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Ophelia (Shawndy)

This is sort of an "Ophelia" idea (reference: Hamlet) I had that Shawndy was happy to take part in during a fun "Trash the Dress" shoot recently. These photos aren't touched up yet, although I did push colors towards the green a bit.

 

I used a Fuji S3 Pro dSLR with Nikkor 50mm f1.8, a Holga medium-format and Graflex Speed Graphic large-format camera on Polaroid type 55. The LF was especially fun (sarcasm) trying to keep her eyes open while I focused and loaded the film to snap the shot when the waves did what I wanted.
COMMENTS
JuDeck said at 12:20 p.m. on Aug 22, 2007:
amazing shots...all great but love the second one
Perryandtina83 said at 12:49 p.m. on Aug 22, 2007:
very pretty!
Wlk68 said at 12:56 p.m. on Aug 22, 2007:
Stunning! I love them all but the first two are simply divine!!
SterlingGray said at 1:06 p.m. on Aug 22, 2007:
Wonderful photos. I love the last photo and I like it in B&W, but I would also like to see it in color - she is a beautiful model and I bet the colors really stand out with the water rushing up against her. Very, very well done on all of the photos.
Chiloedream said at 1:28 p.m. on Aug 22, 2007:
Du grand art, Ophelia is a Engel or Angel!!!!! Bravo
Hollyridger said at 2:08 p.m. on Aug 22, 2007:
Speechless.....that's what I am, lost for words, this is so good. Thank you for telling us a bit about how you shot these beautiful photos. They really are stunning and I hope you are very pleased with the results.
Bxrgirl27 said at 2:11 p.m. on Aug 22, 2007:
As always nice work. I especially like the first shot w/her eyes closed - creates such a peaceful moment.
Nina1960 said at 2:17 p.m. on Aug 22, 2007:
Beautiful portraits, effects,model. Great work,Jeff~
Memotions said at 4:17 p.m. on Aug 22, 2007:
Sensual andromantic. Great Post Prod. on #2....nice atmosphere. Love the closed eyes with the wisp of hair across the face on #1. Very natural. Just stunning!
Memotions said at 4:24 p.m. on Aug 22, 2007:
Forgot to mention that I like your interpretation of the painting "Opehelia".....beautifully updated.
Katerina said at 4:30 p.m. on Aug 22, 2007:
Beautiful shots, with great exposure and color. No tech problems that I can see, and this project is going to be evocative and gorgeous however you choose to show it.
Whya said at 4:54 p.m. on Aug 22, 2007:
just amazing...
Smsiegfried1 said at 5:35 p.m. on Aug 22, 2007:
Very good pics with great intensity; yes, you changed it a bit to the green, there is a crescent of overdone change round the head in pic one (still no problem, because it has a good effect), and a slight over-exposure in 4 (right). No criticism at all - it's just because you asked for comment. I adore the way you set the theme and congratulations to your Ophelia! Greetings Sigi
Caitbrowne said at 6:22 p.m. on Aug 22, 2007:
I love how you called this ophelia. so tragic! that was such a cool shoot, you all did a super job.
Jillcdunn said at 7:12 p.m. on Aug 22, 2007:
Wow! Jeff your photography never ceases to amaze me. I especially love the first two shots. Nice work!
Zippywinds said at 7:53 p.m. on Aug 22, 2007:
stunning perfection. gorgeous beautiful , superb poses again perfect :)
Engelgrafik said at 9:32 p.m. on Aug 22, 2007:
well thanks for all the wonderful praise, and I really appreciate all the critique too! It's such a great feeling to know you got a message across, even if it's just a nod to Hamlet or some romantic melodrama.
Engelgrafik said at 9:45 p.m. on Aug 22, 2007:
MEMOTIONS: I actually thought of the old movie version of Shakespeare's Hamlet (not the one from the '90s, the one long before), how they superimpose her image within the water with lilies and seaweed and stuff

STERLINGGRAY: that last shot is Type 55 Polaroid... only comes in b/w unfortunately. I scan it as color though, just to get warm or cool tones.

CHILEODREAM: Yep, Ophelia is definitely "ein Engel" now sadly... (Engel = Angel for those who don't know German)
TeresaAnn said at 12:38 a.m. on Aug 23, 2007:
Wonderful
Pkeener said at 3:21 a.m. on Aug 23, 2007:
Jeff..always so facinated by your work and the dialouge you provide. this set is no exception. like how tyou played with the theme and used different formats. so many layers. kudos to Shawndy, too.
Ddufault said at 8:45 a.m. on Aug 23, 2007:
Hey Jeff,

You really captured a very unique part of the Trash the dress experience. I don't think I've seen anything like this from anyone else. Congratulations on your creativity in creating some beautiful work! I also think Shawndee should get some recognition on her willingness to colaborate and get down and dirty for you. The look on her face really lends itself to a romantic feel. I look forward to seeing the final worked images. I'm sure they will have that extra "polished" feel to them.

Donna and Scott
DSkok said at 10:36 a.m. on Aug 23, 2007:
Jeff, it takes courage and determination to execute on an idea like this. Then it takes talent to get great images from the shoot. You clearly have all three skills! I love the second shot the most, and also the one of the back of the dress surrounded by all the dark water.
DEE-Trow said at 11:05 a.m. on Aug 23, 2007:
Wonderfully put together. This is so artistic. Love it!
Engelgrafik said at 10:39 p.m. on Aug 23, 2007:
Thanks again for all the wonderful comments. I'll be posting more photos soon.
Siagian said at 2:53 a.m. on Aug 24, 2007:
this is an "insanely" beautiful shoot. to BW or not to BW that is the question...personally i'd vote for BW. nice work as always.
EMA said at 6:29 p.m. on Aug 24, 2007:
Very beautiful work! Your model is very pretty!
JeffS said at 12:25 p.m. on Aug 25, 2007:
Nice stuff. I like them all.
Mlochk22 said at 12:40 p.m. on Aug 25, 2007:
wow....
Abking said at 1:02 p.m. on Aug 25, 2007:
Great work, with a dreamy expansive quality. I appreciate your sharing some of the process that went into these images.
Nmat said at 2:04 p.m. on Aug 25, 2007:
Just gorgeous. I love the interaction of water and dress especially.
Decoy said at 3:50 p.m. on Aug 25, 2007:
Beautiful shots, and I like the first one and the last one particulary. I saw what esiagian wrote and I agree.. the question is "-colour or not?" :)
Sydney.michelette said at 4:00 p.m. on Aug 25, 2007:
so beautiful!
Cougar79go said at 11:22 p.m. on Aug 26, 2007:
Great Job!
AliDar said at 3:30 a.m. on Aug 29, 2007:
This is so captivating, I've lost myself in it and can't find words adequate enough to describe it. ....
StacyCK said at 10:00 a.m. on Sep 12, 2007:
These are beautiful TTD shots. I love the Orphelia reference and inspiration.
GeorgePL said at 1:05 a.m. on Oct 12, 2007:
Of course I want to say, "beautiful" like everyone else because that's my first reaction. Great work Jeff! I like the inspiration and technique.
Anjad said at 1:15 p.m. on Nov 9, 2007:
Great job Jeff, I love the first and the last shot. Simply beautiful!
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