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Nov 10, 2022 18:33:56   #
Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC
 
Senior Portrait
Hair by Heather our Studio Stylist
Wardrobe Accessory: 10-11mm, 18" Classic Pearl Necklace by ANGARA

Illumination: 22" Beauty Dish with Sock (14" above and 24" in front of Melanie)
Kickers (4x1 foot Gridded Softboxes either side (45 degrees behind Melanie)

Nikon D3x with AF 135mm f/2D IF DC-Nikkor (Settings: 1/250; f/8; ISO 100)
Nikon D3x with AF 135mm f/2D IF DC-Nikkor (Setting...
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Nov 10, 2022 18:46:52   #
PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place
 
She should love it Thomas. Beautiful portrait.

Don

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Nov 10, 2022 19:16:40   #
toxdoc42
 
why are here irisis so dilated?

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Nov 10, 2022 19:44:38   #
Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC
 
toxdoc42 the studio is virtually pitch dark, the only illumination for ambient is the modeling lamps on the strobes so I can see to balance the multiple light sources... Albeit back in the day Spanish Ladies use to do the infamous deadly nightshade (Atropa belladonna) to dilate their irisis (bella i.e. Beautiful -- donna i.e. Lady) That is where the toxicological name for this tropane alkaloid – most notably Atropine and Scopolamine came from...

As a Chemistry Major I was fascinated with BioChemistry... such an intriguing subject... which I'm certain you're aware of... Oh, btw, do not even think of using belladonna for a portrait session... seriously dangerous stuff...
Hope this helps toxdox42

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Nov 10, 2022 19:53:53   #
toxdoc42
 
Yes, I am actually a clinical toxicologist, trained as a physician in the discipline. You might enjoy my book, Medical Toxicology, Antidotes and Anecdotes, published by Springer in 2017. One of my most famous cases is that of Charles Cullen, nurse who murdered hundreds of patients, and the subject of 2 Nteytflix movies, The Good Nurse and Capturing the Killer Nurse. The latter includes an interview with me, and will be released by netflix tomorrow, 10/11/2022

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Nov 10, 2022 21:46:38   #
Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC
 
Awesome toxdoc42... I figured with your moniker that you would appreciate the Belladonna analogy...
Amazing how far those Spanish Ladies went to have alluring irises

All the best on your amazing journey toxdoc42...
Sounds like you had an intriguing career!

Cheers!

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Nov 11, 2022 06:05:20   #
roxiemarty Loc: Florida
 
I know nothing about toxicology but I have used scopolamine patches for motion sickness. It went behind my ear and that is how I used to ride trains for days on end. And I love the image of Melanie. She reminds me of the Little Mermaid. Especially with the hair and pearls! Beautiful.

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Nov 11, 2022 08:48:35   #
jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana
 
Beautiful photo of a beautiful young lady. You did well, Thomas.

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Nov 11, 2022 09:28:31   #
Jimmy T Loc: Virginia
 
Thomas902 wrote:
Senior Portrait
Hair by Heather our Studio Stylist
Wardrobe Accessory: 10-11mm, 18" Classic Pearl Necklace by ANGARA

Illumination: 22" Beauty Dish with Sock (14" above and 24" in front of Melanie)
Kickers (4x1 foot Gridded Softboxes either side (45 degrees behind Melanie)


Thomas, what an amazing pic!
Thank you for sharing your tips.
This pic makes me . . .
Smile,
JimmyT Sends
Bravo Zulu

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Nov 11, 2022 11:41:02   #
Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC
 
"She should love it..." Thank you for your very kind words Don.
And yes she did and so did her mom... By request I did an 11x14 print for her mom

Again many thanks for your continued support Don

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Nov 11, 2022 11:57:59   #
Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC
 
Thank you so much for your very kind words roxiemarty...
And yes the "Little Mermaid" analogy is so appropriate here...
You're not the only one who mentioned this

btw, I love your imagery of your charming granddaughter roxiemarty "Sweet 16 garden portraits"
Yes they do grow up way too fast! Might start getting ready to do bridal portraiture with her...
She's such a lovely young lady...
All the best on your photographic journey

Oh, and it's good to know about scopolamine transdermal patches for motion sickness.
I wasn't aware of this until now...

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Nov 11, 2022 12:02:10   #
Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC
 
Thank you so much for your continued support and very kind words John...
I'm glad you enjoyed this rendering of Melanie Ann the "Little Mermaid"
She was a joy to work with and so much fun!

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Nov 11, 2022 12:05:12   #
Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC
 
Jimmy thank you again for your continued support and kind words...
So glad Melanie Ann's rendering made you smile...

All the best Jimmy...

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Nov 11, 2022 12:15:40   #
Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL
 
Gorgeous portrait. I love it!

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Nov 11, 2022 12:15:55   #
Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL
 
Gorgeous portrait. I love it!

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