She said she wanted RETRO!

**nomad358** · 10-21-2009, 04:16 PM

Hi everyone! Good to be back! :-) I just shot this on Saturday and finished the edit today.

**Mad Aussie** · 10-21-2009, 04:58 PM

Hello nomad ... nice to see you back again!

Well ... if high key and retro was the look you were going for then well done indeed! Even the pose and polka dot outfit is old style.

**Bambi** · 10-21-2009, 06:01 PM

I agree that it's definitely retro. I like the treatment and it seems to suit the subject.

to be nitpicky: I would recommend getting rid of the straps in the back, I find them distracting and don't add to the image. the circles under her eyes are a bit dark as well.

**AntZ** · 10-21-2009, 06:02 PM

Its a wonderful portrait. I like the spotlight effect and hight contrast. I like the pose and the smile. Ths strap hanging down that you can see between the arm and the torso is a minor distraction.

**Iguanasan** · 10-21-2009, 06:03 PM

Cool! Looks like an old pinup calendar!

**AntZ** · 10-21-2009, 08:06 PM

Originally Posted by Bambi

to be nitpicky: I would recommend getting rid of the straps in the back, I find them distracting and don't add to the image.

Originally Posted by AntZ

The strap hanging down that you can see between the arm and the torso is a minor distraction.

You know what they say "Great minds think alike"

**Bambi** · 10-21-2009, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by AntZ

You know what they say "Great minds think alike"

it would seem I have lots in common with Australians! perhaps it's all the relatives I have there!

**Mad Aussie** · 10-21-2009, 08:14 PM

Originally Posted by Bambi

it would seem I have lots in common with Australians! perhaps it's all the relatives I have there!

Really??? We let your kind stay here???

**Bambi** · 10-21-2009, 08:22 PM

Originally Posted by Mad Aussie

Really??? We let your kind stay here???

it might explain a lot,huh?

my grandparents moved there from England many many years ago. My uncle followed when he retired. He lives in Mt. Tambourine (I think that's it, does that sound right? ). He married an Aussie woman (3rd wife) and loves it there. I will definitely get there sometime in the next 10 years. it's part of the plan. and I'm good with plans