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Description Several weeks ago, HDR Photography Guru, Trey Ratcliff came to my house to talk about photography and stuff, and somewhere in the mix of all of the Photoshop talk, he asked where my pen tablet was.

I said, "Oh...umm...I keep it at Best-Buy, on the shelf with the others...so it doesn't get lonely".

Actually, I never really had a good reason to NOT own one, and it only took Trey about a minute to convince me to reconsider. On the following day, I bought an Intuos4...and after a couple of weeks, my cursing became less-frequent, the learning curve leveled-out a bit, and it felt comfortable to use...and, of course, I cannot tell you how many times I wanted to kick myself for not doing this sooner.

There is an entirely new dimension (albeit, in its infancy) in my work, now. This image started-off as a Pen Tablet Experiment/Playground...and this is what it became.

Thanks, Trey

The photo of the model (that I took several years ago) is the only "real" thing in this composite image. The entire background, her hair, and parts of her dress were done with the Intuos4.

Tutorial videos of my post-production and Photoshop techniques are available now at: www.ibarra2.com
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© 2004-2012 Jaime Ibarra Photography | www.ibarraphoto.com

My work is protected under copyright law. My images are not produced, represented, sold, distributed, or licensed as stock photography. You may not use, print, distribute, reproduce, alter, edit, or manipulate my work in any way, either in it's entirety, or in portion, without express written consent and license from me.

In other words, don't steal...make your own.
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Comments: 112

iMarcB [2013-12-03 15:52:51 +0000 UTC]

Very powerful imagery  

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jasonvillamilphoto [2013-11-29 20:10:20 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful
Amazing.

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barbalili [2012-07-20 05:29:10 +0000 UTC]

Love it

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yamahagfy [2012-05-17 00:46:38 +0000 UTC]

this is absolutely incredible. I think you just changed my mind on the pen-tablets...

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the-soulseeker-vio [2012-05-16 19:55:55 +0000 UTC]

INCREDIBLE!

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KlaraKay [2012-04-20 13:44:37 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful work!

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Lintu47 [2012-03-13 20:07:20 +0000 UTC]

Hello, you have been re-featured in my Weekly Feature Article .
For more details about how this feature works feel free to check the "About Features" section in my journal.
Here is the complete Feature and News Article List , you might find other works of yours in there.
Have a nice day

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Toruko-Yui [2012-01-31 00:04:16 +0000 UTC]

hooooly fuck, you should definitely put up a tutorial, so some worthless people (aka me) could dig the tricks.


WOW.

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xPinkTuxToTheProm [2012-01-30 16:18:44 +0000 UTC]

wow! I'd say it was a good bang for your buck, for sure. Magnificent piece!

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xXObscuraXx [2012-01-29 17:06:33 +0000 UTC]

That's REEEEEEEEEAAAALLLLLLY awsome O.O

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aprilsyah [2012-01-26 20:02:50 +0000 UTC]

amazing !!!!

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Rocksssane [2012-01-24 03:56:14 +0000 UTC]

This ''unreal'' background seems alive. The movement in her hair and her red mysterious dress suits very well with the ''tornado'', it makes beautiful harmony..And the composition is good too, I don't need to tell you why.. I think it's my favorite image from your work

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Rocksssane [2012-01-24 03:55:43 +0000 UTC]

This ''unreal'' background seems alive. The movement in her hair and her red mysterious dress suits very well with the ''tornado'', it makes beautiful harmony..And the composition is good too, I don't need to tell you why.. I think it's my favorite image from your work

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bellykelly [2012-01-20 22:50:12 +0000 UTC]

Fabulous job.

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Shadowelve [2012-01-20 17:51:34 +0000 UTC]

Wow amazing
The strong color is great! Nice concept

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DeeperSpiritualSign [2012-01-17 00:57:23 +0000 UTC]

this is one of the best pieces ive seen.....you have amazing talent..

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madshutterbug [2012-01-16 13:40:26 +0000 UTC]

Lots of opinions about tablets, and they still all boil down to (for those who discover they need them) what you said: Why did I wait this long?

It is time for me to upgrade. I purchased lower end for my first, and did so based on advice from artist friends (as you did). Upgrade time is both because I need the additional sensitivity/features and because I think the old one is showing signs of wearing out.

And... Really Nice Image. Really.

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TTM77 [2012-01-15 22:35:14 +0000 UTC]

a tablet notebook is better. you can draw right on the screen.

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KatMPhotography [2012-01-14 22:25:23 +0000 UTC]

this is one of my absolute favourites of yours... seriously. it knocked me sideways!

so beautiful... love the concept/composition and the colours etc - just perfection!

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kaush [2012-01-14 15:18:25 +0000 UTC]

This is beautiful. i love the contrasting colours.

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PolysChroma [2012-01-13 12:50:35 +0000 UTC]

very impressive!

