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Description This is Marketa. She is from the city of Brno (Czech Republic). We tried to do a Retro style shoot...
The daylight was dissappearing so I had to use a tripod and set the camera speed to "B" (around 5-8 seconds I think...)
Saturday October 30th 2004.

Make up and Styling by the dearest
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Comments: 59

TreMenda [2006-10-21 01:48:32 +0000 UTC]

Excellent work..

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ostanine In reply to TreMenda [2006-10-27 14:16:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much.

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TreMenda In reply to ostanine [2006-10-27 14:18:12 +0000 UTC]

You are very much welcome.. dear

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chrysa-a [2006-04-03 12:30:18 +0000 UTC]

me style k fantasia se mai alli epoxi....to fos sou k oi tonoi sou einai superb as always

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ostanine In reply to chrysa-a [2006-04-10 18:05:46 +0000 UTC]

ÎŖÎĩ ÎĩĪ…Ī‡ÎąĪÎšĪƒĪ„ĪŽ ÎŗΚι Ī„ΡÎŊ Ī†ÎąÎ˛ÎŋĪÎ¯Ī„Îą ÎēιΚ ÎŗΚι Ī„Îą ĪƒĪ‡ĪŒÎģΚι

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chrysa-a In reply to ostanine [2006-04-11 07:52:43 +0000 UTC]

Dont mention it Konstantine

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aleksandra [2006-03-13 13:32:37 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful

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ostanine In reply to aleksandra [2006-03-14 02:53:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for making her one of your favourites, Alejandra

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Gorgite [2006-02-27 03:26:42 +0000 UTC]

i <3 her expression and the pose
the table and bare feet work perfectly
<3<3<3

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ostanine In reply to Gorgite [2006-02-28 23:50:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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sketched86 [2006-02-02 01:20:00 +0000 UTC]

I really like the light that you captured here. Composition is uber

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ostanine In reply to sketched86 [2006-02-02 01:27:01 +0000 UTC]

Natural light is the best
Thank you for making her one of your favourites

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mikeizer44 [2006-01-09 10:55:12 +0000 UTC]

nice.

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ostanine In reply to mikeizer44 [2006-01-09 19:20:43 +0000 UTC]

thank you

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MicrophoneMistress [2005-12-21 05:11:29 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely beautiful!

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ostanine In reply to MicrophoneMistress [2005-12-24 01:20:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much.





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MicrophoneMistress In reply to ostanine [2005-12-24 01:23:31 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure!

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Ursylla [2005-12-11 17:36:07 +0000 UTC]

superb, honey

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ostanine In reply to Ursylla [2006-03-03 21:26:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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glitterdarkstar [2005-12-11 00:00:45 +0000 UTC]

absolutely beautiful

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ostanine In reply to glitterdarkstar [2005-12-15 17:19:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for adding her to your favourites

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glitterdarkstar In reply to ostanine [2005-12-15 19:53:43 +0000 UTC]

you are very welcome
your gallery is stunning

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iatriki [2005-12-03 16:23:56 +0000 UTC]

there's something about this picture that... I don't know... makes youu...

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ostanine In reply to iatriki [2005-12-05 15:49:16 +0000 UTC]

yes?...yes?....

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nikitas [2005-05-04 19:19:15 +0000 UTC]

theatrikotita
kai istera to paramithi ta ftinei

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raggy-doll [2005-05-04 16:19:38 +0000 UTC]

This is a really beautoful work of art she looks peaceful
the colours and style is excellent very unique.
Her dress feathering out onto the table skeleton layers just looks like perfection
really brilliant
well done.


xoxo

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ostanine In reply to raggy-doll [2005-05-07 21:49:49 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for your wonderful comments.
They are greatly appreciated..



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nonick82 [2005-05-04 12:00:38 +0000 UTC]

so good! so sexy

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ostanine In reply to nonick82 [2005-05-07 21:46:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.

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Miss-Freak-of-Nature [2005-04-26 05:49:16 +0000 UTC]

great composition and her pose!

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ostanine In reply to Miss-Freak-of-Nature [2005-04-27 02:29:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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Miss-Freak-of-Nature In reply to ostanine [2005-04-27 05:21:26 +0000 UTC]

U welcome, man with an oryginal floor

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SylvieRider [2005-04-25 07:14:45 +0000 UTC]

... great job ... looks like a different ... princess ... so retro!
i like your way ... to see the things, bodies, emotions ...
Bravo Constantine...
i love your work ... i`so happy for you ...
panta tetoia!!!!

in my last journal ... i tell to my friends and visitors to see you!

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ostanine In reply to SylvieRider [2005-04-25 14:38:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much my sweet Sylvie.
and thank you also for adding this to your favourites!

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SylvieRider In reply to ostanine [2005-04-25 16:11:51 +0000 UTC]

pleasure is mine ... as always ...

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NSH [2005-04-25 03:51:30 +0000 UTC]

my god again!
you do it so well..

looks like a painting
and that table is delicious looking.

gorgeous work hun

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ostanine In reply to NSH [2005-04-25 11:25:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much...
When I shot a polaroid sample (right before the shoot) I couldn't believe it! I kept looking at it until I realized that in about 15 minutes I will have no more daylight, so I shot as fast as I could (...how fast can someone shoot multiple 5-8 sec exposures...? ).
The table...I love that too. This space belonged to my mother until I begged her to give it to me and she did!?!? (she is so nice ) This used to be her desk and when she asked me if I want that too how could I refuse? The problem is that it is full of very small holes in it and somebody told me that it has wood-worms in it (?). I guess I have to find a specialist to fix it...if it can be fixed...

