Kylie Greenan Photography
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Posted by Kylie Greenan (Richmond, Australia) on 8 October 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
C H A L L E N G E!!
Caturday is THIS Saturday :o)
Ok... after discussion with a couple of you, and with Kylie from Shanghai's wonderful title suggestion, I would like to invite you to a challenge with a bit of a difference for us "cat" lovers, please join me in a different... and my first challenge of "Caturday" on the 11th of October :o) meow! All cats allowed, be it yours or the neighbours or the moggy down the street :o), domestic cats, big cats, fat cats and skinny cats, you don't have to own one to be in the challenge! Happy Snapping!!! (no cats in cages please).
I hope to see you in the challenge, please link your page back to my page on the 11th so everyone can see who has participated in the challenge... if you aren't sure how to post a link drop me an email through the "contact" button and I will let you know how to do this. Have fun!!!
Pour mes amis français…
DÉFI ! !
Après discussion avec des deux ou trois vous, et avec Kylie de la suggestion merveilleuse du titre de Changhaï, je voudrais vous inviter à un défi avec un peu d'une différence pour nous " ; cat" ; les amoureux, svp me joignent dans un différent… et mon premier défi de " Caturday" sur le 11ème octobre : o) meow ! Tous les chats permis, que ce soit le vôtre ou les voisins ou le bas moggy la rue : o), chats domestiques, grands chats, gros chats et chats maigres, vous ne devez pas posséder un pour être dans le défi ! Rupture heureuse ! ! ! (chat dans les camps ne satisfait pas) l'espoir d'I de vous voir dans le défi, lient svp votre page de nouveau à cette ma page sur la 11ème ainsi chacun peut voir que qui a participé au défi… si vous n'êtes pas sûr comment signaler un lien me laisser tomber un email par le " contact" le bouton et moi vous ferons savoir faire ceci. Avoir l'amusement ! ! !
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Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Great lighting in this portrait. There is a bit of mystery here I think. Well done.
8 Oct 2008 5:15am
@Steve Rice: Thanks Steve, the lovely Jessie is a very mysterious girl, she would like that this image potrays that, or you saw that I think. Thanks for your comments, always appreciated!
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
just faaabulous! so happy to see it on FB today and Am3 tonight! this is truly one of your BEST EVER! faaabulous lighting, faaabulous mystery and intrigue, faaabulous portrait!! bravo! bravo! bravo!!
8 Oct 2008 5:22am
@dj.tigersprout: DJ, you are spending way to much time on my FB... man Liners already thinks we had a little gettaway on the weekend together... people are talking hahahha... Just kidding!!! Your words lift my spirits today dear friend as I wasn't sure about this one at all. Thank you so much! See ya on FB LOL!
@jamesy: Thank you so much Deb, much appreciated!
KZC from Sydney, Australia
Hi Kylie,
Excellent shot. Who is that mystery woman? Your talent never stops surprising me.
Maybe cakes at work on Friday - Home baked - That would be a laugh - Will never happen.
see ya
8 Oct 2008 5:43am
@KZC: This girl is like my sister and we are very alike in personaity. She's a gorgeous gal and I love her... this is Linda's daughter, I usually spend Christmas with them. Cakes on Friday... home baked.....hahhahahhahahahahhhaaaa!!! Now that I would like to see ;o). Thank you for your lovely comment my friend. PS...did the install here, it is asking me for a key... you will know what I mean, see ya Friday, don't work too hard in that garden mate!
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
Wow Kyles...I don't know what to say!!! this is just one of the most amazing images I've seen of yours and I'm just speechless (for once lol). I am totally in awe of tour talent my friend...you just keep producing such mesmerising images with such incredible feeling! Blown away my friend....BRAVO!!!!
8 Oct 2008 6:04am
@Linerberry: OMG Liners, you speachless??...that is the biggest compliment ever my dear friend (you know what I mean) and I am still blushing from your comment, you blow me away with your support and encouragement, thank you, thank you, thank you, have a wonderful night gorgeous! Wow, what a beautiful comment. GOBSMACKED!
Behrooz Sangani from Tehran, Iran
Aside from great lighting, you caught those expression in the eyes so good.
BTW, I hope I can participate in Caturday ;-)
8 Oct 2008 6:36am
@Behrooz Sangani: Thank you so much Behrooz, I hope you will be part of the challenge, look forward to your post!
@Ana Lúcia: Hahaha, thanks Ana, she is actually smiling but it's hard to tell. Thanks for dropping by!
