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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 5/25/2007
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Davide -- Thanks so much for commenting. This is my favorite picture. --Best to you, Jan
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Name Surname
{K:3712} 5/25/2007
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Really nice pic, I like you work with b&w with that hint of sepia, but I really like the composition and their intense faces' expression. Davide.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 5/21/2007
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Thanks so much! This is one of my favorite pictures of all that I have posted. I love these two very much (my daughter and son-in-law). --Best to you, Jan
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a. gianfranco baccelli
{K:21379} 5/21/2007
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Beautiful double portrait! I like the compo and the tones...
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 4/20/2007
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Thanks, Robert. Of all the pictures I have posted at USEFILM this one is by far my favorite. Joel (pictured) has switched back from digital to film and is now shooting mostly with a Hasselblad and a Leica M6. --Best to you, Jan
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Campbell Cameron
{K:1682} 4/19/2007
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Jan this is great. Great framing and positioning of the subjects. I like this a lot. Much more than the egg shot. Black and white really works here as does the grain.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 3/8/2007
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Harry -- Thanks so much for your generous comments. Because I love them so much the picture automatically becomes my favorite. --Best to you, Jan
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H L
{K:11377} 3/8/2007
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Great composition and frame! I like the angle, beautiful shot, they should be proud of you :)) Harry
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 2/24/2007
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Patrizia -- Glad you are back and thanks for the generous comment. --Best to you, Jan
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Patrizia Patdil
{K:3079} 2/24/2007
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Hi Jan, nice to be back and to pass over your new beautiful pictures. I love this one, it is full of personality.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 2/18/2007
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Maryam -- Thanks for your comments; I truly appreciate it. Of all the photos I have posted, this is my favorite. --Warm regards, Jan
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Maryam Ashoori
{K:2186} 2/18/2007
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It's a really perfect shot especially composition and the way your daughter is concealed behind ur son-in-low, a great supportive feeling is drawn in your shot beautifully. ~ Maryam
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 2/11/2007
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Wayne -- Thanks for taking a look at this and for your great comments. This is my favorite of all the pictures that I have posted here on USEFILM. --Best regards, Jan
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Wayne Winsauer
{K:7331} 2/11/2007
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Ok, I like this image so much I don't even know where to begin! The composition and tone are just wonderful! I think what I like the most, though, is Joel's expression and the way Lisa is peeking out from behind him! Fantastic portrait alltogether and deserving of a 7/7! Well done!
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 2/1/2007
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Wowee - Thanks, Doyle, for the really great report card on this one. It is my favorite of all the pictures I have posted to date. I had a pile of variations and I settled on this one; almost the least conventional of the variations. My daughter is a manager of an IT department but she has a Visual Arts & Photography degree and has paid her dues in the photo world. She still has equipment and does take/make photos from time to time but no longer has the heavy-duty interest of previous times. For that previous experience she does tolerate Joel and me quite well (I think....?). Or she hides it well. Thanks again for the comments. --Best to you, Jan
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 2/1/2007
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Striking portraiture Jan . . . surprising to me and mostly because it really does work!! The editing is . . . uhhhhh . . . really different (unique . . . creative . . . etc) and yet it gives a really great result!!!! I think Robin said it well with the 'delightfully different' assertion. I'd have never thought of this. I see Joel seems to have a digital camera strap . . . THAT I really LOVE!! I sense he's like me a bit (I take mine with me EVERYWHERE - it prevents UFO landings . . . and you know the moment I forget it . . . )! Have to wonder how Lisa tolerates you two!! They say if you can't beat 'em, join 'em . . . that's how Marny handled it. Anyway - this is brilliant . . . lovely classic look and obvious 7/7.
