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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 10/15/2007
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Thank you SO much Rachel! This is her "Grandpa will make everything all right" look! (Patent Pending).
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Rachel Leah
{K:26110} 9/19/2007
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Aww she looks so sad! I love the expression you captured here! Excellent work... I love the coloring, contrast, lighting, and everything! Nice work :)
~Rachel~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 9/19/2007
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I have NO doubts my friend! Thanks for stopping to comment!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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sascha jonack
{K:19715} 9/2/2007
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Another fabulous portrait of her. I think she will break Mens hearts when she is grown up. :)
Great presentation in B&W. Great job!
Sascha
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 8/22/2007
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You are welcome as always Dear Doyle, thank you, I am better and better each day :))))
Hugs
Srna
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/21/2007
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Thanks so very much Dearest Srna!! I trust you are doing well?? ;)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/21/2007
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LoL! Thanks Maja. Forget candy . . . I'd give HER my car!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 8/21/2007
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It was worth, definitely much more intense look dear Doyle, excellent :))))
Hugs
Srna
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Maja Š
{K:17951} 8/16/2007
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give her a candy!! she is adorable..
excellent work!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/14/2007
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Thanks very much Winfried! Hope all has been well for you!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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win. ka
{K:3288} 8/14/2007
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excellent and lovely portrait!
great b/w work!
lg,
winfried
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/14/2007
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¡Da las gracias Alicia! Ella es adorable. :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Alicia Popp
{K:87532} 8/14/2007
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Qué linda es!!!
Felicitaciones, por tan estupendo retrato!!!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/13/2007
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Thank you Minoo! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/13/2007
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Thanks very much Mitra! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/13/2007
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Thanks Mate! Really appreciate that compliment Danny!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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M S
{K:9123} 8/13/2007
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Wonderful capture of a beautiful. adorable young lady with starry eyes. Very expressive portrait and impressive photograph.
Regards,
Minoo
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Mitra Nademi-Nassari
{K:28234} 8/13/2007
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Excellent B & W portrait work with great attention to details, Doyle! Well done!
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Danny Brannigan
{K:19523} 8/13/2007
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A superb image which has been produced with a very high level of skill. Excellent.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/12/2007
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Thanks Ameed!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Ameed El-Ghoul
{K:42215} 8/12/2007
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Wonderful portrait by all means, I like the way you composed it, the use of filters added allot in here,
Simply wonderful, very well done,
Regards,
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/11/2007
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Thanks Galal! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174151} 8/11/2007
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Very true words, Doyle! You're welcome!:)
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Galal El Missary
{K:84569} 8/11/2007
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So Beautiful , Excellent expression & lighting .
Galal
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/10/2007
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Hmmmm . . . seems unanimous per the version preference. I guess the impact IS a tad stronger. I get dizzy as I work her shots . . . each version or step in a conversion always looks SO good to me . . . Anyway, I'm always glad to have your opinion - you know that! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 8/10/2007
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Beautiful Doyle- her eyes do stand out soooooo much more and that beautiful little pout is one of a kind- she is soooo cute--
I do like version 2 best also ..... altho both are very good shots ( as usual)))
7/7
Regards,
Michele~ Grasshopper :))
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/10/2007
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Thanks Robert. I use PS Elements 4 at times but in this case only for the frame. Conversion from Raw and to B&W was using CaptureNX . . . a Nikon software program. Usually, I use the program most likely to provide me with the best tool to acheive my goal . . . hence the NX conversion (RAW & B&W) as well as the PSE4 for the frame. Appreciate the comment.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/10/2007
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Thanks John :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/10/2007
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Thanks Manu . . . Excellent help about the crop from lovely Rina . . . the grain was ME ME ME! LoL! But the model . . . ahhhhh . . . the model.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/10/2007
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Thanks very much Shadi!! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/10/2007
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LoL! Come on Robin! You're not supposed to be able to figure out the rating matrix -- if you do . . . they COME for you! . . . Not to worry though . . . I'll take the noose down from the rafters since it was clearly a mistake! LMAO!!! I'd rather have kudos from fine photogs anyways . . . and honored you made it a fav! Then again . . . just looook at her! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/10/2007
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Thanks again Robin . . . I'm pretty certain you know all that stuff already anyway . . . though I have had several requests for info about color filters and their effect on B&W. I really thought this would be to . . . uhhh . . . well Rina's term works . . . Raw . . . a harsh effect not befitting this wonderful lil angel . . . but having tried it it seemed so compelling I had to admit I was lucky to have Rina send me back to the original for another look. Normally, street captures and city shots would benefit this blue filter . . . not people . . . then again . . . maybe I should be more open to alternate possibilities.
Incidentally . . . I think it's better to have a crowded memory bank than an empty one, eh?
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Robert Gaither
{K:34128} 8/10/2007
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Looks fine. I don't know if you have CS3 or not but wow you can really tweak black and white images with that. Excellent portrait and rework.
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John Hatz
{K:156973} 8/10/2007
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that is samely great with the last, personaly I like that better as the darker background makes the photo looks more...like a studio portrait.
Excellent is the soft shadow sceles roundly to her face and solders, and how the bottom area of her face cover the shadow on her neck (something that is not nice to see anyway)
the result is excellent again Doyle!