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MEtime01eurEKA [2012-01-13 01:39:01 +0000 UTC]

nice done! <3

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pAnChoIam [2012-01-12 00:39:04 +0000 UTC]

just lovely i would like to have ur point of view! 10 points!

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AvSkyggene [2012-01-11 23:21:34 +0000 UTC]

It is almost physically impossible for me to do anything digital-art related without a tablet for years now. Welcome to the dark side Jaimelbarra, we've been expecting you.

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iStrife [2012-01-11 23:09:25 +0000 UTC]

Looking forward to see what happens with the new techniques

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JosefinaPhotography [2012-01-11 22:56:05 +0000 UTC]

This is fabulous!

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Lintu47 [2012-01-11 19:36:37 +0000 UTC]

Hello, you have been featured on my front page in my weekly Box Feature.
For more details about how this feature works feel free to check the "About Features" section in my journal.
Have a nice day

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carpemomentumphoto [2012-01-11 19:21:22 +0000 UTC]

Good job with that tablet! I can't afford an intuos4 yet, I'm working with a medium Bamboo Pen&Touch.

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etartwork [2012-01-11 17:56:59 +0000 UTC]

beeeeaaautiful

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bsmith13 [2012-01-11 12:35:38 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful.
I just received an Intuos 4 for Christmas. It's amazing how much easier editing has become.

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Asura-Kumara [2012-01-10 18:48:41 +0000 UTC]

b e a u t i f u l

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OKn-Photography [2012-01-10 10:14:53 +0000 UTC]

got the Intuos4 since christmas now as well... and am still practicing and learning. I know I still do NOT use all the available options as I am still trying to find the best configuration and handling for me.
your awesome picture keeps me with enthusiasm and faith in holding on with it

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vivienkwong [2012-01-10 03:48:32 +0000 UTC]

Ah, amazing, amazing colours!!! Her expression is perfect and everything is seamless.

And Trey does seem like a very persuasive person. I'm guilty of being sucked in, and bought a hoodman SD card after he reviewed it. haha. Would love to see what he's like in real life.

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FabiolaRosado [2012-01-10 02:40:52 +0000 UTC]

Tablets are a beautiful thing, you save so much time working with them. And this is gorgeous. I really love how you manage the color in your photos.

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blackcherry52 [2012-01-10 02:21:56 +0000 UTC]

awesomeness

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FiskXPhantom [2012-01-10 00:56:52 +0000 UTC]

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amyjenc1 [2012-01-10 00:51:43 +0000 UTC]

oh ...just.... ughhh too much amazing.

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merm-ish [2012-01-10 00:46:03 +0000 UTC]

I absolutely love the colour scheme in this!

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happyblueimp [2012-01-10 00:24:54 +0000 UTC]

Words can't describe this! You took a stunning picture and made it mind blowing!

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sarcastic-Assassin [2012-01-10 00:09:01 +0000 UTC]

I like how your photography, in general, is very real, and I like how this one is not. The model is real and one can tell, but it looks done on purpose and it works very well.

I think the hair throws the picture off just a little, the rest of it is clear and the hair, although showing motion, is blurry. When I critique prose I would say that it stems the flow. It makes the viewer pause mid-stream and it can be hard to get back.

There is also a bit of dark grey in the top corner that pulls away from the picture I don't think I'd recommend pulling it out, but it makes it's presence known.

Overall I like the picture and think you've done very well with this photo, the clouds look great and the model isn't overpowered.

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Sparia [2012-01-10 00:06:45 +0000 UTC]

ah! I have been wanting a Intuos, one day I shall..treat my self.
fantastic work with the dress and the contrast of colors..

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ksanimallover [2012-01-09 23:06:58 +0000 UTC]

Wow, very creative.

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calgarc [2012-01-09 20:51:14 +0000 UTC]

looks almost like a painting

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Tarik-TJS [2012-01-09 19:39:57 +0000 UTC]

I REALLY LOVE THIS! Soooo BEAUTIFUL!!! I love her dress!

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Sinopa-Rin [2012-01-09 18:18:54 +0000 UTC]

Love love love love love! One of my favourites you've ever done, I think. Beautiful.

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sharlytoon [2012-01-09 18:08:08 +0000 UTC]

apasionantemente increible

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sa-cool [2012-01-09 16:16:41 +0000 UTC]

Really amazing!

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SteveAllred [2012-01-09 16:01:34 +0000 UTC]

Welcome to the world of computer tablets! You made the right choice, I absolutely LOVE my Intous4, and I really think it's one of the best tablets out there. That accuracy is amazing! I'm really looking forward to seeing what you do with it. Although it's hard to imagine your work getting any better than it already is . . . lol.

And of course, like usual, this photo (and photo manipulation) is amazing.

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666ZAKYO666 [2012-01-09 15:26:05 +0000 UTC]

amazing work.. i think you succed using that tools. congratulation

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fum316 [2012-01-09 15:08:04 +0000 UTC]

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