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Comment by ubique:
It's a silly-serious portrait, which is one of my favourite things. But it's a healthy cut above other silly-serious portraits for a few reasons.

First is the deadpan expression ... not a simulated deadpan, a real one. First-and-a-half is the distortion to the features caused by the goggles, and the fact that he is apparently oblivious or indifferent to it. Second is the orientation in landscape, which complements his splendidly landscaped ears. Third is the beautiful craftsmanship evident in the technical quality of the photograph. And last but best of all is the fact that it is a joyful photograph, but without any explicit joy being visible. You have here the implicit joy of two things: Photography, and Family (I am assuming the family part, but it's really gotta be I reckon).

This is what photographs and photography are really about. 10, and a heartfelt Order of the Thumb. Thank you.

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Comment by spiritualspatula:
Ha! I elicited a legitimate lol when this popped up. Great expression and moment.

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Comment by posthumous:
harsh, brutal, lovely

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Comment by Zigomar:
Thanks for making a wonderful and unconventional portrait.

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Comment by nixter:
This is such a great portrait! I just love that deadpan expression... and the goggles of course! : )

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Comment by MattO:
I hope I'm not the only one that thinks the turtle is about to lift his leg and pee on the sand dollar. I really like this, and could see it hanging in a hotel room. Maybe stock photo?

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Comment by tanguera:
Brilliant portrait

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Comment by Mike:
thats what i was thinking.

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Comment by Abra:

Originally posted by mitalapo: slowly moving still life. awesome lighting and composition, and that milky glass vase is a nice touch.

I was about to say Ă¢€˜Still life in slow motionĂ¢€™ but I see I was beaten to the punch. Fantastic lighting.

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Comment by Zigomar:
Looks like a portal of good mood! :)