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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 3/24/2007
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Thank you LUIS!
I just had my computer totally CRASH (have been waiting for it to do so...) and am using an ancient one. (Not that the one that crashed was exactly "new" either...) I have no scanner connected at this time. I have no photoshop or any images (I had the higher resolution of the original saved on the now "deceased" computer). Much of the hard drive has been saved, thankfully, and my friend, Colin Porter (also member of Usefilm) is kindly burning to CDs... might take some time.
I am working on a 4gb 256kb RAM machine at the moment... eeeeks! LOL!
See you soon and thank you again. Busy doing what I can to connect stuff and see if my (also not well) scanner is compatible with my antique machine here... got to laugh! :) :) :)Oh... also my printer no longer works... money is the thing! hehehe...:)
Hugs~
Aniko :)
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Luis Steinberg (EFIAP)
{K:21250} 3/23/2007
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Dear Aniko...I try to work in my PS with this image but is very low and no details if you send me some one jpg (200 dpi) then I'll show my tips...OK.- LUIS (luis_steinberg@yahoo.com)
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 3/22/2007
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Thank you LUIS!
And I will not even attempt to pry the keys of your secrets from the fairies :)
And yes... there is no Life without passion!
Warmest Cheers back to you!
Aniko :)
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Luis Steinberg (EFIAP)
{K:21250} 3/22/2007
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I will do...and also and I'll tell you my tips are keeped by hundred of keys secrets in a fairy... kingdom(hehehehe)
You know for me the passion is the engine of the life...that's what I like...OK.- Warmest cheers.-LUIS :):);)
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 3/21/2007
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Thank you for looking LUIS!
Yes, I know the stance I captured is good. I am proud to say the man is my son, not yet 28 years old, and a highly respected world renown dance instructor (here dancing with his peer from the same studio at a prestigious presentation...)
I only have PS7... I use no flash and always real film. I am FRUSTRATED with this image as the colour original (if you saw it in this thread) has so much background clutter! I don't know how to make this image "work". If ever you feel inclined, PLEASE feel free to take the original colour version and work it and post it for me to see! I think I tore half of my hair out with this... and still could not get it "right". I am of full Hungarian blood! My passion is strong, so you can imagine my frustration at a good capture that I simply cannot WORK in PS!!! (other images I can,,, this one evades me!) I "tried" everything and ended up sighing with this version. I am NOT happy with it. But I had to stop or I would have gone crazy! Please help me!!! I cloned, I softened, then outlined, then this and that, and still not RIGHT!!!! Yet my son and the woman are in a wonderful stance!
Yes, I am anguished. I have many good images of Tango (my son) but all have similar background clutter. I cannot afford to lose any more hair... hehehe...
You are an artiste... Your Tango (and other) shots take my breath away!
This PS is NOT my heart... it is my frustration at not being able to express my heart! I know you understand.
Much Love to you LUIS!
Aniko :)
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Luis Steinberg (EFIAP)
{K:21250} 3/21/2007
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We must talk about this one (my english it's very bad) we try...OK?
The tango shot is perfecto, it's one of the usual pose of the couple tango dancers, as you know I've a lot experience in tango shots, at the last Tango World Cup in Buenos Aires I got 800 images of stage tango.- The criteria and the idea of the silouete couple is excellent, no problem about the centred image,. the composition form goes well with the place in the canvas.-
For me we must use with care the PS plugins and the paint filters, also I cant accept them... But I think that the line at the backround must be erased or deleted with the clone stamp, even make it softness or out of focusing...the line is very hard and in my opinion it distracts the vision.- You should maintain the perspective of the floor and even create shades... so that the dancers are not suspended in the air.- Only some ideas of my personal experience.- And finally about the image for me is really value and the restless spirits of the artists are in the constant search and many times they feel anguish believing that their works are not what they were looked for.- But that is life and that is your heart and your feels... like Aniko Heart is how she is.- ;) :) :) 
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 1/2/2007
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Heartfelt thanks Dear Albert for your wonderfully kind comments!
I shall come and visit your PF again soon.
Wishing you and your's all the very best also!
Aniko :)
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Albert Jacobs
{K:9527} 1/2/2007
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Hello Aniko,
Excellent result, to my opinion. Crossing borders... I like light effects that you used to put accents on the bodies. I think this image is perfect for this kind of preparing, because of the strong expression. B&W and the "third" horizon fit wonderful. I also like the dynamic movement from the danceshoe of the guy, totally to the right (from point of watcher). Great work, my compliments ! Continue with this experimenting with such nice results.
All the best to you and yours,
Albert Jacobs :)
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 1/2/2007
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Thank you so much Dear Onie!
I love photographing (especially Latin) dancers and often have the opportunity to do so. (It is probably rather obvious that these dancers are true professionals.)
Your comments are always extremely kind and I thank you again.
Hugs to you~
Ani :)
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Leonie Fitzpatrick
{K:40551} 1/2/2007
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The original is busy as you said Ani... However, even with all the processing, the strength and sensuality of the figures in dance is still very much there... :)
The legs are strong, with energy taken through from the body to the full leg length... Great muscle definition of the calf in the female dancer... Also the curve of her spine adding spirit... :)
All up, I'd say extra nice work again Sweet Lady... :)
Onie...
