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08/21/2006 02:01:38 PM · #26 |
Originally posted by dacrazyrn:
Not sure how rapid and consistent of ascent (in photography) he is haveing. On DPC he is. He is oviously someone that has been shooting awhile (look at all the toys he has to play with--FOG MACHINE!!). Maybe just came over to digital? |
Maybe we can get someone who speaks Portugese to interview him and give us the lowdown. I am curious about his story. Until it's proven otherwise, I will continue to assume that he is a quick study of what makes a DPC ribbon winner; regardless of how long he's been shooting and how much equipment he has. If I could afford it, you can guarantee I'd have all of that fun stuff too;) |
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08/21/2006 03:23:43 PM · #27 |
Originally posted by greatandsmall:
...I will continue to assume that he is a quick study of what makes a DPC ribbon winner; regardless of how long he's been shooting and how much equipment he has. |
Don't forget the possibility that he just happens to enjoy shooting what DPC likes. I have attributed much of my success to such serendipity.
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08/21/2006 07:45:15 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
Originally posted by greatandsmall:
...I will continue to assume that he is a quick study of what makes a DPC ribbon winner; regardless of how long he's been shooting and how much equipment he has. |
Don't forget the possibility that he just happens to enjoy shooting what DPC likes. I have attributed much of my success to such serendipity. |
Very true. I didn't mean to insinuate that he was shooting to please DPC voters at the expense of what he likes; only that he may have used the talents of DPC members as inspiration for his own progress. In other words "He's a great student of great teachers." |
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08/21/2006 08:14:02 PM · #29 |
Some of you might not remember it but years back there was a movie called "the burning bed". It was about a woman who sets her husbands bed on fire while he slept in it. I think he was drunk, but he was an abusive husband and I think a cheater to. The movie was based on a true life story.
When I saw the picture on the home page and the title I think that is what they must mean by the betrayed part. I might be wrong but its an idea. I think the picture and the title was about that movie.
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08/21/2006 08:35:22 PM · #30 |
-First, I dont think that`s nudity... neither less soft porn (???)...
-Second, Yep, I think the title must mean she was a mad woman who set a fire...(we "non speak" english people, may have some not so clear titles...)
-Third, you dont have to be a pro to have a fog machine... Joey Lawrence have one also (and he is VERY good, but he even had it since his first begining)
I think De Sousa, is a really good photographer, who had "the dpc touch", he makes some really great pictures and I hope he continue to do so `cause I really enjoy his work... Congrats on ALL your ribbons! keep the good way! |
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08/21/2006 08:38:01 PM · #31 |
"To be betrayed" is an old Portuguese phrase which means "get a wedgie". The title makes perfect sense when the original idiom is recalled...
Message edited by author 2006-08-21 20:38:16.
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08/21/2006 08:56:04 PM · #32 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
"To be betrayed" is an old Portuguese phrase which means "get a wedgie". The title makes perfect sense when the original idiom is recalled... |
LOL !!L!L!L!O!O!O!O!L!L!L!L!
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08/21/2006 09:26:50 PM · #33 |
| Maybe this has been mentioned prior, but to me this is simply a mannequin as there are no indents in the legs and the fireman is standing upright whereas he would be hunched down with weight. Therefore there is no "porn" or "nudity" but only the suggestion of it. I still think it could have been better titled...but nevertheless an excellent image. |
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08/21/2006 09:30:11 PM · #34 |
Originally posted by Gunnsi:
So I am just ignorant :-) (and colourblind)
It is ok, by me lol
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
I don't see any female genitalia. Just underwear. |
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lol. I can see why you thought otherwise. I had to *ahem* verify that Karen was indeed right by dragging it into photoshop.
Message edited by author 2006-08-21 21:30:46.
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08/22/2006 12:21:35 PM · #35 |
Thanks,
I am not feeling so alone any more :-)
Originally posted by yanko:
Originally posted by Gunnsi:
So I am just ignorant :-) (and colourblind)
It is ok, by me lol
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
I don't see any female genitalia. Just underwear. |
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lol. I can see why you thought otherwise. I had to *ahem* verify that Karen was indeed right by dragging it into photoshop. |
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08/22/2006 12:41:54 PM · #36 |
Originally posted by jstrong:
Maybe this has been mentioned prior, but to me this is simply a mannequin as there are no indents in the legs and the fireman is standing upright whereas he would be hunched down with weight. |
If that's the case, they are doing some amazing things with mannequins these days... ;) Looks like a real lady to me.
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08/22/2006 12:46:30 PM · #37 |
Originally posted by glad2badad:
As for the image it's another example of how "sex sells". :-/ |
As a photog that has run nudes in a few challenges, I tend to disagree... I think they are more likely to backfire on you here at DPC.
The fact that this seminude shot made the front page is IMHO a testiment to the technical and artistic proficiency of the photog.
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08/22/2006 01:41:43 PM · #38 |
Originally posted by fotomann_forever:
Originally posted by glad2badad:
As for the image it's another example of how "sex sells". :-/ |
As a photog that has run nudes in a few challenges, I tend to disagree... I think they are more likely to backfire on you here at DPC.
The fact that this seminude shot made the front page is IMHO a testiment to the technical and artistic proficiency of the photog. |
As you've pointed out somewhat in your last sentence, a nude image has to be done well (probably even better) to score well in challenges.
Yes, there will be "backfire" in some cases, especially depending on the challenge theme and if it appears someone is just tossing in some skin in hopes of scoring well (I, for one don't like that).
Overall, does sex sell? As long as the image doesn't suck, the DPC voting community has answered yes, it does. JMO of course as I have no firm statistics to back it up. ;^) |
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08/22/2006 01:50:38 PM · #39 |
You guys are so mancentric. Maybe it was the ladies voting up the hunky fireman...
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08/22/2006 01:52:56 PM · #40 |
Originally posted by DrAchoo:
You guys are so mancentric. Maybe it was the ladies voting up the hunky fireman... |
Yeah, they like hunks... hunks that don't include cheese in thier photos that is... or write anti-Nikon phrases on thier hands :-P
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