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This is an absolutely brilliant portrait. Very well done.
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Loved the book, the movie, and now your picture!
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Tone mapping? What is that?
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Bear Music does Bukowski is my take on this. Dan_Cottle's comment is very valid, IMO. It is indeed a brave commenter to say that. Nice to see some have the guts to make that type of comment around here. There is some sort of repulsive inspiration in this photo though. I can indeed learn something from it. So thanks. I'm glad you entered it.
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After looking at the original I have to say that you did an OUTSTANDING job at editing. I love the effect of the after shot. Congrats on 7th place.
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Great photo, congrats on your high finish!
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What an awesome job with the processing - there's so much more drama to it now. It fits in perfectly with your theme. Congrats on the top 10!
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you should retitle this Revenge of the Self Portrait. congratulations!
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I really expected this one to ribbon, still love it and congratulations on your high placement you deserved it!
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I dont understand this type of processing at all. I cant stand it
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Hey, congratulations displaced Sailor!! I love it when my top picks shine back at me from the front page :)
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Wonderful!! Congrats on top 10 - Excellent!!
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So pleased. This is killer, Rob. Congrats.
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Congrats on your top 10 Robert!! Wonderful detail!
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Congrats Robert! No harsh light probably accounts for most of that .8 increase over your entry in Self Portrait V.
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Awesome detail Robert...great to see you in the top 10
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Congrats on 7th!! Great macro! ;-P
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Man - you would think you could have found yourself a prettier model. ;)
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You did a wonderful job snapping this shot. Processing is wonderful as well.
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I think theres a bit too much in the background but i love the detail on the face :) well captured
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this is great rugged weathered old salt love it! 7
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A striking portrait. One of my favorites.
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Love the reference to that movie. Great segway, the photo is fitting.
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The crazy beard makes this for me, both echoing and reinforcing the play in the background, both of the landscape and the few stray hairs. I assume this was shot on a windy day--hair doesn't grow that way naturally!
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I have a thing for sailors..LOL.. Nice photo!
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Oh, this is awwwwwesome! Absolutely awesome!
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Excellent, excellent, excellent... I think I like it. 10
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Wow I love it because it is so intense. Very nice clean focus and good enhancements.
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A little too HDRish for me (or is that too tonemappish?). But I like the pose and composition.
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Nice PP on this to give the edgy look to yourself. Well Done!
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There is definitely a story on this face. Very sharp, nice colors. I like it overall.
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This one obviously deserves a 10 .
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I like the way the eyes pierce into the viewers eyes through the photograph
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Wonderful texture and pp work.
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I hope this ribbons it's one of my favorites 9
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I've never seen a beard that goes upwards! Anyway, great shot 9
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Bear_Music? Nice detailed shot shows a lot of life experience. I can't figure out if this is shot straight down at water way below or at an angle of water just behind. The title fits well. Nice crop.
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very good photo, but a little over processed for my taste. It looks as if the guy just came off the fridge...8
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Great post processing, really brought out the textures.
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love the title. great detail.
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This photo is really really sharp too sharp for my taste. However, if that was toned down just a tad, it would be great. The lighting is excellent to me.
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Nice texture and lighting.
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Hi Robert! GREAT shot of you - love the setting as it suits you so very well.
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Beautiful. Very sharp. The burning of wrinkles works very well. Goodluck.9.
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HDR? You have really sharp detail here! Nice. BB
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wish there was more to the composition. I want to see more the beard and the head and the scene just a bit. love the colours. A little surreal, but striking.
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You sure love them shadow/highlights bear :)
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I don't get it - all I see is water drops. :P
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Bear, what, no glasses? And if this isn't Bear_Music I'll have to eat my keyboard or something. Lovely (sounds weird for this image), but yes, lovely self-portrait! ~9
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Robert? Great detail & tones. I really like the editing.
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Hey Robert. Interesting POV! Love the wind in the beard. :)
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if this doesn't win I'll eat my own entry.
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That's terrific. Love the honest approach. Great crop as well.
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Great pose, and tonemapping. I like the feel to the shot, and your expression is awesome. Nice work.
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Stunning shot. Absolutely superb colouring and fantastic sharpness and detail, an image made for me by the eys which seem to tell unspoken tales of many things seen - both good and bad - but which retain a compassion and humanity.
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All you can say for this is wow!!
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wow check out the detail. Nice one Robert 7
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great detail, fantastic editing...wow 8
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Heh, this looks nothing like Yukio Mishima. ;-Þ
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Nice work! A very detailed contrast.;) 9++
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