4th Place Chinese family by Elena Kalis by Canon DSLR Challenge

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Chinese family
by Elena Kalis


25/04/2007	Elena Kalis

My daughter Sacha.

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Guest		01-May-2007 01:58
This is really beautiful, and I'm not sure whether you intended it or not, but it's quite the statement on globalization and integration/appropriation of cultures in the ever-shrinking world. Very nice work.

Canon DSLR Challenge		28-Apr-2007 08:44
Fabulous........ Vikas.

Canon DSLR Challenge		28-Apr-2007 01:27
Nicely done!!!! -Cat

Canon DSLR Challenge		27-Apr-2007 05:45
Love it. So glad to see this chair did not fall into the lake as one of our other entrants have shared with us :-). I really love the colors and the patterns and the serious expression on the young lady's face makes the portrait / image striking to me. Creative thinking. Markjay

elips		27-Apr-2007 04:03
I agree with everyone else! Fantastic, Elena! ~Sharon

Shu		27-Apr-2007 00:59
As I scanned the thumbnails this evening, I immediately saw the "WOW factor" in this image. I particularly like the curtain behind your daughter and the unusual lighting adds an element not often seen in a portrait. You certainly have brought a bit of excitement to the challenges, Elena. shu

Canon DSLR Challenge		27-Apr-2007 00:29
Superb. So many things right here, but the directional light and the even facial expression knock ball from park. Awesome. --Joe Reilly

Canon DSLR Challenge		27-Apr-2007 00:05
The image could not be more perfect. I'll tell you my real bitch, Elena, I have a general rule that I will only vote for one image by an entrant...no matter how good the other two are. Rules are made to be broken of course, and I've broken this one a couple of times...but now I have to choose between Waiting and Chinese Family. For your two splendid images, I may break this rule, I may, but no promises. I suspose if put to the wall with only one vote...it will be for Chinese Family...but it is tough to pick. Best Wishes, Traveller

jnconradie		26-Apr-2007 21:47
Looks like a real "pro" piece of portraiture work, Elena. Well done! Great lighting and stunning props. Compliments and regards jnconradie

Canon DSLR Challenge		26-Apr-2007 10:36
Thank you!!!! To Melbob: I wanted to make a traditional, formal chinese "family" portrait (blank expression and "poker" face). With the child features it is look so interesting (...hopefully) _Elena

Bob AYTON		26-Apr-2007 05:54
Lovely portrait Elena, your daughter is a very pretty young lady and you have captured her beautifully. I love the natural light and use of a reflector producing really nice tones. This is a very formal/traditional type portrait, Elena, I would like to see her captured in a more 'natural' pose, perhaps a little more relaxed in the style of some of your previous compositions which I think are sensational. Excellent work, ~ Regards Melbob

Canon DSLR Challenge		26-Apr-2007 01:14
wonderful colors. theFly

Guest		25-Apr-2007 22:27
An exquisite portrait of your beautiful daughter. I like how the chinese chair flows around her. -Michael

Canon DSLR Challenge		25-Apr-2007 20:29
Nice. It does look like one of those custom look-alike dolls. I do love that she's and the doll are wearing Chinese materials, but are not Chinese themselves. It adds a wonderful strength and interest to the image. ~ Lonnit

Canon DSLR Challenge		25-Apr-2007 17:25
Lovely portrait of a beautiful little girl! The doll looks a lot like her with that long blond hair! CJ

Canon DSLR Challenge		25-Apr-2007 17:17
The girl looks like a doll herself! Cindy

Canon DSLR Challenge		25-Apr-2007 16:37
Wonderful use of light....and the strong colors just vibrate! Kind of a gutsy call too, side and hard window light against a dark background often doesn't work....but in this instance, it is just wonderful. Best Wishes, Traveller

Canon DSLR Challenge		25-Apr-2007 16:25
wonderful!!! great light on a beatiful subject and superb colours. wow! best regards tom