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08/20/2011 12:54:16 PM			 | 
		
		| Just browseing and came across this superb image,had to add to my favorites, love it love it. |  
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08/12/2009 01:44:08 AM			 | 
		
		| Congrats!  Stunningly beautiful image! |  
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08/10/2009 09:17:28 PM			 | 
		
		Originally posted by Dirt_Diver:   Not that you aren't a wonderful photographer but  ... everything I have ever learned about being a better photographer teaches me never to just have a hand pop up out of nowhere.  ... but I'm just confused, off to read comments left by others.  |   
 
 I think you'll find it's the extraordinary quality of light that trumped any issues with composition Joe.
 
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08/10/2009 05:49:16 PM			 | 
		
		"Top quality shot from a top quality photographer."
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 there is a liitle bit over light on the hand,-eqvivalent to her face- still its agreat portrait. |  
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08/10/2009 05:26:20 PM			 | 
		
		| Not that you aren't a wonderful photographer but I'm absolutely amazed that this finished as well as it did. Generally Free Studies that are in the top 3 have a huge wow factor and I just don't see it here. The black and white is has some nice tones but I'm still wondering how this got on top. On that same note everything I have ever learned about being a better photographer teaches me never to just have a hand pop up out of nowhere. It actually doesn't even look like her hand or it's too big for her body. I know it is because it would be silly to use a fake hand there but I'm just confused, off to read comments left by others. |  
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08/10/2009 02:33:47 PM			 | 
		
		Haven`t been around a lot lately..but decided to have a wee look today and I`ve noticed that some things never change.
 
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08/10/2009 10:32:26 AM			 | 
		
		The best portrait I've seen on DPC to date.  Period.
 Perfection! |  
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08/09/2009 10:31:30 PM			 | 
		
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08/09/2009 08:53:50 PM			 | 
		
		| did i forget to mention breathtaking to! |  
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08/09/2009 04:36:18 PM			 | 
		
		| Finally a blue again. DPC has not lost its taste. |  
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08/09/2009 11:51:30 AM			 | 
		
		Man,  Thats real good !
 
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08/09/2009 11:41:39 AM			 | 
		
		| I am at a loss for words...this is stunning. |  
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08/08/2009 11:40:11 PM			 | 
		
		There are a lot of good photos that show up on this site, but only a small handful that are real show stoppers. This is one of them - well done!
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08/08/2009 10:23:42 PM			 | 
		
		| Gasp!  My heart is fluttering over this stunning art. |  
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08/08/2009 06:23:46 PM			 | 
		
		| Really really gorgeous photography. |  
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08/08/2009 05:49:13 PM			 | 
		
		| Wuhhhh Owwww. WOW. Spectacular portrait! Congrats! |  
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08/08/2009 12:26:26 PM			 | 
		
		| Congratulations, Gary.  I'm happy to have been one of your 20 (twenty!) 10 voters. |  
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08/08/2009 10:42:45 AM			 | 
		
		| Those lips!  Those eyes!  Did I mention her lips? |  
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08/08/2009 10:27:42 AM			 | 
		
		| I gave this a 6, which is high for me. I liked it because I thought you'd gone so far towards glamour that you'd actually achieved something rather creepy in a Surreal way. |  
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08/08/2009 10:05:06 AM			 | 
		
		| hahaha.. her plain finger nails.. I wonder if women had time for manicures in the 1920's ;) Hilarious!!!! Of course I love this Gary... she just needs fangs ;) *blink* ... Kidding its brilliant and on a free study.. back on top!!  I'll buy you a beer for this one.  Truly inspiring and so beautiful!! |  
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08/08/2009 09:48:18 AM			 | 
		
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08/08/2009 09:47:43 AM			 | 
		
		| Beautiful! Congrats on the ribbon. |  
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08/08/2009 09:19:27 AM			 | 
		
		| Excellent.  Glad to see you on the front page, Gary. |  
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08/08/2009 08:33:21 AM			 | 
		
		| Wonderful, just wonderful. |  
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08/08/2009 07:43:08 AM			 | 
		
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08/08/2009 06:39:02 AM			 | 
		
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08/08/2009 04:30:20 AM			 | 
		
		| Simply stunning as usual Gary...congrats |  
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08/08/2009 03:06:11 AM			 | 
		
		| WTG Gary!!! Congrats on your well deserved blue. This portrait is stunning! |  
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08/08/2009 03:00:53 AM			 | 
		
		Third FS ribbon. I wonder if anyone has more.
 
