Anna whom I was waiting for... (8 img)

Yuri PautovYuri Pautov Registered Users Posts: 1,918 Major grins
edited October 10, 2005 in People
Sorry for so many shots here - cant decide which not to post...
I've met this girl about 2 weeks (or so) ago... I was attracted by her coiffure... I asked her about taking some photos, but she said 'No' (No does not always means No :-) I gave her my web address and phone No... Some days ago she called me and said that she has visited my site and now *wants* me to photograph her...
So, we met and (Oh) I had something about 30-40 min (instead of my lunch time). I've made about 120 shots and it was difficult to choose these..
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I found that besides her 'special' coiffure she has rare eyes - deep blue with yellow circle around pupil with these rays - just like sun is eclipsed by the moon ...
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Of course it was interesting to me to work in PS. I decided to make this one almost (in fact only for 90% ) b&w. After ususal things in PS (healing brush, unsharp mask, work with levels and so on) I made a layer copy, made a b&w and set opacity to 90%...
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The weather was ideal for portraits - clouds, scattered light... But sometimes the sun looked through the clouds...
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I tried to make different shots and some of them a bit 'agressive/ sexy/...' but... I couldnt - this girl couldnt play this role - so I use PS for this purpose...
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I used 'Strange' points of shooting..
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Different poses...
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Close... She looks like Egypt queen here, yes?
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The main thing I taught her - to relax so that her bottom parts of eys looked relaxed (bottom eyelid?)

Think she'll like the prints I've made...
You comments and critique, please...
Yuri

Comments

  • DavidTODavidTO Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 19,160 Major grins
    edited October 6, 2005
    Yuri, I like these. Something about your last few posts has put me off--I think it's that the women all had their heads so low and looking up that their eyes looked evil, looking upward from that downward glance.

    Anyway, I wanted to tell you about THIS shoot, that I really like that last one quite a bit.
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  • imaximax Registered Users Posts: 691 Major grins
    edited October 6, 2005

    Hey Yuri, Just wanted to say that you do a remarkable job of capturing these women. My favorites are 2 4 6 8. Thanks for sharing them!

    Joe
  • lynnmalynnma Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 5,208 Major grins
    edited October 6, 2005
    Hi Yuri.. I love them all but number 7 is amazing. very beautiful capture in my opinion..clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif
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  • snapapplesnapapple Registered Users Posts: 2,093 Major grins
    edited October 6, 2005
    Very lovely girl, Yuri. And beautiful portraits as usual. I am always impressed by the lighting. You have no shadows on the face at all. Do you use a flash with the natural light?

    If I had to chose my favorites it would be No. 8 in first place and No. 6 in second place. I love the hint of smile in #8. Her lips look sweet and soft with just a hint of smile. Yes, this is my very favorite.

    No. 6 also has a very interesting pose with a softness in the face. No. 7 is also nice, a bit serious, but with an exotic type of beauty.

    I like #3 the least. here she is looking to high for my taste and her lips are curled up almost like she is a bit angry or bothered by the light.

    Very nice group of shots. I wouldn't looking at 100 shots like this.
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  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited October 6, 2005
    Wonderful shots, Yuri. Topping yourself, smile.

    I like the distance shots best for the most part, I like the way she uses her body.

    You have so many great face shots from other places, though I do like a couple here, too. I just really don't like when she tries to be coy or cute, all the others, well, do photos rock!

    I envy anyone these problems of choices, smile.
    (In my own small way, I sometimes have it, too. That is why I hate to throw things away. My choices usualy come down to more like which TWO or less can I work up.)

