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Kharu - A New Leaf

This is a very special gallery to me. Over the last few months I have been on the verge of walking away from photography. I hadn't taken a really good shot in nearly a year. In desperation I turned to Manuel Librodo to re-inspire me and help me to re-discover my love for photography. I made the trek to Thailand but sadly he was unable to see me but he had several words of encouragement. He said "you don't need me. You already know how to take a photo. Come with me to Malaysia and meet Kharu and do a shoot with her there." I followed his advice and I discovered with Kharu's help that all I needed was the right inspiration. A special thank you to Dr. Banhup Teh for his hospitality and letting us use his house. Also a big thank you to Kharu for helping me to believe again.

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Wonder
Wonder		 See the Light
See the Light		 Lounging on the Job
Lounging on the Job
A New Leaf
A New Leaf		 Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras		 The Hidden
The Hidden
Emerging
Emerging		 Conceal
Conceal		 Eye Patch
Eye Patch
Moody
Moody		 Catch Light
Catch Light		 Kiss from a Rose
Kiss from a Rose
Beauty Revealed
Beauty Revealed		 Bond Girl
Bond Girl		 The Red Veil
The Red Veil
The Shroud
The Shroud		 Palm Leaf
Palm Leaf		 Eyes
Eyes
Down the Line
Down the Line		 Geisha
Geisha		 Lady in Red
Lady in Red
Mannequin
Mannequin		 Lips
Lips		 Doll
Doll
Bare Back
Bare Back		 Drama
Drama		 By Halves
By Halves
All the Angles
All the Angles		 Wet Behind the Ears
Wet Behind the Ears		 Crossed Lines
Crossed Lines
Venus
Venus		 Back to the Wall
Back to the Wall		 The Lost Smile
The Lost Smile
Crouching Tigress
Crouching Tigress		 Kharu in the Sky with Diamonds
Kharu in the Sky with Diamonds		 The Low Down
The Low Down
You're Kidding right?
You're Kidding right?		 You Hurt Me...
You Hurt Me...		 You looking at Me?
You looking at Me?
Red Shoul
Red Shoul		 Delight
Delight		 No Leaf Unturned
No Leaf Unturned
Strike a Pose
Strike a Pose		 Reach Out
Reach Out		 Shocked
Shocked

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Frank Gines 24-Feb-2009 01:13
Excellent very nice ....
Ed Gallagher 24-Jan-2009 02:08
Model and Photographer are Hollywood material.
Great Detail, Color, Lighting, Fore and Back Grounds.
Reyno 11-Jul-2008 10:45
Beautiful model and well captured images ... good job Brett !!!
Guest 12-Jun-2008 04:33
Dont you ever stop taking photos until you cannot physically cannot hold the camera up anymore! You are a really special photographer.
shaikn 03-May-2008 12:00
Wonderful gallery of very Creative portraits,Kharu u r good looking and great job, i am browsing regularly this site .well done
Guest 03-May-2008 03:18
don't ever doubt yourself again! You have a great talent for photography.
John Florning 02-May-2008 22:50
Stunning. So many great photos in one gallery! I really love the way your playing with the light. V.
Tim Bradshaw 01-May-2008 05:15
Your mastery of colour is really to the fore in this set Brett.
Giancarlo Guzzardi 27-Apr-2008 09:13
great session
Skip Runge 25-Apr-2008 14:57
I've added you to my list of favorites, Brett. I can see I have so much I can learn from studying your images, and I want to come back often to do that. Excellent work, my friend. Thank you.

Skip
Franckjd 11-Apr-2008 10:38
I can go 1000 times on that gallery and still enjoy it...take care
F
mst 09-Apr-2008 22:03
The way u use colors in your shots is amazing! Great shots!! -v-
Timetrax 08-Apr-2008 10:16
WOW VERY NICE BIG VOTE(TIMETRAX)
Ryan Sigua 14-Mar-2008 02:46
Kharu is already given. But the skills that you got to make the most out of what was already given is more important. Fantastic set Brett. Voted.
aliusvetus 10-Mar-2008 20:58
What a great gallery! I already knew Kharu from Manny's portfolio. She's gorgeous and you did really a great work. Congratulations.
Marc de Wit 10-Mar-2008 08:13

Great gallery , breathtaking
Voted
Jola Dziubinska 08-Mar-2008 11:35
Brilliant work, stunning model and photos. Vote.
Rob Oele 04-Mar-2008 11:52
Great story and Manuel is right! Great model and gallery as well of course; I especially like the intensity of the pictures. Vote!
Dimitri 04-Mar-2008 01:27
Great gallery ! Kharu is very popular =) Voted !
Rosemarie Kusserow 03-Mar-2008 09:14
It was a plesure to view at this gallery Brett, beautiful compositions and a wonderful model, vote, Rosemarie :o)
JoshVasko 03-Mar-2008 05:04
Truly exquisite work! Incredibly sharp, awesome colors, very unique poses and shots! Fantastic work! And a vote is a must for this gallery haha

