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by DrJOnes

Comment by timj351:
Excellent shot and very funny story. Nice choice of pose and use of tones. Congratulations.

T

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Comment by Inga_fang:
congrats on your first ribbon...I know there will be more

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Comment by evmariedogs:
cool

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Comment by frisca:
Martin..this was a fabulous shot. I knew it was yours from the start and it was one of my two favourites of the challenge. Your story is a riot too...I wish I had 10% that much talent and skill. :) Congratulations on your first ribbon! It feels like justice for all the shots of yours that should have won.

Message edited by author 2003-07-18 22:29:33.

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Comment by DrJOnes:
Thanks everyobody! I appreciate the positive feedback. The ribbon feels good too, I have to admit!

In response to magnetic9999's question regarding compromise and photography, I didn't compromise in this B&W photo. I understand it looks a lot softer than my previous entries on DPC, and it is, but traditional B&W nude photography is also part of what I like to explore in photography. After the "controversial" COVER photo I submitted (yellow tiny bikini), I wanted to show that it was also possible to shoot a conventional and classic photo with the same not so conventional but still very classy and lovely model. The NUDE challenge was probably the best challenge I could use to show that because I wouldn't be penalized for the skin factor. The photo being of a softer nature also helped.

With my submissions on DPC, I'll have to admit I like to stir up discussions. I think awareness, curiosity and being open minded are key elements to a good photographer. In this field of work, you learn all the time, all your life. Even though you may specialize in a specific theme, or to the contrary, may avoid exploring specific photography themes for x reason, as a photographer it is important to stay open to others in order to learn. Conventions must fall in order to stay open. It doesn't mean we need to like and support everything. But by being aware and receptive, we allow ourselves the great opporunity to learn from one another. DPC is a special place because it gives photographers the unique chance to meet with one another and share. Even though it is done in a virtual world, the basis of being able to exchange ideas, share our work, and take part in dicussions with other like-minded photographers is very important for artists. It allow us to evolve and surpass ourselves in our art. It also allow us to question ourselves. And in the end, hopefully, it allow us to also evolve as a person.


I thank you for comments.
Enjoy photography, it is a great art.

Martin
aka. DrJones

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Comment by justine:
SHE great, pretty girl, pretty hands too! Wonderful. Congats to you.

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Comment by K-Rob:
There was no mistaking this one was yours. Personally, my only vote for 10 in the challenge. Congrats on the ribbon.

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Comment by Nazgul:

Originally posted by jbruno1397: nice fakes

I agree on that....
Congrats on the Ribbon, checked out your Latex pics and I have to say I love your work ...

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Comment by Jacko:
Dr Jones, my French Canadian buddy. Congrats on your first ribbon. Seems you still have a couple of 1s but still better. Great job. I love the high key feel of the photo. Say hello to the misses for me.

Bon travail mon ami. Tu aurais du gagner avec ta photo de magasine aussi. Chapeau. Jacko.

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Comment by magnetic9999:
congrats on your first ribbon. really nice work. i hope that you don't feel you had to 'compromise' too much (stylistically) to get to this point :). i rationalize it, myself, as having my "dpc-tailored entries," and then what i shoot for myself and other reasons.