more than just another tourist shot when I took it!
Quigi
Fantastic work! It’s great.
~ Ademac
Great image…...real corker, well done.
botticcelli
so true beautiful words..outstanding pic!
Blackroaches
I really appreciate the time and subject matter here, extremely beautiful…totally speechless; this is an amazing piece of work, my friend!
Andy73
I’m loving this image Paul. The tones, subject, treatment all perfect.
ADMarshall
Great treatment Paul – well done.
Rebs O
this is beautiful – love the treatment, gorgeous
Jeremy Harrington
this is a wonderful shot.. i love the treatment and the caption just adds to it even more.. nice work
Azzurra
beautiful!!!
Imber
I love the color in the picture.
Mundy Hackett
Congratulations and beautiful work!
Kim Roper
Lovely tones and texture, very atmospheric! Congratulations on your placing!
Rosina Lamberti
This truly is the perfect moment.
coffeebean
Your lovely words and this beautiful image are a delight to the senses, well done FANTASTIC MASTERPIECE
screamqueen
gorgeous work!!!!
Jean M. Laffitau
Fantastic!!
Kiwikiwi
Great work with this.
Mugsy
Beautifully executed!
Christian Hartung
old mixed with new, well done on a great folio
Simon Mears
takes my breath away this one. .very romantic. very chic.. very good work
jomash
Brilliant I like this present past image.
Matt Bishop
This is truly a beautiful image. Out of all image manipulation this would have to be the most successfully breathtaking i think i have seen. magic
Paul Tupman replied
Thanks Matt… I really appreciate you stopping by and leaving such a wonderul comment.
Thanks again… :-)
RoddyM
well done ! very unique view of an icon so photographed.
Scott d'Almeida
brilliant