Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Maya


This isn't quite traditional sepia but I love it's softness. I took a washed out photo of Maya from last summer, desaturated it and added a slight sepia tint, and then used layers to add a faint tint back in. I really love the way it turned out, subtle, with just the barest hint of color.
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26 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2009 at 11:56:00 PM GMT+2

    Robin, it is a lovely photo of your daughter. I like the light sepia effect.

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  2. RalphFebruary 19, 2009 at 12:02:00 AM GMT+2

    This is an evocative, one that shows us young wonder and beauty. She would be just a lovely in color, but this sepia tone just shows more wonder and awe.

    I wish our daughter wasn't 20 and in college (sometimes, anyway!)

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  3. EG CameraGirlFebruary 19, 2009 at 12:18:00 AM GMT+2

    This works well, Robin. It's a definite keeper, one she'll cherish i later years. ;-)

    My Sepia Scene is at
    East Gwillimbury Wow

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  4. Felisol February 19, 2009 at 12:22:00 AM GMT+2

    Hello Robin,
    The photo of the little girl is elusive and fragile like childhood itself.
    I love watching the photos, living and learning.
    Next time I will definitely not be so hard on the contrast.
    From Felisol

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  5. Dawn FortuneFebruary 19, 2009 at 12:50:00 AM GMT+2

    fantastic! From my years of squinting at half-tones through a lupe, those shades look utterly perfect. That will reproduce beautifully in whatever medium you choose.

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  6. MojoFebruary 19, 2009 at 2:14:00 AM GMT+2

    It helps when your subject is so engaging. And in no small way. Great shot!

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  7. Annie JeffriesFebruary 19, 2009 at 2:43:00 AM GMT+2

    Definitely something to love. It has an almost dream-like quality to it.

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  8. TimFebruary 19, 2009 at 2:57:00 AM GMT+2

    I hate it when I spell wrong! :)

    What I meant to say is, I think I like it better than sepia. Good shot.

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  9. Hen JenFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:05:00 AM GMT+2

    beautiful photo, you did a good job with that!

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  10. LeoraFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:10:00 AM GMT+2

    Beautiful, both your daughter and whatever you did to it. I'm going to call it "pinkia."

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:19:00 AM GMT+2

    I'm going to have to experiment w/ desaturating photos - I've been reading a lot of that lately! Very nice & it IS subtle, but makes a bold statement! I love it!!!

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  12. dotFebruary 19, 2009 at 4:01:00 AM GMT+2

    Your photo turned out beautiful. Of course you had a good subject too!

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  13. RoseFebruary 19, 2009 at 4:22:00 AM GMT+2

    It is nice!

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  14. CarlettaFebruary 19, 2009 at 6:46:00 AM GMT+2

    Beautiful!!
    There's just nothing else to say. :)

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  15. PJFebruary 19, 2009 at 3:07:00 PM GMT+2

    If I've learned nothing else from this meme it's that sepia is a range of tints. This rendition is great! I wish I had been blogging when my son was growing up. You're very lucky.

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  16. JackieFebruary 19, 2009 at 6:41:00 PM GMT+2

    Hi Robin,
    I am late. My week has been very hectic. Then I fell back asleep early afternoon.

    I think you did a marvelous job on this one. It turned out just perfect. I can just barely pick out the little touch of pink in her shirt.

    Oh my this is definitely one to keep and frame.

    Thanks for sharing it with us!!:-)

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  17. storytellerFebruary 19, 2009 at 7:25:00 PM GMT+2

    Beautiful ...
    Hugs and blessings,

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  18. Nalini PrasannaFebruary 19, 2009 at 7:27:00 PM GMT+2

    Absolutely adorable portrait Robin!!! Oh yeah I got a B for my paper with a lot of comments on how to improve :)

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2009 at 9:19:00 PM GMT+2

    um, you lost me at "desaturated". without knowing all the technical photography lingo, i'll just say it came out really well! :)

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2009 at 3:07:00 AM GMT+2

    Robin..what ever technique the photo is a beautiful one of Maya...

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  21. ScribbitFebruary 20, 2009 at 8:05:00 AM GMT+2

    I love the light on her hair--it just feels warm.

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  22. JientjeFebruary 20, 2009 at 4:14:00 PM GMT+2

    I love it, this is soooooooooo very very well done, so subtle!

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  23. maryt/theteachFebruary 20, 2009 at 6:06:00 PM GMT+2

    Robin, it is so beautiful and expertly done! I love it too! Happy Sepia Scenes!

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  24. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2009 at 5:07:00 AM GMT+2

    beautiful work babe. As always. So damn jealous of your talent.

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  25. Claremont First WardFebruary 22, 2009 at 9:54:00 AM GMT+2

    It's beautiful........she's beautiful! Is it framed?

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  26. RobinFebruary 22, 2009 at 11:02:00 AM GMT+2

    No, but I agree that it should be. I'm terrible about printing and framing pictures. I have some that have been on my to-do list for over a year. Aack.

    You know what? I'll be at the mall (going to the gym) in a few minutes - I'm going to get a few printed TODAY!

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