-JoshVasko
Prime85 29-Feb-2008 18:47
Truly Amazing shoots and brilliant colors! *V*
mart s 28-Feb-2008 14:24
fantastic gallery v
Barry Ailetcher 27-Jan-2008 03:07
great gallery and such a pretty model you are a lucky man
jan madsen 19-Jan-2008 16:57
Outstanding work
Ter 02-Jan-2008 06:02
just spectacular
she is certainly a stunning woman and you have done her justice
congrats and i am sure we are all glad you didnt leave photography:)
jorge vasconcelos 01-Dec-2007 13:54
Terrific set of outstanding portraits.Of course , you are a seasoned photographer, keep going with your perfect work, though a good model may help inspiration to create great portraits, like those ones.
Regards
jorge
Tim van Woensel 23-Nov-2007 18:51
Second time commenting on this gallery, but it's still looking stunning!
Andrew S. Cheung 13-Nov-2007 13:24
Amazing red and green, amazing girl!
humbert 11-Nov-2007 19:02
simply amazing! such a great job of both! voted
Robert_Wang :-) 30-Sep-2007 14:27
It's really excellent photos. Good work.
Jason Hopkins 27-Sep-2007 17:47
Stunning body of work Brett. Truly exceptional.
Tom Briggs 26-Sep-2007 15:50
I'm back for a second visit to this marvelous gallery. I swear Kharu must be one of the most beautiful women in the world ... voted again
Renault Productions 19-Sep-2007 16:27
This is a inspiration to anyone doing portraits and out there shooting everyday.
Betty Wilchek 13-Sep-2007 02:43
KHARU IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING-I AM SOOO GLAD YOU GAVE IT ANOTHER SHOT-BECAUSE I HAVE NEVER EVER SEEN PORTRAITS SO INCREDIBLE......WOW111 YOUR GREAT. GALLERY VOTE
robwooly 11-Sep-2007 15:26
This Gallery just gets better And Better. V.
Kaden Kratzer 11-Sep-2007 05:56
wONderful!!! V
wildoat 10-Sep-2007 15:50
Voted.Fantastic, captivating images.
Wong Jia Wang 09-Sep-2007 03:01
Beautiful post-processing and lighting... Thank goodness you didn't just walk away :)
Terry Alexander 08-Sep-2007 03:21
Brett, the model is beautiful, the house looks fantastic, the wardrobes lovely but your compositions are what brings it all together. Lovely work. V
Heli Soto 07-Sep-2007 15:46
Really beautiful images Brett. I like the peek-a-boo attitude of the model on some of the images, the great balance in composition and excellent post processing. It all helps to bring out her increadible beauty! Nicely done.
jethwa 07-Sep-2007 10:24
very very beatiful gallery keep it up
Franckjd 06-Sep-2007 16:27
Extremely nice gallery, I guess I'm going to do like everybody else, vote...fantastic work

Franck
Ross Throndson 06-Sep-2007 14:00
You're an Amazing Artist, Brett.....Wow....Absolutely Beautiful Work!! ~V~
John Florning 05-Sep-2007 19:39
Excellent gallery. Great variation in the pics of Kharu. She's a unique model. Wonderful colors and lightning. I'm happy you found your inspiration again. V.
Sebastian 05-Sep-2007 11:50
Outstanding photography of a true beauty! V.
Thomas 04-Sep-2007 20:05
Beautiful shots! I love the colors and lighting - great comp and details.
Tim van Woensel 04-Sep-2007 16:52
Wonderful gallery. Such fine art! I would love help from Manuel too! :)
Glossy magazine photoshoot style work!
Praji 04-Sep-2007 10:10
Oh! realli nice shots! very good lightings! Natural looks! Nice girl! Can i use these images in my creatives? Pls let me know... My name is Praji. My contact details are prajiguruprasad@gmail.com and my cell no. is +971503605015
mic_hong 03-Sep-2007 18:10
Excellent. A lovely and pleasant gallery to view... Such a beatiful face to be able to captured. Job well done.
Arto Gueriguian 03-Sep-2007 11:39
Beautiful sharp and fantastic use of lightmimg. I'm sure you inspired a lot of people with this gallery. Keep shooting
dust 03-Sep-2007 09:13
look like manny librodos work
Marc Vreenegoor 03-Sep-2007 06:17
Superb!!! Voted.
don smallwood 03-Sep-2007 03:36
Brett, great stuff. You have captured her beauty really well and in the great 'manny' style
Guest 02-Sep-2007 21:06
Your work is more than utter perfection, Brett. Your gorgeous model makes it a little easier for you, but your photography is superb.
David Yu 02-Sep-2007 15:23
These are great portrait photos. It shows the most beautiful part of Kharu. You are a truly artist to capture it.
*_*
David
De Bon Vincent 02-Sep-2007 10:32
I love the colours, the style, the crop too... You're lucky to shoot a model like this ! V

