China Doll

[architkataria]

Wow! What a shot... Lovely lighting, and detail. The doll looked like a real person at my first glance. TFS.

[SusanH1970]

What an absolutely gorgeous doll! My mom had a love for Asian art and she would have LOVED this...as I do. Your lighting is beautiful and it really stands out against the black background. Nice job!

[Stilelibero]

I like the lighting in this shot a lot, is making the image interesting.
great job!!!!!!

[SoxAddict]

Yes, I agree with everyone - beautiful shot and beautifully lit.

[jennie]

Hi Michael!! i know the title said 'doll' but i thought it was a portrait of a real person when i scrolled the photo..you really managed to bring the detail of your subject with your lighting..as a master of macro i think this is just the easy stuff for you..haha..hope you'll find the opportunity to go out soon..tnx for sharing..

[beachcomber]

I think these are good exercises Michael, in this case the lighting perfectly compliments the porcelain pure features of this charming figuer, if we can manage the light effectively we should be able to capture most anything, nicely done
Steve

[martha36]

Very pretty! It is an interesting technique, isn't it? The lighting is so perfect, and leaves the viewer wondering about the source - if you don't know.

[Chewys Dad]

Originally Posted by villafane928

wow! Another image that is so perfectly lit. Understanding light is the key to great photography and it looks to me like you goy it. Nice job my friend

Thanks Jeff, I appreciate your encouragement!

Originally Posted by Hayward Taylor

Hi Michael - getting better with each post ... love it

Thank You Hayward! much appreciated.

Originally Posted by dvetter

Another great shot, very inspiring!

Thank You Dvetter!

Originally Posted by Preacherman

Every detail clearly demonstrated. You have made it look almost 3D with expert use of light and background. Love it Michael. PAUL

Thank You Paul! This is a Fun Technique, Give it a try!

Originally Posted by Fred flyfisher

There's nothing wrong with the subject. The technique is superb. Great work Michael.

Thank You Fred! Much Appreciated my Friend!

Originally Posted by leonaashlee

It's really lovely Michael...

Thank You Leona, it's lovely of you to say so!

Originally Posted by plangereis

Once again, a beautifully presented shot, with nice composition and great lighting. TFS, Michael.

Thanks You Paul! for takeing the time to look and comment!

Originally Posted by fstopMike

Michael, you are having so much fun and doing so well at it!! Love these

Thanks Mike, Yes I am having fun with this.

Originally Posted by DRs

I love this shot. nicely done.

Thank You Drs

Originally Posted by architkataria

Wow! What a shot... Lovely lighting, and detail. The doll looked like a real person at my first glance. TFS.

Thanks so Much, Yes these porcelain Dolls are all so detailed right down to the finger nails!

Originally Posted by SusanH1970

What an absolutely gorgeous doll! My mom had a love for Asian art and she would have LOVED this...as I do. Your lighting is beautiful and it really stands out against the black background. Nice job!

Thanks You Susan! The detail on these dolls is amazing.

Originally Posted by Stilelibero

I like the lighting in this shot a lot, is making the image interesting.
great job!!!!!!

Thank You Stilelibero! I appreciate Your Kind Comments!

Originally Posted by SoxAddict

Yes, I agree with everyone - beautiful shot and beautifully lit.

Thank You Sox!

Originally Posted by jennie

Hi Michael!! i know the title said 'doll' but i thought it was a portrait of a real person when i scrolled the photo..you really managed to bring the detail of your subject with your lighting..as a master of macro i think this is just the easy stuff for you..haha..hope you'll find the opportunity to go out soon..tnx for sharing..

Hi Jennie, I'll be in Thailand In about a week, so I know I'll be able to get some of my favorite "Macro" shots in! Thank you for your Comments.

Originally Posted by beachcomber

I think these are good exercises Michael, in this case the lighting perfectly compliments the porcelain pure features of this charming figuer, if we can manage the light effectively we should be able to capture most anything, nicely done
Steve

Thank You Beach, it is giving me a new perspective on lighting and how it's applied to the subject. I Don't know how this will work with portraits, but I'm going to give it a try soon.

[Chewys Dad]

Originally Posted by martha36

Very pretty! It is an interesting technique, isn't it? The lighting is so perfect, and leaves the viewer wondering about the source - if you don't know.

Hi Martha, Yes, I've been asked "How do you do that" on Flicker. It really gives the photographer a little more control over the light. It's really very easy to do. I'm living proof! l.o.l

[FoG]

Beautifully presented shot ! lovely detail caught in this well done