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174151} 12/30/2006
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You're welcome, dear Aniko! I was going through this same thing, having just moved at this time over New Years' last year. Still much to do today, moving that last few things from the old place, and putting some into storage. Hopefully, then I can settle.
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 12/30/2006
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Oh thank you Dear Shirley!!!
Hope you have settled in well to your new apartment now and have a wonderful new beginning... what timing... just as the new year is upon us! :)
TANGO ON!!! :)
Aniko :)
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174151} 12/30/2006
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Oooh...Aniko...You know I love this (you've seen Luis' Tango art...) Very sexy, and I like the effect very much!
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 12/30/2006
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Thank you Dear Marian!
Season's best to you also!
Aniko :)
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Marian Man
{K:80636} 12/29/2006
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latin and passionate dear Aniko!!!! wel done
and I love both versions!!!!
Season's best
Marian
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 12/29/2006
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Thank you so much Dear Ali!!!
I am pleased you like this "experiment" as to how to dispose of the background. :)
Warmest Wishes and all the very best to you my friend,
Aniko :)
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Rashed Abdulla
{K:163889} 12/29/2006
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This very creative image here and of very great exposure and moment, so pleasant photograph to view
Wishing you all of the best my friend
www.camerause.com
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Habib Ishmail
{K:2602} 12/28/2006
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Here you go Aniko:
http://www.usefilm.com/Image.asp?ID=1236903
:)
an look who's in the pic, Andrea Smith,
relation of the famous Dick Smith.
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Habib Ishmail
{K:2602} 12/28/2006
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... i'm in Argentina at the moment for business/vacation, i live in Australia.
Mt.Dandenong hey, then you're my neighbour because i'm from Endeavour Hills. i have a friend who lives in Emerald. i travel up that way on a weekly basis.
i'm heading to the city right now, hopefully the dancers are out dancing!!
will post my picture when i get back.
take care.
:)
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 12/28/2006
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Thank you so very much Dear Viola!
Loving Best Wishes,
Aniko :)
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 12/28/2006
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Hello Dave :)
Thank you for your kind comments. Always appreciated as you know!
Which guy do you hate??? The guy dancing in the image who is a dance instructor with another dance instructer doing a showcase performance??? LOL!
Big Hugs~
Ani :)
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Violetta Tarnowska
{K:24497} 12/28/2006
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Effect Your work is beautiful and very interesting, Aniko:)
The painting speaks dynamics and the temperament of dancing. The excellent work!
Cordialities:)
Viola
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Dave Arnold
{K:55680} 12/28/2006
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I like the processing, Ani. I also like the composition, the leg positions really draw you to the couple and I don't find the centering at all distracting. Great job, and wish I could have witnessed you laying down in an evening gown to get this! (I hate that guy, he gets all the girls.)
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 12/28/2006
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Thank you dear Colin!
Your kind comments are warmluy received.
Hugs~
Ani :)
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 12/28/2006
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Greetings Habib!
Tango indeed! :)
Now you confuse me... you live in Argentina and also in Australia???
I live on the mountain... Mt Dandenong. And yes, I like to eat paprika... lol..
Thank you for your kind comments and I would love to see your street tango images!
Best Wishes,
Aniko :)
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Colin Porter
{K:834} 12/27/2006
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Hello my friend Ani, Intersting effects with your processing on this image yet you retain the essence of the dancers vibe. Great feel to it.
Warm Hugs
Colin :)
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Habib Ishmail
{K:2602} 12/27/2006
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Ahhh, Tango!
i may consider taking a photo here in Argentina of some 'street tango' my paprikash eating friend.
what part of Melbourne are you from?
i'm from the South Eastern suburbs, near Dandenong.
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 12/27/2006
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Hey, but you really do have a reason, belive me my dear !!! Big Hug :)
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 12/27/2006
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I am becoming happier... lol... :)
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 12/27/2006
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My dear, but you are not happy :( ,,, ?!
Hug you too :)
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 12/27/2006
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Dear Srna!
You are so kind. Thank you very much.
Hugs~
Aniko :)
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 12/27/2006
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Awww Paul!
Thank you... You're sweet.
Warm Wishes,
Ani :)
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 12/27/2006
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Ups, forgot to rati :( sorry, here I am again :)
Hug :)
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 12/27/2006
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Dear Aniko, I do like your work and it is good when you try something else or new :) Great effect on this one ! Honestly, you have got something different and unusual and interesting... :)
It is strong, nice, warm, with interesting contrasts, hey dear, do not worry, be happy, well done !!! :) Hugs, SRNA :)
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The Pilgrim
{K:65007} 12/27/2006
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Cool work Aniko! Over? Hummm.....Whatever it is they call it , I like it! Great effects and nice pose! enjoyable image to view!
Thanks Aniko!!
Congrats
Paul
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 12/27/2006
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Here is the colour version...
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