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Frankie. Painter & Decorator
Frankie. Painter & Decorator
MAK


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Challenge: Environmental Portrait II (Basic Editing)
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Date: Mar 18, 2008
Date Uploaded: Mar 18, 2008

I love that 15mm Fisheye.
I had a portrait all lined up and was waiting all week to go shoot it. Called the guy today and he said "Sorry mate gonna have to cancel it, hope it don't screw up your plans" Right! Thanks a lot pal, why didn't he call me like 3 days ago so I could of made other plans.. Anyway. I get home all hot and bothered and see my friend Frankie here just getting home from a hard days painting.. "hey Frankie! get over here and pose for me dude"... "sure, let me go clean up I'll be right over" NOOOOOOOOOOooooooooo!!!!! grab the roller and let's get it on dude.

Many thanks Frankie, saved the day

est score - 6.2
dream score - 6.7

My scores have been pretty solid 6's lately (except blur)

Statistics
Place: 24 out of 159
Avg (all users): 6.3792
Avg (commenters): 7.2083
Avg (participants): 6.4000
Avg (non-participants): 6.3732
Views since voting: 1815
Views during voting: 441
Votes: 269
Comments: 32
Favorites: 1 (view)


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03/30/2008 01:37:00 PM
Top 25 ain't too shabby, MAK. I love it.
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03/30/2008 10:02:04 AM
Nice use of the fisheye to make a very engaging portrait.
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03/26/2008 10:47:03 PM
This picture is hilarious! The lighting is great and the fisheye gives it a very special quality. Frankie seems to be the perfect guy for a fisheye shot. ;)
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03/26/2008 09:46:32 PM
hi Mak,
its been a long time since I visited the site and joined any challenge. just wondering what happened to your nikons and your S5pro. using canons now?
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03/26/2008 01:36:38 PM
Way to go, MAK and Frankie! You guys are awesome :)

And yayyyy for the solid 6's! Of course they are! Your photos rock!
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03/26/2008 10:57:22 AM
I am glad this one did well, I really liked it. Good job on the top 25 in the challenge once again.
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03/26/2008 07:13:32 AM
Great photo, MAK! Love the story. Congrats on top 25!
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03/26/2008 12:37:01 AM
great sharpness you've achieved here. I really would have bet money this would have placed higher, top 25 ain't too shabby! GO POLAND!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/25/2008 09:03:51 PM
Frankie. Painter & Decorator & Fisheye Victim.

Just kidding. Great shot hope this does well. 8
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03/25/2008 08:11:01 PM
All around great capture. 10
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03/25/2008 12:48:06 PM
I just don't get this, sorry. No reason, just not saying anything to me. Art speaks differently to different people.
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03/25/2008 11:13:40 AM
not sure I like this combination of Dof and perspective. it definatly lookes interesting though
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03/25/2008 07:52:53 AM
I like the use of the wide angle and the resulting distortion.
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03/24/2008 09:03:29 AM
I just like this.....
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03/22/2008 08:30:04 PM
A little too up close and initimate for me, but I think that was the point. This makes me laugh. Nice job! A seven for you.
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03/22/2008 02:33:25 PM
Wooooah. A photo that just stops you in your tracks, great use of fish eye to create a really interesting portrait. Outstanding sharpness and nice splash of colour as well

If I am being picky perhaps I would have liked to either see more tools of the trade or him to have more paint splashes, but still an excellent 8 (for the moment I may be back to bump up)
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03/21/2008 08:10:04 PM
Know what I mean, Vern?
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03/21/2008 06:44:28 PM
love it! fisheyes are the best!
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03/21/2008 03:11:11 AM
Great perspective. I like your use of DOF here and the subject really goes to the heart of this challenge. Nice work.
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03/21/2008 02:29:01 AM
Like the wide angle on this. It works with this character.
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03/20/2008 08:08:52 PM
hahaha! Though the extreme closeup isn't flattering, Frankie looks like a pleasant and hardworking soul. Shadow on face a little harsh. 7
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03/20/2008 04:08:31 PM
A half painted wall would have really suited this shot.
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03/20/2008 02:59:31 PM
this made me smile! His expression is so funny! Like the focus. really nice colors, too
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03/20/2008 09:58:37 AM
Not much "environment" but great none the less.
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03/20/2008 07:37:57 AM
great image
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03/19/2008 10:06:41 PM
Not a big fan of such a small depth of field.
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03/19/2008 06:39:26 PM
very fun! well done! A "nine"
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03/19/2008 06:08:20 PM
Very well done. Looks like a wide angle or fisheye lens which gives a distorted view of Frankies face, but in a good way. The lighting on the left side is very well done as are the out of focus areas. The pain on the shirt and the roller are a nice touch against the painted (or soon to be painted) wall...7
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03/19/2008 05:31:44 PM
WOW, in your face!, love it, but not original
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03/19/2008 02:11:16 PM
The wide angle really brings out your subjects character. Great! 7
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03/19/2008 01:49:12 PM
Reminds me of those old Vern commercials. Nicely done.
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03/19/2008 03:00:19 AM
very good
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