Girl with a Balinese ceremonial bell

[carl_valiquet]

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Andan was playing with the Balinese bell that Hindu priests use for ceremonies.

She dozed off, still holding the bell.

I modified the tones and the contrast.

I thought of a Man Ray image.

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[david strachan]

Very nice Carl. And your model (wife?) suits the scene so well.

It's rather peaceful.

I'd print large; it's so lovely.

I see Man Ray there too

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[stuny]

Lovely

[carl_valiquet]

11 hours ago, david strachan said:

Very nice Carl. And your model (wife?) suits the scene so well.

It's rather peaceful.

I'd print large; it's so lovely.

I see Man Ray there too

Thank yoo David. The model's name is Andan. Yes she is my wife. And thanks fot the suggestion to make a print. I have silver paper ( not sure if this surface will work but I will try  ) or better on a textured Hahnemule paper ( Museum etching) What would Man Ray decide?😃

[carl_valiquet]

2 hours ago, stuny said:

Lovely

Thank you Stuart.

[benqui]

vor 13 Stunden schrieb carl_valiquet:

Andan was playing with the Balinese bell that Hindu priests use for ceremonies.

She dozed off, still holding the bell.

I modified the tones and the contrast.

I thought of a Man Ray image.

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Very well done Carl! It is very special and is one of the photos which remain in my brain

 

[carl_valiquet]

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9 hours ago, benqui said:

Very well done Carl! It is very special and is one of the photos which remain in my brain

 

Dear benqui, I am touched and encouraged by your comment. regards. Carl

[fotografr]

That is an extremely beautiful image and moment. I can definitely see why it reminds you of a Man Ray image. Your modifications were very effective. When I first looked at this I assumed it was an older film image that you had reworked. Then I saw it was taken with your M10M. Superb!

Cheers, Brent

Edited December 20, 2022 by fotografr

[M Street Photographer]

@carl_valiquet 

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[carl_valiquet]

3 hours ago, M Street Photographer said:

@carl_valiquet 

Sometimes I have a lot of good words. But sometimes less is more and so I say:
There's a picture, chapeau!

Thank you very much  M Street Photographer for your comment. Much appreciated. Carl

[StS]

Outstanding portrait indeed, the impression is very film-like.

Stefan