Vincent.
olivier bruning 02-Sep-2007 06:46
a very professional job! braVo!
Barbara Read and Fred Schaad 02-Sep-2007 01:04
You really have outdone yourself with the gallery, Brett. Those compositions where you use the leaves to frame her face is simply wonderful. Truly first class portrait work. V
isleman 01-Sep-2007 15:44
Great gallery! Kharu is by far the most beautiful woman in the world!! There is no end to where her star will rise!
enny jameson 01-Sep-2007 14:51
really a great gallery.
kurniawati 01-Sep-2007 05:41
Only one word to describe this gallery: WOW!!
Günter Hofstädter 31-Aug-2007 22:44
worth to vote every pic killer gallerie !
Robyco 31-Aug-2007 20:56
Really a great gallerie of this great Artist !!! (V)
patrik nemes 31-Aug-2007 18:38
perfect work, beautiful model. I saw her pics on flickr but this are superb.Great job.
Hans-Peter Henriksen starman 31-Aug-2007 17:08
A good model is half of it - you are the other half. Fine work. v.
shubin 31-Aug-2007 09:05
Too many words to say to thank you for this wonderful gallery. Simply put: voted.
Lady Tanya 31-Aug-2007 04:25
Very, very, very lovely! Good work, nice photos!
Yannis Tsolkas 30-Aug-2007 12:59
Excellent work Brett, very inspired. I'll come back to study. ;-) -V-
freddie 30-Aug-2007 06:28
Excellent work Mr. Librodo voted!!!
VSU 30-Aug-2007 03:29
Beautiful work, Brett. Welcome back!
Nuno Boavida 30-Aug-2007 01:07
Fantastic gallery, stunning colors.
Apostolos Tikopoulos 29-Aug-2007 22:15
Fantastic captures of a beautiful model. V.
Guest 29-Aug-2007 20:26
Absolutely Beautiful!
Both your model and your photographic collection.
Cattitude 29-Aug-2007 18:18
Very Beautiful. Very amaze works!
Inspire me to be even better!
Great work.
Eric Muetterties Photography 29-Aug-2007 15:18
Don't give up photography!!! You have a natural eye, as shown in this gallery. Wonderful lighting and beautiful compositions. Even without the beautiful model the images are stunning. You captured her beauty perfectly.
NatalieV 29-Aug-2007 15:16
Stunning! V
Wendy O 29-Aug-2007 13:44
Beautiful gallery. Gorgeous model, your lighting and color are perfect!
James Pan 29-Aug-2007 04:39
wow! Brett is back and better than ever! As always, you've shown exceptional workmanship, quality and dedication. The results are stunning! GMV!
nico300d 28-Aug-2007 21:55
BRAVO !!
Alina 28-Aug-2007 18:21
That gallery is so impressing that I cannot move to your other galleries.
Zainudin 28-Aug-2007 18:01
Bret, this is absolutely a stunning collection. Great work and could be one of the best reference for portrait photographer. V!
Patricia Lay-Dorsey 28-Aug-2007 11:40
This is an exquisite gallery of portraits, Brett, full of clarity, color and life. I'm so glad you did whatever it took to re-inspire you. You have such a talent I woulld hate for us to be deprived of sharing in it.
Hochi Abaya 28-Aug-2007 04:23
yes, i agree. the combination of manny and kharu will always makes photography so enjoyable
Zane Paxton 27-Aug-2007 23:27
Terrific work! Is it possible to ever take a bad picture of such a goddess?
Marcos Rodriguez 27-Aug-2007 23:10
Absolutely perfect pictures, V!
Henry Taitano 27-Aug-2007 22:45
Brett, Absolutely stunning work. Everything
about this gallery is inspiring. Kharu is
simply beautiful and I see how she too can
inspire you to push further.
Great work! V!
m 27-Aug-2007 19:29
brett, fantastic work, the model is a beauty and the way you have worked with the light and composition is great. Bravo
James Bonner 27-Aug-2007 17:49
EXCELLENT! Great Composition...Beautiful Lighting...
Really a big WOW!!! Votes from Josefina
dan dunn 27-Aug-2007 17:38
Fine shots and great model! DD
David T. 27-Aug-2007 15:21
Brett,
Glad to hear you're back on the right track.
It appears to me that you couldn't ask for anyone more perfect.
Excellent gallery and love the location.
Happy shooting and kindest regards,
David
Kenneth Ng 27-Aug-2007 12:38
Congrat! I too stopped photography for few years and restarted. Happy for you. Judging from your wonderful gallery, I am sure you will continue. Cheers!!! V
Yves Rubin 27-Aug-2007 11:11
Simply superb work Brett!
yamanto 27-Aug-2007 08:14
Very Fantastic, wonderful
Tom Briggs 26-Aug-2007 21:13
Thanks for leading me to this new gallery, Brett. The photography is spectacular (as is the model). Extremely well done ... voted
lorand 26-Aug-2007 18:50
Absolutely stunning gallery and
fantastic model!!!
BIG VOTE.
Christopher Hartman 26-Aug-2007 17:29
Beautiful Brett!! Kharu is stunning in front of your lens!!
Manuel Libres Librodo Jr. 26-Aug-2007 13:43
Great work Brett! If this is what it takes to have you convinced that you've never lost your touch, I was very glad I was of help to you. Now fly with your own wings! You have so much talent. You, and only you, are responsible for what you have. Nurture it. GMV of course.
Sofia Solomennikova 25-Aug-2007 21:36
A beautiful sensual gallery! Kharu is a wonderful model, I enjoy all her sessions with all the photographers. Excellent work for you both! V
Aloha Diao Lavina 25-Aug-2007 12:46
Brett, you're back! And I for one think you never lost your touch. I hope you keep taking pictures and sharing your unique vision with all of us. V
kyoung kim photography 25-Aug-2007 06:31
Beautiful gallery and model, great composition, well done!V
Banhup Teh 25-Aug-2007 06:13
Brett, the pleasure was all mine to have you here in Malaysia. I am very glad you have regained your inspiration in this craft and my honest opinion to you is that these images of Kharu are all wonderfully done. Great work my friend, and I'll continue to look out for more creative work from you. GMV of course!
Ronan Ragasa 25-Aug-2007 05:48
captivating.. voted!
Benjamin Balmoris Jr. 25-Aug-2007 05:41
Hi Brett and nice meeting you too. Yes i remember you and I was actually looking for your gallery of Kharu. And here it is! Truly awesome. You're very skillful in your chosen craft. You managed to capture Kharu's beauty quite well. Keep it up and thanks for the inspiration. And thanks for visiting my gallery too.
Peg O'Brien 25-Aug-2007 02:41
All I can say is "Wow!" Terrific work, Brett. Kharu is exceptionally beautiful, but you have emphasized that nicely. V
David Hasenick 25-Aug-2007 02:34
Simply rivetting.
Well done.
~V~
flowsnow 25-Aug-2007 01:30
Impressive..absolutely stunning shots. V
Rhodora Parcon 24-Aug-2007 23:42
I agree with WORDMAN, never give up.
This is a wonderful gallery and really shows that you are a talented artist. Find your muse and keep on shooting.
Best regards.
melai.parcon.lopez 24-Aug-2007 12:50
Beautiful....
Colors so vibrant and sharp images. BIG VOTE
Marcia Colelli 24-Aug-2007 11:46
Very beautiful model, wonderful light and unique framing V
Maurice Mc Duff 24-Aug-2007 02:06
Well I beleave that what I sea is top-notch portraiture ! Keep this inspiration alive
Wordman 23-Aug-2007 16:31
Brett...your worst work is better than most of the 'good' shots I have ever seen! Keep the faith, dear friend. Your story nearly brought a tear to my eye...how often do artists come so close to abandoniong their craft out of frustration, yet only to find that it was the frustration itself clouding their view, not the work that was bad.

