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week 52-3 (the before)

So through this whole 52 week journey, have you ever wondered what I really look like? My use of photoshop is ever obvious - how much of what you see is real?

If you have, this week is for you. If you have not, I am sorry for frightening you. This is the complete, unaltered me. ;)

Of course it took me an entire year of self discovery and acceptance to come to the point that I would post up such a thing, and even still not without a good deal of nervousness.

And of COURSE I have an edited version of this image. Would you like to see it? Perhaps it would calm your nerves after this one? lol

Lighting is again a single strobe camera right and a small square wall camera left. That is the real wall you see behind me - the same one that was used in the previous two images (with clouds and a wooden wall). 

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!ShT!aQ aHmEd  Pro User  says:

Lovely portrait... fluffy image... and like always a fresh and very promising face...
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darinjoedickison  Pro User  says:

love it... u don't need alterations... ;)
good to see ya...
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_Anaya_  Pro User  says:

I said this when I saw your first self portraits, and I'll say it again...
you have a natural beauty that most women only hope for....this image just proves my point!
Beautiful, just beautiful!

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soutietye  Pro User  says:

You're an angel whether photoshopped or un-photoshopped!
Hope you had a good vacation. Good to see you back!
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Groovyhalo  Pro User  says:

Lovely image, I love the expression, very cheeky :)
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skippyjon  Pro User  says:

I'm with everyone, your untouched version is excellent. :)
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MINT ICETEA  Pro User  says:

love your cute expression
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Thorpeland  Pro User  says:

Great SP as usual. And for the record the photoshop you is VERY close to the real you. haha
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captainslack  Pro User  says:

Still don't think you've changed a bit since college. (:
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andy keels  Pro User  says:

Yeah, you look beautiful...no need for any more alterations at all!
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theague says:

I don't see a difference. ;)

Athena, where's the link to the edited version?
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î-löömîn Images  Pro User  says:

Lovely expression. Thanks for your comments. I answered you comment regarding exposure.
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RussHeath  Pro User  says:

You look lovely! I'm a photoshop addict too, but you know Athena, some people just don't need it. Adorable expression . . . ;D
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apeashmore  Pro User  says:

lucky you...your just as beautiful!!! Fantastic picture and love the expression on your face!
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t.t@o (in love with my new toys)  Pro User  says:

always sweet !!!
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mauspray  Pro User  says:

lovely subject, i confirm
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Desirée  Pro User  says:

lovely expression and those wings look so wonderful!
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marklessard  Pro User  says:

You are an Angel! :)
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Wendilove  Pro User  says:

Photoshop or no Photoshop...you don't really need it :)

Fantastic sp ~Athena :)
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Air Adam  Pro User  says:

You don't need any editing or processing! :o)

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Ragstatic  Pro User  says:

great set of portraits. You live in a great city - my fave !!
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KVentura  Pro User  says:

YOU look great no editing or processing needed.
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708718  Pro User  says:

ah great work... you look angelic :)
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uncle_rich0101  Pro User  says:

I saw this beautiful photo on Explore ! 01-09-09

You are invited to add this wonderful photo to
"Explored Beauty !"

Explored Beauty !
Please Invite other Explored Favorites to this Group too !
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uncle_rich0101  Pro User  says:

Lovely explored photo. Nice presentation of the concept and theme. Really cute pose too. Excellent lighting and color. Well done.

Beautiful photo as seen in the group
"Explored Beauty !"

Explored Beauty !
Please Invite other Explored Favorites to this Group too !
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dreaming ... says:

Excellent shot well done !!
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bubbleooooo2004 says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called J n JJ GROUP, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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maphi74 - read my Profile  Pro User  says:

Wonderful Pic !!!

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Marc´s Flickr Group - Post1/Comment1, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
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BeguilingSunflower  Pro User  says:

check you out on EXPLORE!
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sandyfeetphoto(off to the Shuttle Launch!) says:

my dear, the difference is so subtle! You should see MY before and afters!! ACK!!
Forehead lines? Everyone has forehead lines when they raise their eyes like that! :-)
What will you do now that 52 weeks is over?
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prakashdaniel  Pro User  says:

athena. this is so fairy like... I totally love this shot of you...
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Crystal Karma says:

Wow Simply Beautiful!!!

Seen this one at Good Portrait
( Members Only and +1 Comments to other photos in group).
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Paul Glover says:

Not scary at all! You take great self-portraits with or without post-processing.
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sumonicus  Pro User  says:

A lot of women hate you after this I'm sure - to look that good without touch ups! Of course, I've known you for quite some time and you have always been this beautiful.
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