Meg-iko by Margana

Photography • Portraits • posted on Mar 19, 2007

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Hey y'all. Just me fooling around in photoshop some more. I've seem images of photoshopped geisha makeup,but it was "this one" that really (!) inspired me... I think it's just brilliant. (Insert two-thumbs-up smiley. ;^P) Soooooo, I thought I'd have a go at it myself and this was the result. To be honest, the original shot was not the greatest, but I think it still came out okay. I do like how it references 'old school' chiarascuro portraiture and yet has a modern feel. Anyway, I hope you will like it, too. As always, any words of advice and encouragement is most appreciated...as are all friendly hello's...I'm not picky...lol. ;^P Oh and thanx again for your comments on my last:

"Smile!" By the way, I edited it and animated it more... Now she literally 'smiles for the camera', and you see my flash. Just thought I'd pass that boring little piece of info onto you, lol. Hmmm...I say 'LOL' waaaay too much! ;^D Okie dokie. See ya round! Hope y'all have a wonderful week! -Marlene :^)

Comments (33)

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odie

2:24PM | Mon, 19 March 2007

Wow... now that is pretty. It could be a book cover or something! The hair highlights are so stylish. The image of a modern and still innocent Geisha!

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diomedes66

2:25PM | Mon, 19 March 2007

Oh, this is really nice - reminds me of a fine chalk composition - quite excellent Marlene!

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short_ribs

2:28PM | Mon, 19 March 2007

THAT'S SOOOO COOL!!!! Superb work here 'M' ^_^ Ya really are a master with Photoshop aren't you! Any advice from me? :| NOOOOO apart from keep posting these amazing images :P ya got all my praise for this one! ^^ Cha make me proud #;')

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Janiss

3:06PM | Mon, 19 March 2007

Very nice... an excellent work!

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TwoPynts

3:10PM | Mon, 19 March 2007

That smile animation is great, and Meg as a geisha is really phenomenal. I would have thought she was Japanese if I did not know better. Wonderful postwork, you've come a long way and it is nice to see you having fun! ;'P

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GiMi53

3:17PM | Mon, 19 March 2007

You deserve indeed also two-thumbs up, Marlene : thumbs%20up.gif Fantastic postwork ! Hugs & kisses, mon amie !

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gunsan

3:59PM | Mon, 19 March 2007

Agree that Andreas last images are great inspiration, and I love what you made here. Looks a little like a geisha selfportrait. That litle mouth seems to long for a kiss LOL

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jocko500

4:01PM | Mon, 19 March 2007

this is super looking work.

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Zacko

4:04PM | Mon, 19 March 2007

Oooh! This is wicked cool Marlene! Im so flattered to have been of some kind inspiration for you. #:o) She really has some amazing geisha/manga qualities doesnt she? And you did an incredible job on it. I especially love the presentation with the chinese letters and symbols. That sun is the icing on the cake. Top notch work once again! Have a wonderful week! #:o)

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Cosme..D..Churruca

4:12PM | Mon, 19 March 2007

Awesome work !

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danob

5:56PM | Mon, 19 March 2007

Well done some cool looking postwork!!

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DJB

6:47PM | Mon, 19 March 2007

I was going to say you got the Photo gallery instead of Poser one at view of thumb LOL. Really Marlene this is a wall hanging image for sure. You could make it out on some of that good photo paper then put the rice paper over it...you know how that is done.... Somethin like that. I think thats what you should do. Oh the Japanese writing makes it too. Good on ya!!!

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Margana

6:48PM | Mon, 19 March 2007

Sigh...I just now saw that I uploaded the wrong pic and that this had some uckiness in the black areas. Hope this one looks better than that!

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mark.spooner

7:12PM | Mon, 19 March 2007

An excellent image!

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goodoleboy

7:37PM | Mon, 19 March 2007

This is a really nice endeavor into Photoshop, Fata Morgana! I think you did an exquisite job on this photo, with fine soft contrast and lighting. Her hair looks extremely chic. Bravo!

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rayburg

7:45PM | Mon, 19 March 2007

Awwwwww-soooo...vewy fine wok my NYH (that's my japanese/chinese accent..Lol) I don't remember which oriental writng is vertical??Chinese or Japanese..all I know is that I can't read it either way...This is a make - over of your other daughter? vewy impwessive Marlene (now I sound like Elmer Fudd)...have a great week..

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Punaguy

10:06PM | Mon, 19 March 2007

I have to whole heartedly agree with Akemi here..once again you have impressed me with your mad skills!! Meg-ikosan came out excellent, I'd be interested to know how she liked the image. What a beautiful job on this....I saw Andreas work, and you both stepped the bar up with your skills...Lighting in this is immaculate...Way to go....!! Aloha~

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nongo

10:38PM | Mon, 19 March 2007

Wow Marlene, I think there's a slow boat to China passing by, that I forgot to jump on to! LOL! I was very impressed with Andreas version, so artfully done and beautifully composed, and then you show us your hand at a similar concept, which is bursting full of manga qualities. I especially love the interplay of light & shadow, as well as the rich haunting colors, very dramatic!!! The warm colors really draw you into the piece. You really out did yourself on this one. In Andreas as well as yours, you both chose Chinese kanji, I was hoping to read what you added to the image, but I only read Japanese, some kanji's are similar but mostly different. Excellent creation!!!!!*****

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Onslow

1:18AM | Tue, 20 March 2007

Hi di hi - great colours you got here . Looks like it would suit printing on fabric :)

Valerie-Ducom

3:34AM | Tue, 20 March 2007

Wowwww, This portrait remind me "the geisha" film with this chinese make up !!! Excellent my lady dear and excellent composition and lighting !!! Good day and huge hugssssssss :)

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