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06/29/2007 03:51:27 PM |
The light on his face gives just that little extra touch. Nice depth of field. Very well executed. |
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05/20/2007 11:36:11 PM |
woot! You go my Utah friend! This is an awsome photo, the lighting is beautifully exicuted. Congrats on the ribbon! |
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05/20/2007 10:51:17 PM |
David, congratulations on yet another ribbon. Nice work on this one. I know what you mean about the whole minimal editing. My recent entry had no editing except USM done also. I really like how this one turned out. Nice work. |
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05/20/2007 12:29:20 PM |
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05/20/2007 12:19:16 AM |
A very strong visual demonstrating great inner strength with flair. Congratulations on your Blue. |
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05/18/2007 12:31:16 PM |
this shot is wonderful. Having lived in Arizona, I learned that native americans hold their festivals and dances very sacred and outside photography is considered offensive. Students even told me of outsiders harmed due to invading an event. I admire people who hold to their traditions and "roots". I also admire photographers who present these people well. You have a wonderful capture here and do great justice to a proud people. Congrats ! :-) |
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05/17/2007 04:45:58 PM |
Voted an 8. But now that I think about it... it deserves at least a nine or ten! |
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05/17/2007 01:55:20 PM |
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05/17/2007 10:04:21 AM |
fantastic shot! congrats and well deserved |
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05/17/2007 12:11:32 AM |
this is one heck of a fabulous picture!!!! i have to add this to faves...you are a great photographer and an awesome commentor and i appreciate learning from you! |
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05/16/2007 09:08:25 PM |
Here he goes again, super!!! Loved this when I saw it. The colors are just mesmerizing! Congrats on ANOTHER ribbon (and blue at that)!!! |
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05/16/2007 08:57:38 PM |
Way to go David! Keep'em coming!! Congratulations on a different and wonderful picture!
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05/16/2007 05:01:47 PM |
I knew this was going to win ,
Great job |
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05/16/2007 04:57:27 PM |
Congratulations on another Blue and an amazing cultural portrait! Very cool work!! |
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05/16/2007 02:16:10 PM |
David, congratulations on your blue ribbon with such an OUTSTANDING photo! Into my favorites it goes! |
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05/16/2007 01:32:20 PM |
unbelieveble that a bad postcard picc can get a blue ribbon shame on you all |
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05/16/2007 11:59:09 AM |
Bravo dude. You got good camera skills and it's paying off for ya. :-D |
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05/16/2007 11:14:38 AM |
As one of your "10s" all I have to say is B.R.A.V.O.!!!!!
Well deserved First Place showing!~ |
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05/16/2007 11:06:05 AM |
The only thing I can think to say is wow. "Wow." "WOW." I'll even say it backwards:
Wow.
Nice going! 7.8. OK, now set out to top it! |
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05/16/2007 10:34:04 AM |
Yup, DPC watchout, David is on the Warpath. Two wins in short order and well deserved. Perfect in all respects! Congrats |
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05/16/2007 10:26:55 AM |
Congrats on your blue! Very highly deserved - to me this was the "obvious" winner in this challenge. Absolutely beautiful. |
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05/16/2007 10:05:52 AM |
wow. you're on a roll! congrats. |
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05/16/2007 10:03:19 AM |
Totally awesome! Congrats on the ribbon (AGAIN)! |
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05/16/2007 09:39:04 AM |
he's on a role! great job :D |
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05/16/2007 09:28:21 AM |
Congratulations! What a wonderful shot! One of my favorites! |
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05/16/2007 08:54:33 AM |
Top notch photo, one of my favorites of the challenge. Congratulations on winning the blue ribbon! |
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05/16/2007 08:42:31 AM |
Blue looks good on you! Congrats on another fine portrait. |
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05/16/2007 08:38:29 AM |
YAY!!!!! Excellent photo. Congrats. |
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05/16/2007 07:42:19 AM |
It was only a matter of time David. You very regularly create professional and beautiful portraits. In fact I was stunned to read a comment of yours noting that you do not shoot for a living.
Anyway, it is another fantastic image - thanks for playing! |
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05/16/2007 06:25:11 AM |
Nice one David. Nice to see you & Yanko share the front page.. |
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05/16/2007 06:09:34 AM |
Lightning strikes again. Well done, David. |
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05/16/2007 04:50:47 AM |
2 in a row man... both blue too, rock on dude |
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05/16/2007 03:26:22 AM |
Excellent shot, and proof that you don't need to spend hours editing. I love the DOF - perfect! I love the light you cast on his face with your simple little spot light. |
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05/16/2007 03:07:47 AM |
Outstanding shot, congrats on the blue! |
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05/16/2007 03:01:41 AM |
Exellent shot! congrats on the blue! |
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05/16/2007 01:56:24 AM |
Congratulations on your Ribbon |
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05/16/2007 01:37:45 AM |
Wow David, congratulations! Again! :D |
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05/16/2007 01:11:40 AM |
DUDE! What's gotten into you?? :) CONGRATS ! |
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05/16/2007 01:11:21 AM |
WOW....two in a row! Congrats on another stunning image. |
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05/16/2007 01:03:48 AM |
Geez...I almost feel bad for giving you just a 7
lol...congrats David on the well deserved blue! |
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05/16/2007 12:58:11 AM |
Another blue?!? This was also my top pick...again! Hehe! I think that I may give up photoshop too. :) |
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05/16/2007 12:41:35 AM |
My top pick. Congratulations! |
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05/16/2007 12:32:12 AM |
Ha! You're on a great roll David. Wonderful shot, the light across his face really adds impact and draws you right in. The only nit pick that I can even find is a tad bit of detail loss in the tip of his spear but that's really reaching. This is another amazing shot and for that I congratulate you. |
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05/16/2007 12:32:06 AM |
congrats david this is awesome |
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05/16/2007 12:28:14 AM |
David Wow!!! You are incredible! Congratulations on back to back blues! This is amazing!