Regards, Doyle I <~~~~~
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/25/2007
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Wael -- Thanks so much for taking a look and commenting. --Best to you, Jan
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WAEL HAMDAN
{K:7476} 1/25/2007
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I like the composition .. well done regards wael
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/21/2007
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Sally - thanks for the comments and you raise a good question. I played with this photo before posting and tried this on a bigger canvas with matching color to see if it enhanced the portrait. My personal opinion was that it did not and the frame confines seemed to give better focus to the subjects. Of course that was just my own take on it. --Best to you, Jan
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Sally Morgan
{K:9219} 1/21/2007
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I like the effect you've applied to this portrait - the way it stands out immediately drew me to the thumbnail. I like the diagonal composition - and her face is lovely! I'm curious to know how the image would look if the lighter colour were the same as the usefilm background.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/21/2007
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Biljana -- Thanks so much for your kind comments about Lisa & Joel. --Best to you, Jan
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biljana mitrovic
{K:48110} 1/21/2007
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This is wondrful portrait...I rely like it warm regards Biljana
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/18/2007
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Avi-- I just posted an experiment as I am now playing with a Lensbaby 3G. --Jan
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Avi
{K:70138} 1/18/2007
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I will keep an eye... :))
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/17/2007
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Avi -- Have not had a chance to shoot or post process as "life" has been a whirlwhind for the last couple of weeks. I am going to try to "play" with my new Lensbaby this weekend and hope to have new ones to post sometime this weekend or Monday. I know, I am falling behind! :) --Jan
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Avi
{K:70138} 1/17/2007
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No new photos, Jan ????
take care, Avi
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/17/2007
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Txules -- Thanks so much for the kind words!!!! --Warmest Regards, Jan
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txules .
{K:62768} 1/17/2007
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this is a masterpiece from composition to mood, from attitudes to tonal range; amazing Jan txules
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/17/2007
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Del-- Thanks so much for your comments. The picture is a hybrid of posed and candid. We were both taking pictures of everything and Joel and I were always carrying and pointing our cameras. We were desensitized to seeing the cameras. Lisa, on the other hand, was missing an earring and did not want to be photographed with one earring missing so she began to hide behind Joel. This picture resulted. An example of a picture Joel took of me can be found at: http://www.usefilm.com/Image.asp?ID=1234714 Joel took that one after i had a couple of shots of Jack Daniels and i was zoned out. --Best regards, Jan
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Del Metheny
{K:25617} 1/17/2007
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I like the composition. Wonder if this is a candid shot or if you sort of posed them with her behind. Either way I like it. Del.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/15/2007
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Pat - Thanks for your kind words about the portrait of Joel & Lisa. I hope you are safe and life is treating you well. I looked over your pictures from Iraq and especially like the photos of the children. The Sheik portrait is also one of my favorites. When I was stationed in Vietnam from '68 to '70 I carried a 16 mm Minox and took pictures of folks in villages with an emphasis on children. I recall their faces and in most cases smiles to this day. Looking back on those pictures now they tend to erase the vivid visions and smell of war; something very difficult to forget. You will know what I mean years from now when you look at your photos and start reconstructing in your mind the time you spent in Iraq. Wishing you the best, Jan
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Patrick Ziegler
{K:21797} 1/15/2007
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Great portrait Jan! The tones and texture is very good. It is an original pose and that is what I like best.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/13/2007
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G: Thanks much for taking a look and commenting. --Regards to you, Jan
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Grzegorz Markowski
{K:6537} 1/13/2007
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I like it :) good tone and compo
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/13/2007
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Kenvin -- Thanks so much for viewing and commenting. --Best regards, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/13/2007
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Kenvin -- Thanks so much for viewing and commenting. --Best regards, Jan
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Kenvin Pinardy
{K:65} 1/13/2007
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great image Jan..just love it
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 1/12/2007
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..and after are so Young..!!!
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 1/12/2007
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eh eh eh.. now is also mine.. look it in from many time in the favs!!! great subject, but also great photographer.. have much feeling in this one,..also their expressions "speak clear".. as it is said in Italy! now I must go to sleep is much late... warm reagrds.. se you soon.. roby
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/12/2007
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Roby - thanks so much! They are a great couple and this is my favorite photo of them. --Best regards, Jan
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 1/12/2007
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great.. agreat news.. your daughter and joel!!! happy happy time.. fine and great mode compositive my dear jan.. congrats for him and her.. very powerful cuople! i like it so much, sorry but flight it immediately in the favorites image,.. i love the tones, film effect and lisa's face.. the joel's expression is great! cheers and have a nice week end roby 7+
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/12/2007
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Will do; thanks.
