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by phoenix46

Comment by anthonytuck:
Great expression, but the tone variation in the background is a little distracting.

Judge
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Comment by yourbuddyjhawk:
I like the composition

Judge
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Comment by gipomontesanto:
Please stop with these images...

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Comment by hotpasta:
great sharp shot

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Comment by Neuferland:
Greetings from the Critique Club!

What an image! It freaks me out at first because I'm not a big fan of Jesters to start with, LOL but getting past that the expression on the person's face is very candid and telling. I think that despite what most people think, jesters weren't just clowns of old, but the trick for them was to humiliate and point out the faults of others, including royalty, they were the only ones who could get away with it. So his look, the lack of a smile really works well for this for me personally.

The tones are okay, nothing really stands out and jumps off the screen at me and says, "HEY! LOOK AT ME!" much like my 3 year old son does, LOL :) Perhaps just a touch more contrast to really make this shot pop would have brought yours core up. The cropping is okay but could be tighter to me. Using my magic envelopes I brought in the crop on the bottom, cutting out most of the shirt and just a touch, a very small touch on the sides so the very edges of the hat is touching the sides, creating lines to bring me in and out of the shot.

Again, great concept, good shot. Hope my comments help!

Deannda

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Comment by MacDonald:
you know, I have been putting off commenting on this shot as I was wondering why I found it slightly disturbing... after coming back to 3 or 4 times I know...... this jester is scary looking.. no smile.. got a look in his eye like, fool with me and your in for it.. the very black on face adds to that.. and then there is the fufu netting ...... this is a hoot - I like this shot very well phptographed to boot

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Comment by dleach:
I like this picture. It is funny because for some reason the guy under the makeup doesn't look like he would be a funny guy.

The dark side does seem a little underexposed though.

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Comment by jayita:
perfect example of dutone,vtd!

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Comment by JunieMoon:
Ha ha, I almost did this type of shot. I am curious to see how it does. Probably better than the one I entered.

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Comment by persimon:
Great comp, nicely framed. I love the details.