 ETA: Brin has 4. Not as impressive now. :P 
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08/08/2009 02:49:32 AM			 | 
		
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08/08/2009 01:37:17 AM			 | 
		
		| Coool! Thanks for all the votes and comments, muchly appreciated. This was a portrait I did for a customer who was wanting a kind of 1929's effect. I used the NIK Silver Efex plugin in for Photoshop, which I find is the best B&W converter I know, I use it often for this kind of work. It is still a big thrill getting a ribbon here at DPC, even after all these years of being here. |  
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08/08/2009 12:55:33 AM			 | 
		
		| Beautiful tones and image Gary!  Congratulations. |  
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08/08/2009 12:54:45 AM			 | 
		
		| Big congrats , stupendous shot |  
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08/08/2009 12:32:20 AM			 | 
		
		| Grats Gary, love the almost nostalgic feel to the photo! |  
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08/08/2009 12:30:57 AM			 | 
		
		| HA! Congrats...beautiful!! Way to go! |  
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08/08/2009 12:30:23 AM			 | 
		
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08/08/2009 12:28:31 AM			 | 
		
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08/08/2009 12:21:19 AM			 | 
		
		| congrats on the Blue!! This portrait is amazing =) |  
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08/08/2009 12:06:53 AM			 | 
		
		Wow!  Blue in a FS! !  Congrats on your accomplishment!
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08/07/2009 11:08:33 PM			 | 
		
		| You obviously know a thing or two about portraits. Very classic, very professional. |  
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08/07/2009 07:10:27 PM			 | 
		
		| WOW 10 what more can I say |  
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08/07/2009 01:33:50 PM			 | 
		
		| wow! Awesome lighting! Very professional image |  
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08/06/2009 09:21:32 PM			 | 
		
		| Love this older type of fashion. Amazing job with the picture, the black and white flow so well together here. 8 |  
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08/05/2009 07:59:26 PM			 | 
		
		| Nice...and she really looks like a Blanche...great old Hollywood vibe with the lighting. |  
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08/05/2009 10:52:03 AM			 | 
		
		| her rather plain fingernails don't seem to meche with the overall elegance of this stylish portrait - 9 |  
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08/05/2009 10:43:30 AM			 | 
		
		| Very nice portrait.  Beautiful subject... |  
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08/05/2009 09:36:17 AM			 | 
		
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08/04/2009 10:09:02 PM			 | 
		
		| very 1950.  beautiful use of hand |  
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08/04/2009 09:58:37 PM			 | 
		
		| Very nice, this would have easily swept the glamor challenge off its feet. |  
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08/03/2009 05:14:38 PM			 | 
		
		| Very classy portrait! Just beautiful! 10 |  
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08/03/2009 11:40:33 AM			 | 
		
		| Nice..old timey picture, she has the look to pull this of, and the name is great. 10. |  
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08/02/2009 10:18:58 AM			 | 
		
		| Wow - spectacularly good. |  
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08/02/2009 10:06:01 AM			 | 
		
		| This image really blew me away-I love the lighting and clarity and it deserves 10 plus. This is one of those images that make me want to thank you for sharing |  
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08/01/2009 12:51:58 PM			 | 
		
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08/01/2009 08:26:17 AM			 | 
		
		| Oh my!!  Great glamor shot - reminiscent of the golden era of Hollywood. |  
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08/01/2009 03:35:47 AM			 | 
		
		| Has a very nice 1920s feel a bit like a Louise Brookes shot |  
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08/01/2009 12:36:13 AM			 | 
		
		| Right out of the 1920's!  Cool! |  
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08/01/2009 12:28:25 AM			 | 
		
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