Chica Venezuela

My first hand-held lowlight efforts with the S602Z were way less than satisfactory. After picking up several tips on the Fujigroup forum I thought I might try it again. The occasion was the "Miss Chica Venezuela" pageant held in Miami on December 6th. Let me know what you think. I shot lots of pix in hopes of getting at least one decent photo for each girl. Things moved so fast that I had to work manually and guess at focus and exposure. Ocassionally I guessed O.K. Sorry about the lack of EXIF data, I guess Neat Image must "eat" it? I only used PS and Neat Image.
Miss Chica Venezuela	My Favorite	"The Marilyns", No. 1.	"The Marilyns", No. 2.
Bathing Suit Beauty 1	Still my favorite!	Very Beautiful	Another Beauty
Pulchritude on Parade.	Pulchritude on Parade, 2.	Organizer and M.C.	Traditional Dance No.
Several of the girls sang	Another Singer	Once More	A local dance troupe
Light was tough but colors were great.	This is one of my favorite shots. The "Blue Angel"	Maybe I'll get names to post with faces soon.	Another beauty in a great dress!
My favorite curly coiffed contestant.	Really "Hot" dress.	My "winner"	Actual Winner
One of my favorites.	Her family sat very near me.	A young junior prom queen.	Another elegant young Lady
Group 1		Beauty on Parade	Group 2
My favorite top!	Group 2 again.	"So, where's the after party?"	Does it get any better?
Hamlet interviews the winner	Two cuties.	Miss "Hot Top" gets a ribbon.	More tough questions for "Miss Amistad.
Her mommie was a beauty too; duh!	Curse my poor Spanish!	The "Lady in Red" was also very special	What should I do with my hands?
Consolation prize?	And the winner is....	Thanx to the judges.	Web Publication