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The Tao Of Boxing
The Tao Of Boxing
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: One In 7 Billion (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Nikon D700
Lens: Nikon AF Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Location: nyc
Date: Jan 3, 2010
Date Uploaded: Jan 3, 2010

 Bobby The Boxer

This IS a retired Boxer (Not a model). He fought at the old Madison Square Garden in NYC and now works as a Bar Back and Bouncer in Hell's Kitchen. He's a really nice guy but also shows the wear from his trade in a scary way. I would say he IS exactly The Boxer that Paul Simon was writing about...no question. Not a poser.

Statistics
Place: 20 out of 99
Avg (all users): 6.1914
Avg (commenters): 8.8000
Avg (participants): 6.1071
Avg (non-participants): 6.2044
Views since voting: 1096
Views during voting: 361
Votes: 209
Comments: 11
Favorites: 0

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 01/13/2010 01:44:24 PM
Congrats on top 20!!
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 01/13/2010 12:57:12 PM
Beautiful, warm portrait (even though it's a cool pallette). If it was purely a portrait challenge, I might have given you a ribbon.
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 01/13/2010 09:04:50 AM
Ooooh, I love this one. The lighting is so dramatic. I really love that slight smile. It gives him a macho, but contented air about him. Fabulous job as always. . . but. . . You always have such great stories to go with your amazing portraits. What's the scoop????
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 01/13/2010 05:42:36 AM
One of my top picks. Think you nailed the challenge.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/12/2010 11:19:05 PM
Excellent dramatic lighting to highlight his character. I wish there were just a little more hint of boxing in the frame. Nicely done! 9
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 01/12/2010 10:02:01 PM
Excellent portrait. 9
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 01/09/2010 08:33:38 AM
Love the lighting & the direct look of the subject. Good use of black & white. For a boxer, I want to see his hands in focus too so larger DOF would help here.
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 01/08/2010 08:34:36 AM
This is a PORTRAIT!
Exceptional lighting and composition.
10*
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 01/07/2010 08:48:28 AM
Excellent execution in this portrait!

I wish I could relate to the Boxing reference.
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 01/06/2010 10:30:45 PM
Wonderful image love the pose and light.
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 01/06/2010 03:41:51 PM
I recognize this photog, I hope you break a four. :P
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