This is a good variation on the mirror shot theme. I like the warm tones in the mirror compared to the chillier ones in the background.

anniedog: Thanks Martin. The building in the mirror is floodlit, hence the lovely glow.
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Love the composition of this and its implications and it works well with the first two - the link being mirrors or framed in a window but yesterdays with the shopping trolley seems odd one out though I thought that was a strong composition too.
I still prefer film to digital for the warmth and depth it gives and your imagery in this series confirms my belief. Great stuff Ingrid.

anniedog: I'm glad you like the film - the colours are far superior in my opinion too and certainly do have extra warmth and depth. I see what you mean about the shopping trolley shot - I was just so taken with the shadows and the weird atmospher there!
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You know what i noticed annie....a superb model makes your work easy and the result = goodness. So if she held still eventhough it was difficult for her...that make her a good model. Like the reflection here! am actually enjoying this red dress series!

anniedog: I shall certainly pass on your compliments to my model Katarina. I'm sure she will be pleased. She was certainly a good sport. Glad you are liking it.
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Very well done! Nothing else needs to be said.

anniedog: Thanks once again Kay.
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Hi Ingrid. Firstly, my apologies for my absence and lack of comments/replies this week; flu has stopped me in my tracks. I have, however, had a peek at this series and I am full of admiration for what you and your model have done in the conditions you have described - gee, how can anybody stay stock still for 30 seconds, as in this photo!! This has been a very brave and beautifully executed series of low light photography. Many, many congratulations on producing some stunning imagery. Kindest regards, Neil.

anniedog: No need to apologise - just hope you're feeling better. I keep forgetting that of course it is winter where you are - hence the flu! Thanks so much for your comments - it certainly is nice when people think your work is good because sometimes you're not your own best judge! I am just keen to try things I haven't done before and develop my eye - sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't!
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Ditto to what Martin said about the difference in tones between the background and what's in the mirror. I really like this, Ingrid, and am still amazed at the 30 seconds!!!

anniedog: Thank you Ginnie - you can see it was a long exposure by the traffic trails on the road.
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To my, the photo that it transmits to me more is: http://anniedog.shutterchance.com/photoblog/the_red_dress_02_/ But, all are interesting!

anniedog: Thanks Jose - we can all have our own opinions! Glad you like it.
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Good use of differential focus, and like the positioning of the figure in the mirror. She approaches her nemisis...

anniedog: Glad you appreciate the differential focus - it was really difficult to focus on her and I wasn't sure what I had got till I got the film back. It is really difficult focusing at night, even with good street lighting like this. You obviously have some not very pleasant ending in mind for her....

Excellent - an album cover for Chris de Burgh.

anniedog: Thanks Louis. I'll have to check him out - know the name but not familiar with the music!

I really like the effect this has with the buildings and figure in the mirror in focus while the rest is out. This makes an interesting composition and, I like my films in b&w or colour.

anniedog: Thank you Chad. I did actually crop this quite a bit - it was originally landscape but had a distracting parked car next to the mirror. I hadn't actually thought what this might look like in b/w - I suspect a lot of the drama would be lost by not seeing the red dress, and of course, I would have to call it something else!

voyeuristic! there is a story to this image, love it. mal

anniedog: It certainly does have that voyeuristic feel, doesn't it? Thanks for stopping by again.
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Strong narrative shot. You've created a darkly enigmatic atmosphere here.

anniedog: Thanks, Dave - that was my intention!
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Intriguingly beautiful ! Congratulations.

anniedog: Thanks very much Funmi and thanks for taking the time to look through the archive. I'm glad you like it. Your comment about calling me Ingrid - that is my name, perhaps you were confusing me with Astrid from Holland!
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