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Andrzej Dragan
Andrzej Dragan
CalliopeKel


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Tribute (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Lens: Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Location: Tennessee
Date: Jan 22, 2006
Galleries: Emotive, Portraiture
Date Uploaded: Jan 22, 2006

Hoping I don't bring shame to my tribute choice.
Not real experienced with draganizing things, but after I edited this, I thought it was unusual enough to be compared to his work, mostly because of the facial distortion from close-ups with wide angle lenses. I tried to use the draganizer gently, and I even left out some of the options to try and make it look like a filter wasn't used.

I came real close to yanking this. The more I looked at it, the less I liked it. Oh well What the heck.

He sure looks blotchy!

Statistics
Place: 14 out of 188
Avg (all users): 6.6816
Avg (commenters): 8.0455
Avg (participants): 6.4595
Avg (non-participants): 6.7778
Views since voting: 4340
Views during voting: 426
Votes: 245
Comments: 34
Favorites: 5 (view)


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11/07/2007 07:31:42 PM
excellent detail and composition.the hand makes it look 3D.
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03/08/2006 08:55:45 PM
I gave this an 8...amazing detail and atmosphere in this shot Kelly
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02/17/2006 09:16:08 PM
Great job on this, the eyes are amazing!
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02/06/2006 06:13:05 PM
This was my favorite photo of this challenge(10). Very surprised it didn't make the top 10.
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02/01/2006 08:54:19 AM
WOW top 15 - excellent!!!!! Congratulations.
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02/01/2006 01:57:28 AM
Congrats on your PB
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02/01/2006 12:56:44 AM
What a penetrating stare! Lovely tones. Congratulations on your top 20 finish.
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02/01/2006 12:44:38 AM
Awesome Kelly! Congratulations on such a great finish!!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
01/30/2006 04:42:24 PM
Interesting expression, angle, texture, proportions of hand to face with wide-angle lens. Background in upper right is a little distracting, but the image is so strong, it is not really an issue. Fascinating.
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01/30/2006 02:12:20 AM
Superb work.
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01/29/2006 11:01:29 PM
shows all character lines on hand and face, makes you wonder what this subjects life has been, the good times, the bad times and everything in between.
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01/29/2006 07:56:21 AM
This is a very strong and moving image.....
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01/29/2006 07:28:53 AM
very very nice! crisp and emotional! (9)
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01/29/2006 06:47:32 AM
So moody! And sharp. And and and.. a niner.
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01/29/2006 03:59:46 AM
This guy just looks sad and the dragan effect further accentuates this fact. I'm almost certain this looks like Joey's dad but if I am mistaken I apologize. The eyes are sharp as a tack. Great job!
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01/27/2006 10:52:10 PM
Beautiful! and perfect for the challenge.
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01/27/2006 12:56:37 PM
very nice.. i think it could have been a little darker to convey more mood? i dunno.
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01/27/2006 11:13:23 AM
Yes, this is a good tribute to Dragan. I just commented on another one, which didn't quite make it, in my opinion, but this one I like a lot.
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01/26/2006 11:03:41 PM
I think I know who this is...stunning work as always :))
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01/26/2006 08:26:35 AM
Greate dragan tribute. I think the editing, post, composition used are really good. Best dragan tribute of the challenge imo.
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01/26/2006 12:30:34 AM
wow! powerful eyes!
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01/25/2006 09:11:50 PM
This image reaches out like a cork screw into one's heart. Its expressive power can not be contained. Bumping up.
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01/25/2006 05:08:02 PM
Nice moody portrait. The eyes really grab you.
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01/25/2006 04:22:43 PM
Andrzej! Is that you? Call home! 10
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01/25/2006 02:02:38 PM
One fine image that captures this man's gritty life. The slight oversharpness fits the composition well.
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01/25/2006 10:03:16 AM
What an excellent portrait. Lots of detail in the skin, and the color is amazing.
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01/25/2006 09:51:27 AM
this is amazing, the eyes, awesome
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01/25/2006 07:51:41 AM
nice.. gets Andrzej just right
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01/25/2006 07:05:18 AM
Very excellent! Good Luck with your entry.
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01/25/2006 04:18:59 AM
background and unsharp hand distract a bit, some parts are too hot
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01/25/2006 04:05:27 AM
like the photo treatment and the crispness of the shot...something bothers me about the shape of the hand or where it is located on the face...great eye contact with the lens...you should do very well with this...a top 10 spot???
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01/25/2006 02:22:45 AM
Great tribute to Andrzej! I note in his work that even though the images are very processed, they still possess a humanistic tonality to them (particularly in the skin tones). You image almost comes across more as a painting, slightly over-sharpened and contrasty. However, no points off for that! Some great PS work here!!
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01/25/2006 12:30:00 AM
AH HA!
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01/25/2006 12:27:16 AM
the best edit of your bunch!
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