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Shoot Mike
{K:3255} 1/12/2005
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Pradeep,
I'm kind of scared to say anything but, nice picture...
Mike
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Rona K **
{K:2375} 1/12/2005
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Mysterious? Mmmm... I think I like the sound of that. ;)
Well thank you for looking. I have learned alot over a short time and I keep learning with the help of the site and friends. I can always learn more and want to. The only way to improve.
Thanks again, Rona
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Pradeep B
{K:2235} 1/12/2005
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Actually Rona, I just did 10 minutes before you posted your reply. I was wondering who this mysterious Rona was. ;-)
I must say you have made great progress since your early photography days & I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Pradeep
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Rona K **
{K:2375} 1/12/2005
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Ok I have to reply to this also.
I agree, the ads put out a persona that women have to be small and curvy and perfect and you are right! It is sad. I hate certain ads on tv for instance because of the message it gives out to young women. But that is my opinion. Sex sells, plain and simple as that.
See, maybe that is why I post pics of myself. To show people that not all women are a size 4 and weigh 125 lbs. There are all types and we don't have to look like what we see in magazines.
Yes, I am a thick woman. I call myself a "beautiful volumptuious woman", and I say the "beautiful" with a chuckle, it is something amongst friends. I am 42 years old and proud of it. I don't like gravity at all and I am fighting it every step of the way.
I am not flawless at all. I wish I was, but I have to admit, I do cover some up. I bet you didn't know that...lol.
Anyway, I take it you know how I feel about it so I will leave it at that.
If you have time take a look at my folio. Who knows you might like it.
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Rona K **
{K:2375} 1/12/2005
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Pradeep, I applaude you again and thank you. To me thats what it is about on this site. Keeping it real. Mike and I agree and disagree on photos and thats ok, to each his own.
This is beautiful and so is the model, in every aspect.
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Pradeep B
{K:2235} 1/12/2005
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Richard, thanks for the feedback.
Actually, I've always been telling my models the results are 95% their effort and 5% my effort. Does that answer your question? ;-)
Pradeep
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Richard Belli
{K:76} 1/12/2005
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Pardeep
I don't know which is more incredible, the model or your photography skills
Great
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Pradeep B
{K:2235} 1/12/2005
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Paul, thanks for your constant encouragement.
You mentioned an interesting point about overly touched-up makeup ads. I hadn't really thought about those before, but that makes sense. You give women images of flawless beauty to aspire to, and they will try in vain to achieve that look at all costs. It's sad really.
I'm glad all we men have to worry about are the shaving ads where an army of barbers must spend a good few hours doing a close shave on a guy (with a magnifying glass no doubt), and then for the actual commercials or ads they will simply lather him up nicely and with his one stroke the facial hair has magically vanished from under the lather--it appears the razor has done a perfect job when in fact it hasn't done a thing.
Now, going back to the makeup discussion, in my case, my spiritual group is composed of 80% female members, and I tell you they radiate and have an inner glow without a hint of makeup on. It's refreshing to see them, and it's gotten to the point where I don't even find makeup to be normal.
Thanks again my friend,
Pradeep
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 1/12/2005
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Clearly the best of the three!
This is something to be VERY proud of!
I'm glad I'm not the only one irritated by the irony that the MOST touched-up photos in the world are for make-up ads!!
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 1/12/2005
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Oh! Excellent, my friend.
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Francisco N-G
{K:28728} 1/11/2005
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Absolutely divine. Beautiful portrait, gorgeous model; this image is overflowing sensuality and romance. Do you think the background is taking the attention away from the model? Thanks for sharing.
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Ipek ALPAYDIN
{K:4753} 1/11/2005
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Congratulations.
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