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Started by Cal, Aug 06 2009 12:15 AM

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#1 Cal

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Posted 06 August 2009 - 12:15 AM

Hey Crew,

So i've been insanely busy with pool shoots. I'm basically shooting as many models as I can to find those special few who can work underwater.

This week i've been lucky and scored three brilliant and talented models who could all work underwater.

NB* also be aware that i'm trying to learn how to produce graphics in photoshop so excuse the overboard lighting effects etc.

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no 3- this was shot against a white sheet with two off camera strobes aimed behind the model to give it the blown out effect

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no 4 - excuse the large size but I just coudlnt help myself


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no 8

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Hope you've enjoyed them!

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#2 Damo

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Posted 06 August 2009 - 12:22 AM

Cal .........these are works of art................maybe consider doing book in the future.........??

Edited by Damo, 06 August 2009 - 12:23 AM.

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#3 Cal

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Posted 06 August 2009 - 12:25 AM

no 9 - heres a digitally hacked shot. I increased the canvas size and clone stamped in a sunball from another shot and added some gausian blur and some other effects.

thoughts?

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These models seriously rocked out. They were just brilliant to work with

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Posted 06 August 2009 - 02:43 AM

Excellent Cal, great to see you trying all this different stuff; I like the big shot as well as the high key one.

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Posted 06 August 2009 - 03:18 AM

Incredible pics Cal, just Incredible!

#6 TheRealDrew

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Posted 06 August 2009 - 03:30 AM

Man, they are looking great. Really great job, no matter what you decide to name them :)

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Posted 06 August 2009 - 09:04 AM

Excellent, indeed. No3 and No8 are very good.

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Posted 06 August 2009 - 09:06 AM

another set of incredible pics cal!

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Posted 06 August 2009 - 09:11 AM

These shots are stunning!

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Posted 06 August 2009 - 12:07 PM

S T U N N I N G yet again. You certainly deserve loads of credit Cal.

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#11 Cal

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Posted 06 August 2009 - 08:30 PM

Thanks for the great response guys!

They were certainly loads of fun to take!

Cheers

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Posted 07 August 2009 - 05:14 AM

Simply great shots !
N°8 is my favorite.
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Posted 07 August 2009 - 07:31 AM

You still keep amazing Cal!
Keep it up!!
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#14 jodyelliott

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Posted 10 August 2009 - 12:04 PM

I just read the main page article on your images. Pretty awesome! I really like your last set.

But..... what about guy models? :)

#15 Cal

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Posted 10 August 2009 - 06:27 PM

Thanks guys!

Guy models - I've got a few linned up to shoot with but there inherently hard to shoot as its hard to make them look good haha. I've working with a male ballerina soon so that should be fun!
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