Alexandra (3 img+story)

Yuri PautovYuri Pautov Registered Users Posts: 1,918 Major grins
edited June 11, 2005 in People
Priviet, dear friends!
To make something better we must practice.
You know I like portraits - so the question is: how to practice?
Here's a story. This young lady - Alexandra - works as a cashier in a shop. I saw her and said, when my turn has come: "Oh, how beautiful you are! What a coiffure! Just amzing! It'll be great to photograph you today". She smiles, she cant imagine I have a Sony F707 with me in a small bag.. "Oh, by the way... I make not bad portraits as they say... and, strange thing... I have my camera with me... Can you leave your place for 5 min?"
...
Here are the results...

1
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2 B&w:
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3 And I wanted to make something "stylish" to her...
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Today I presented her some photos... She was surprised, though she was waiting...
I asked her - was she disturbed a bit - she said Yes.
I asked her - Am I looking like an maniac - she said no, but if all maniacs would look like maniacs, she said...

So this is an end of the story - I said "Its only the beginning of our photosessions - we will continue..."
And she agreed...
Spasibo,
Yuri

Comments

  • caceecacee Registered Users Posts: 51 Big grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Your work amazes me. I love the first one, I'm just a novice at this, but hopefully I am learning. I know she can't wait till your next photo session.
    Cacee
  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited June 10, 2005
    Excellent as usual Yuri thumb.gifthumb.gif I can't decide which of the first two I like the best. She has beautiful eyes and skin so the color one appeals to me, but the sultry look she is giving in the B&W appeals to me also ne_nau.gif


    Finally, you have let us in on your secret that you use to get these lovely creatures to pose for you clap.gif I will try this later and probably get my face slapped lol3.gif


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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Outstanding shots as always Yuri.thumb.gif I'm looking for to the continuation.
    Harry
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  • rahmonsterrahmonster Registered Users Posts: 1,376 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    clap.gifVery nice. Another wonderful set. I'm sure that she is really very happy but just being shy Yuri.:D
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  • GREAPERGREAPER Registered Users Posts: 3,113 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Excellent as ussual. I dont have the nerve to ask people like that.
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  • Rufio220Rufio220 Registered Users Posts: 190 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    amazing
    Those are really nice. That girl just let you take her picture, you must have some real charisma. I admire your work, good job. I hope to see more.
    ~Take it while it's there, cause tomorrow it will be gone~
  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited June 10, 2005
    Smooth operator:-)
    Nice work, Yuri!thumb.gif
    "May the f/stop be with you!"
  • BigAlBigAl Registered Users Posts: 2,294 Major grins
    edited June 11, 2005
    These are really great Yuri. A very pretty girl too - I look forward to the next session!
    Yuri Pautov wrote:
    Today I presented her some photos... She was surprised, though she was waiting...
    I asked her - was she disturbed a bit - she said Yes.
    I asked her - Am I looking like an maniac - she said no, but if all maniacs would look like maniacs, she said...
    When I ask a young girl recently if I could take her photo she asked me why. I said I collect pictures of pretty young ladies. She said "that's freaky"

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    alan
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  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited June 11, 2005
    These days, here, with what we hear in the media, I don't think I would go off with someone who said that to me.

    So, I understand the "freaky" thing.

    Yuri, I like the last one best. So ageless of people at that age.

    ginger

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  • NirNir Registered Users Posts: 1,400 Major grins
    edited June 11, 2005
    Yuri fantastic! You really have a nerve :D . The 1st is the best in my opinion.
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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited June 11, 2005
    Hi there Yuri
    Your a very talented man aren't you :D

    I really love that first shot, it gives off a lovely warm feeling.
    I am sure she would be very pleased with your images that you have taken.

    Thanks for sharing.........your portrait work is always beautiful Yuri.
    Skippy (Australia)
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  • Yuri PautovYuri Pautov Registered Users Posts: 1,918 Major grins
    edited June 11, 2005
    Spasibo vsem (Thak you all) for your kindest words. dear friends!
    YUri
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