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Photographer Shirley D. Cross-Taylor  Shirley D. Cross-Taylor {Karma:174016}
Project N/A Camera Model Nikon D80
Categories Portrait
Film Format
Portfolio Lens Tokina 24-200 AFD zoom
Uploaded 10/7/2007 Film / Memory Type Digital
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Critiques 97 Rating
6.31
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Location City -  My Imagination
State -  OREGON
Country - United States   United States
About Last year in May, an idea for a global evangelistic film came to my friend, Christine. She vowed that if it was from God, she would make this film to share with the world free of charge. And it would also fulfill her desire to share the most amazing love she's encountered in this life and that still captivates people around the world today.

So in worship for all God's done for her, she said "yes" and made a personal vow to make this film.
This is the photo Christine has chosen for the back cover of the DVD. I photographed her silhouetted on a hill, then tried it in several different backgrounds, and this was her favorite. In the comments, I will post a couple of my favorites.
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There are 97 Comments in 1 Pages
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Howie Mudge Howie Mudge   {K:27933} 3/3/2008
Blended perfectly together and a wonderful capture.

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 12/4/2007
Thank you so very much, Harry! Yes, the best we can offer God is our love for each other and to share His Truth with others.:)))

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H L H L   {K:11377} 12/4/2007
Very interesting story and photograph, Shirley, I can't imaging what we can do for God! Than of each others love!
Harry

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 11/8/2007
Thank you so very much, Sheila!:)

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        {K:-285} 11/7/2007
Such a beautiful silhouette. Nice light and soft look.

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/27/2007
Thank you so very much, Hussam!:)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/27/2007
Thank you so very much for your kind words, Mary!:)

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Hussam AL_ Khoder   {K:79545} 10/27/2007
All things are perfect.

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mary indelicato   {K:498} 10/27/2007
(sorry for my english)
atmosphere much mystic, all beautiful ones but I prefer the 2 chosen
with the beams of the sun that penetrate in she.well done.
ciaooo

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/27/2007
Thank you so very much, Erland!:)

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Erland Pillegaard Erland Pillegaard   {K:34147} 10/27/2007
Wonderfult soht in good light and color
erland

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/26/2007
Thank you so very much, Miguel!:)

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Miguel Marques Miguel Marques   {K:1374} 10/26/2007
Great atmosphere.... and tones.... Love it!!!

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/20/2007
Thank you so very much, Bernar!:)

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Bernardo González Bernardo González   {K:4655} 10/20/2007
I think you really have achieved to transmit your aims.
Greetings
Bernar

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/17/2007
Thank you so very much, Eb!:)

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Eb Mueller Eb Mueller   {K:24960} 10/16/2007
Amazingly dramatic backdrop, Shirley! It could be as if at the edge of a volcano. To me, it seems that the silhouette is flawlessly blended to the background, whereas the alternative versions look more contrived.
Eb

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/15/2007
Thank you so very much, dear Doyle!:)

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Doyle D. Chastain Doyle D. Chastain   {K:101119} 10/14/2007
I like the posted version . . . the others are great but the posted feels so much more natural!! Well done!

Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/13/2007
Thank you so very much, dear Alain!:)

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Alain Mijngheer Alain Mijngheer   {K:11733} 10/13/2007
Hey Shirley,
beautifull and the title covers the image. very good :)
Have a great one,

Alain

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/12/2007
Thank you so very much, Tony! Yes, I believe I can work on the details to improve this.:)))

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/12/2007
Thank you so very much, Tony!:)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/12/2007
Thank you so very much, dearest Aniko!:)

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Tony Smallman   {K:23858} 10/12/2007
I like all three but the one chosen by Christine is my favorite combination.As others have commented,the integration of the figure hasn't quite worked out but selections,especially of hair are horribly difficult and I don't think I would have even attempted to do this one!!As j esford commented,you have the skills-as we've seen in the past-so maybe you could do another version but keeping that fantastic rocky background!
Best regards, enjoy your weekend, Tony

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Tony Quilty   {K:591} 10/12/2007
Fantastic image Shirley & great about. 7+++++

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Aniko Heart Aniko Heart   {K:26503} 10/12/2007
Wonderful Dear Shirley.

