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8.8.09 Chris Spracklen

Relaxing in the sunshine

Wells, Somerset

I took this (slightly sneaky!) candid because I was impressed by just how relaxed this lady seemed to be.
She appeared to be completely at peace with herself and the world ~
though I realise the reality might have been quite different!

And I'm uploading it today because I'm in the midst of what is proving to be a very difficult day and,
just at the moment, I don't feel especially 'peaceful', let alone relaxed!
However, I have the ultimate peace that comes through knowing the "Prince of Peace" and for that I shall be forever grateful!

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6g IF-ED AF-S DX VR
The photo was HDR'ed in Photomatix Pro using a number of separate digital 'exposures', from one RAW file, produced in Camera Raw.
It was then toned and textured with AutoFX's 'Tint and Toning' plug-in, before being framed in PhotoFrame Pro2. full exif

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Being Me06-Mar-2014 00:19
Great capture! V
Mike H.31-Mar-2012 20:25
Wonderful image capture, Chris -- and I enjoyed your explanation and thoughts here!
Kim22-Nov-2009 21:15
Great and interesting photo work! V
bill friedlander21-Oct-2009 00:31
She does indeed look very relaxed and completely unaware that she is being photographed.
The processing is very nice. V
poetry66620-Oct-2009 21:34
This is a really nice composition Chris. You did a lot of work to get it to look this good too! Very good work my friend.BV!!
an nguyen20-Oct-2009 20:40
I really like this process. Excellent work.
DirkM - DMEpics20-Oct-2009 18:00
I realy like this ! -V-
Colin Storey15-Aug-2009 08:43
Fantastic shot and processing, I said you should shoot people more often, great result. v
Char15-Aug-2009 02:54
Hi Chris,
A terrific candid shot with a great tone! \/
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet15-Aug-2009 02:33
Beautiful and relaxing indeed.
Jim Coffman15-Aug-2009 01:14
Chris, you did a superb job! V
Jean D15-Aug-2009 00:44
Superb candid shot and a beautiful lady, Chris! ~V~
Guest 14-Aug-2009 17:18
fabulous HRD Chris ... very well done man, excellent work :))) V~!
Kevin Chester14-Aug-2009 16:52
Nice to see some HDR use for somthing other tan landscapes, it works well.
Randy Adams14-Aug-2009 14:39
Great candid Chris! The outside and the inside don't often match...for sure. Another thing for certain--His peace passes all understanding!
Katie Chew14-Aug-2009 14:31
Excellent work! V
Lise Trempe14-Aug-2009 14:13
I like very much the tones for this picture, excellent choice, the peaceful mood is well rendered.
Guest 14-Aug-2009 14:12
This is fantastic, Chris. Excellent work with this candid capture. BV
Patricia Kay14-Aug-2009 13:35
Love everything about this shot Chris...BW and HDR rocks...BV
CM Kwan14-Aug-2009 13:15
Wonderful capture and excellent tone, Chris! Thanks for your helpful information about your PP work! V
Cindi Smith14-Aug-2009 12:52
As long as you don't sell it, you don't need a model release. Excellent shot!!! I like this very much and the treatment!
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