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
It's difficult to add anything after the comments above - which are all absolutely appropriate. Stunning shot. I love the way the shadows from the light complement the pattern on what Jessie's wearing.
8 Oct 2008 6:44am
zOOm from Paris, France
Very vibrant portrait. I especially love the shadows and lights mixing here on the sofa, on her skin and this sun ray lighting her eyes.
8 Oct 2008 6:44am
Sangram from Mumbai, India
stunning i should say.. simply loved each and every bit of this pic. the mood, the lighting, the B&W effect everything. looking forward to more interesting captures..gr8 work
8 Oct 2008 7:16am
Siam from Chaingrai, Thailand
Charm, and instinct of protection, which gives a supreme light in this photograph.
8 Oct 2008 7:24am
ZahraDargahi from Yazd/Isfahan, Iran
excellent lighting and good subject, mysterious look.
8 Oct 2008 7:35am
Saeed from Tehran, Iran
Great shot , I like it , good composition & nice lighting :)
8 Oct 2008 8:29am
Maxine from Rangiora, New Zealand
This is great! love the way Jesse's eye is so clear, a focal point that tells tales. Beautifully and sensitively done Kylie one of your best.
8 Oct 2008 8:42am
Rui from Leiria, Portugal
Excellent portrait Kylie. Wonderful mix lightining/shadows and composition. You captured her beautiful eyes, the most important thing in a portrait and the most difficult to do. This photo has a strong mysterious feeling and your processing has increased it even more.
8 Oct 2008 9:33am
kylie from Shanghai, China
Hey Kyles welcome back! Hope you had a lovely relaxing break. As everyone else has already said, this image is a stunner! Love the focus on her eye, it really makes this picture knock-out gorgeous!
8 Oct 2008 9:55am
@kylie: Thank you so much K, lovely to read your beautiful comment, thank you it was a nice break, hope things are well with you? Thanks for stopping by, hugs to Rubycat!
Veronelle from Lens, France
Kylie je suis vraiment tres fatiguée a faire plusieurs choses en même temps, c'est un tres beau portait mais pas double ! sorry !
8 Oct 2008 10:03am
@Veronelle: Ahh Vero, j'ai su ce qu'avez voulu dire vous, merci de l'arrêt près, vont sommeil mon ami ! Rêves doux !
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Lovely girl, and what a beautiful portrait of her pose.... Have no fear I'll meet the Caturday challenge lol
8 Oct 2008 11:15am
@Lorraine: Ohhh gooodddiee :o) :o) :o)... thanks for your lovely comments my friend.
Emily Ng from Adelaide, Australia
like the almost coy expression on her face.. i guess not seeing half of it adds to that... v nice lighting. is it v harsh? the image looks soft but light looks hard on 2nd look... gd job making it soft... like how she's so relaxed.
8 Oct 2008 12:41pm
Monique from Koh Samui, Thailand
This is my favorite today ... what a great picture and I love her expression! This could be the cover of a thriller!
8 Oct 2008 12:47pm
Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France
A lovely portrait. Love her pose and sun rays, especially on her eyes.
8 Oct 2008 12:55pm
sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Beautiful portrait of a beautiful girl. She looks so cozy. Love the light, shadow, and greyscale. It leaves the eye to explore the details.
8 Oct 2008 1:10pm
Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Beautiful informal portrait, Kylie ... the light and tones make for a stunning photograph of this mysterious and beautiful young woman. The choice to go BW really focuses one's attention on the light and shadows. There is a subtle alluring quality to the image ... captivating work, my friend!
8 Oct 2008 1:16pm
Andrew Gould from Sydney, Australia
A very bold use of that really bright light, Kylie, and it's worked out excellently. The black and white gives this a nice mood, too.
8 Oct 2008 1:27pm
Giovanni from Milan, Italy
Wonderful light in this shot! love the sun ray on her eyes and the soft tones. Five stars!
8 Oct 2008 1:32pm
Elaine- from Canada
what a soft portrait! the lighting is wonderful, and she looks like she's laying somewhere soft too... i love love the black and white treatment... you're soooo good!
8 Oct 2008 2:01pm
Sandrine from Cincinnati, United States
Excellent shot! Love the mood, the light, and her eye...
8 Oct 2008 2:21pm
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
More than a classical portrait, it's a portrait of a mood. Was she focused on the TV program?