Spell-binding!

Hugs~
Aniko:)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/11/2007
Thank you so much, Afsaneh!:)

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Afsaneh Sarvghaddi Afsaneh Sarvghaddi   {K:2780} 10/11/2007
Excellent.

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/10/2007
Thank you so very much, dear Barbara!:)

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        {K:12494} 10/10/2007
wow, spectacular job, they are all excellent picture and portraits, but I love the one you posted. 7+++++++++++++

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/9/2007
Thank you so very much, John, for your great critique and suggestions!:)))

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j esford j esford   {K:13518} 10/9/2007
Wow Shirley, this is a tricky one....the transition from silhouette to background is a difficult one with the wisps of hair and outline of lower body. It's a great concept, but technically you have your work cut out for you in the details. If you can make it work flawlessly (as you have before) it will be an award winner. I personally would like to see more of a feathered (see-through) outline of the lower dress portion back-lit. Good luck. Great imagination and conceptual design. Best regards, -john

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/9/2007
Thank you so very much, Luc!:)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/9/2007
Thank you so very much, Pia!:)

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Luc Bouwens Luc Bouwens   {K:6460} 10/9/2007
Great picture !
The best image i've ever seen of you.
Of course 7

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PK- Photos PK- Photos   {K:13099} 10/9/2007
its something special, like the nature, colors and mood
-Pia :)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/9/2007
Thank you so very much, my dear Maja!:)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/9/2007
Thank you so very much, dear Rikus!:)

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Maja Š Maja Š   {K:17951} 10/9/2007
wow..great one my darling Shirley..loooove the title!!
:*

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Riny Koopman Riny Koopman   {K:102911} 10/9/2007
so nicely worked shirley, this is a real nice artistic way to present your picture. Love it my friend.

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
:):):)

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Luis  Steinberg (EFIAP) Luis  Steinberg (EFIAP)   {K:21250} 10/8/2007
You are welcome...LUIS

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, Jacques!:)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, dear JD! Yes, the rim light created that halo, which is one reason I'd tried a softer look and the light rays to blend it in, but this is the one she wants.:)))

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, Dave!:)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, my dearest Annemette!:)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, Sheryl!:)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so much, dear Avi!:)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Dearest Luis, thank you for your wonderful critique...always very much appreciated!:)))

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, Cathy!:)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, dear Michele!:)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, Imran!:)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, Jason!:)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Muchas gracias, querido Josep!:)

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jacques brisebois   {K:73883} 10/8/2007
a very nice job, the result is highly impressive Shirley.

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txules                                . txules  .   {K:62768} 10/8/2007
like everything but the white halo around the girl; in the very best tradition of Shirley D. Cross, by the way aren't you? :)
a big hug my friend
jd

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Dave Arnold Dave Arnold   {K:55680} 10/8/2007
well done and I can see why she chose this one for the cover!

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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen   {K:55244} 10/8/2007
Such a fantastic and indeed religious photo as if thanking God and nature for all that is alive and breathing. Beautiful work, Shirley and what an honour to have this on her DVD-cover. Congratulations, my friend! It´s welldeserved:-)
Warm hugs
Annemette

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Sheryl Phillips Sheryl Phillips   {K:2728} 10/8/2007
Shirley,
This is so beautiful! I absolutely LOVE it! Wonderful job with this image...fantastic tribute to His love and what He has done.
~Sheryl

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Avi  Avi     {K:70138} 10/8/2007
Great emotions !!

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Luis  Steinberg (EFIAP) Luis  Steinberg (EFIAP)   {K:21250} 10/8/2007
Sometimes I'm CAUSTIC, this is a really well composed and created image.- For me the tones are with a hard saturation of red and yellow.- And other comment the model, your friend is near the left border, a little more "AIR" in that border..and some ells more details in the cloth (are they...?) By that way can be in a international contest, the blurring soft light in the background is perfect.- OK ...Cheers.- LUIS 6/7:)

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Cathy Carroll Cathy Carroll   {K:28144} 10/8/2007
In my opinion this is a more majestic image than the other two, such a powerful setting. CC

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Michele Carlsen Michele Carlsen   {K:146013} 10/8/2007
Another Excellent image by You dear Shirley ..I like this image Christine chose the best...altho there is no sunrays (which are very cool as in the other 2))
I like the silhouette and the feel of the rocky type hill altho it feels like a mountain....The colors soo soft add to this incredible mood ! One of my favorite shots my friend !!

