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Absolutely breathtaking and brilliant. You are a master.
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Amazing processing and subject. Brilliant in every way!
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great treatment as always.
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Wow...this is a strong photo from both subject and photographer!
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good shot but I really disliked the framing. the huge black stripes on the side push your subject into a tiny spot in the center of the picture.
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Wow what a beautiful and emotional photograph you got here. Another one of my faves of the challenge, and of course I expected this to be you. Awesome job. Favoriting another one of your shots. Yet again :)
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what a compelling photo. it looks almost like a finely detailed sketch of the scene. his use of the chair, and what appears to be missing legs as well (?) lead to so many questions about the subject. This is the kind of photo that makes you want to know more. Excellent presentation.
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KNew it was one of yours - your style is incredibly distinctive. I was one of your two 1 scores.. The other 1 score was posted from my other account.
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WOW, WOW, WOW...this has such amazing tones...fantastic work Richard.
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Super shot Robert, This is just brilliant.
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I like the "high contrast" pp here and also the DoF
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I know some think that photos like this are taking advantage of people who are less fortunate than us, but I think you achieved the opposite. This brings me into his world instead of just pretending like they don't exist, which is way too easy to do. This is one time where I like the big black border.
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good hdr work, he looks like a statue. excellent subject isolation
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Strong image. Well defined focus. A bit too processed for me. 8.
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Very moving shot.... the angle and the processing really captures the gravity of his situation.... u get a 9
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I love the subject and I love the processing.
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Wildly over the top processing, but of course I'm OK with that if it's done to good effect, which it pretty much is here. At least on the figure/chair. I think the BG is a bit of a problem... Strong image, 8 from me for sheer power.
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Fabulous shot in every way. 10
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Has a yanko feel to it. Funky border and all - (Take that as a compliment - unless it is yankos - then get a new style!) ;)
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Very emotive piece. Nice editing.
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This is very emotive. I hope you can use this for some cause.
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One cannot control the circumstances of one's life. But one can control their response to them. This could easily made one bitter and angry. But it does not have to. Very nice shot, with very nice editing.
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One day I want to be able to make this powerful pictures...
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this is of course a wonderful study, a shot worth more than a glance, but one which asks the viewer to think...
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Wow!... what a shot! It really tells a story
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The processing here adds so much to the already present emotion of the shot. This is simply outstanding. WOW isn't the right word, but I can't think of another to express the literally breathtaking quality of this image.
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definitely a "true grit" image. Really brings a sense of mood to it.
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You made a masterpiece from a scene usually people avoid looking (for fear, shame or other reasons.
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Nice image but honestly looks too much processing & composition can be even better.
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Great work here ... very Joey L like ...Love the edit
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Wonderfully moving. The processing is perfect.
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powerful image - great exposure
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The low key treatment is unusual and communicates on an emotional level. Your treatment of the subject with fine focus and definition is superb. Clearly among the best in class.
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Over edited for my taste :(
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As deep and thought provocative as this photo is I do not its is your best work (that you haven't used in a challenge already). The editing is exceptional as is most/all of your photos Richard. But just personal opinion another photo in your portfolio might have been a better choice.
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I can't wait to read the story for this one. 10 from me.
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Very nicely done. I really like the processing and the darkness highlighting him.
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intresting and sad all at the same time.
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The post processing works here, good portrait.
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this tells a story....of sadness for me.... makes me wonder if he may be a vet that we failed to care for. 9
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Very nice image. It's good to see a few "great" images. This is a perfect reflection of your abilities as a photographer.
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This is a really great shot.
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One of only three photos I gave a 10. Great subject, detail, emotion and texture.
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extreme post processing but I cant give less than 9 ;)
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Wonderful portrait. Looks like a statue with this processing.
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I like the processing you did with the image it helps tell the story
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this is fantastic, incredible post processing, the mood details captured is just top notch , 9
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Wow!!! love the PP here! Great Capture! 10
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very nice processing,confronting but a great image all-round
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Extremely powerful image, low on words, high in score..
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Great PP job - love the tone - keep up the good work - top score from me
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that's what I call a profile!
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Yanko? Be surprised if it isnt.. DNMC. 1
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This is sad to see, I hope he's getting care somewhere.
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Looks like a charcoal drawing
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Coming back to comment...
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Really emotive capture. Great DOF and the textures are just great.
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Extraordinary picture, amazing post processing.
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Outstanding tones and lighting.
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Good capture of a moment in time.
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Cool shot, although I think I'd like it better if he was looking at you and it was clear you had made a personal connection with him. This angle gives a sense of gawking or staring
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Fantastic expresion of feeling in this shot
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Wow. nice shot. Nice processing and just plain wow.
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Don't usually go for B & W but this is a very evocative image.
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I like the post processing technique you have used. I hope you posted it. I look forward to reading about how you created this image. Very good.
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powerful photo - You must have been very pleased with this. great work.
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fantastic shot, love the toning you've added to this. The only thing holding me back from loving this is the tone mapping feel to it. It's got such nice clarity and depth though, bumping you to a 9
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Very dark capture here. Almost an outlook on his life. Excellent capture of a raw emotion here. Congrats.
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Powerful image. I like the gritty processing. 8
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really like your tones in the B&W...nice and rich
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great choice going with sepia, i love the processing...
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Great image. It took me a while to come up with something more than that because I simply could not take my eyes off it. There is so much human life and tragedy here. I find it stunning and captivating. 10.
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fabulous job with the processing here ...
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Gret editing work. I love the tones. The story is great to. 8
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so far this is the only picture I can't vote for
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The dark hues and effective processing make this a wonderful capture.
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Great processing, it fits the feel of the photo.
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a bit overprocesses but such a moment
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Too much HDR for my tastes
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Wonderful shot, beautifully processed!
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Joey, are you back for this one? Totally awesome 10
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Good shot. Curious as to the post processing.
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The processing on him is pretty good. Usually I like darker edges to bring the focus onto the subject, but in this case it might be a little too dark for me.
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I think this image should take the blue ribbon. My favorite in the entire challenge. 10.
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This a real though provoking shot. I can't help wonder what this guy is thinking. Great processing.
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interesting pp almost drawing like
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oh these guys used to break my heart when I lived in NYC...your pp fits very well
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powerful image. Great processing - LOVE the border. There is a certain mystery to his character.
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meaningful thought-provoking image. WOW
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Likes: Composition, Processing, Lighting
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This photo has a great emotive aspect to it. Your post processing is excellent as well.
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I love this PP technique and it suits this image perfectly. A very strong emotive image extremely well executed. 10
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Very gritty, perfect colors and work for subject. Well done.
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so many emotions when i look at this..a fantastic picture.
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Interesting pp work to isolate him
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Nice candid shot. Can feel the despair.
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I hope you gave eddie a smile! nice processing.
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a little overprocessed, and the crop is too tight in my opinion,
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The tonal range of the light and shadow in this photo is stunningly dynamic! Love how you composed the shot to be a vertical 'widescreen cinema' look for it makes me feel like I have opened a door and walked in to see Eddie and his world. The pose of his body, the donation cup and the wheelchair he is confined to makes me feel the bleak and stark reality he faces day to day with his life on the street. Eddie bears the monotony of sitting there waiting and just waiting for the kindness of a stranger to either drop in some money, a smile or just some interesting conversation with another human being. This is a very poignant and thought provoking piece - thank you for sharing this gem that has a human interest story to be told.
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I love the intensity in the subject matter. Your editing suits it perfectly.
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