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Comment by claudia26:
I miss the colors ..

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Comment by ahaze:
Great composition, if just a tad cramped for my taste. Too bad you couldn't get a little bit of light into the eyes.

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Comment by cbeller:
Only thing I don't like about this, is the drop shadow in the border. It is really not needed and takes away from the beautiful photo. Without the drop shadow, I would score this at least a point higher.

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Comment by blemt:
One of the areas I've seen you improve most in over the last year is your ability to capture good non studio portraits. It's something I really hadn't seen much of from you prior to this year. The challenge is to capture the emotion of the moment, and do it in such a way that you communicate it to the viewer. This shot really does that. Because the cadet is peeking from behind the flag, it makes him appear younger, more vulnerable, and maybe a tad curious. It allows the viewer to read into the image what they want. Do they want to protest war? Feel pride in being American? Or just remember fleeting moments of youth? This shot allows all those things, and that makes it an exceptional portrait. Oh yeah, and color would totally hose it. So there. 10

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Comment by Skip:
nice work

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Comment by samtrundle:
Hmmm, I never knew what to make of this one Mr. Setzler :).

I like the wary expression on his face - almost suspicious, its a good capture - he almost seems to be seeking refuge behind his nations flag, so I guess it's symbolic on that level. I can't help but think you've probably got 15 images tucked away in that portfolio that I would like better. Still I commend you for submitting the image you liked best and not the one that would necessarily score the highest. Let's face it, personal satisfaction is the best reward an image can provide (Unless you get the the stage where you're selling 11x14's for 10 grand that is :P).

Best wishes for 2005.

7.

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Comment by drydoc:
Great black and white capture! Clean crisp and contrast. BOL

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Comment by Brad:
A moment in time, frozen forever.
A superb study of the human element, with a touch of aprehension & innocence.
Magazine-quality image. Gets a 10 from me!

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Comment by ButterflySis:
So young looking... Great image. Very powerful. I think b&w was a good choice because I'm afraid the flag would distract from the face. Well seen.

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Comment by Gallatin:
Nice patroitic image, I like the choice of B&W