Day 19 - Brian
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Comment by Alicia:
Great story behind the photo. I know what you mean, stepping out of your comfort zone. But it really yields results.

Day 19 - Brian
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Comment by Ken:
I think sometimes we can do our best photography when we're out of our comfort zone. I know I tend to focus (no pun intended!) on exactly what I'm doing and not just aim and click the shutter. Of course, for candids sometimes you must do this. How did he feel about it after you showed him the picture? I bet if you printed this out (even on home printer), bought a frame at the dollar store, and gave it to him he'd be delighted.

Day 19 - Brian
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Comment by Germaine:
Good informal portrait.

Unraveling
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Comment by surfdabbler:
The eyes are a little dark. It's advanced editing, so you can bring up the eyes to help them stand out, and sharpen the image a little. Overall, I like the crop and the closeness, emphasising the emotion.

Day 19 - Brian
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Comment by bimble:
It's a fantastic portrait, I hope Brian gets to like it.

Day 19 - Brian
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Comment by Charlene:
Great portrait, and very raw. It takes a lot to get out of our comfort zones, don't know that I could do it. Wonderfully done.

Day 19 - Brian
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Comment by karmat:
Hey, a guy wearing a #3 hat can't be bad at all. :) I bet if you asked him to take his picture, he would be more accomodating and comfortable. you probably wouldn't get as natural a look, but I bet he would be fine iwth it. Great shot.

Day 19 - Brian
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Comment by citymars:
I'm glad you selected this photo, it has such an interesting story behind it. This has good character details like the two flag pins and the Earnhardt cap, and then the broken front teeth, too. I think anyone can be uncomfortable with a camera pointed at them -- I hate photos of myself!

Day 10 - Love on a Stick
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Comment by GinaRothfels:
Great image. It tells a story all on its own.

Day 18 - Nose Prints (Barney Redux)
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Comment by roz:
i hardly believe its the same dog .... he looks so perky!!! ... and yes i know photography can make ppl and dogs look very different with each different shot ... anyway ... my other dog sasha who is 14 years old is an absolute buggar too ... she whines to go out so you let her out ... not 2 seconds later she then whines to come in!!! & usually she hasnt actually done anything either, like take a pee .. its just walk outside and then immediately want to come in again ... so ok .. you let her in and buggar me she then whines to go out again .. usually i then let her out and leave her there ... fortunately she soon gets over being a pain and goes and amuses herself eating other animals droppings ... she has quite a amazing variety to choose from ... there are the sheep droppings of course, which would probably make up the bulk of her grazing ... then there are the wombat, kangaroo, rabbit, hare and possibly echidna droppings too ... she smells absolutely horrible ... there's nothing you can do, and if you live in the country then your dogs will eventually carry on like animals !!! .. i spoke to the vet coz i thought it was so gross and he said its actually not that bad for them and its very very common .. you look at their gorgeous faces and expressions and cant imagine they'd do anything so amazingly disgusting .. WRONG ... .. hope old barney doesnt put you thru such grossness ??!! :)