Mindreader

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ZedBee | Zoë Power says:

Beautiful portrait - the eyes are luminescent and the skin so smooth - great job! 1-2-3 Group
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoGsy says:

Beautiful!
Can you share some technique tips here??
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

♥siebe © says:

Nice portrait!
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

topher76 says:

great portrait !
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Marco Sanchez says:

I like the serenity in her eyes.
1-2-3
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

45street | www.victorpuig.com says:

Excellent portrait. Beautiful look. Fantastic skin.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Gordon & Julia Gardner says:

Best shot on page. Superb.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

thepretenda says:

she glows!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Supermariolxpt says:

WOW!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Paula AnDDrade says:

so beautiful! :o)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

I have to disagree with others comments. She is certainly beautiful. However, I'm not a fan of the large difference in sharpness between the eyes and the skin. I think there is a bit too much Gaussian blur here. It doesn't look real. But to each his own...
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

bikeracer says:

Thanks everybody!

@PhotoGsy: I don't remember what I did or in what order, but there were a lot of layers and samer1275 called the Gaussian blur.

@samer1275: thanks for the honest appraisal. But, to your "doesn't look real" comment, did you notice the surreal tag? =]
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

SharpMonkey says:

Beautiful lighting. The area where the chin is seem a bit too soft though.

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

leeontheroad says:

Nicely cropped and processed. Good work!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

[erin] says:

Lovely portrait! I really love the processing, especially the eyes. Instant fave.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

AΫΪΝĞ says:

Nice portrait!! :)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

blueraine_tigerseye says:

she is sooo beautiful, i love the softness of the pic!!! perfect shot!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

samer1275 says:

I did notice the "surreal" tag. Makes me sound silly don't it. :-)

I should have used a different word. There certainly is no right or wrong. I'm just more of a naturalist I suppose, and prefer more skin detail.

Cheers.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

emdot says:

wow! really really beautiful. almost ethereal. :)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

bikeracer says:

Thanks again, everybody! And, thanks for the tag ideas, Zed, fotomojo, thepretenda, and emdot!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Doodeh says:

beautiful!! she's gorgous... the framing is fantastic and her eyes are mesmerising!!!
faved
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Anakyn says:

really perfect and poetic
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

mexih0lic [deleted] says:

Just Strikingly beautiful
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

jerrybohnsack says:

She is Beautiful. Her eyes are fantastic
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Grundlepuck says:

Congratulations! This image is currently (or was recently) one of Flickr's Top 10 most interesting photos. (It is/was on page one of the calendar view.) Would you please add it to the Top 10 Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

bikeracer says:

Thanks again, guys! Thanks for the invite, Grundlepuck!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

jf photo says:

Very Nice
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

stephenadcox says:

What an amazing portrait! (-8
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

jeraldsingh. says:

Beautiful
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

jocelynsart says:

She reminds me of Renee Russo.
Beautiful effect with the crisp features and soft skin.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

richietown says:

gorgeous! fantastic photostream!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

SEngstrom says:

surreal or not, the skin-effect makes her look like something from the sci-fi channel :-)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

froca says:

very dreamy
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Duet says:

Perfecto!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

JuLi@n T [deleted] says:

Drawn to the eyes.....
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Talia_B says:

Great portrait! Very ethereal - great subject!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

FLG8R says:

Nice portrait. Captivating eyes!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

♥moorz84♥ says:

excellent portrait! stunning.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Jesus Guzman-Moya says:

Terrific portrait!!!
Invitation only:
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!!! THE FACE !!!
Please add this exceptional image to:
www.flickr.com/groups/theface/
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and please, add " theface" TAG
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Usovo says:

eyes shine so bright - the rest of image dissolves and dissapeares!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Extra Medium says:

Really wonderful technique. Next time I have headshots or similar people shots I'm going to stea.... borrow this technique. Thank you for posting it.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

bikeracer says:

Thank you all for all the kind words!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

MarcoIE says:

The portrait is incredible. Surreal indeed!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

NunoAntunes says:

The most incredible color portrait i saw...
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

windowshoppers1979 says:

Very nice!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

jamesbarnes says:

If this person's name is Emily...then I'm certain I went to elementary school with her.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

radioacustic says:

magic
she's very beautiful
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Whiny Dancer says:

I like the way you brought out her eyes and I like the softer focus on her face. It is also the expression and look of the woman that is well captured.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

morgan frederick. says:

You could have also titled the portrait "Pure Beauty (heart)"

p.s- to make a heart press down the alt button and don't let it off until after you press the three button on the 3x3 keypad.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

nexus6mathias says:

What a girl! I must probably dream…
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

DianeMerced says:

great picture
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

srcohiba says:

nice work. kudos
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Olduser says:

What a wonderful portrait!
Superb!
Monna Lisa XXI !
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

elisandro.borges says:

You are my winner!
Please add this photo to
www.flickr.com/groups/mywinners/
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Sara Jane Photography says:

This is so great! thanks for all the tips on the form!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

bikeracer says:

Thanks for the great comments everyone!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

chableproductions says:

wow, good picture!!! what kind of lens and technique is this with?
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

~Jennifer says:

Everyone's said it, but these are stunning!
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Darien Chin says:

Thank you for sharing this info. I sure appreciate it, along with everyone else. Great new trick to have in the arsenal.
Posted 32 months ago. ( permalink )

Smar-T [deleted] says:

I have just found this through having just joined Technique , this is such a gorgeous portrait i would even go as far to say inspirational.

Great work.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Nontlatocátzin says:

She is absolutely gorgeous.
Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

Wild Curl says:

Great adjustments!
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

Sama. says:

very great i like it much...
Posted 30 months ago. ( permalink )

dezig says:

Love it!
Posted 29 months ago. ( permalink )

Girlfromhell_Suckmyblood says:

I love the light & the soft focus here. Seems like her eyes can read through our minds ... Great job !!!!!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Accretion Point says:

Great work man!
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

Neli in Belgium says:

I like this a lot. The color of her hair and eyes and the smoothness of her skin works together well... really beautiful
Posted 28 months ago. ( permalink )

[Teffin] says:

wow

amazing ... the eyes and the minimalistic makeup combined with the flawless skin.! love it
Posted 26 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Since 1980 says:

Beautiful portrait. I would love to know how you make such a beautiful picture. The beautiful subject helps. What kind of lighting do you use?? Flash??
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Emmilein says:

I love her hair colour!!! I have redheads in my family. But I....I was born blonde. Well I suppose its partly because its rare that makes it so beautiful. :) Love the photo.
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Richard Martin. says:

Excellent title!

Pretty lady!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

my_kindom says:

her smile is sooo close to monalisa
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

emilyo's photography says:

What amazing eyes!
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Bill Jones Jr [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Woman ♀ Adored - Moderated!, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

Mouin.M►|| says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called
Portrait Photography for Professionals (4 Awards!),
and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

elenibass(sorry for my absence-I'll be back soon-I says:

Perfect face, perfect shots......
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

juedmar says:

Awesome lighting and white balance!

Best regards!
J.Edu
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Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Grafik Mekanik says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Stunned by Beauty, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 9 months ago. ( permalink )

artesphoto says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Portraiture', and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

H0LLYW0ULD says:

Beauty. This reminds me of an Aveeno Skincare commercial!
Posted 3 months ago. ( permalink )

tvpnyc says:

lens used?
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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ZedBee | Zoë Power says:

PhotoGsy says:

♥siebe © says:

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45street | www.victorpuig.com says:

Gordon & Julia Gardner says:

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