"Film Noir"... Best viewed large, if you will. by marlboromaam

"Film Noir"... Best viewed large, if you will.

Not exactly a "movie title" theme. Going for the old-style movie film genre here, "Film Noir"... It's sort of a high-key, low-key black and white, soft focus with just a touch of gold kind of thing. I'll be working on that for the next several days - off and on.

This is Isabelle, she models my original crochet designs for my Etsy shop. Isn't she lovely? And she works real cheap cause she's a dummy! LOL! However, I was trying very hard to give her some life. Might as well practice portraits with her and my other entourage of dummy models here. Right? =)

For the sake of the movie genre, think of private detectives in trench coats and fedoras leaning against lamp posts in the dark and foggy rain... "Dames" in fur coats and dark glasses sitting in limosines, etc. You get the picture. Enjoy a little "Film Noir" jazz... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJCg8rJynSE
Clever -- and yes, she's lovely! :) What's your etsy shop? I would love to check it out!
July 28th, 2012  
Very cool processing and photo! Your model is lovely (and will never age like the rest of us!)
July 28th, 2012  
Lovely model! You have given her some life I think
July 28th, 2012  
@rockinrobyn Aww! Thank you so much, Robyn! If you'll email me marlboromaam@yahoo.com, I'll send you the link. I don't like to "pimp" my shop here. LOL!

@lynnb So true, Lynn! Thank you for your lovely comments and visit! Always appreciated!

@sassik Now, that makes my day, Sassik! Thank you so much!
July 28th, 2012  
I would have never known she was a dummy... seriously.. great job.
July 28th, 2012  
Great shot, I though she was real
July 28th, 2012  
I thought initially that this beautiful lady had such a long neck! Then I thought, it's too long! Reading under the picture confirmed my thoughts!
July 28th, 2012  
What a Dollface!
July 28th, 2012  
@cheribug Makes my day! Thank you, Cheryl!

@sugarmuser Love that comment! Thank you, Sharon!

@maggiemae LOL! Maggiemae, I have a long neck. It matches my very long legs. Ha ha! Thank you for your comments! I always enjoy your visit!
July 28th, 2012  
@dauber LOL! Thank you so much, RL!
July 28th, 2012  
I like the shot very much and the editing rocks. You have a great active imagination.
July 28th, 2012  
Beautiful lighting and shade on "her!" Nice to have a model that works "cheap!" lol Seriously tho ... this is lovely! Great job.
July 28th, 2012  
It sure is a beautiful dummy! =) the shot is really lovely!
July 28th, 2012  
Awesome
July 28th, 2012  
Cool processing, who is it?
July 28th, 2012  
Very clever. And yes, she is so very lovely, even for a dummy--and I mean that in the nicest terms!!!!
July 28th, 2012  
I thought she was real..you did a great job bringing her to life! I love the artsy noir look!
July 28th, 2012  
Oh wow - I thought she was real, too. Love what you have done here.
July 28th, 2012  
cool shot
July 29th, 2012  
Well, she is stunning and always available is a good thing too! You did bring her to life!
July 29th, 2012  
Deb
Well done! Love the hat, maybe you can give me the address to your ETSY?
July 29th, 2012  
One of my favorite movie genres. Nice shot!
July 29th, 2012  
Great shot. It does have that old movie look. I thought Isabelle was a life model until I read your narrative.
July 29th, 2012  
@deburahiru Thank you, Deb! If you'll email me at the above addy in my reply to Robyn, I'll be happy to email you the link. I don't like to "pimp" my shop on here. LOL!
July 29th, 2012  
She looks very life like!
July 29th, 2012  
she's sure a doll.. er wait ...she is...lol..
July 29th, 2012  
@sarasdadandmom Thank you very much, Terry! This is a shooting and editing technique I'd love to master!

@karenann Thank you, Karen! I really appreciate your time to view my black and white shots. Means a lot to me!

@mantha Thank you, Sam! Grateful for your lovely comments!

@kerristephens Thank you, Kerri!

@klemieux Thank you, Ken! It's Isabelle! Or maybe I don't understand your question. LOL!

@yonnie LOL! Thank you, Yvonne! I do appreciate your comments!

@groovygirlrn Thank you so much, Sheri! You made my night with your wonderful remarks!

@purdey Really appreciate your comments, Sharon! Thank you so much! xo

@beckys Thank you, Becky!

@swguevin You made my night with your wonderful comments, Sheila! Thank you so much!

@janets Thank you very much, Janet! Appreciate that!

@daisy I love your comments, Kathryn! Thank you so very much!

@skipt07 Thank you so much, Skip!

@joeboxster LOL! Thank you very much, Joe!
July 29th, 2012  
Very beautiful capture. She looks so very human.
July 29th, 2012  
Love your processing here, it works so well and 'Artist'-y film feel to it.
July 29th, 2012  
Great processing Maggie, beautiful shot!
July 29th, 2012  
@sangwann Appreciate your comments very much! Thank you, Dione!

@frida You made my day! Thank you so much, Frida!

@simon0128 Thank you very much, Simon!
July 29th, 2012  
I LOVE THIS ONE!!! I'm on old classic film nut anyway. I would enjoy seeing a series of these type photos. Fab processing and your model is gorgeous. I googled Etsy and it looks a bit like eBay. I gather you have your own site?
July 29th, 2012  
Very nicely done.
July 29th, 2012  
Hi Maggie, I recognise Isabelle from earlier in your 365, she still looks good , no sign of ageing !!!

This is ultra cool, great post processing and expertly put together
July 29th, 2012  
@cimes1 Thank you, Carole! You will probably see more shots attempting this look. Etsy is not like Ebay. Etsy does NOT do auctions and Etsy is ONLY for "HANDMADE and "VINTAGE" items and supplies to 'MAKE" handmade items. It's the number ONE site for "HANDMADE" items in the world. No, I don't have my own site but, I do have a little shop on Etsy, and other pages of social media to help promote it.

@sabanford Thank you, Shirley!

@phil_howcroft LOL! That was Olivia you're remembering. She wore the bright yellow and multi-colored curly scarf and headband. Happy to know you remembered her! Thank you, Phil! I thought you might like the vintage movie look.
July 29th, 2012  
that really does look old and movie like vintage!
July 29th, 2012  
@vickisfotos Thank you, Vicki! You made my day!
July 29th, 2012  
Excellent shot! She looks very human here. Your Etsy shop sounds interesting.
July 29th, 2012  
@carolinedreams Thank you, Caroline! I really appreciate your comments and visit! You are so sweet!
July 31st, 2012  
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