Magda's Photoblog
Dance Power (5/6)
Posted by Magda (Vancouver, Canada) on 1 June 2009 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Don't forget, tomorrow's Silly Tuesday!!! :)
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Willow http://willowtree.aminus3.com/portfolio/ wrote:
I am looking for a new challenge. Anyone interested in joining me? Anyone have any suggestions?
We have had some interesting challenges here on AM3 - B&W street photographs, self-portraits, and the ongoing favorite "Silly Tuesday". Now I feel like it's time for something new. I have a few random ideas that are mainly based on the fact that they are far outside my usual comfort zone -
- an exploration of a single color, maybe a favorite color
- abstracts
- composites
Any other thoughts? Any takers?
Thank you so much for taking your time to visit and comment on my photographs. It is greatly appreciated! :)
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With so much of your positive feedback and encouragement I decided to go for it and turn my passion into a career. Thank you for the "kick" AM3 Friends! :)
Here is my new website which is updated/changed regularly: http://magdasphotography.shutterfly.com
@Rags: Thank you!
Mithun Varma from Bangalore, India
A very different perspective for a portrait! And the DOF was really creative. Well done,Magda!
1 Jun 2009 5:14am
@Mithun Varma: Thank you Mithun!
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
A miniature Madonna! :) Great point of view on this diva Magda!
1 Jun 2009 5:41am
@Monique: Thank you Monique! ;)
Giovanni from Milan, Italy
Such a beautiful portrait! Love the angle and the shallow DOF.
1 Jun 2009 6:44am
@Giovanni: Thank you! :)
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
A wonderful portrait!!! Thank you for the Silly Tuesday plug!!
1 Jun 2009 6:54am
@Linerberry: Thank you! And you're welcome! :))
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
Fantastic eye make-up Magda - you're a real pro!!! :)
Awesome angel and DOF. I have been wondering - what mode do you shoot in?
1 Jun 2009 6:58am
@Mandy Provan: Thank you Mandy! It took me many tries to get the make-up just right for the competitions! ;) I shoot in manual with manual focus most of the time because the lens has a mind of its own and I lost too many great shots when the focus was "off" the subject.
Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom
great use of colour and dof + I love the angled composition!
1 Jun 2009 7:24am
@Ian Bramham: Thank you Ian!
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
I like all of your ideas for a challenge. This is not my favorite shot of your daughter. I'm just too use to seeing her beauty.
1 Jun 2009 7:41am
@Craig: Thank you Craig! Those ideas came from Willow.... I'm hoping that more of AM3 members will join in the fun! ;) Just remember Craig that those images are from a dance competition. I'm not used to seeing my girls looking like this also. ;) I don't like seeing them in make-up (too young for that!)so thank goodness it happens only few times a year! :-) Thank you for being honest!
Jean-François from Les Issambres, France
superbe prise de vue ! quel angle ! *************
1 Jun 2009 7:44am
@Jean-François: Thank you! :)
@Veronelle: Thank you
Yvonne Simons from Tilburg, Netherlands
She is a great model, her skin is beautiful, and her make-up too!!
1 Jun 2009 11:13am
@Yvonne Simons: Thank you Yvonne!
Judy from Brooksville, Florida, United States
Little girls love to 'dress up' so I'm sure this was fun for them, however, there are plenty of years ahead for makeup. <grin>
Looking back over my years, it's great to be at an age where a little lipstick and a touch of blush is all I use. :D
1 Jun 2009 11:16am
@Judy: Tara didn't mind as much but Paige had hard time with the make-up... a lot of tears! ;) But, we all survived! hahaha
Marion from Cincinnati, United States
Magda, great angle! I love how you focused on the make-up. Great job, they sure have to sit really still for these eyeliners :) My girl just could not do that! Maybe by the next performance. :)
1 Jun 2009 11:49am
@Marion: Thank you Marion. The make-up isn't easy to put on, that's for sure but after many tries we did it! :)
Sarito from Basingstoke, United Kingdom
What a beautiful series of photos.. You are working with great models :).
1 Jun 2009 12:25pm
@Sarito: Thank you!
Ada Panich from S.Benedetto del Tronto, Italy
Fabulous portrait Magda, fabulous!!
1 Jun 2009 12:32pm
@Ada Panich: Thank you Ada
LESLIE from norwich, United Kingdom
Great use of D of F -- amazing portrait as usual
1 Jun 2009 1:17pm
@LESLIE: Thank you Leslie
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Oh, I'm dying to know who her make-up artist is ?!? Gorgeous shot Magda...those eyelashes on that beautiful porcelain like skin is just perfection!!! 5 big stars for me!!
1 Jun 2009 4:46pm
@Susan: It wasn't easy but with so many face painting I've done I was able to pull this off! ;) Thank you Susan
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Oh my goodness! Look at that make-up!!
1 Jun 2009 4:55pm
@john4jack: :))
Onlymehdi from Wayne, United States
Very cool shot, i am doing something, i dont know how interested people are but it is that i post a picture of a flower each monday. what are your thoughts
1 Jun 2009 5:32pm
@Onlymehdi: Thank you! Your idea sounds great. I hope you let Willow know too! :) He is looking for more AM3 members to join the fun! :)
@vu@granby - Wolfgang: Thank you
@marc battault: :)) Thank you!
@Daryl Johnson: Thank you Daryl!
Bill from Belton, United States
The focus is on the eyes.... and lovely they are! Very nicely shot Magda!
1 Jun 2009 11:42pm
@Bill: Thank you Bill!
dj.tigersprout from New York City, United States
gorgeous close up and wonderful colors!! the tones of the hair are just wonderful!! so are the sparkles!!
2 Jun 2009 11:35am
@dj.tigersprout: Thank you so much!
@Pascale Kisilak: Thank you
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