This is the third of my 'let it snow' images – another portrait of Harmony – and it's probably my favourite of the set. It's also the last wintery portrait I'll be posting for a while as the weather seems to have got quite a bit warmer over the last few days; which is good news for our ever-dwindling wood pile, but less good for photography. In fact, for the moment at least, the Bulgarian winter is looking quite a lot like a UK one, i.e. wet, grey and dull. From what we've been told though, there should be some reasonably heavy snowfalls at some point in the New Year. I hope so, not least because we bought the kids a couple of sledges for Christmas.
On a different matter: if you have any money left over from Christmas, don't forget that we're currently offering a 15% discount on our Photoshop tutorials. Further details here:
comment byNawid Sahebzadeh at 10:21 AM (GMT) on 27 December, 2009
I really like the softness of this one....give it an heavenly feel...and the snowflakes captured in her hair are marvelous!!
good job.
comment byMirko Herzner at 11:07 AM (GMT) on 27 December, 2009
Wonderful high-key portrait with a wonderful look on her face. I like the softness of everything around...
comment byCarlos Garcia at 12:29 PM (GMT) on 27 December, 2009
We are always talking about at least two things with your family portraits: your beautiful children and your photographic processing. Your children, of course, outshine the processing, but both are definitely wonderful to behold.
What's a sledge
C.
comment byAlbert at 12:29 PM (GMT) on 27 December, 2009
Nice high key portrait, as usual.
comment bydjn1 at 12:56 PM (GMT) on 27 December, 2009
Carlos: a sledge is much the same thing as a toboggan.
comment bysheila at 12:58 PM (GMT) on 27 December, 2009
I love the snow in her hair and the angelic look on her face, however, I love the original too... the colours are fab, and her rosy cheeks make me want to give her a hot chocolate and a cuddle..lol
You are an amazing photographer and processor, and I will continue to flash the name of 'Chromasia' and your online tutorials to all who will listen. Thanks. Sheila
comment bykometa at 06:52 PM (GMT) on 27 December, 2009
fantastic high key
i love your photos
comment byXavier Rey at 11:45 PM (GMT) on 28 December, 2009
beautiful portrait !
comment byROB at 10:32 AM (GMT) on 29 December, 2009
A sledge is snow ride prelude to a cast :) Not that I would give up one for an instant.
Once again I have found myself flipping back and forth between the original and the posted image. In this one it surprises me how much older she looks in the posted image.
comment bydjn1 at 09:25 AM (GMT) on 30 December, 2009
Thanks everyone :)
ROB: yes, she does look older in this version, though I'm not really sure why.
comment by Elisabeth at 07:18 PM (GMT) on 31 December, 2009
absolutely lovely! she fits right in with winter's beauty
comment byaurore at 05:06 PM (GMT) on 10 January, 2010
un portrait divin.....
comment byLinda W at 11:16 PM (GMT) on 13 January, 2010
Marvelous portrait!
comment byMichael at 08:14 PM (GMT) on 26 January, 2010
WOW! I find this imaging in all its simplicity. I just stumbled across this site (literally I just stumbled across it just now), but I can tell I'm going to spend a great deal of time here. I, as well as many others, greatly appreciate you showing the original shot vs the final product.
It's amazing what you can do - not with necessarily complicated post-processing, but the CORRECT pp for the specific image. I'll certainly be subscribing to this blog and following you on Twitter (Hmm...I see I can do the latter right now... done and done. lol) ! I hope to learn a great deal.
comment byMichael at 08:30 PM (GMT) on 26 January, 2010
I butchered my comment, I meant to say that I find this image intriguing in all its simplicity. I hate when I do that. lol
And yes, I'm perusing the PS tutorial as we type...
This is the third of my 'let it snow' images – another portrait of Harmony – and it's probably my favourite of the set. It's also the last wintery portrait I'll be posting for a while as the weather seems to have got quite a bit warmer over the last few days; which is good news for our ever-dwindling wood pile, but less good for photography. In fact, for the moment at least, the Bulgarian winter is looking quite a lot like a UK one, i.e. wet, grey and dull. From what we've been told though, there should be some reasonably heavy snowfalls at some point in the New Year. I hope so, not least because we bought the kids a couple of sledges for Christmas.
And if you're interested, the original is here:
.../archives/let_it_snow_3.php
On a different matter: if you have any money left over from Christmas, don't forget that we're currently offering a 15% discount on our Photoshop tutorials. Further details here:
http://www.chromasia.com/tutorials/online/
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I really like the softness of this one....give it an heavenly feel...and the snowflakes captured in her hair are marvelous!!
good job.
Wonderful high-key portrait with a wonderful look on her face. I like the softness of everything around...
We are always talking about at least two things with your family portraits: your beautiful children and your photographic processing. Your children, of course, outshine the processing, but both are definitely wonderful to behold.
What's a sledge
C.
Nice high key portrait, as usual.
Carlos: a sledge is much the same thing as a toboggan.
I love the snow in her hair and the angelic look on her face, however, I love the original too... the colours are fab, and her rosy cheeks make me want to give her a hot chocolate and a cuddle..lol
You are an amazing photographer and processor, and I will continue to flash the name of 'Chromasia' and your online tutorials to all who will listen. Thanks. Sheila
fantastic high key
i love your photos
beautiful portrait !
A sledge is snow ride prelude to a cast :) Not that I would give up one for an instant.
Once again I have found myself flipping back and forth between the original and the posted image. In this one it surprises me how much older she looks in the posted image.
Thanks everyone :)
ROB: yes, she does look older in this version, though I'm not really sure why.
absolutely lovely! she fits right in with winter's beauty
un portrait divin.....
Marvelous portrait!
WOW! I find this imaging in all its simplicity. I just stumbled across this site (literally I just stumbled across it just now), but I can tell I'm going to spend a great deal of time here. I, as well as many others, greatly appreciate you showing the original shot vs the final product.
It's amazing what you can do - not with necessarily complicated post-processing, but the CORRECT pp for the specific image. I'll certainly be subscribing to this blog and following you on Twitter (Hmm...I see I can do the latter right now... done and done. lol) ! I hope to learn a great deal.
I butchered my comment, I meant to say that I find this image intriguing in all its simplicity. I hate when I do that. lol
And yes, I'm perusing the PS tutorial as we type...