Listen, I would travel to Australia to study under you. Your work is inspiring and has been a driving force for me to make my own work better and better. Your work has never suffered...I review it constantly. Yes, you needed new inspiration, but remember, it was always there. Don't ever forget that. You have the eye of a genius, just keep shooting and take the time to appreciate the soul of the beauty you capture so well.

CHEERS!
Richard Calmes 23-Aug-2007 16:02
You did a great job with this beautiful model and the lighting! V
Guest 23-Aug-2007 15:56
Great gallerie,brillinat colos and perfect makeup.Voted
Ohad.R 23-Aug-2007 15:55
this girl... well... she is so great . but you - im so glad that u re-discovered yourself! such a great work, my friend!
well done, and huge vote from me!
eric st martin 23-Aug-2007 12:23
really beautiful
v
Graham Stewart 23-Aug-2007 05:37
Bravo - Beautiful Gallery!
legendz 22-Aug-2007 15:21
Excellent gallery - well done
robwooly 22-Aug-2007 13:31
A very beautiful gallery Brett, with a lot of creative imput into has gone into composition and exposure, yielding great results. Your best yet. GM Vote.
Roozbeh Shivayi 22-Aug-2007 11:42
Really nice collection.
gino messier 22-Aug-2007 03:28
oh this is a very beautiful gallery like the other
i realy appreciate (eye-mardi gras and the hiddens)
i love each expression of your model
its wonderful
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