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10/07/2004 11:53:39 PM |
| an ancient culture caught in the digital age. great shot. |
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10/07/2004 11:34:18 PM |
| Interesting. The colors are nice. |
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10/07/2004 11:28:53 PM |
| Great picture and focus on the subject. I think this one will ribbon. Good Luck! 10 |
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10/07/2004 09:28:35 PM |
| Faultless, Extrodinary & Fantastic... your competition tugged at my heart strings so I only gave this a 9 ... but if you dont get the red I hope you get the blue! |
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10/07/2004 01:43:11 PM |
| Color and tone are expressed well here. The blue adds a nice impact. Including more of the background might better show the environment (it stands very well as a portrait, but imho, I would like to see more |
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10/07/2004 10:21:28 AM |
| Good framing - I like it. |
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10/07/2004 08:41:39 AM |
| this man's face and garb say that there is a story here that needs to be told. however, without any more context, i'm not sure what the story is. maybe if you had focused in on just his head and chest, or if you had backed off and shown his mount and what he was doing. as is, there's not much for me. |
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10/07/2004 07:09:19 AM |
| Strong and clear portrait. The white shirt really cuts out from the background and leads the aye to the face. A honest photograph. -9 |
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10/07/2004 03:45:17 AM |
| This is a great portrait of a "character"- not essentially the person but the thing represented, as referenced through the title, perhaps crop a little less leg, or more horse- but those are nit-picketty random thoughts. nice blue, nice job! |
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10/07/2004 12:52:06 AM |
| Alright, I must be ignorant because I have no idea what a Kozak is but I will give you the benefit of the doubt that the man in the picture is an accurate representation. Very sharp details. Contrast is excellent for the most part (shirt has bright spots) as are the colors. I really like how I can see individual hairs of the horse's mane and the wrinkles of the skin on the man's hand. I could go on. Excellent work. Minus half a point for the man not looking at the camera but I'll round up. 9 |
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10/06/2004 03:45:27 PM |
| Why have you cropped him so tight? A Kozak without a horse? But it's a wonderful model, great clarity and colours. I wonder where did you find real Kozak those days :) |
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10/06/2004 01:57:47 PM |
interesting portrait. the crop could be a little tighter and still retain enough detail in his surroundings to place him. a tiny bit of dodging in his face you really bring out the detail; his face has a lot of character, and wants to be recognized :)
nice job.
Pedro |
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10/06/2004 01:27:50 AM |
| nice pic, interesting expression |
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10/05/2004 09:34:38 PM |
| Good clarity, I think the background seems to cut the shot in half taking away from the subject 7 |
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10/05/2004 08:29:44 AM |
| This is a really beautiful shot with excellent, consistent lighting. In addition, the subject is interesting and the composition works well. Really great job. |
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10/05/2004 01:04:29 AM |
| A very outstanding and clear image with a strong subject and great attire and good dof use to keep the eyes focused. Bumping up to 6 |
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10/04/2004 11:36:43 PM |
| what a charming fellow! very nice photo makes you want to know more about the man. |
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10/04/2004 01:18:11 PM |
| Great portrait. The color tones make the subject stand out vividly. 7 |
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10/04/2004 11:01:49 AM |
| Good composition and technically correct for the subject. Not much WOW factor for the average viewer. I think if there were a connection between the viewer and the subject it would be much admired. 7 |
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10/04/2004 10:28:15 AM |
| Excellent portrait shot here, the exposure and DOF is spot on! Did he know this was being taken? Well done! 8 |
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10/04/2004 05:43:21 AM |
| Well exposed and framed!! Good stuff! |
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10/04/2004 05:05:38 AM |
Exceptional portrait, the lighting, the framing and exposure. I think I would have liked to see the face of the horse (?) too.
