Portrait with 5D + 135 mm f/2

I love the 135/2 L - it's the best lens I've ever used. Almost hurts
to take it off the camera, which happens pretty rarely.

http://forrestcroce.com/Photos/NallyBW.html

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I love the 135/2 L
http://forrestcroce.com/Photos/NallyBW.html

The black spot in the middle of her upper lip is begging to be cloned out.
Sometimes one should opt for Beauty over Realism.

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I love the 135/2 L
http://forrestcroce.com/Photos/NallyBW.html

The black spot in the middle of her upper lip is begging to be cloned out.
Sometimes one should opt for Beauty over Realism.


In this case, I disagree Entirely.

Charles Gillen wrote:
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I love the 135/2 L
http://forrestcroce.com/Photos/NallyBW.html

The black spot in the middle of her upper lip is begging to be cloned
out. Sometimes one should opt for Beauty over Realism.

Completely disagree on this one...


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I love the 135/2 L - it's the best lens I've ever used. Almost hurts
to take it off the camera, which happens pretty rarely.

http://forrestcroce.com/Photos/NallyBW.html

I like it...a lot.
This is a great example of how shallow DOF can be used to great effect in a
face.

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http://forrestcroce.com/Photos/NallyBW.htmlThe black spot in the middle of her upper lip is begging to be cloned out.
Sometimes one should opt for Beauty over Realism.

I dunno ... that's a touchy subject. I almost never clone unique
features like that out, unless asked. She's seen it in the mirror for
30 years; she'd notice it missing in a photo. And I'm nervous to do
anything that could be interpreted as "This makes you unattractive -
you would look much better without it."

Charles Gillen wrote:

wrote:

I love the 135/2 L
http://forrestcroce.com/Photos/NallyBW.html

The black spot in the middle of her upper lip is begging to be cloned
out. Sometimes one should opt for Beauty over Realism.

Count me as another who totally disagrees.

Charles Gillen wrote:
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I love the 135/2 L
http://forrestcroce.com/Photos/NallyBW.html


The black spot in the middle of her upper lip is begging to be cloned out.
Sometimes one should opt for Beauty over Realism.

Absolutely not. It's charming. Enhancing. Accentuating.

"Beauty" is not by airbrush.

Think of what's her name of "Sex and the City". What a honker of a
nose! And quite the ugly lump near her mouth. Yet a very pretty lady.

Supermodel Cindy Crawford has tons of blemishes including a large mole
near her mouth. Enhance, not detract.

In Europe in the 1700's ladies would add false moles to their cheeks as
an accent.

Cheers,
Alan

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http://forrestcroce.com/Photos/NallyBW.htmlThe black spot in the middle
of her upper lip is begging to be cloned out.
Sometimes one should opt for Beauty over Realism.

I dunno ... that's a touchy subject. I almost never clone unique
features like that out, unless asked. She's seen it in the mirror for
30 years; she'd notice it missing in a photo. And I'm nervous to do
anything that could be interpreted as "This makes you unattractive -
you would look much better without it."

I agree. Temporary blemishes are something I feel free to remove, or
permanent ones that the subject has mentioned as being bothersome, or asked
to have removed. Moles, freckles, etc. stay for fear of just what you
mention.

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http://forrestcroce.com/Photos/NallyBW.htmlThe black spot in the middle of
her upper lip is begging to be cloned out.
Sometimes one should opt for Beauty over Realism.

I dunno ... that's a touchy subject. I almost never clone unique
features like that out, unless asked. She's seen it in the mirror for
30 years; she'd notice it missing in a photo. And I'm nervous to do
anything that could be interpreted as "This makes you unattractive -
you would look much better without it."

I agree: less visible stuff I would remove, that (the mole) is a
choice-her's (so it should be respected).


She is beautiful regardless. Your site is well put together, some
images don't load on my older version of Safari. With regard to
composition on your landscapes and choice for viewing you need to be
more selective.
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Reality-Is finding that perfect picture
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