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Portrait of a young monk
1st PlacePortrait of a young monk
Alex_Petrini


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Challenge: Human Portrait (Minimal) (Minimal Editing I)
Camera: Nikon D7000
Lens: Tamron SP 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD for Nikon
Date: Mar 12, 2013
Aperture: 2.8
Date Uploaded: Mar 12, 2013

 Wow, first ribbon for Andrea and it's a blue!

He wants to thank everybody for votes and very nice comments (especially about his eyes, teeth and smile).

In his immense goodness he decided to forgive who asked for a validation request  ^_^ (but taking a look at the voting pattern no one penalized the photo for suspecting a rules violation).

My last choice was among 7 pictures, but almost all of them were very good. 

I asked my TPL friends and it seems it was a sort of plebiscite for this one.

Andrea is exactly what you see in this picture. A constant smile on his face - I have to say that I'm a lucky father!

Statistics
Place: 1 out of 64
Avg (all users): 7.2782
Avg (commenters): 8.5882
Avg (participants): 7.1852
Avg (non-participants): 7.3019
Views since voting: 2976
Views during voting: 314
Votes: 133
Comments: 42
Favorites: 4 (view)

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AuthorThread
 03/23/2013 02:13:02 AM
Brilliantly done! It took me moment to realise that there was a blanket wrapped around the face. Should the credit go to Andrea or to the photographer? :)

A cute child as well! You have more reasons than one to be a proud father! Congrats for your blue eyed boy's portrait.
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 03/22/2013 03:19:07 AM
The lighting has to be the most perfect I've seen to achieve this in minimal. He is a wonderful model and lucky to have such a skilled father that will preserve many a great photo of his growing years. Congrats on a very deserving Blue!
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 03/21/2013 03:11:43 PM
Congrats!!! This is a terrific image of your son! Really gorgeous tones and light!!
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 03/21/2013 12:26:46 PM
Congrats, Alessandro! What a cutie pie!
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 03/20/2013 07:08:20 PM
gorgeously portrayed.


Message edited by author 2013-03-20 19:18:50.
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 03/20/2013 05:27:25 PM
Simply gorgeous, Alessandro!!! You are indeed a blessed father!!!
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 03/20/2013 03:44:10 PM
What an adorable child! You are blessed. I love how his bottom teeth are peeking out.

Message edited by author 2013-03-20 15:44:42.
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 03/20/2013 11:02:56 AM
Well done Alessandro!
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 03/20/2013 08:23:12 AM
A terrific shot at any level of processing, and a very cute child.- and yes-wtg teammate! (All the team asks from you is one blue ribbon per week!)
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 03/20/2013 07:15:42 AM
Knew this would get the blue! Congrats brother!....go Elysium!!!!
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 03/20/2013 06:54:54 AM
Congrats on a beautiful portrait and the blue
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 03/20/2013 05:12:54 AM
well deserved blue! ;)
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 03/20/2013 04:21:54 AM
huge congrats alex excellent work and even more so in minimal.
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 03/20/2013 04:08:34 AM
congratulate
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 03/20/2013 04:05:45 AM
He's back!

Very well done Alessandro, and what a nice score for a minimal challenge!
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 03/20/2013 03:56:11 AM
Congrats Alex!!!!!! :)
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 03/20/2013 12:17:27 AM
The only one I gave a 10. Congrats! Beautiful!
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 03/20/2013 12:07:34 AM
Congratulations! This had to win, it's just wonderful. You did a fabulous job.
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 03/20/2013 12:06:17 AM
This is awesome! Excellent job.

I don't agree with the title... I would name it Young Jedi (monk is his option later) :D
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 03/20/2013 12:05:47 AM
Awesome Alex, knew it had to win, hey and no ones, lol must be a first hey!!
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 03/20/2013 12:02:57 AM
So beautiful! Love this. You did an amazing job... Congratulations!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/19/2013 11:48:59 PM
This just touches my heart. What a sweet child. Voted earlier. Bumping it up to 9
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 03/19/2013 11:23:39 PM
this kid has to get bumped a little
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 03/19/2013 08:32:33 PM
This is the sign of a true professional, expertly done, with minimal editing WOW!!

His big eyes sparkle with the curiosity that any child at this age should have, I see he has two little teeth poking out now, his beautiful dark hair, and magnetic smile. Of course I'm a big sucker for cute child images, especially of babies. If this doesn't win, I'll walk to the moon!

10
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 03/19/2013 03:56:26 PM
Excellent! Great light, great focus, great expression.
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 03/19/2013 12:21:07 PM
This is just great Alessandro! (not voting of course, but I would have given it a ten!)
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 03/19/2013 11:31:29 AM
priceless very very cute ;)
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 03/18/2013 11:28:28 AM
Very cute. Very well done.Not big on the catch lights. A bit distracting and distinct.
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 03/17/2013 07:34:44 PM
My pick for 2nd.
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 03/17/2013 04:16:30 PM
Holy Schmoly lookit them eyes. Incredible sharpness and light for SOOC.
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 03/15/2013 06:11:41 PM
Exquisite lighting and detail. Just wonderful!!
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 03/14/2013 09:21:20 PM
This is gorgeous! It just makes me smile and feel happy to look at this portrait. My stand alone top pick. 10. Fave!
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 03/14/2013 01:17:07 AM
Super cute photo. Magical eyes. Nicely isolated against the black background. Well done.
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 03/13/2013 08:28:17 PM
Perfect smile and beautiful child you have captured it well. Nicely done.
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 03/13/2013 05:50:39 PM
If this is minimal editing...you rock! Those eyes are amazing and I'm drawn to them immediately.
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 03/13/2013 05:05:31 PM
love it! great light in the eyes
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 03/13/2013 04:10:48 PM
Awesome eyes!
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 03/13/2013 01:28:58 PM
Holy WOW...
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 03/13/2013 01:28:15 PM
Great portrait. The eyes are great. 9
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 03/13/2013 01:30:35 AM
Wow! To get those eyes so detailed yet the hair so soft in Minimal is amazing. One of my top picks of the challenge.
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 03/13/2013 01:08:36 AM
Adorable and excellent in camera work!
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 03/13/2013 12:29:01 AM
Top 3
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