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Reda Danaf
{K:14309} 12/25/2003
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Great portrait.
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Muzaffer KURTOGLU
{K:4149} 11/24/2003
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Mystery and dramatic model. Excelent frame for portrait. Good work. Regards.
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Nicola Vassallo
{K:9801} 11/19/2003
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che dire? è la foto più bella in assoluto che ho visto oggi tra le tante di usefilm! una foto così di uno sguardo così non può che rimanermi stampata negli occhi per un pò
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Karl Risely
{K:150} 11/19/2003
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Hi Sandy,
I thought I would have a look at some of your work after your kind comment about by first uploaded image, thank you by the way.
This picture just jumped out at me, I love this sort of work. Nice crop and a well captured moment in time. I wouldn't worry too much about a spot on the nose or a line on the wall as I don't think you was trying to capture an image resembling a controlled studio portrait. Well done.
Take care,
Karl Risely
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Amitava Banerjea
{K:7088} 11/16/2003
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Very dramatic portrait. The left eye being completely in the dark makes it disturbingly mysterious. I'm with Richard in that I don't care for the black line in the background. May be dodge that part? And touch up the couple of spots (dust is it?) others have mentioned. I like the off-center crop but might be tempted to try a tighter crop as an alternative take on this.
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Robin McAulay
{K:8908} 11/14/2003
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there's a fearful edge covered by the clean looking cloth - that contrast alone is strong enough to hit me in the guts with force - very strong Sandy
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charlie f. kohn
{K:25919} 11/10/2003
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hallo sandy, a great travel photo and you just made it to keep the contrast in check. i feel it would win into a 7/7 by cropping into portrait and thus eliminating the shadow of the background wall. mind to give it a try?
best regards
charlie.f.kohn@sixpence-pictures.com // madrid
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Rui Palha
{K:13624} 11/10/2003
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Very expressive portrait and interesting explanation...:)
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Massimo Di Maggio
{K:-53658} 11/9/2003
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Oooops, I see now, I mean "you are a sensitive person" and "her face tells me a story"! I was very tired when I wrote the comment, sorry... Thanks for explaining your thought and sensations. Bye Max
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Spencer E.
{K:4032} 11/9/2003
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Great portrait sandy. Very sad, I wasnt' expecting that from the small pic.
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Pedro Libório
{K:53861} 11/9/2003
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lovely done my beautiful friend!
regads and a kiss.
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Benedetto Riba
{K:15792} 11/9/2003
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Wonderful portrait dear Sandy, so many compliments.
My best regards.
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sandy c. hopkins
{K:17107} 11/9/2003
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i feel this urge to capture a moment in time within someone .
a flick of something that is hidden deep...
but really not so deep...
perhaps i mean the natural state of a being..and their reaction..
unconditioned response if you will...
once a stimulus is added uncomfortably i find it almost unbearable to photo someone..
tense and akward,
very few people i have met can pull of a staged photo setting...
strange grimace stretched faces...
i mean i suppose that is why it would be nice to work with a model...
but it just is not as interesting to me...
but i should try sometime..
thanks everyone...
:)
hope your sunday is a nice one that makes you smile...
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Massimo Di Maggio
{K:-53658} 11/9/2003
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You are not only a creative photographer, but you have also a sensitive person and this helps you to get meaningful and moving images like this, really his face tells me a story ... Maybe there are some flaws, but they are nothing in comparison with the strength of this portrait. Bye Max
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David R. Fink
{K:1792} 11/9/2003
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Hi Sandy,
Love the crop.
Perfect moment.
Such feeling and expression.
Bravo.
Best wishes,
David
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Khoi Nguyen
{K:8700} 11/9/2003
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Very impressive result turns out indeed! Oh, I just realize what happens to his body at lower left conner? It seems missing to me? Excellent portrat with great expressions on the face Sandy!
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Richard Thornton
{K:26442} 11/9/2003
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A good informal portrait. I think a little more dof would help. The shallow dof is hard to understand because the image was made in full sunlight.
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John Hatziemmanouil
{K:40580} 11/8/2003
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A nice and pretty different portrait Sandy. When a portrait isn't a common one, it disserve! Very nice!
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sandy c. hopkins
{K:17107} 11/8/2003
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thank you for your comments..
:)
yes richard i notice the spot on her nose..i shoulda done away with it..
hmm...
i think that the black and white would not be as dramatic but i bet you will prove me wrong
:) you are really good at what you do!
the crop i left as is to keep a sense of realism about the surroundings,
although i did not mention this in the descrition the photo was taken in the laundry room of where i live...
the woman has a shirt on her head..
because her hair was messy..
i thought it came out rather neat..
kind of a question of...
huh?
thanks again all i really appreciate your time in viewing..
take good care..
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Richard Marriner
{K:6657} 11/8/2003
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Hey I liked this the moment I saw it. You have captured an incredibly expressive face. I'd maybe have a play around with a tighter crop and/or a B&W version. (I'll send it when I've done one). There is probably even a bit more tonal information to be dragged out by fiddling (kissing?) the contrast curves. Still not quite happy with the dark line on the background wall. Also remove the small (but distracting) light dot just above the forehead shadow. Seeing the results you are getting from characters just around your own building, just imagine what you'd get from a spell over at Sami Said's neighbourhood... wow!
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Yannis Yannas
{K:401} 11/8/2003
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A Capture of life... Excellent !
Congrats, Yanni
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Roy V
{K:13082} 11/8/2003
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Sandy,
Very powerful and expressive!
The look and eyes sream "FEAR"
Great Work.
Roy
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Emgy Massidda
{K:60358} 11/8/2003
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Excellent portrait.
Good crop and lighting
You've captured a rather sad but beautiful expression on the person's face
Wonderful capture, Sandy
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Hakan Aker
{K:14146} 11/8/2003
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Very impressive portrait Sandy...Regards,H.
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Gini Kosztika
{K:356} 11/8/2003
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Your photo has much power Sandy.
I love the realism and compositioning, Tres Beau!!
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Jan Symank
{K:22030} 11/8/2003
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Hi Sandy
Original portrait, something new.
Bravo and regards from Jan
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Elena Zabelina
{K:23212} 11/8/2003
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great shoot! And very sad. I don't know why, It seems to me - he is crying, his eyes full with tears. Am I right?
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Haytham Nawar
{K:1180} 11/8/2003
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very nice portrait ...
i like it so much specially the lighting
but my be the crop ...u need to cut more from the light ..
best reg.
Haytham
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sandy c. hopkins
{K:17107} 11/8/2003
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thank you for your comments antonio and gc..
:)
this is usually not my style of photo to take, but i figure hey..better to be broad in mind so that you can learn more... learning to me is the essence of growing in view etc..
take care!!
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G C
{K:12204} 11/8/2003
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Brilliant shot - what a great composition! Cheers!
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Antonio Trincone
{K:23167} 11/8/2003
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do not understand what does it mean contrast kissed...but it is a good shot, the expression of the man or children is also interesting and emotional bringing
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