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The mystical, underwater beauty was mesmerized by her enchanted rose.
The mystical, underwater beauty was mesmerized by her enchanted rose.
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Challenge: Free Study 2011-07 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon Powershot D10
Location: Loudoun, VA
Date: Jul 23, 2011
Aperture: 2.8
ISO: 80
Shutter: 1/250
Galleries: Portraiture, Water
Date Uploaded: Jul 31, 2011

 No Photoshop tricks here, this is an underwater shot, it was taken in a crystal clear salt water pool at about midday. It's entirely shot natural light which is why I wanted to shoot midday so that the light would cut through the water well, I was lucky the pool had a light bottom to help reflect the light back on her face. & yes, that flower is also real, it was clipped form a nearby garden just before diving in.

Post processing was minimal. Bump in vibrancy and clarity. Then re-sized & sharpened for screen. Nothing to it.

Statistics
Place: 95 out of 343
Avg (all users): 6.0701
Avg (commenters): 6.8182
Avg (participants): 6.1360
Avg (non-participants): 5.8125
Views since voting: 2387
Views during voting: 314
Votes: 157
Comments: 13
Favorites: 0

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
08/07/2011 10:29:11 PM
I love the composition, but I think the saturation and highlights could be toned back a bit to provide a little more ocean feel and depth.
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 08/07/2011 05:11:03 PM
Beautiful color here, i also like the expresion the water gives her face, its as if it forces her to be perfectly relaxed, overall a very nice shot.
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 08/06/2011 11:10:03 AM
Wonderful concept, well executed. Love the hair flying around and the magical light patterns on the floor. Way too oversaturated though - would've loved to see more details in the pink flower for example.
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 08/06/2011 04:08:16 AM
Unusual and original photo for DPC, hope it does well for you.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/06/2011 12:45:05 AM
Wonderfully vibrant.
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 08/05/2011 06:36:04 PM
when she comes up her eyes will be blood shot and she wont be so beautiful ;)

i love the floating hair.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/05/2011 06:34:24 AM
Very pretty 'mermaid' beautifully captured.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/04/2011 04:37:02 PM
Beautiful. Especially considering my own recent underwater experiment.
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 08/04/2011 02:17:54 PM
I love the shape of the body, colors of the dress and flower, and liveliness of the hair! Beautiful aqua beauty.
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 08/03/2011 02:36:13 PM
Nice underwater shot.... I would like to try that.... Inspiring....
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/02/2011 08:17:50 PM
This is enchanting, great photo. Ill be interested to hear what kind of underwater rig you use!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 08/01/2011 05:22:43 PM
windy title doesnt help here. difficult get Im sure - excellent capture. 7. gl
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 08/01/2011 12:25:41 AM
I wish you had spot edited out those little bubbles in front of her hair, they take away from the lovely stillness.
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