Author Thread
Post actions
The light on his face gives just that little extra touch. Nice depth of field. Very well executed.
Post actions
woot! You go my Utah friend! This is an awsome photo, the lighting is beautifully exicuted. Congrats on the ribbon!
Post actions
David, congratulations on yet another ribbon. Nice work on this one. I know what you mean about the whole minimal editing. My recent entry had no editing except USM done also. I really like how this one turned out. Nice work.
Post actions
Post actions
A very strong visual demonstrating great inner strength with flair. Congratulations on your Blue.
Post actions
this shot is wonderful. Having lived in Arizona, I learned that native americans hold their festivals and dances very sacred and outside photography is considered offensive. Students even told me of outsiders harmed due to invading an event. I admire people who hold to their traditions and "roots". I also admire photographers who present these people well. You have a wonderful capture here and do great justice to a proud people. Congrats ! :-)
Post actions
Voted an 8. But now that I think about it... it deserves at least a nine or ten!
Post actions
Post actions
fantastic shot! congrats and well deserved
Post actions
this is one heck of a fabulous picture!!!! i have to add this to faves...you are a great photographer and an awesome commentor and i appreciate learning from you!
Post actions
Here he goes again, super!!! Loved this when I saw it. The colors are just mesmerizing! Congrats on ANOTHER ribbon (and blue at that)!!!
Post actions
Way to go David! Keep'em coming!! Congratulations on a different and wonderful picture!
Post actions
I knew this was going to win ,
Post actions
Congratulations on another Blue and an amazing cultural portrait! Very cool work!!
Post actions
David, congratulations on your blue ribbon with such an OUTSTANDING photo! Into my favorites it goes!
Post actions
unbelieveble that a bad postcard picc can get a blue ribbon shame on you all
Post actions
Bravo dude. You got good camera skills and it's paying off for ya. :-D
Post actions
As one of your "10s" all I have to say is B.R.A.V.O.!!!!!
Post actions
The only thing I can think to say is wow. "Wow." "WOW." I'll even say it backwards:
Post actions
Yup, DPC watchout, David is on the Warpath. Two wins in short order and well deserved. Perfect in all respects! Congrats
Post actions
Congrats on your blue! Very highly deserved - to me this was the "obvious" winner in this challenge. Absolutely beautiful.
Post actions
wow. you're on a roll! congrats.
Post actions
Totally awesome! Congrats on the ribbon (AGAIN)!
Post actions
he's on a role! great job :D
Post actions
Congratulations! What a wonderful shot! One of my favorites!
Post actions
Top notch photo, one of my favorites of the challenge. Congratulations on winning the blue ribbon!
Post actions
Blue looks good on you! Congrats on another fine portrait.
Post actions
YAY!!!!! Excellent photo. Congrats.
Post actions
It was only a matter of time David. You very regularly create professional and beautiful portraits. In fact I was stunned to read a comment of yours noting that you do not shoot for a living.
Post actions
Nice one David. Nice to see you & Yanko share the front page..
Post actions
Lightning strikes again. Well done, David.
Post actions
2 in a row man... both blue too, rock on dude
Post actions
Excellent shot, and proof that you don't need to spend hours editing. I love the DOF - perfect! I love the light you cast on his face with your simple little spot light.
Post actions
Outstanding shot, congrats on the blue!
Post actions
Exellent shot! congrats on the blue!
Post actions
Congratulations on your Ribbon
Post actions
Wow David, congratulations! Again! :D
Post actions
DUDE! What's gotten into you?? :) CONGRATS !
Post actions
WOW....two in a row! Congrats on another stunning image.
Post actions
Geez...I almost feel bad for giving you just a 7
Post actions
Another blue?!? This was also my top pick...again! Hehe! I think that I may give up photoshop too. :)
Post actions
My top pick. Congratulations!
Post actions
Ha! You're on a great roll David. Wonderful shot, the light across his face really adds impact and draws you right in. The only nit pick that I can even find is a tad bit of detail loss in the tip of his spear but that's really reaching. This is another amazing shot and for that I congratulate you.
Post actions
congrats david this is awesome
Post actions
David Wow!!! You are incredible! Congratulations on back to back blues! This is amazing!
Post actions
Another Blue, David. Stunning image and congrats.
Post actions
Excellent, congratulations!
Post actions
Another marvelous image!
Post actions
Excellent result again mate, and you so deserved the "BLUE", with this great photo.....Message edited by author 2007-05-16 00:16:57.
Post actions
Post actions
Wow. Back to back. Congrats.
Post actions
congrats, finally my top choice agreed with the general DPC public. This is very well deserved blue.
Post actions
Sensitively lit well deserving of the blue congrats
Comments Made During the Challenge
Post actions
Beautiful portrait. Good luck!
Post actions
wow, this is absolutely amazing...great job. 10
Post actions
Post actions
geat stock shot, well taken and lit.
Post actions
Nice Job, well done. The colours and contrast are perfect
Post actions
Post actions
nice lighting...technically superior but way too "stockphotoish"
Post actions
Great colour and strong pose... Great image (in my favs).
Post actions
Very nice image and composition. The sky color is a bit over the top. My eyes would like the focus to be a little clearer but the sunset type lighting probably made that part a challenge. The golden tones of that lighting work great on his skin. Back to bump you up to 8.
Post actions
Post actions
Excellent picture! I'll be interested to see how you got this.
Post actions
love the colors in this one.
Post actions
Post actions
Fantastic. Love the colors, the background, the outfit, the pose....
Post actions
Post actions
Stunning photo and my favorite for this challenge. Wonderful colors, fantastic background, authentic looking. 10
Post actions
Post actions
another good study with light on face great
Post actions
this could be a book cover of the 80's :) nice.
Post actions
i like the colors and the shot as a whole.. well done
Post actions
I really really really like this.. Nice job
Post actions
very similar to the last cheif that was in this topic i like the sheild in this picture
Post actions
The light and color in this are excellent. He really stands out nicely against the background without losing it altogather...the setting is quite important. Very nice photograph!
Post actions
excellent! this is great! 10!!! perfect everything!!
Post actions
This should do well. Good lighting and color.
Post actions
Gorgeous..... 10
Post actions
beautiful colors, perfect exposure in foreground and background; i'm not sure what the cultural event is, but well done!
Post actions
face color seems like it needs to be toned down a bit ...
Post actions
Post actions
Color and contrast works wonderfully. Good composition!
Post actions
Wow! Beautiful - it will ribbon for sure! 10
Post actions
I love this image! The angle is nice, the light on his face is nice, and the colors are great! This image is well in focus. Good job!
Post actions
Awesome photograph. I love the colors and the lighting is perfect. Great overall composition as well.
Post actions
nice coloring and lighting!the background is also very beautiful.
Post actions
Post actions
Beautifully composed, vivid colors, nice natural lighting, great details!
Post actions
I'm guessing that this will ribbon ... very well done ...
Post actions
WOW - this is the only entry in the entire challenge that I find even remotely interesting.
Post actions
great lighting on the face, especially. Great focus, Great composition and use of background. Top ten, I think. 8
Post actions
Post actions
To be honest, my only real complaint about this shot is that it looks "a little too good"; by this I mean, of course, that it lacks realism and spontaneity. The thing looks too set-up, staged, false. Yes, "technically," things look fine: good colors, nice composition, interesting subject. Also, the shot meets the challenge. So, I naturally wouldn't give this submission a "low grade," but its very "presentational" texture keeps me from being too kind, as well.
The Chief
Add photograph to your favorites
Add photographer to your favorites
Photographer found comment helpful.
