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Ragga2000


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Challenge: Environmental Portrait II (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Location: Hnefaleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar
Date: Mar 17, 2008
Aperture: 5,6
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200
Galleries: Portraiture, Black and White
Date Uploaded: Mar 18, 2008

This is Stefán - he is an champion of Iceland in this boxing sport!

This shot was lit with one flash and one light with a kindoff "soft-box" - unfortunately there is this shadow on his face BUT as I think it adds to the mood here I will post this picture instead of one with a flawless lightning and a less distracting background (lets see how you like it :o)

I took several pictures of him that I really liked but this one showed Ali in the back which I really think adds to the "environment" although I am sure some will say it is distracting :o)

Statistics
Place: 5 out of 159
Avg (all users): 6.9468
Avg (commenters): 8.0714
Avg (participants): 6.7895
Avg (non-participants): 6.9903
Views since voting: 3312
Views during voting: 416
Votes: 263
Comments: 19
Favorites: 0


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03/28/2008 06:42:44 PM
Congratulations Ragga! I think the shadow on the face just adds character to the shot. Brilliant idea to have Ali in the background. Til hamingju stelpa, vel af sér vikið.
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03/26/2008 08:27:11 PM
nice portrait, Ali adds to it
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03/26/2008 01:48:26 PM
This was my favourite of the challenge. Big congrats on top 5.
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03/26/2008 01:23:41 PM
Ragga! WAY TO GO!!! THIS is FABULOUS!!! Congratulations!!!

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03/26/2008 12:10:53 AM
I really enjoyed this shot, glad to see it on the top 10 here.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/25/2008 11:37:29 PM
Really cool shot but I'd have to say it kinda gets over-staged by Neil Leifers Ali/Liston image in the background which IMO is the best sports shot ever taken. Still a Ribbon contender. Good Luck!
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03/25/2008 12:50:26 PM
The shading around the eyes is not to my liking, but that is subjective. There is a nice capture of concentration and intimidation. The b&w adds depth.
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03/25/2008 11:26:40 AM
Great photo, great pose, great composition... well done!
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03/24/2008 08:57:07 AM
Strong impact here with this portrait.......
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03/22/2008 02:37:32 PM
Nice traditional boxing pose which no doubt the subject will love. The Ali poster adds a very nice touch. the ring ropes are a lot more subtle (in fact I wonder whether every one will see them) but again serve to add to the environment. Strong BW conversion - 8
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03/22/2008 08:53:44 AM
THAT is what's meant by an "environmental portrait". Powerful and well presented.
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03/21/2008 03:43:45 PM
This one has BLUE written all over it. Nice lighting, expression, setup. Good luck.
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03/21/2008 01:26:30 AM
Though this guy may never be heavy weight champion you can tell the dream still lives. 8.
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03/20/2008 07:12:02 AM
exactly "inspiration image" 10
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03/19/2008 05:52:47 PM
Love the bw that you have done with this, it is dramitic and brings a real ummff to it, great capture well done 10
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03/19/2008 03:42:44 PM
The picture and title work very well together. The background with Ali adds significantly to this picture and the overall shot is very well composed. What I find distracting is the black and white cutoff shirt. Boxing photos such as this are typically done in just the trunks and gloves, although I guess amateurs wear jerseys...you get an 8 from me, hopefully top ten for composition and orginiality
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03/19/2008 03:03:26 AM
I love the background on this one, great shot.
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03/19/2008 01:57:43 AM
Excellent subject, composition, lighting and environment make this a great image. Good job!
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03/19/2008 01:04:45 AM
solid, professional, what more can i say. top 10, easy. 9 from me
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