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Phillip Minnis
{K:13131} 1/12/2007
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Hey, thanks, Jan! Have a look at Russell's web-site: http://www.pixelpix.com.au/
Cheers
Phil
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/11/2007
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Winfried -- Thanks so much for viewing this and for your kind comments. --Best regards, Jan
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Gorilla K
{K:17526} 1/11/2007
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fantastic composition, very nice tones and a great portrait!!! fine work!
lg, winfried
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/11/2007
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Onie - First off, thanks so much for the kind words about the portrait of Lisa & Joel. I do believe that this is a classic "Intimate Portrait" .. at least for me it is. And as for the other comments: waffle away anytime; I am with you on the thoughts about missing them and the continuity of life. --Best to you, Jan
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Leonie Fitzpatrick
{K:40551} 1/11/2007
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Brilliant Jan... :) I truly do not know what else to say other than brilliant in all aspects... :)
Life has a continuity that none can change... Regardless of how old, we are always someones child... As we were missed so they shall be missed... :)
I'll go now and stop waffling... ~~GRIN~~
Onie...
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/10/2007
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Christine-- Thanks so much for your great comments on Lisa & Joel. I can't look at this one objectively because I love the subjects so much. I have been dabbling more in this style lately but seldom get the chance to shoot "HUMANS". I do have to get out more :) --Best to you for 2007, Jan
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C.A. Mikulice
{K:13300} 1/10/2007
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I've been gone for awhile and look what I find when I come back-- this very impressive portrait work by Jan... very nicely composed, I love the high contrast- makes a very stylized shot. Very nice, Jan.
christine
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/10/2007
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Hey Sascha -- Thanks for the comments; I really appreciate them. --Best you in 2007, Jan
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sascha jonack
{K:19715} 1/9/2007
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I don't know why, but this shot is fabulous. The tones and the way the girl in the behind is peaking behind the front person gives this shot something special. Very nice shot Jan, congrats, All the best and a happy new year. sascha
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/9/2007
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John - First of all, let me thank you for the complete and thoughtful critique. Your observations are right on (and mostly flattering). On your point of the alternative way to crop, I had the first version (before it was converted to Duo-tone) pretty much as you had suggested. I played with the cropping a bit and wound up with this approach but it was a matter of tweaking and re-cropping before I was satisfied. I picked this approach for a couple of reasons: (1) I wanted the lettering in the camera strap to show; and (2) I felt the balance of light and dark was better top to bottom and left to right in the lower one-third to be more pleasing this way. Obviously it is a matter of preference and I do see your point of view. I truly appreciate the input. --Thanks again and best regards, Jan
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John Hatz
{K:156973} 1/9/2007
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Unique portrrait Jan, first element that I like is the original way that appears the second face of the woman, ...not at the same high, covered half way from his body...well surely the 'column of the house' as greek saying about the man... Also the high contrast and the soft sepia way with the grain looks of the shadows adds also originality, personaly I took that element as artistique way and you get a very good result that work form me. Last, the absolutely emptiness of the background is good too. Perchaps I could put him and her a bit at the right to cut him from his sholder a bit...also to put out from the frame that word and also to left some more smace at the left....just for more artistique way, I mean bot so centered but that is just a taste of mine and nothing else.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/9/2007
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Ardalan-- Wow-- your comments are going to go to my head! Thanks so much for the very kind words. --Best to you, Jan
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Ardalan Haddad
{K:15567} 1/9/2007
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it's a ,magnificant portrait,which will join the history with pride and admiration.
You have done an eternal job. This shot is one of the best dramaric portraits (to my eyes) i've ever sensed.
Great man!
