Musings of a Frequent Flying Scientist

Mid-Summer Portrait 1

These portraits were taken at the Midsummer Faerie Rade in Melbourne in 2016 (a couple of weekends ago). Taken with my Olympus OMD EM5 with the 45mm portrait lens (90mm equivalent).

Here’s another shot in colour, so you can better view her intricate makeup:

Most people at the Rade were dressed in costume and were very happy to be photographed. I will share a few more shots with you over the coming weeks.

x desleyjane

 

 

 

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20 responses to “Mid-Summer Portrait 1”

  1. morselsandscraps Avatar
    morselsandscraps

    Splendid portraits. I can see Melbourne will offer many delights.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      Thank you! Loving this city n

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  2. Terri Webster Schrandt Avatar
    Terri Webster Schrandt

    Great capture! So imaginative!!

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      Thanks Terri!

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  3. GF-Chopstix Avatar
    GF-Chopstix

    Looks like it was fun! Lovely portrait, Desley. I look forward to seeing the others 😀
    Oh yes, and Happy Australia Day!

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      Thank you Sandi! I feel this Australia Day will also be known as pyjama day at my house 😋

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      1. GF-Chopstix Avatar
        GF-Chopstix

        PJ’s and Lamingtons – a wonderful way to celebrate! Enjoy! 😀

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        1. desleyjane Avatar
          desleyjane

          Lamingtons!! That’s what I was missing. 😜

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  4. Faraday's Candle Avatar
    Faraday’s Candle

    You seem to be presented with the most amazing opportunities for great photography.
    Really like the B&W photo.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      Thank you. I love getting out, looking for fun things to do and photograph. I just wish I had more time to do it.

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  5. Ninette D.S Avatar
    Ninette D.S

    Aww wish I had been there, gorgeous photo! 🙂

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      Thank you, it was pretty cool 😄

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  6. Heyjude Avatar
    Heyjude

    Both beautiful portraits. I have the 45mm lens and I like it a lot, even though I don’t use it for portraits.

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      Thank you. Do you find yourself using your 45 for something specific?

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      1. Heyjude Avatar
        Heyjude

        I have used it for close-ups of flowers, easier to use than the macro lens, and it was perfect for shooting in twilight.

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  7. Amy Sampson Avatar
    Amy Sampson

    Beautiful! Fabulous eyes! They are even more spectacular in black and white.

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  8. graydaysandcoffee Avatar
    graydaysandcoffee

    wonderful photos. her make up is exquisite

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    1. desleyjane Avatar
      desleyjane

      Thanks, yes I thought it was wonderful.

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  9. pommepal Avatar
    pommepal

    Stunningly clear and beautiful portrait

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      desleyjane

      Thanks PP, I loved these portraits.

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