Thanks again!!!

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NSH In reply to ostanine [2005-04-25 15:04:54 +0000 UTC]


multiple 5-8 sec exposures huh
lol
wow



it is a beautiful table

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ostanine In reply to NSH [2005-04-25 22:44:40 +0000 UTC]

........

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Mike [2005-04-24 20:38:28 +0000 UTC]

excellent work...very beautiful

::mike

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ostanine In reply to Mike [2005-04-25 00:32:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, and thank you for adding this to your favourites!

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areml [2005-04-24 19:54:11 +0000 UTC]

you amaze me again. i love the contrast and texture you've created here. how did she stay still for an 8 second exposure? incredible.

i only issue is that the tones on her leg don't match her arms and face. it could be natural, but for some reason i notice it and it takes me out of the illusion of the photo. i almost hate to bring this up, as i know what a perfectionist you are...

keep up the stellar work my friend...

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ostanine In reply to areml [2005-04-25 00:22:55 +0000 UTC]

Thank you my friend!!
How did she keep still? She was quite enthusiastic about the whole concept because it was nothing like the shoots she usualy does (and I don't even know which emoticon to use because I have mixed feelings about that...) She even handed her cellphone to my mua in order to take a pic so she can send it somewhere (?) right before we started shooting.
Regarding the tones I see what you mean about her face. I asked the mua to give her an exaggerated white look like they did in the old films (Charlie Chaplin films for example). My mua told me that it would probably look odd but I wanted it to look that way. Perhaps it looks silly instead of odd...or perhaps I should have asked for an even whiter shade of pale (isn't that a song by Procol Harum?) just to accentuate the difference...but I can't see the difference between the tones on her leg and her arms...at least not on my screen (that's one of the things I hate about all the different screen calibrations). Do you mean the colours? or the lights and shadows?
One last thing: I am very happy when you bring up such points because the photographs I post here are what I consider to be my favourites at this point in time, so it's not easy (sometimes it's even impossible) for me to see my own faults. It doesn't mean that I will always agree with all the "negative" feedback that I might get but I will greatly appreciate them as long as they are constructive and not rude (you know...like: hey dude! this sucks! ). So next time you see something like that PLEASE do not hesitate to bring it up.

and thanks for thinking of me as a perfectionist but I am only a hypochondriac

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areml In reply to ostanine [2005-04-25 01:22:11 +0000 UTC]

i'm sorry, what i meant to say was that the tone on her face doesn't match her arms and legs. but i realize that's a silly point. i mean, they are usually different anyway, right? but in this case, i do notice a certain texture on her legs and arms. are they freckles? speckling? it doesn't really bother me, but like i said, it takes me out of the illusion. i appreciate that what you're trying to do here is a bit out of the oridinary, which i applaud, so i'll just accept it as your choice for this piece.

seriously good work my friend. you are quicking becoming one of my favourite shooters on dA. you continue to inspire.

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ostanine In reply to areml [2005-04-25 02:45:07 +0000 UTC]

Now I feel bad...
I didn't take your comment as a negative one my friend. Nor do I feel that it was silly. Your observations are corrrect. There is a difference on the texture. Marketa has no freckles on her skin in reality. I think it has to do with me trying to correct the colours and the lights and shadows. On my screen it looks a bit grainy but I think it's because of the exposure and my corrections. I think that what kept the texture on her face intact was probably the makeup. I will look in my negatives in case I have a photo of her face with this makeup on. If I find one I will work out a way for you to see it. I remember that before we went for this "look", we tried to give her a "kabuki" (spelling?) look but we couldn't back it up with any clothing or any accessories so we changed it to this style.
Thank you again for your wonderful comments. You have a kind heart my friend.

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areml In reply to ostanine [2005-04-25 02:55:23 +0000 UTC]

hey no need to feel bad.

it's always a pleasure for me to see your work. her face does have a kabuki look to it. it's not wrong, just different. if you can live with it, so can i. i have no problems with imperfections, especially if they are done with a purpose. i do the same thing in my work. your hypchondriac perfectionism is admirable. i am enjoying this parade of lovely women photographed with style and elegance. keep it up.

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ostanine In reply to areml [2005-04-25 11:10:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for everything!
I will keep trying my friend.



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PollySdoll [2005-04-24 17:41:43 +0000 UTC]

The Ugly Duckling...Have you heard the story? It screams it to me. I'm not too fond of the makeup, it seems out of place or..well I don't know.. It's great. I love the positive and the negatice space. Wonderful as always!

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ostanine In reply to PollySdoll [2005-04-24 21:08:31 +0000 UTC]

The Ugly Duckling! Yes, I know the story! He he...you always come up with good ideas Polyna! Thanks
Regarding the make up, are you talking about the fake blush on the cheek bone?
What is positive and negative space? ...is it the dark background and the light?...or the space taken by the subject and the "unused" space? I only ask because I value your opinion so I want to make sure I understand.

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PollySdoll In reply to ostanine [2005-04-25 01:04:54 +0000 UTC]

Yes. It looks as though she was hit across the cheek. (to me) The negative and positive space is the second one. The object and 'unused' space. It's very effective. I am very flattered that my opinion matters to you.

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