All the bests in 2007+ Stay Green,
Ardalan.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/8/2007
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Hanna- thanks -- and I have to laugh because the lettering is on his camera strap, not his shirt. You didn't really think I could get a photo of Joel not holding a camera, did you? :) :) --Best to you, Jan
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Hanna Segal
{K:13469} 1/8/2007
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A very creative portrait. It's good you caught Joel without a camera attached to his face:) I like the white letters on his sweater, they really add to the image.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/8/2007
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Riny - thanks so much for the great comments. I really appreciate it. --Best to you, Jan
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Riny Koopman
{K:102911} 1/8/2007
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A stunning closeup, and details, and you caught him in a terrific pose! 1 will nominate for a BIP Jan,greetings riny
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/7/2007
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Mel-- thanks so much for coming by to view and for your great comments. Taking and posting photos for me is lots of fun; if I can share something or provide a smile to you and the rest of our USEFILM family then it is all worth it. --Warmest Regards, Jan
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Ms. Mel Brackstone
{K:5285} 1/7/2007
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Ever since I discovered the acorns I've snuck back to check out what else takes your fancy. Your portfolio, (and your "about" info) makes these shots of yours priceless. This particular photo is a wonderful piece, not only beautifully done, but a gorgeous memento for you and your family, as well as your UF family! Thank you so much for sharing, Jan.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/7/2007
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Lubomir - thanks so much for looking at this and commenting. I am truly flattered as I consider your work so creative and interesting. Who else in this world would think of a fish having some a*s? Best to you, Jan
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lubomir
{K:938} 1/7/2007
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Jan, I think the double portraits are supreme class in the photography. U do it striking. lubomir
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/5/2007
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Alain - thanks so much for the kind comments. --Best to you, Jan
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Alain Mijngheer
{K:11733} 1/5/2007
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No critic here my friend, just a great shot! Well done Jan! Alain
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/5/2007
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Eb - thanks for the nice comments. This is one of my favorites. --Regards, Jan
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Eb Mueller
{K:24960} 1/5/2007
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There is pleasant visual tension or excitment in this wonderful composition, Jan! The gritty monochrome enhances that mood. Eb
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/4/2007
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Maryanne -- thanks so much for your comments on Lisa & Joel. --Best regards, Jan
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Maryanne Murillo
{K:11617} 1/4/2007
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Interesting image -- with attention on the differences between the two subjects. Your daughter has a lovely sense of calm in her eyes, while you son-in-law's expression has some mystery to it. Very beautiful.
Maryanne
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/4/2007
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Leo-- thanks so much!!!!!!!
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Leo Régnier Я£
{K:67696} 1/4/2007
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Wonderful portrait of our friend!!!!! Congratulations Jan!!!! Leo
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/4/2007
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Thanks, Avi. I have started to get back a bit to Black & White and Duotone; I keep looking for appropriate subjects. --Regards, Jan
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Avi
{K:70138} 1/4/2007
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Wonderful...... very artistic...
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/4/2007
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Michele -- thanks for the comments! And you are right about photography being an outlet that helps. Luckily my son and daughter-in-law live in the area here and my wife and I manage to get out to California about once a year to see Lisa and Joel. --Best to you, Jan
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 1/4/2007
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Excellent portrait with soo much personality Jan. You've a wonderful family I could tell over the holidays very close and loving. 7++ It is part of what makes you so appealing and funny . ... My kids moved to Tennesse when I moved back to Oregon from Fl. so I do understand your situation ! It's hard sometimes missing someone wherever you are . Photography really helps a lot !!! Best wishes, Michele~
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/3/2007
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Annemette -- Thanks so much for your very nice comments. I truly appreciate them. It does have a bit of "John & Yoko" style to it now that you mention it. I wonder if I was influenced by a similar picture from years ago; it is quite possible. Best to you, Jan PS: Canada and denmark are both beautiful and wonderful countries - a very difficult choice, but only one of them has your mother!
