Donna - Selfie 2016: The Sequel

by Wildwood512

OK, here it is, the contemporary version of my recent post 'Donna - Selfie 1980'.
(Wasn't aiming to best the original, but instead set out to share a then and now photo)

If you must know, I was 24 yrs old in the 1980 pic.

Kept to the original pose but exercised creative license to change it up to suit the 'current me'.

I am not a studio photographer and concocted lighting out of our construction work lights. Haven't yet learned much since 1980 about using artificial lighting, but am perusing to learn it. Any advice or recommend resources, please share.

Will share at least one or two more from the shoot later. Oh, and yes, it does feel odd being in front of the camera lens!!!!!!!!
Uploaded08/03/2016 - 05:50
CategoryPortraits / People
Shutter Speed1/20
Aperturef/4
LensN/A
ISO100
Focal Length27mm
Views/Likes135/4

bwlchmawr
Posted 08/03/2016 - 06:36 Link
And not looking a day older...

A great shot, Donna, full of life, fun and vitality. The lighting's fine to my eyes: just enough modelling but no deep, unflattering shadows. Shows you don't need a lot of expensive studio lighting to create a beautiful portrait. A terrific effort.
Best wishes,

Andrew

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GIULIO57
Posted 08/03/2016 - 06:50 Link
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Nigelk
Posted 08/03/2016 - 07:58 Link
Great stuff! Wish I still looked so close my 1980 me!
Mag07
Posted 08/03/2016 - 10:22 Link
You look stunning Donna
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tyronet2000
Posted 08/03/2016 - 12:22 Link
Amazing! How did you manage to stop the body clock
Regards
Stan

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McBrian
Posted 08/03/2016 - 13:00 Link
Can't add much more than has already been said

Please share your secret
Cheers
Brian.
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Moonraker
Posted 08/03/2016 - 17:21 Link
Lovely portrait, I like the way you've done this.....and you don't look a day older! Sally
autumnlight
Posted 08/03/2016 - 17:23 Link
Fabulous and vivacious Donna, the years have certainly been kind to you, a super shot as well might i add!
davidtrout
Posted 08/03/2016 - 19:48 Link
Amazing Donna. Its a beautiful image and a wonderful model.
On a photographic note this is a very accomplished portrait and your lighting seems very effect to me. Construction work lights could be the way forward for pro portrait photographers
David
gtis
Posted 08/03/2016 - 19:57 Link
Hi Donna
Just beautiful
cheers Neil
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Teaka53
Posted 08/03/2016 - 20:51 Link
You are very definitely wearing very well, wish I could say the same for me
Malc
davidwozhere
Posted 09/03/2016 - 00:30 Link
Life begins at our age! Well done for looking so good at the same time - as Malc says, not all of us succeed
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bjolester
Posted 09/03/2016 - 07:22 Link
Lovely portrait Donna!
Bjørn

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bwlchmawr
Posted 09/03/2016 - 08:09 Link
davidwozhere wrote:
Life begins at our age! .

Maybe, but I'd rather be 28 again...
Best wishes,

Andrew

"These places mean something and it's the job of a photographer to figure-out what the hell it is."
Robert Adams
"The camera doesn't make a bit of difference.  All of them can record what you are seeing.  But, you have to SEE."
Ernst Hass
My website: http://www.ephotozine.com/user/bwlchmawr-199050 http://s927.photobucket.com/home/ADC3440/index
https://www.flickr.com/photos/78898196@N05
davidtrout
Posted 09/03/2016 - 15:18 Link
I can't wait till I'm 28 again.
David
Wildwood512
Posted 09/03/2016 - 18:59 Link
Thanks again everyone for your overwhelming response and pleasant remarks! It's been a fun project to share here on PUG
(Pentax User Gallery) 😊
Cheers...Donna 😊
Edited by Wildwood512: 09/03/2016 - 19:00
alfpics
Posted 10/03/2016 - 19:41 Link
A bit late to the party here; great shot Donna, and prefer this to the next one you have posted. Looks as though you really enjoyed yourself!
Andy
Wildwood512
Posted 10/03/2016 - 20:12 Link
Thanks Andy! 😀
Cheers...Donna 😊
pauljay
Posted 13/03/2016 - 07:27 Link
It's all been said Donna!
Paul.

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