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05/16/2007 12:26:11 AM |
Another Blue, David. Stunning image and congrats. |
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05/16/2007 12:22:45 AM |
Excellent, congratulations! |
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05/16/2007 12:17:42 AM |
Another marvelous image!
You rock! |
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05/16/2007 12:16:33 AM |
Excellent result again mate, and you so deserved the "BLUE", with this great photo.....
Message edited by author 2007-05-16 00:16:57. |
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05/16/2007 12:16:04 AM |
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05/16/2007 12:08:38 AM |
Wow. Back to back. Congrats. |
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05/16/2007 12:07:08 AM |
congrats, finally my top choice agreed with the general DPC public. This is very well deserved blue. |
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05/16/2007 12:05:44 AM |
Sensitively lit well deserving of the blue congrats |
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05/15/2007 10:25:47 PM |
Beautiful portrait. Good luck! |
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05/15/2007 06:24:35 PM |
wow, this is absolutely amazing...great job. 10
blue maybe?:D:D |
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05/15/2007 02:02:58 PM |
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05/15/2007 01:50:54 PM |
geat stock shot, well taken and lit. |
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05/15/2007 12:06:20 PM |
Nice Job, well done. The colours and contrast are perfect |
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05/14/2007 05:34:15 PM |
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05/14/2007 09:56:58 AM |
nice lighting...technically superior but way too "stockphotoish" |
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05/13/2007 10:51:13 PM |
Great colour and strong pose... Great image (in my favs). |
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05/13/2007 03:54:23 PM |
Very nice image and composition. The sky color is a bit over the top. My eyes would like the focus to be a little clearer but the sunset type lighting probably made that part a challenge. The golden tones of that lighting work great on his skin. Back to bump you up to 8. |
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05/13/2007 10:02:27 AM |
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05/13/2007 01:37:51 AM |
Excellent picture! I'll be interested to see how you got this. |
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05/12/2007 05:57:25 PM |
love the colors in this one. |
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05/12/2007 04:14:04 PM |
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05/12/2007 03:49:28 PM |
Fantastic. Love the colors, the background, the outfit, the pose.... |
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05/12/2007 03:37:00 PM |
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05/12/2007 11:02:35 AM |
Stunning photo and my favorite for this challenge. Wonderful colors, fantastic background, authentic looking. 10 |
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05/12/2007 07:38:12 AM |
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05/11/2007 08:20:23 PM |
another good study with light on face great |
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05/11/2007 01:53:30 PM |
this could be a book cover of the 80's :) nice. |
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05/11/2007 07:20:25 AM |
i like the colors and the shot as a whole.. well done |
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05/10/2007 02:09:22 PM |
I really really really like this.. Nice job |
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05/10/2007 11:49:31 AM |
very similar to the last cheif that was in this topic i like the sheild in this picture |
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05/10/2007 09:19:28 AM |
The light and color in this are excellent. He really stands out nicely against the background without losing it altogather...the setting is quite important. Very nice photograph! |
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05/10/2007 07:49:34 AM |
excellent! this is great! 10!!! perfect everything!! |
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05/10/2007 05:10:31 AM |
This should do well. Good lighting and color. |
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05/09/2007 09:43:58 PM |
Gorgeous..... 10
(only complaint is that I'd like a bit more sharpness, but that's probably in part due to the small size...that and the blue of the sky looks a tad off. Perhaps darken the blue a shade or so.) |
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05/09/2007 03:49:59 PM |
beautiful colors, perfect exposure in foreground and background; i'm not sure what the cultural event is, but well done! |
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05/09/2007 02:38:11 PM |
face color seems like it needs to be toned down a bit ... |
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05/09/2007 02:20:15 PM |
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05/09/2007 01:34:19 PM |
Color and contrast works wonderfully. Good composition! |
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05/09/2007 01:30:09 PM |
Wow! Beautiful - it will ribbon for sure! 10 |
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05/09/2007 11:49:16 AM |
I love this image! The angle is nice, the light on his face is nice, and the colors are great! This image is well in focus. Good job! |
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05/09/2007 11:44:47 AM |
Awesome photograph. I love the colors and the lighting is perfect. Great overall composition as well. |
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05/09/2007 11:34:57 AM |
nice coloring and lighting!the background is also very beautiful. |
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05/09/2007 11:12:18 AM |
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05/09/2007 11:07:30 AM |
Beautifully composed, vivid colors, nice natural lighting, great details! |
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05/09/2007 10:03:59 AM |
I'm guessing that this will ribbon ... very well done ... |
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05/09/2007 08:31:00 AM |
WOW - this is the only entry in the entire challenge that I find even remotely interesting. |
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05/09/2007 07:49:24 AM |
great lighting on the face, especially. Great focus, Great composition and use of background. Top ten, I think. 8 |
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05/09/2007 04:49:02 AM |
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05/09/2007 02:28:51 AM |
To be honest, my only real complaint about this shot is that it looks "a little too good"; by this I mean, of course, that it lacks realism and spontaneity. The thing looks too set-up, staged, false. Yes, "technically," things look fine: good colors, nice composition, interesting subject. Also, the shot meets the challenge. So, I naturally wouldn't give this submission a "low grade," but its very "presentational" texture keeps me from being too kind, as well. |
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