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04/24/2006 02:03:51 AM · #1 |
Congratlations to Daniel (graphicfunk) for his exceptionally fine portrait that finished in 5th place. It is absolutely classic, stands right up there in impact with the work of such as Yousuf Karsh. His control of light here is exceptional, the density of detail is impeccable, the personality of the model is just FLOWING out of the image to envelop us.
To my way of thinking, this is one of the best portraits ever posted to DPC.
Robt.
Message edited by author 2006-04-24 02:04:49.
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04/24/2006 02:08:23 AM · #2 |
| I too was struck by this one while voting. Great job graphicfunk. |
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04/24/2006 02:14:47 AM · #3 |
You took the words right out of my mouth Robert. This is simply exceptional.
I've just finished making a comment in another thread about my general dislike of NI. I don't know if it's been used on this pic, but if it has it has been used sparingly. Consequently I can see the texture of the subjects skin and (to my eye) this is one of the most endearing qualities of the image. Wonderful work Daniel.
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04/24/2006 02:21:44 AM · #4 |
It really is good. Too bad it was at a disadvantage being a male portrait. Other than the Self Portrait Challenge female models dominate the ribbons in this type of challenge from what I've seen.
Message edited by author 2006-04-24 02:22:19. |
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04/24/2006 03:14:20 AM · #5 |
I had to add this one to my fav's. What a wonderful piece of work by Daniel. This picture was (and I'm guessing here) 95% photographer talent and only 5% post processing. How refreshing!
Message edited by author 2006-04-24 03:15:22.
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04/24/2006 03:15:00 AM · #6 |
| Most superb piece of work ... well done. |
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04/24/2006 03:29:59 AM · #7 |
| I was expecting this one to ribbon. |
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04/24/2006 04:15:05 AM · #8 |
Originally posted by Pug-H:
I was expecting this one to ribbon. |
I wasn't; it's brilliant. |
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04/24/2006 06:18:04 AM · #9 |
This one should've been a ribbon winner in my book as several others should that got lower votes, but were far more interesting to look at than the too smooth, uninteresting looking portraits that got voted too high as I see it.
I knew the outcome would be like this, because the mass just can't handle artistic compositions that are interesting to look at.
Everybody can learn how to create a techniquely perfect photo, but to create a good and interesting composition, one needs that far more important 'eye' too.
Titia
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04/24/2006 06:59:24 AM · #10 |
Originally posted by Titia:
This one should've been a ribbon winner in my book as several others should that got lower votes, but were far more interesting to look at than the too smooth, uninteresting looking portraits that got voted too high as I see it.
I knew the outcome would be like this, because the mass just can't handle artistic compositions that are interesting to look at.
Everybody can learn how to create a techniquely perfect photo, but to create a good and interesting composition, one needs that far more important 'eye' too.
Titia |
I have to also stand for this image it is exquisite. I could almost use the word perfect and was my highest rated. It had impact. It told me about this man and was technically very well done.
Quite frankly I am baffled at the scoring on this challenge especially the images at the top. nuff said.
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04/24/2006 07:45:56 AM · #11 |
| I too, gave this a 10! It is fantastic! |
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04/24/2006 07:47:19 AM · #12 |
| i agree ... got a 10 from me :) |
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04/24/2006 07:59:38 AM · #13 |
Originally posted by hopper:
i agree ... got a 10 from me :) |
Me too, I loved it.
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04/24/2006 08:40:46 AM · #14 |
I have been tending to my sail boat and away from DPC for several days.
I do thank you all for your kind support. When I read the challenge, as usual, I refused to comply with the color studio aspect. To me this means that the winner will have used color and processing. And this is fine. I decided to go just for character and skill with a single main light and composition. To me a portrait is simply the subject.
I am deeply flattered at Bearmusic's posting of this thread and i thank each of you warmly. I knew my simplicity here would not grab a ribbon but it is a pleasure to have competed with such fine talent. Considering all of the above I am happy with 5th placement.
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04/24/2006 08:51:16 AM · #15 |
| Glad you bought this shot up Bear. It made me think about it and what I thought was the shot has a real honest feel about it. An honest shot of an honest man. When I read Daniel's description it sounds like that is what he was out to achieve. He's looking straight at you without a quiver. Where it is different from the other great portraits here that have well thought about how to appeal to the viewer here, this subject does not try to seduce the veiwer or appeal to their sympathy. A great different portrait. |
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04/24/2006 08:58:32 AM · #16 |
During voting, I was in "awe" of this very simple yet striking natural studio portrait.
I also feel this image is a true example of what a "studio" portrait should be.
It stands on it own merits, and you should be "congratulated" for such a masterpiece.
I gave you a "ten" which you justly deserved, I only wish I could have seen you with a ribbon as well.....
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04/24/2006 09:06:18 AM · #17 |
| I only gave 2 photos a 10 and this was one of them. |
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04/24/2006 09:21:56 AM · #18 |
Originally posted by yanko:
It really is good. Too bad it was at a disadvantage being a male portrait. Other than the Self Portrait Challenge female models dominate the ribbons in this type of challenge from what I've seen. |
Yes the portrait is a wonderful work. The reason sited above is the exact reason I always tell people not to judge scores for talent. I have seen several people stop shooting because of DPC scores. It's a real tragedy. The levels of experience, sheer number of works and voters always seem to leave some of the best works out of the ribbons. |
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04/24/2006 10:33:06 AM · #19 |
Row_Bear, you hit the nail on the head. This was one of my top-voted entries in this challenge. A simply outstanding portrait.
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04/24/2006 01:39:01 PM · #20 |
Speaking from a personal level, I'm delighted to see I'm not the only one that feels this is a masterpiece :-) As Daniel points out, it's not especially suprising it didn't ribbon (because it lacks the "bling" factor and the "cute" factor, more or less) but really, it's good to see that enough people felt strongly about it to drive it into the top 5.
Again, I think this is absolutely first-rate work and, again, congratulations to Daniel.
R.
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04/24/2006 01:44:39 PM · #21 |
Daniel -- I could not agree more with the sentiments in this thread. I discovered your photo after the challenge voting was over and I was completely struck with the skilled, simple, elegant and utterly perfect portrait this was. Congratulations on a brilliant entry!
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04/25/2006 03:33:44 AM · #22 |
Another voice of agreement here. This portrait has everything a perfect portrait should have, and above all the subject comes across as naturally in that position. I voted it as one of my top picks and think it deserved a ribbon over the girly shots, with the exception of Dr Achoo's wonderful entry, which also has the distinction of being a very natural pose for a child.
Maybe that's where the difference lies; rather than a preference for female over male images, perhaps voters preferred something more posed. |
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04/25/2006 04:07:31 AM · #23 |
OK guys, leave your names here to have your potraits done by Dan.
Prices will be informed later :p |
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04/25/2006 04:07:35 AM · #24 |
OK guys, leave your names here to have your potraits done by Dan.
Prices will be informed later :p |
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04/28/2006 04:16:17 PM · #25 |
As I said in my original comments, this is a masterpiece. So much so that having given it top score, I then went back and decreased the score of my other high voters so that none came closer than two points of this.
I've never done anything like that before in my voting - this one is that good.
Brett |
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