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Annemette Rosenborg Eriksen
{K:55244} 1/3/2007
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Dear Jan A very special portrait due to the contrast, tones and expressions and also the composition. It reminds me of sth. that could have been made of Yoko Ono and John Lennon - I can´t really say why, but I like it! Yes I imagine it must be hard when they leave again. I have often considered moving to Canada, but the thought of getting even further away from my mother (who resides in the opposite part of Denmark than me), doesn´t agree with me. Blah blah Well done:-) Annemette
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/3/2007
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Erland-- thanks so much for viewing and commenting. Coming from a portrait artist of your caliber makes the comment "extra" valuable to me. --Best to you, Jan
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Erland Pillegaard
{K:34147} 1/3/2007
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I like it good idea and portrait erland
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/3/2007
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Srna-- thanks so much for your wonderful words. I was just viewing your latest posted portrait and it is very good! --best to you, Jan
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 1/3/2007
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Dear Jan, so charming portrait , great composition !!! Your daughter is beautiful !!! Son in law looks intelegent !!! Exellent portrait my dear friend, so very well done !!! All the best from Srna and 7 +++ cause it is so much different than the others :) SRNA
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/2/2007
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Thanks, Nacho. Wishing you the best for 2007. --Jan
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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
{K:96391} 1/2/2007
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very cool.great .happy new yaar.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/2/2007
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Thanks, Nessa. Doing a bit more in B&W and duotone lately as well as exploring high contrast. --Best to you, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/2/2007
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Hi, Paul-- Yup, this is pretty much how short and tall they are. She is leaning a bit and I took this from a low angle but what you see is about how they relate in stature. Just one of the many reasons I think they are a "perfect" couple. --Best to you, Jan
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vanessa shakesheff
{K:68840} 1/2/2007
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Nice capture of them both ..like the hikey contrast..nessa
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 1/2/2007
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How nice to meet you both! Is this Lisa's relative stature to Joel?
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/2/2007
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Liz-- Thanks so much for the kind comments. --Best regards, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/2/2007
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Thanks so much, Todd. --Best to you, Jan
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Liz Wallis
{K:26133} 1/2/2007
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:) ahhh, something different in portraiture, and that is what grabs my attention...the grain adds a lot of appeal, and the composition is excellent....a fun portrait with lots of charm :) Great work Jan.
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Todd Bennett
{K:-583} 1/1/2007
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Excellent portrait. Very different composition but it works well.
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/1/2007
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OMG; didn't realize she was partially dressed. I am pretty sure she had both socks on, though. --Love, Pops
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Joel Aron
{K:14920} 1/1/2007
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Howdy Pops!
Wow.. it is difficult to judge a picture of your self :)
I like this! the classic film look is perfectly applied, and is very well balanced and composed! It's a good thing you covered up the fact that Lisa forgot to put the second earring in. :)
well done pops! 7+!
j
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/1/2007
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Galal -- thanks so much for your generous comment. I am glad you like it. --Best to you, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/1/2007
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Thanks for your comments, Jarrod. It was pretty dark because the front window of the house was blocked by a Christmas tree and we were in the front section with no side windows and no artificial light. I just let the camera's light meter do the work and that is what the exposure calculated to. --Best regards, Jan
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Galal El Missary
{K:84569} 1/1/2007
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Great composition & tones JAn , I like it .
Galal
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nothing nothing
{K:557} 1/1/2007
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This is a really great image, a very interesting portrait. It must have been very dark to use ISO1600 at a 30th!
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/1/2007
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Thanks, Robin. We did have a good time and thanks for your kind words. Lisa had an ear infection that caused some discomfort but it did not seem to slow her down much. And Joel rarely was seen without a camera connected to his face in one fashion or another. --Best regards, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/1/2007
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Saveria-- thanks for the nice comments and I wish you a wonderful year of Peace and Happiness in 2007, Jan
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saveria pardini
{K:365} 1/1/2007
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a look of the two photographed persons like if it were one domanda.molto interesting! it compliments, good year, saveria
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Robin W
{K:16308} 1/1/2007
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I like, I like...great portrait Jan! Love the contrast and the composition...casual and delightfully different from the "formal" portrait (which I prefer!).
It's always great to have the family in for the holidays...but then they have to return home, not so great. Hope you all had a wonderful time together...
Happy New Year...Robin
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saveria pardini
{K:365} 1/1/2007
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uno sguardo delle due persone fotografate come se fosse una domanda.molto interessante!complimenti,buon anno,saveria
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/1/2007
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Gennaro -- Thanks so much for your kind words. --Regards, Jan
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Gennaro Manna
{K:21301} 1/1/2007
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great shot, beautiful tones and composition...congratulation gennaro
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/1/2007
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Thanks, Pablo. --Best to you, Jan
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Pablo Dylan
{K:63918} 1/1/2007
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Very nice and likeble shot. Well done Jan.
Pablo
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