Mermaid

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(207 comments)

Rodrigo Benavides says:

loved her
her hair
damn she's beautiful!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

bikeracer says:

Thanks for the comment!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

ojaipatrick says:

Great imagery, nice post processing!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

This is a terrific shot. The color, composition and detail is impeccable. She's a beautiful woman and you captured the finest details of her beauty. Excellent work. Faved.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

LightStamp says:

surreal! 1-2-3
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Leeanne munn says:

quite stunning 1-2-3-
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

bikeracer says:

Thanks guys!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

EthanHawley says:

Just ...Wow!
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

_Jezza_ says:

Oh incredible portrait!!! Beautiful!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Navodar says:

Beautifull portrait and subject.
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

electronic alchemist says:

Beautiful portrait, wonderful capture, lighting, and subject. My only nit is the backround behind the hair is yellowish which makes it look like it was Photoshopped.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew C Wallace says:

Beautiful subject and great technique.
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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Prozac74 says:

That is an amazing portrait. Very nice postprocessing also. How about posting a little "how to" in the "Technique"-group? I'd be really curious.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Straws pulled at random says:

Excellent image, nice postp...Perfect for a magazine
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

stoneth says:

cool 123
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

ShutterBugL says:

Lovely portrait! The subject is beautiful. The soft focus is also very appealing.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

PhotoGsy says:

Great shot, but I reckon 'Spellbinding / Spellbound' is my favourite so far in this series.
Great work
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

ayitta1988 says:

lovely portrait
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Lynn Morag says:

Love the movement and skin tones - super portrait.

Welcome back to CM, the comments spurred by that gave me such a laugh!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

btezra [deleted] says:

~gorgeous~
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

nailbender says:

Great work!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Omsel says:

Seen on Flickr Explore.

You're invited to post this image to Red or Yellow or Green Group
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Tom Q says:

Now that is one great portrait. Colours and composition work really well together.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

bikeracer says:

Thanks everyone!

@ electronic alchemist: Well, it is photoshopped! =] But, I know what you mean. I see it too, but I notice it less at the large size.

@ Prozac74: Sure, let me think about boiling down the steps into a generic flow. But, I bet most of the things I did are already listed in the group.

@ PhotoGsy: I don't know if I have a favorite, they're all different for me, but seeing this shot straight from the camera is what inspired me to 'shop them in this manner. There are a few others I might do, but I think these photos had the strongest starting point for the post-processing.

@ Omsel: Thanks for the invite!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

heffalompen2802 says:

Beautiful.. really beautiful...
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Maldita la hora says:

superb portrait!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

getthebubbles says:

this is beautiful!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Just some dust says:

Great image. I love the treatment.
(Utata)
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

[ValCo] says:

Gorgeous movement. Lovely capture
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

ninoka says:

perfect! wonderful colours and composition. a fave

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

dvux says:

wow a perfect portrai! the colors are great and the composition is fantastic! a big fave.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

andwat72 says:

Fantastic portrait, love the contrast between the eye and hair colour.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Sekator says:

ohh, this is trully beautiful shot!..bravo!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

bikeracer says:

Thanks again, everyone!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

phlezk says:

amazing

faved
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

maritimelight says:

A real masterpeice!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

{ Planet Adventure } says:

A Big Fave
You are invited to add this image to www.flickr.com/groups/bigfave
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

perfect_hexagon says:

One word: Stunning.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

I, Puzzled says:

Congratulations! This image is currently one of Flickr's most interesting photos for 1 November 2006. (It is on page one of the calendar view. In fact, it’s currently #1!) Would you please add it to the Interestingness pool? It would be a great addition!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

bikeracer says:

Thanks for the comments guys!

And, thanks for the invites, Planet Adventure and I, Puzzled!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

drl. says:

she´s beautiful although i don´t see the julianne moore thing...
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

arttulip100561 says:

wow, ethereal beauty
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

privatephoto says:

I have chosen your - VERY NICE - picture for TopPhotoBlog.
To get Blogged, please Add the photo to the Pool.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Joanne D Simons says:

wow amazing picture she's beautiful
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

indian nomad says:

Awesome Portrait. PS or not.. Its beautiful.

