Another at 23...

Posted by Judy (Brooksville, Florida, United States) on 21 November 2008 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.

Another shot of our only daughter, Susan, taken in 1983, which also hangs in my office. She was working at Bloomingdales in NYC at the time and this was taken by her friend. ... Is this my 'baby girl' turned model?
She might be embarrassed to see these. :D

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Magda from Vancouver, Canada

She is beautiful! 23 then?! Wow! She looks like a teenage girl. Is that your daughter, Judy? I like the treatment you did on those photographs...

21 Nov 2008 7:14am

@Magda: Yes, Magda, and as a result of your comment, I added that to my text; thank you.
These two older photos did not scan well. I guess the quality of photo paper makes the difference, so processing helped a lot.

Rags from Plano, United States

she really is a looker!

21 Nov 2008 8:04am

@Rags: Thanks!

Marie-Hélène Ammor from Casablanca/Paris, Morocco

Beautiful ! Great portrait !

21 Nov 2008 8:30am

@Marie-Hélène Ammor: Thank you, Marie.

Betty from New Jersey, United States

She is a beautiful girl, Judy. Fantastic portrait!

21 Nov 2008 12:38pm

@Betty: Thank you, Betty.

SKHallisey from Montreal, Canada

i wonder what type of film/paper this is. it looks almost as if it were a water color. did you apply some sort of filter to it?

21 Nov 2008 12:56pm

@SKHallisey: It's post-processing with a filter, just as you suspected.

MJ from Delaware, United States

I love the effect.... she is beautiful...

21 Nov 2008 1:06pm

@MJ: Me too - thanks! :D

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

Stunningly processed! She is gorgeous. You ought to frame this and give it to her for Christmas.

21 Nov 2008 1:28pm

@Viewfinder: Good idea, VF ... but it's already been given to her husband following a request by him several years ago. :D

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

A lovely image of your attractive daughter, Judy.

21 Nov 2008 2:27pm

@Michael Skorulski: Thank you, Michael.

Barbara from Florida, United States

Gorgeous portrait. It looks like something out of a modeling magazine. Really remarkable and beautiful features along with the pose. The processing you used is stunning.

21 Nov 2008 2:33pm

@Barbara: Thanks, Barb ... I know I'm biased, but she's really a wonderful person!
Glad you liked the processing.

PS: We saw the implosion live on TV, but nearly an hour late due to the dolphins in the area. We heard two at first, but then later they said four or five ... and no, I couldn't see the blond's hands to see if she had a camera! :D

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

No need to be embarrassed ...she is beautiful...move over Cheryl Tiegs ;)

21 Nov 2008 3:39pm

@Lorraine: I'm so proud of her ... I only wish there was a way to display her inner character! xx

Carol from United States

This is so special, Judy...especially for me since I have met her.

21 Nov 2008 4:04pm

@Carol: I don't know if you'll be back to read my response, but I'm thrilled you had a chance to meet Susan, Carol.
It's just sad that it was David's memorial service that put us all together.

tyan from Singapore, Singapore

very beautiful lady,because you are such a beautiful mom:)

21 Nov 2008 4:16pm

@tyan: Now aren't you being the diplomatic young lady! <grin>

Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom

A beautiful portrait, and that 'paint' effect looks great. I think she has the same smile as Lady Diana had.

21 Nov 2008 4:47pm

@Observing: Aww, Mike ... what a sweet thought; she's special to us with or w/o the smile! :D

Chris from South Jersey, United States

I really like the processing - probably a nice way to take a familiar image and make it a little different. Well done and Happy Birthday to your daughter....

21 Nov 2008 5:09pm

@Chris: Thanks, Chris ... the processing also helps when a photo doesn't scan well. :D

dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, CA, United States

beautiful and endearing -- a wonderfully characteristic shot!

21 Nov 2008 9:32pm

@dj.tigersprout: Thanks, DJ for both of your comments ... tomorrow is a current shot of Susan. ;D

Knut M Jensen from Norway

Great composition and technically very well done. You have generally a lots of great photos!

21 Nov 2008 9:42pm

@Knut M Jensen: Thank you, Knut ... I appreciate your comment.

Fliss from Melbourne Beach, United States

Now, this is really pretty..

22 Nov 2008 3:24am

@Fliss: Thanks, Fliss!