    Great photos!

    ginger
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  • wholenewlightwholenewlight Registered Users Posts: 1,529 Major grins
    edited October 6, 2005
    I find the last one, #8, very interesting. Her hair, the position of her body, the light and dark elements in the background, and the soft not-to-contrasty tones on her face. Very nice. All of the shots have interest but the last one is my choice.
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  • photodougphotodoug Registered Users Posts: 870 Major grins
    edited October 6, 2005
    Yuri...so what IS your website address?
  • SamSam Registered Users Posts: 7,419 Major grins
    edited October 6, 2005
    Yuri,


    The last photo is stunning! clap.gifclap.gifclap.gif

    Your portrait work is an inspiration.
    Sam
    www.samlinvillephotography.com
  • Charlie BrownCharlie Brown Registered Users Posts: 199 Major grins
    edited October 6, 2005
    yuri, why not just change your name to "the master" evertime i check in on dgrin i see more of your portraits and fall more and more in love with your country, the people and your photography. how about a coffetable book for the fans?
    I can only hope to progress to the point of one day being a second rate photographer, wish me luck.
  • JimFuglestadJimFuglestad Registered Users Posts: 152 Major grins
    edited October 6, 2005
    Greetings Yuri. How are you, my friend?

    She is indeed a beautiful girl. Are these all still with a 707? My comments vary depending on your camera. #4 and #8 are by far the most appealing to my eye. A few of the others are nice, but I find the shallow depth of field a bit confusing... I'm not really sure where to look. If these are 707 shots, there isn't much you can do about that, but if they're a dslr, then I'd suggest a more open aperture. If these are 707 shots... you are so ready for an upgrade to a dslr if means allow.

    You have the eye and the rapport with your subjects... bring them into your work more, would be my suggestion.

    Jim
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  • NikolaiNikolai Registered Users Posts: 19,035 Major grins
    edited October 6, 2005
    Oh, man!
    You make me wishing to ditch SoCal, my beloved Murano, my house, my six-figures job and go back to Russia - just to be able to shoot subjects like yours :):
    Amazing!thumb.gif Truly amazing!
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  • Yuri PautovYuri Pautov Registered Users Posts: 1,918 Major grins
    edited October 7, 2005
    snapapple wrote:
    Very lovely girl, Yuri. And beautiful portraits as usual. I am always impressed by the lighting. You have no shadows on the face at all. Do you use a flash with the natural light?
    Spasibo for your critique and comment!
    I dont use flash at all... only natural light...
    Yuri
  • Yuri PautovYuri Pautov Registered Users Posts: 1,918 Major grins
    edited October 7, 2005
    photodoug wrote:
    Yuri...so what IS your website address?

    Yuri pautov's photo web site
    Spasibo for your interest!
    Yuri
  • MarkjayMarkjay Registered Users Posts: 860 Major grins
    edited October 8, 2005
    Outstanding, Yuri!
    Your portraits are an inspiration to us all. Thank you for sharing them here and other "places". I have very little if any formal portrait experience.... unless you count a few weddings? I also do not have access to woman of such stunning beauty as you have displayed for our yes to see.

    Keep up the marvelous work!!

    Markjay



    Yuri Pautov wrote:
    Yuri pautov's photo web site
    Spasibo for your interest!
    Yuri
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  • Phil U.Phil U. Registered Users Posts: 1,330 Major grins
    edited October 8, 2005
    Yuri - great series displaying many different styles of shooting and post work. She is a real beauty also. #4 and #8 really stand out for me.
    -Phil
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  • Yuri PautovYuri Pautov Registered Users Posts: 1,918 Major grins
    edited October 9, 2005
    Nikolai wrote:
    You make me wishing to ditch SoCal, my beloved Murano, my house, my six-figures job and go back to Russia - just to be able to shoot subjects like yours :):
    Amazing!thumb.gif Truly amazing!
    Nik, may I ask you -what is SoCal?
    Yuri
  • dandilldandill Registered Users Posts: 102 Major grins
    edited October 9, 2005
    photodoug wrote:
    Yuri...so what IS your website address?
    http://pautov.viplast.ru/
    Dan Dill

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    This was truly last light, my legs were tired, my husband could no longer read and was anxious to leave, but the magic and I, we lingered........"
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  • Charlie BrownCharlie Brown Registered Users Posts: 199 Major grins
    edited October 10, 2005
    Yuri Pautov wrote:
    Nik, may I ask you -what is SoCal?
    Yuri

    SOuthern CALifornia
    I can only hope to progress to the point of one day being a second rate photographer, wish me luck.
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