"Take Me Away" by Margana
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Hi everyone.SURPRISE!Finally a pic that's NOT from Scotland!LOL!
The other day I wanted to take a little break from my Scotland pics and just started playing with this one.It came out kind of interesting so I thought I'd upload it today and see what you guys think.
It's funny.I'm finding it very hard to be objective about it!!!I couldn't make a single decision about it! What thumb,what size,what frame,what name,...Sigh,I drew blanks on all of them!
'Self-portrait Number II' seemed rather dull so I finally decided to use the title of a song I love from Lifehouse.I will probably put this in the forum for the July challenge and if I do,I will put some of the lyrics there.They're quite beautiful.
Well that's it.Say what you will.I'm ready,lol.
Have a wonderful weekend everyone.I look forward to hearing what you think of it.And as always your opinions and suggestions will be most appreciated...-Marlene :)
Comments (51)
Zacko
WOW, i think its really coooool!!! I love that dreamy unfocused touch you gave it. Very nice indeed!!! And hey...did i read you correctly? Youre not happy about this frame? SLAP SLAP SLAP!!! There!!! That should teach to say such silly things, LOL. Are you kidding me? You framed this one just beautifully, gave it even more class by keeping it pitchblack like that. And having your signature that small only adds a little extra elegance to it. Sooooo silly, stop doubting yourself will ya. You did great....ONCE AGAIN!!! Have a wonderful weekend #:O)
dragonfly2000
minimal frame is best, presentation works very well to my eye. Zacko's dreamy description suits my thought as well. Lovely work.
kastakan
Classy shot - I can imagine this as an eye-catching CD cover... there's a definite sense of style/mood here. Kastakan
tibet2004uk
The frame is perfect to me, ur pose is a classic and it always works beautifully especially with such a gorgeous model as urself! Now, I'm not keen on the effect because of the burnt out highlights! This always makes my teeth cringe! I would love to see the original!! Plz, pretty plz!! The image in itself is wonderfully classy though! :)
DELMUR
classy and stylish pic! good lighting too and love the blur( glow filter?)
TwoPynts
ANOTHER PONYTAIL! :) I do love the soft treament and almost posterized look of this image. As said, very classy. I sure it will work well with the song you are thinking of. ((smile))
Margana
LOL!Yes Kort I thought of that...It's not the glow filter,Delmur.It was blur and just playing with different contrasts.And obviously b/w conversion(duotone).That's all. :)
GiMi53
Marlene, I'm sure you knew that we would all love this one... fantastic postwork here ! this looks very romantic... Enjoy a great week-end ! :~)
PhotoSmith
First, I want to say I'm very flattered that you changed the name of your previous post at my suggestion. Thank you, Marlene. :) As for this image, it is wonderful - just the right touch of softness and mystery. I don't think you could improve it in any way. It's strikingly beautiful. V
marybelgium
Beautiful ! very nicely done ...great postwork !
sossy
a dream of a romantic image! I was surprised because I thought that is me years ago! very similar! ;o)
odie
This is such a breathtaking treatment of an angelic image. I love it..! (but, is she scottish?) LOL - KIDDING! :0)
Margana
Wish she was,sigh,then she'd still be in Scotland... :(
pm_hackworth
It does get hard sometimes to make decisions about the uploads and sometimes you just gotta go for it. And you did! Bravo for YOU!!! Part of being an artist/photographer is taking risks and baring the brunt of the critics...our friends of rosity. Luckily...they are kind critics aren't they? You did a marvolous job! You should be VERY proud! VOTE!
diomedes66
This is absolutely one of the most elegant portraits I have ever seen! It is demure and subtle, yet powerful with overwhelming character! The tones are dramatic yet soft! In short, this is quite a wonderful work of art! Bravo!
SoulSearcherr
very elegant shot
jocko500
elegant portrait here super job
logiloglu
a wonderful and sensual image. the light is a dream. i like the painted style, your postwork rocks, Marlene. BIG HUGZ #:O)
DarkestAngel
Looks like charcoal and chalk pastels. Think this would look equally as good as a mono print without the effects applied if the lighting is the same. Nicely done.
matasabu
I will use this artistic work for the book cover of a romantic novel. Or...I will use this for the poster of the romance movie that cast Robert De Niro. A lot of stories exist in this. There are stories of the same number as the number of viewers. Work that stimulates imagination very much!! Take me away? Sure! I will take you to morikami. /|:o)
fixbrknhearts
Gorgeous portrait. Love the effects too.
maggiemai
Marlene ...I love that song too!! :-) This image will go perfectly with it! You are so pretty!! This is a gorgeous self-portrait and you should be very Very happy with it. I love the softness combined with the dramatic lighting. Bravo and a big VOTE :-)
cynlee
lovely soft romantic focus & feel... your artistry is showing :]
DJB
I think the highlight is a bit bright.Pose and mood are really making me oversee that though.Framing is right on. So it does pay off taking the time to frame nicely.
Mikan
very impressive!!! speachless because of that beautiful light!
VDH
Beautiful, impressive shot! Nice work!!V
Zabeth
Marlene... I love it! So soft and beautiful! Have a wonderful day! Hugs
chrysalide
excellent portrait with ncie effect and light. have a good day
SNAKEY
Dear friend, I find this portrait really nice to begin with. The lighting is excellent, the pose is excellent....overall an excellent composition. But....there is something lacking which I want to point out as you say you are ready for it......the hair on the forehead part..... appears over saturated...almost white.... as white as if a the layer of a Photograph has been torn from that place. Now, there is another possibility....my Monitor isn't right. It is an old one I am working on right now ( 5 years old) and sometimes I notice that what appears cool on my screen doesnt seem as cool on other screens. Anywhich way...I appreciate your efforts. if you ask me how the whiteness can be tackled....maybe you could a toning of the image in some photo software, so that the white seems more toned than white. :O))
bkhook
Very cool image and technique. The pose is excellent and the framing is right on.