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IMRAN AHMED IMRAN AHMED   {K:2007} 10/8/2007
Wow gr8
Like it...

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Jason Mckeown Jason Mckeown   {K:22200} 10/8/2007
Beautiful work as always Shirley well done my friend

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josep alsina josep alsina   {K:19880} 10/8/2007
Mágnifica y excelente composición llena de dramatismo. Un abrazo!
Josep

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, Urs!:)

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Urs Rubin Urs Rubin   {K:5172} 10/8/2007
All the three works are wonederful, full of warm emotions to me. The final choice your friend made is certainly because she could idetify her feelings best with hers. To me you are an excellently talented artist who is able to create moods and feelings in a motst appealing way! Best wishes, Urs

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, my dear Srna!:)

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Srna Stankovic Srna Stankovic   {K:172232} 10/8/2007
Marvelous dear Shirley !!!
7 +++
Hugs
Srna

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, dear Paolo!:)

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Paolo Corradini Paolo Corradini   {K:59552} 10/8/2007
so imoressive work a sort of positive feeling with this pose and these fantastic colours
full of atmosphere
i love it!
BRAVA
paolo

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, dear Mary!:)

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Mary Brown   {K:71879} 10/8/2007
These are wonderful images for her to use. You did great work changing the backgrounds. My prefercence is the one you posted as your first choice. Your friend must be pleased with your otions.
MAry

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, Terry!:)

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Terry Taylor Terry Taylor   {K:1503} 10/8/2007
Shirley,

They all look great but I like your second choice most. It portrays rays from heaven the greatest of the 3.

Cheers,
Terry

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, Visar!:)

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absynthius . absynthius .   {K:20748} 10/8/2007
Biblical, nice feeling, reminds of Moses deviding the sea.
regards,
V.

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, Hyla!:)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, dear Abolfazl!:)

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Hyla  Haxhiu Hyla  Haxhiu   {K:858} 10/8/2007
Charming picture Shirley!
Congratulations!

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Abolfazl Erfani Abolfazl Erfani   {K:7431} 10/8/2007
Bravo Shirley, Bravo Christine!
Idea and work is perfect in together side; This is one of the nicest images I have seen in a long time. Very well done;
Sweet moments: Waiting forever
:) :) :)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, Greg!:)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, dear Andrew!:)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, dear Pablo!:)

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Muchas gracias, querido Gustavo!:)

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Gregory McLemore Gregory McLemore   {K:35129} 10/8/2007
A divine presence, well done.:)

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Andrew  Parisi   {K:1945} 10/8/2007
Wow, makes me glad I went to church today. Excellent creativity and originality. One beautiful composition.

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Pablo Dylan Pablo Dylan   {K:63918} 10/8/2007
Great work Shirley.

Pablo

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Gustavo Scheverin Gustavo Scheverin   {K:164501} 10/8/2007
Intensa y de gran dramatismo!
Me gusta mucho!
Felicitaciones!

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Yes, thank you so very much, Peter! I agree, but in the long run, it had to be her choice.:)

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Peter Tzagarakis   {K:1430} 10/8/2007
I like the version posted but I can see why it wouldn't be your first choice. Christine does look a little 'added' to the scene. Given the subject it was created for the 2nd choice below is most likely what I might have used. I just like how the sun rays blend the figure into the picture better. They are all very good compositions though. Very good work!

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/8/2007
Thank you so very much, dear Andre'!:)

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A. W. Osnafotos A. W. Osnafotos   {K:6373} 10/8/2007
wonderfull .... very good work !! regards, andré

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/7/2007
My second choice...

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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor Shirley D. Cross-Taylor   {K:174016} 10/7/2007
My first choice...

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