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Sergeant of Marines
Sergeant of Marines
toddhead


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Best of 2011 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-50D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM
Date: May 9, 2011
Aperture: 8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/200
Date Uploaded: Feb 9, 2012

 Well, my PC has crashed, so my choices were limited. I would have normally picked a shot of one of my girls, but I do really like this shot.

Statistics
Place: 225 out of 410
Avg (all users): 5.7755
Avg (commenters): 6.7143
Avg (participants): 5.6832
Avg (non-participants): 6.2093
Views since voting: 410
Views during voting: 430
Votes: 245
Comments: 20
Favorites: 0

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AuthorThread
 03/01/2012 12:48:40 PM
Originally posted by toddhead:
For the four of you that voted this a one... go sit on something pointy... it is a photography contest, not a political statement...


Go sit on something pointy? Really? that's the best you could do.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/24/2012 03:27:16 AM
For the four of you that voted this a one... go sit on something pointy... it is a photography contest, not a political statement...
 Comments Made During the Challenge
02/23/2012 11:32:01 PM
Absolutely love the intensity of his eyes and expression. Great use of dof. Nice lighting.
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 02/23/2012 09:55:10 PM
I looked at this and my first thoughts were determination and strength. The focus, DOF and lighting work, not overly harsh but nothing subtle either. If you can thank him for his service too.
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 02/23/2012 07:29:24 PM
A very nice and simple portrait, good work.
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 02/23/2012 06:11:50 AM
great lighting and DOF
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 02/21/2012 12:21:57 PM
Sincere portrait. Well done.
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 02/19/2012 10:03:14 PM
Well exposed shot, except for his right shoulder (on this pc)
I would like to have seen all of his hat tho....
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/18/2012 06:08:06 PM
You can always spot a Marine. Nice tones and lighting. Thank him for his service. (voted earlier)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/18/2012 05:14:27 PM
Nice intense portrait of a hero!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/17/2012 06:09:06 PM
This is a great portrait
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/16/2012 04:48:30 PM
Great portrait. The green bokeh background is perfect.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/15/2012 12:40:02 PM
A Hero
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/14/2012 02:17:34 PM
cool shot, love the background...
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 02/13/2012 10:37:01 PM
great emotion in those eyes.
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 02/11/2012 07:52:41 PM
beautiful portrait, so handsome
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 02/11/2012 11:31:35 AM
thank him for me
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 02/10/2012 08:33:12 PM
A piercing, honest gaze. The background complements this nicely.
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 02/10/2012 01:16:00 AM
Very good portrait! Nice work with the light.
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 02/10/2012 01:00:35 AM
Nice job dude. This is a technically sound shot.
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