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1/6/06 elips

Unrealistic Resolution #1

Learn an Instrument and Become Famous!

I am the queen of making resolutions I can't keep. I will see someone doing something amazing and will long to do that too.
Considering that this is the only thing I can play now, any hopes of keeping this resolution are pretty dim!
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ctfchallenge16-Jan-2006 02:51
Sharon, i really like this image, especially the expressions on lady's face. btw as long as you are going to make a sincere effort, no matter how unrealistic the resolution is, it could count as a "resolution", hence on-topic...but if not, it would only be a wish or dream. -Abstract
ctfchallenge15-Jan-2006 18:15
Those old radios are really neat aren't they? I like the point of view in the shot with the singer. Nice job. Yvonne
elips13-Jan-2006 17:51
It may have to if I don't get going and get more images posted! Thanks to Armin and Mary Anne for your comments! ~Sharon
Rod 13-Jan-2006 12:02
Will the radio show up in the voting booth:-)
arminb12-Jan-2006 22:07
:o)
ctfchallenge12-Jan-2006 19:42
Great shot, Sharon, and the inclusion of the portable radio in your comments is just priceless. Aren't we lucky to get a two-fer here?
--Mary Anne
elips12-Jan-2006 17:06
Thanks, Jano, Alexeig, Rod and Britt! Jano, she is Shawn Colvin, not someone everyone would know, but an absolutely delightful and intelligent performer. I did think about white balance before the performance but I don't carry anything with me and the only thing on stage that would have worked were yellow roses, I preferred the red to yellow! Alexeig, I didn't know anyone could become famous for playing the radio! Thanks for all your comments, they are much appreciated! ~Sharon
ctfchallenge12-Jan-2006 15:18
I love the lighting on this as well and the background behind the singer is fabulous and im glad you left it in to enhance the image. Nice job! ~Britt
alexeig12-Jan-2006 15:00
Why unrealistic? You WILL be famous
Rod 12-Jan-2006 09:45
Don't forget Sharon normal on stage is the colour of the stage lights. I'm glad you left some stage colour in. The shot looks even better on second viewing today. Very good shot.
janewigginsphotography12-Jan-2006 05:00
Excellent image Sharon - sorry, but I can't place who she is. Please enlighten me! I think any photo under these conditions, unless white-balanced with a gray or white card, would be difficult. You did an excellent job! jano
elips12-Jan-2006 02:07
Thanks, Rich! Yes, handheld, no flash and she was lit with one white spot, one blue one and seven red ones! I had to do some serious photoshop work to get her skin to look even close to normal. All the shots I took came out looking like she had a bad sunburn! ~Sharon
Guest 12-Jan-2006 01:32
I like the effect of the low lighting, I assume hand held no flash?
elips11-Jan-2006 17:01
Thanks so much, Rod! I appreciate your insight. This was a wonderful concert, she has a fabulous voice and her lyrics are magical. We were very lucky to see her in this small club setting, sitting about 20 feet away. I took very few shots of her actually singing as I didn't want to annoy the people around me. I do have many shots of her tuning up, something she did a lot! I don't imagine you, in Australia, know who this is but I wonder if anyone else will recognize this singer/songwriter? ~Sharon
Rod 11-Jan-2006 08:56
Playing an instrument would be great, but listening to music is not so far off. When you & the musician meet on the same plane then it’s magic for both of you. Lovely shot Sharon I really like the similarity of colours in this shot. Well done.