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Blood, Sweat & Tears
1st PlaceBlood, Sweat & Tears
Cory


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Let's Get Physical (Standard Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Canon EOS-1D X
Lens: Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART
Date: Oct 17, 2019
Aperture: 1.4
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/1000
Date Uploaded: Oct 20, 2019

 Thank you all for your generous votes!

This young guy has a lot of fire, and is working HARD to reach his dreams.

I hope he achieves all he seeks.

Statistics
Place: 1 out of 23
Avg (all users): 7.4130
Avg (participants): 7.0588
Avg (non-participants): 7.6207
Views since voting: 1355
Views during voting: 92
Votes: 46
Comments: 14
Favorites: 1 (view)

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Sony Alpha a7R V
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
 10/29/2019 10:20:17 AM
wow, this is so intense!
Perfect in many ways - congrats on this winning portrait
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
OM System 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO M.Zuiko Digital ED
 10/29/2019 05:40:34 AM
this is BRILLIANT ..
loving the energy ..
the expression on his face
the vibrant colours ..
the awesome dof ...
many congrats on such a powerful and intense image ..
oh .. and the blue of course ..!!..
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 10/28/2019 11:59:54 AM
This had to win, it's superb. Congrats, Cory.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
 10/28/2019 10:09:18 AM
Wow. Everything is just right.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra
Panasonic Lumix G 14mm F2.5 ASPH
10/28/2019 09:40:59 AM
very very good. cheers
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM II
10/28/2019 06:37:12 AM
Congratulations mate!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 10/27/2019 09:25:58 PM
Superb portrait, the intensity is really there.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
 10/27/2019 04:36:46 PM
Terrific
10
  Photographer found comment helpful.
OM System OM-5
Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko
10/27/2019 01:27:00 PM
Excellent. Really stunning.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8
 10/26/2019 11:28:18 AM
Top three, please? Wonderful, wonderful image. My top scorer.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony Alpha a7R III
Sony FE 24-105mm f/4 G OSS
 10/26/2019 09:52:47 AM
Great shot!! One of my favorites!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 10/24/2019 06:49:52 PM
My pick for blue in this challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon Z6
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D
 10/22/2019 12:08:43 PM
Love it! Excellent shot!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark II
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 10/21/2019 12:52:21 AM
A good shallow focus on this determined portrait. The look ant the sweat tells all about the hard physical work. I do find the yellow color a bit too strong and distracting, It pulls my eyes away from the main subject, perhaps a slight tweak with the yellow color would create a better balance?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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