Dramatic Exit
by docpjv

Comment by justdidi:
Is this a Mandarin Duck???

The Moth.
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Comment by bs-photos:
Beautiful image, I love the colors.

Cobus, My Son.
by docpjv

Comment by eschelar:
Your story is touching and sad, but your picture tells us little of what is going on behind the scenes.

Undoubtedly this holds tremendous personal value for you.

Cobus, My Son.
by docpjv

Comment by mpeters:
Very striking portrait--i'd respectfully disagree with citymars ;) the darkness makes his eyes stand out, almost in a way that lets us see all the way through his soul. I'm sorry to read about his sickness.

Cobus, My Son.
by docpjv

Comment by ThingFish:
It made me sad to read about your son's illness. I would have never have guessed he was ill. In my comment I still mentioned that the photo shows a strong characterful face. I hope there is a chance that he can be cured of whatever it is he is suffering from.
I also still thought that this image had a connection to South Africa. I came from there myself.
Ps. Why are you in exile at this time if you don't mind me asking? The old ways were buried a long time ago although some remnants refuse to die.

Message edited by author 2009-03-18 11:08:59.

Cobus, My Son.
by docpjv

Comment by citymars:
This is a striking portrait, but needed more light. I think you processed the eyes to make them stand out more but the result is a bit unnatural. I am struck by the ruggedness of his face contrasting with the softness of the knit sweater with the pink strip.

Peter, your story makes me sad. There is a deep, soulful look about this man. I'm sorry for your troubles.

Cobus, My Son.
by docpjv

Comment by dtremain:
Looks like a Ranger from Lord of the Rings. Very intense eyes. Love the hood-like appearance.

Cobus, My Son.
by docpjv

Comment by popdeepop:
Detail is nice.

Cobus, My Son.
by docpjv

Comment by fridjo:
excellent portrait, strong colors and expression! the background works well and the eyes show real character. maybe you just slightly overdid noise reduction(?), i think this portrait would just benefit from some noise

Cobus, My Son.
by docpjv

Comment by Jammur:
a lot of character for so few years... for some reason I'm thinking Rocky
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