This has been published on
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Sebastian Castillo says:

Beautiful portrait... I love how the wind caught her hair....
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

FrAcTuReD...fOtOs - onecrowdedhour in Delhi says:

All beutiful.....................hair,colour,eyes ,lips,image,composition. Great capture!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Razumichin says:

Gorgeous photo!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

mihman` says:

beatiful portrait and great image
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

mcmost1 [deleted] says:

etheral and flowing as if you brought invisible water into this moment - awesome colorstones and feeling
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

tintinian says:

You win a trophy!

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Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

morgoththebetrayer says:

Beautiful portrait. The way you captured that is incredible.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

bikeracer says:

Thank you all for the great and kind words you've written.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

joaobambu says:

whoah dude

one of your best!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

dadecasa says:

great, a Fave.

Seen in Tecnique Group
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

mykl mabalay says:

excellent!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

nico.cavallotto says:

My kid Franci (6) stopped my exploration and said "beautifull".
I agree.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

richard.soliz says:

What a portrait!!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Urban Butterfly says:

This is beautiful!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Drozdik says:

the results blew me away, thanks for sharing the tehnique. the model is beautiful too.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Pipe! says:

beautiful...amazing photograph
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

amol kataria says:

true beauty !
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

canonsnapper says:

Absolutely stunning shot. Great model, great colours, great composition.

I should like to invite you to join my new Group – Portrait Classics - and add three of your favourites to the Group pool.
all the best

canonsnapper
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

briangochenour2 says:

I was standing up when I looked at this picture and I fell over...... just beautiful..... is there a sister or a twin? I need the mold to make me one. Good job with the photo and post processing. I'll be searching for a "how to" from you soon.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Random Skratch says:

.........*speechless*..........
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

byrdmn2 says:

I don't know who this woman is, but damn!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Carlos Andrés says:

I'm in LOVE!!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

somebear says:

Surreal and beautiful. An instant fave.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

mirkillo says:

Whoa!! What a fantastic portrait!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

RtOaNn says:

She's really stunning!
Beautiful eyes!

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

suz kosh says:

Fantastic photograph !! & beautiful & charming lady !!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

vijaykumarpillai says:

defination of true beauty
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

trentg says:

really great capture
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

cpzhao says:

wow, nice!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

andrewlee1967 says:

Helluva Shot!!

You are invited to add this image to www.flickr.com/groups/helluva_shot
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Crismateski says:

Awesome lighting, looks great

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Kenya the Duck Toller - James Charron [deleted] says:

Beautiful!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

napaeye says:

amazing capture
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Cutestingaash says:

Captivating beauty
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

radioacustic says:

what can I say that hasn't been said before
beautiful
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

oybay © says:

Gorgeous!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

squarepants2004j/auntyhuia says:

wow...that is so good...nice colouring, and focus.
Join in our group...
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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

bikeracer says:

Thank you all so much for the incredible response to this image.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Bucket2005 says:

Wonderful portrait. I really like the movement of her hair and the great colors in this shot. The color of her eyes contrasted against the green building in the background is really striking. Nicely done.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

3zoof says:

I agree totally with the comment before mine. Great movement of the hair and great colors at the background and the contrast between them and the color of her eyes. It's spectacular!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

kaitee1 says:

i know im like the 100000th person but seriously - the color the hair - everything - amazing
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

drossc1960 [deleted] says:

And I know I'm the 100001st person, but... what kaitee1 said...
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

jasonfern says:

she is quite stunning
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Lee Abbey says:

Not much you can say about this other than.... perfection
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

bikeracer says:

My thanks to everyone for all of your kind and generous words!

Thank you!

=]
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

SerialCoder says:

Thanks for posting this... I messed around with it a little and came up with this. A big fave of the flickrers...

Regards,
Dave
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

hors-cadres says:

thx for the how-to-do even if i diden't understood all( im french) and a big bravo for the result the girl and the picture are sublim
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Dudu.Maroja says:

OH MY GOD.. his is impressive.. o have to learn how to do this.. im amazed!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Damla Hekimoglu says:

very soft and beautiful portrait! faved!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

the undergraduate says:

beautiful
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

native01 says:

beautiful eyes, light and portrait

motionless
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

AndrésB says:

Damm! , do you think she will marry me? hehehe excelent shot!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

Caia and her imaginary friend says:

wow...beyond stunning...i know, bet you haven't heard that before :P
Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

Umur Çelikyay says:

Perfect off-center composition, great colors and contrast, great moment, gorgeous model. What more can I say? :)
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 )

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