INSOLENCE [ Andrzej Dragan]
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Comment by deepfrog17:
a top three for me

INSOLENCE [ Andrzej Dragan]
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Comment by SJCarter:
By far, the best Dragan tribute. Really outstanding portrait and editing.

INSOLENCE [ Andrzej Dragan]
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Comment by persimon:
Wow! Amazing portrait. I love the technique used to achieve the effect. Lots of detail and very muted color. Love the eyes.

Inspired
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Comment by gloda:
Wow! That lighting is fantastic! And the brown tones, lovely. The composition works perfectly. 10. Adding to favs. Good luck :)

Girl from Ipanema
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Comment by Stagolee:
Greetings from the Critique Club

After a somewhat boring night I decided to get active and start some critiques which I have been very slack with for some time now, and what do I pull first up ?

The ironic twist to this was that last night was quite boring also and I decided to try my hand at some sketching using DPC database as reference material and guess whatâ€Â¦Ă˘€Â¦after a long search this image is the one I eventually decided to try my hand with, so I feel I know this face quite well.

Enough of the history lets look at it from my perspective. I will try to disregard the challenge description to a certain degree as I feel enough debate has gone on regarding the relevance of the description in the forums and look at this image purely as a candid.

In my view the two most important aspects of this image are the sepia tones and the attractive shape of the subjects face. Sepia is perfect for this image it really does add a lot of quality to the feel and natural expression of the subject which then reflects on the image as a whole giving the viewer an impression that we should like or feel pity for this person for some subconscious reason.

The shape of her face is very endearing to all that view and is what really makes this image special, the lovely clear white eyes, the beautiful high cheekbones and the lovely pointed chin adds so much but it’s the expression that separates this from other candid shots she portrays a certain melancholy demeanor which has us all guessingâ€Â¦Ă˘€Â¦. what is she thinking about?

You have really captured a great image here and the composition is perfect with the subject in the left side looking to the void of the right side which keeps the image balanced but if I must nit- pick it would be something that was out of your control in this challenge that being the bright white shirt being worn by the person behind, this is unfortunate and does distract a little. When I look back at what I scored this (9) I realize it must have been that shirt that held me back from giving this a ten.

You should be very proud of this image you have certainly captured the essence of the challenge and now have another great image for your portfolio, congratulations on the well deserved ribbon and sharing your world with us.

Kind regards

Tim

cirque de soleil
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Comment by ubique:
Oh, that's wonderful. Looks like he's teaching her the hokey-pokey. This one's got that charm we were talking about ... it looks good at first glance, but look a bit closer and it's better than that.

INSOLENCE [ Andrzej Dragan]
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Comment by slingshot:
wow great shot makes me want to go look at Dragan's work.

INSOLENCE [ Andrzej Dragan]
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Comment by joshh:
wow! i like what you did here. please teach me this process ;) 9

Inspired
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Comment by sherpet:
Very nice sepia image...

INSOLENCE [ Andrzej Dragan]
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Comment by UNTITLED:
Strong tones and highlights. The detail in the face is very good and really draws you in. Well done!