8 Oct 2008 2:38pm
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
A few of the recent comments picked up on the mood of this fabulous photo. I echo their sentiments and say that you've got a great and moody portrait of a beautiful young woman here. She seems to be hopefully waiting for something to happen - like a phone call or text message from someone special.
I'm already prepped for Caturday. See ya!
8 Oct 2008 2:52pm
@Viewfinder: Ahhh, thank you so much for such and interesting and wonderful comment VF... you have picked up on Jessie very well here and indeed knowing her, she is anticipating a text message from someone special I think, very perceptive! Wonderful to hear you are ready for Caturday... will you be posting Bella just to thow something into the mix??? Have a great evening!
Paul D from United States
Very nice shot. great lighting. All your photos are awesome!
8 Oct 2008 3:30pm
Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa
Just Beautiful Kylie!!! Love the shadows and the mood they have created. I agree with Vf, she does look as if she's waiting for something - brilliant!
8 Oct 2008 3:33pm
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
Beautiful and challenging light - well applied in this splendid image.
8 Oct 2008 4:02pm
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
Beautiful. The light, composition, and the subject.
8 Oct 2008 4:43pm
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States
nothing to be unsure about here -- simply magnificent!! bravo again!! :D
8 Oct 2008 6:47pm
@dj.tigersprout: Wow, two comments in one day, I am honoured my freind ;o)
peter from new york, United States
kylie what a great intimate and beautiful shot!
8 Oct 2008 7:02pm
Vahid from Tehran, Iran
beautiful shot, nice lighting on the face.
congratulations.
8 Oct 2008 7:52pm
lisa v from Gawler, Australia
A very soulful but playful shot at the same time, lighting is beautiful.
I have caturday organised. Now, I simply put a link to yours on mine and you will be putting all our links on yours is that correct? reply via page as I have'nt got e-mail organised yet (new hard drive)..thanks kylie.
8 Oct 2008 7:52pm
Marion from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
ditto to all the comments above. Her eyes are very expressive and to my mind she looks like she is waiting in anticipation for something scary.
8 Oct 2008 9:13pm
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
An absolutely stunning b&w portrait, the light is just amazing!
8 Oct 2008 9:19pm
kerfendal from Paris, France
really interesting portrait where the light seems to get the first place and give this strange atmosphere
8 Oct 2008 9:24pm
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
I like the capture here, as the light appears to tell a story, and the subject has been beautifully captured.
8 Oct 2008 9:30pm
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
It's a 1960's suspense thriiller right.... no? then it's a fantastic piece of photography Kylie.
8 Oct 2008 9:55pm
@Observing: hahha, I thought of you when I did this image and thought you might think it is something out of a suspense thriller... it's like you are just waiting for the scream yeah? Thanks for your comments Mike, much appreciated.
[suvni:R] from Brussels, Belgium
great picture. Your model can be very pleased :-) don't ask me why but her pose and look makes me think of a cat tucked away in the sofa observing her surroundings. Right...time for my medication :-)
8 Oct 2008 11:28pm
@[suvni:R]: hahha, love it, thanks for dropping by and for the laugh! You need to need to take more of the red pills my friend!! Hahha, have a good one!
vu@granby Gilles Martineau from Granby, Québec, Canada
Excellent composition, the girl buried in the corner of the couch while the light shows us her smiling eye, I love!
9 Oct 2008 1:38am
amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Kylie!! This is a beautiful and incredible portrait. The shadows and b/w are perfect.
9 Oct 2008 2:32am
One from Açores, Portugal
A very beautiful image, perfect composition in B & W and good brightness.
9 Oct 2008 3:10am
Bill from Belton, United States
Dramatically lighted and superbly composed. Love it!
9 Oct 2008 4:30am
djedfre from schaumburg, United States
really great shot! yeah, mike hit it - easily a still from a film from the sixties - probably British - perhaps a Bryan Forbes production?
9 Oct 2008 10:25am
baobab from Cambridge, United States
I really like the shadow and light in this shot - nice capture and treatment.
9 Oct 2008 1:34pm
@gbe: Thank you so much Grant, really appreciate your kind words! Thanks for stopping by.
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
The light here is just superb!! Fantastic shot!
10 Oct 2008 12:18pm
Johanne Prescott from Granby,Québec, Canada
J'adore cette photo, cette douce clarté nous montre l'état dans lequel cette femme se trouve. J'Y retrouve du confort, del 'harmonie, de la relaxation, elle semble être en paix avec wllw-même. Bravo et félicitation pour ce portrait.
16 Oct 2008 1:22pm