Best regards!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/10/2007
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Thanks very much Elisa! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Manu
{K:13082} 8/10/2007
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Its the crop and the grain for me...excellent decision.
Manu
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Shadi Porooshani
{K:11236} 8/10/2007
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i love her look
so sweet face & indeet your good shot
regards
shadi
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Robin W
{K:16308} 8/10/2007
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This rating system boggles my mind! When I started my comment you were at a 6.88...gave you a well deserved 7 and now you're at 6.58...WTF? :(
Oh yeah, came back to take this to my favorites also!
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Robin W
{K:16308} 8/10/2007
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You know I didn't think you could improve the first post, well, wait...I did agree with Rina on the background but, the rework has made it even better Doyle. The blue filter, along with the tighter crop, did enhance those compelling eyes...brought out more detail/light. Didn't think you could improve that wonderful light either but, you did. All in all, a BEAUTIFUL portrait...one to be very proud of my friend!
Thanks for the demo, useful info to store in my already crowded memory bank. ;)
Take care...Robin
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NN
{K:26787} 8/10/2007
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This is definitely an improvement, Doyle ... her eyes really shine! Good work!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/10/2007
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Vele bedanken, Riny, mijn vriend. Altijd goed om van u te horen.
Groetjes,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/10/2007
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Kiriang . . . always a pleasure my friend!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/10/2007
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Thank you very much Fabrice . . . though many have said otherwise from time to time . . . honest critiques listened to with open minds do help us on this site . . . and this second version of Jenna is a perfect example! I appreciate your comment and feedback!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/10/2007
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Thanks so much Shirley. I've been blessed with beautiful grandchildren . . . beauty soon to become a curse to their parents no doubt! Ahhhhh . . . there is a certain tranquility in knowing that any difficulty raising kids gets paid back to them as they raise their own! ( snicker )..... ;)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/10/2007
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Thanks very much Avi . . . Rina's excellent advice made for a much more intense shot with considerably more impact. :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Kiarang Alaei
{K:49415} 8/10/2007
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Wow.
exellent!
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Riny Koopman
{K:102911} 8/10/2007
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She's definitely bored, but she's got something serious on her mind too... excellent candid capture Doyle. Nice fine detail and good exposure control..My vote from the Netherlands is 8++
Groetjes,
Riny
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G G
{K:61359} 8/10/2007
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What eyes!! YOu're right Doyle. THe work you've done enhances the expression and also the light on her eyes.. This is a really beautiful portrait!!
Cheers
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Shirley D. Cross-Taylor
{K:174151} 8/10/2007
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Oh yes, sooooooo beautiful, dear Doyle!:)
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Avi
{K:70138} 8/10/2007
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Came out much more intense.. plus, the grains also work very well, IMO !!!
Good job, Doyle !!!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/9/2007
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Thanks Jan . . . I used a unique selection tool in the NX program that allows for a lot of control and simply feathered heavily and darkened - Gaussian blurred with emphasis on the perimeter.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/9/2007
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Rina Sweetie . . . my credits good . . . I mean the check is in the mail . . . I mean . . . I owe you! Thanks so very much for the kind words yet again! Every now and then you DO say something useful . . . the rest of the time you seem to say nice things about me! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Caterina Berimballi
{K:27299} 8/9/2007
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Ohhhh... this is raw. The expression becomes all the more gripping when everything else fades away. Nothing but this child staring directly into your soul... You did good Doyle, real good.
Yeah, every now and then I say something useful eh? ;P But it's easy when the images are already great to begin with. You don't really need my suggestions, but I'm flattered you took some on board *blush*
Ok, so when can I expect the cheque? 
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 8/9/2007
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Rina had a fantastic idea; really has a lot of impact and the selective effect of the filter makes a big difference. You application of vignette is very, very subtle and I am curious how you wrestled control over it. What method did you use to get the vignette? And of course Jenna is the Pout Master (or is that Mistress?) -- in any event it does not hurt any to have one who is such an artist in the pout expression arena.
Love this one, Doyle.
--Regards, Jan
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/9/2007
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Thanks Tony! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Tony Hunter
{K:4647} 8/9/2007
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Great portrait. regards
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/9/2007
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Thanks Jason . . .
Every now and then, Rina has a good idea. :P
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Jason Mckeown
{K:22200} 8/9/2007
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Beautiful shot Doyle, the filter and conversion look great well done
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/9/2007
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Thanks Al . . . the changes give the photo a different feel and Rina's suggestions have made a dramatic impact I think. :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Al Ungar
{K:4626} 8/9/2007
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I like the enhancements you've made
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/9/2007
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Thanks Randee . . . aren't they cute? :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 8/9/2007
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Thanks Viola . . . initially I rejected the blue filter because it makes for darker, more gritty images (IMO) but the thought of what it would do to the eyes is what made me give it a shot! Always appreciate the comments! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Randee Armstrong
{K:-820} 8/9/2007
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This is super adorable.. she reminds me of my little cousin.
Well taken!!
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Violetta Tarnowska
{K:24497} 8/9/2007
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Doyle:)
This is very interesting work. Great expression.Softly, but strongly. Eyes - they are excellent.
Warm hugs:)
Viola
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