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10/04/2004 02:23:01 AM |
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10/03/2004 11:09:30 PM |
| This is a great shot. The expression, the look of being captured without being posed. I love the candid looks. I would have liked to seen the horses head as I love horses but this shot does very well without that. a 10 |
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10/03/2004 11:09:25 PM |
| Strong points: Great exposure and composition. The costume looks fairly authentic. Suggestions for improvement: The whitish area of the background is ok - but make one wonder what it is. b) If you are taliking about modern English - the word is Cossack - although I believe there is a Polish spelling Kozak. |
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10/03/2004 10:53:43 PM |
| Great color, expression, and light. I think this would have been much stronger if the horse's head had been included. That would have made your subject less centered as well. Still very good. 8. |
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10/03/2004 10:07:46 PM |
| very nice image, i love the colors and his outfit. Im not sure if you spelt the title correctly though, perhaps you were going for Cossack (traditonal person from eastern Ukraine) or Kazak (someone from Kazakhstan) |
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10/03/2004 06:41:06 PM |
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10/03/2004 04:55:05 PM |
| Very nice! Vibrant colors and a great expression. I wished for more of the horsey, I did, but that's my only qualm. Thanks! |
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10/03/2004 03:59:31 PM |
| Great portrait! Nice clarity, dof and composition.8 |
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10/03/2004 01:00:57 PM |
| Show the horse !! For me that is such an essential element, belonging to a kozak. But a good portrait anyway. |
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10/03/2004 08:24:01 AM |
| Well done. My impression of a Cossack is sharper and more vivid, but maybe I misinterpreted. |
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10/03/2004 07:50:23 AM |
| Thats nice shot. I like his half surprised expression with little bit of smile. |
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10/03/2004 07:49:52 AM |
| This is very nicely cropped. Trying to get the horse's head would have lead to less detail on your subject, and I think you made a perfect choice. The exposure is excellent. |
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10/03/2004 06:46:10 AM |
| Great portrait, good subject. I wish the background were completely green, I find the white element a bit distracting, especially as it's the same colour as the shirt. This was a really tough exposure, and it's a shame some of the shirt is overexposed. My overwhelming impression though is that I'm waiting for him to look more dynamic... my imagination feels that we've just missed or are about to see him looking much more interesting. I feel we're missing action! 7 |
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10/03/2004 03:54:59 AM |
| Great photo - I like the candid moment. |
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10/02/2004 10:34:56 PM |
| Wonderful detail, color, and blurred background. 10 |
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10/02/2004 07:20:44 PM |
| Very interesting portrait. The face seems just a tad dark to me. |
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10/02/2004 03:53:50 PM |
| excellent character portrait. great color in his short and pants. excellent focus and depth of field. well done overall. |
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10/02/2004 02:35:39 PM |
| Good portrait. Nicely cropped and interesting looking subject. I will be interested in reading your description of this picture. |
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10/02/2004 02:18:50 PM |
| Nice clean shot well framed. |
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10/02/2004 08:16:37 AM |
| This is a good portrait. I like the vibrant color in the pants, and the detail in the hand and face. The only thing I don't like is the background, though that's probably something out of your control. 6 |
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10/02/2004 05:49:42 AM |
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10/02/2004 04:28:25 AM |
| Beautifully sharp focus and wonderfully natural colors and tonalities. Great detail is evident in the shirt and hat. Only negative I can see is a missing left hand. 8 |
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10/02/2004 04:20:02 AM |
Nice crisp image focus colour and tone great
I think it would have been nice to include the horse also
Nice image though |
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10/02/2004 12:29:44 AM |
| Very nice! Colors and focus are super. Composition good as well. |
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10/01/2004 11:02:14 PM |
| Wonderful, great clothes, expression is right on - 10 |
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10/01/2004 09:25:43 PM |
I would have loved to see the horse's head, the whole saddle, a blade of grass on the rider's boots, but I can appreciate a portrait too. This one is very satisfying.
The enounter (between camera and subject) is cordial, informal (despite occasion and festive attire) and, credibly, sincere for such a fleeting look. The natural manner of the photo (lack of any 'evidence' of post-processing/appeciably 'juste' the degree of sharpness allotted/the nature of ambient light left unaltered) contributes as much to the moment as it compliments the horseman's features and bearing.
Given the fact, that (to my senses) the true subject extends well beyond the confines of the image, I should call this crop 'tight', but I can easily appreciate the 'personal proximity' this choice has afforded me.
It is a succinctly quiet photograph, an almost venerable portrait without defect and distraction, and, as such, very exciting. |
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10/01/2004 08:32:52 PM |
| Not sure I like his gaze at the camera....looks too much like a holiday snap |
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10/01/2004 06:39:08 PM |
| I love the composition of this portrait shot! Masterfully done Your subject must be over joyed. |
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10/01/2004 04:20:15 PM |
| Nice portrait study. Nice crop. It looks as if the background is a roadway with a center strip, which pulls me away from the horseman. |
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10/01/2004 03:57:39 PM |
| Perfect DOF, awesome color (great pants!), and balanced composition. I really like the detail in his face and the saddle. |
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10/01/2004 03:34:15 PM |
| This is really good- he's got such personality. I love the details on his clothes and the mood is calming, I really like this guy, fun :) Great blue color on the pants and shirt. Awesome! 9 |
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10/01/2004 02:53:38 PM |
| nice portrait, tough to expose, got a couple of blow-outs on the shirt but the horse would have been too dark right? |
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10/01/2004 12:36:07 PM |
| Nice sharp well composed shot. |
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10/01/2004 10:46:08 AM |
| The DoF does well to blur out the background. It would have been nice to get some catchlights in his eyes (or drawn them in during post processing) just to give the shot a little more emotion. 6 |
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10/01/2004 02:32:42 AM |
| Great photo, good luck in the challenge. |
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10/01/2004 12:17:24 AM |
| The neck of the horse I find distracting as it exits the frame. Also, I wish the man were looking into the camera for a more emotive look. The blue colors are beautiful, and the DOF is perfect. |
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