Queen Alexandra (1844-1925)

[grandduchessella]

In the Olav photos, it looks like the first was touched up while the 2nd was not.

[royal_netherlands]

Yes I tought the same about the second not being  touched.
But why it looks that way I dont know, the pictures were taken at the same time. ( I think)
Mabye the run out of make up.

[B5218]

There is at least one studio photograph of Alexandra taken on the day of the coronation that was not retouched.  I saw it pre-scanner days.  Has anyone a copy?

[royal_netherlands]

do you mean this one?

[royal_netherlands]

the retouched version.

[royal_netherlands]

[royal_netherlands]

[brnbg aka: liljones1968]

Yes I tought the same about the second not being  touched.
But why it looks that way I dont know, the pictures were taken at the same time. ( I think)
Mabye the run out of make up.
 

almost from the very first printed photograph, there have been ways to make realistic (and unnattractive) images more flattering.   everything from filters to printing techniques ("burning & dodging" etc).     in all likelihood, the 2nd (untouched) image was never intended for general distribution, and indeed, may never even have been shown to queen Alexandra (or anyone else)....perhaps only being released after the studio's image archive/library passed into someone else's posession.

[royal_netherlands]

With Louise.

[royal_netherlands]

I just love this picture it is one of my favourits.
Espially Queen Alexandra,she looks so royal and the expresion is also verry beatifull.

[royal_netherlands]

almost from the very first printed photograph, there have been ways to make realistic (and unnattractive) images more flattering.   everything from filters to printing techniques ("burning & dodging" etc).     in all likelihood, the 2nd (untouched) image was never intended for general distribution, and indeed, may never even have been shown to queen Alexandra (or anyone else)....perhaps only being released after the studio's image archive/library passed into someone else's posession.

Thank you fore the info brnbg aka: liljones1968.

[Alicky1872]

Alix with her girls

[Alicky1872]

Royal_netherlands, the close ups you did (especially the one of Alix ) are wonderful, thank you!  

[royal_netherlands]

Royal_netherlands, the close ups you did (especially the one of Alix ) are wonderful, thank you!  

Youre Welcomme Mrs Eddy.
Yes the one of Alix is one of my favourits of her.

[Aliss_Kande]

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f78/opzich/LouiseAlexandraQueenAlexandra.jpg
With Louise.

Is the child Alix's granddaughter, Alexandra?