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Dreams of Stardom : Tara

Posted by
Phil Morris (Saskatoon, Toronto, NYC, Canada) on 28 October 2015 in Art & Design and Portfolio.

I really never knew Tara's dreams at all. I took this picture when we were on a break
and as she picked up a book, I thought it worked well, so I took the shot. In this shot
she wore my mother's veiled hat, which I don't remember my mother ever wearing,
so it may have been somewhat out of style when I was a kid. I always told most of
my sitters to bring a camisole for any special pictures we might do. Sometimes even
that disappeared. The picture is colored black and white with some special effects.
She was sitting on my theatre seats which everyone sat on, while waiting for special
lighting. The strong backlight came from the sun I believe coming from the sunporch.
Tara and I worked well because we both spoke little, and the work and time vanished.
It was all too brief, and she became one of my favourite sitters in my lifetime...

This was a black and white image, even the pics of Marilyn in the book were black and
white. Colored on the computer, but very much like my process of using Dr. Martins
Chromographic colors.

Stephen from Canberra, Australia

Radiant shot and beautiful story, Phil. I love the way your image captures the sense of dreams and aspirations - something we all cherish in one way or another.

28 Oct 2015 9:49am

kerrfoa from Rennes, France

Tara est une star son étoile brille pour elle ! très bon cliché Phil 10*

28 Oct 2015 10:08am

Steven from Chicagoland, United States

A great visual effect that works well here!! It really help generate a story here.

28 Oct 2015 2:59pm

Steve Rice from Olympia, United States

So beautiful! I hope her dreams were fulfilled whatever they may have been. A spectacular image.

28 Oct 2015 5:02pm

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

I think I enjoy your stories as much as the photos themselves. I like the explosion of dreams of stardom. ANother fantastic image

28 Oct 2015 5:24pm

Adela Fonts from Barcelona, Spain

Your explanation of how did your image is excellent ... I like your creative thought process !. Finally your image is an excellent photograph full of magic ... I love it! 5*****

28 Oct 2015 6:14pm

Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada

That is a very cool shot.

29 Oct 2015 12:58am

L'Angevine from Angers, France

oh superbe

29 Oct 2015 7:17am

Doug from Burnham-on-Sea, United Kingdom

This is such a wonderful image Phil, you see to bring out a quiet in capturing Tara's concentration while reading and the light and star seems to reflect an ambition she may have to follow her dreams. Beautiful image

29 Oct 2015 11:26am

STEED from D, France

Tara lighted by the Stars !!!!! Creative,once more,Phil' ....Well done,Friend ....

29 Oct 2015 11:28am

Evelyne Dubos from Le Mans, France

Just superb !!

3 Nov 2015 11:21am

Shaahin Bahremand from Tehran, Iran

good shot

13 Nov 2015 9:11am

Ruthiebear from Titusville, NJ, United States

You have captured a story by your additions to Tara's image. There is a glittery future though the moment may be disappointing. Fabulous as always

20 Dec 2015 6:12pm

Adela Fonts from Barcelona, Spain

A delightful image that invites us to dream! A great pleasure to behold ... Best regards Phil! Thanks a lot!

21 Dec 2015 6:16pm

This image has been featured in 2 Remix collections.

Thought provoking images by Doug

Creativa i fascinant by Adela Fonts