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09/14/2006 04:57:22 AM |
Critique Club
Hi, my name is Christian; I̢۪m from the critique club, and WOOHOO! I love this image. As I said when I commented on it during voting. So...
The subject works very well, serious, beautiful, yet not threatening. Rather than a possible arrogance which could be shown in the face of a traditional warrior, there is instead dignity, wisdom and gravitas. A hint of sorrow?
The focus on the eyes is superb, with a detail and limpidity that make them seem truly alive.
The composition works very well; the tight crop really insisting we look into the subject̢۪s eyes, making the connection. The lines of the tattoo bring you in and through to the eyes, on an unending loop. Which I̢۪m sure was the original intent in traditional facework like this. The lines of the tattoo themselves are lovely, and they work in such harmony with his face.
The tones work well, a full tonal range, leaning toward the contrasty. Very nice indeed.
While some may have not agreed with the green cast, I find it quite effective. Despite his overwhelming humanity, the green does separate him, make him slightly otherworldly. Monumental.
Well done indeed. Would I change anything? No.
If you have any questions, please pm me.
Cheers,
C.
p.s. i gave you a 9 in voting
Message edited by author 2006-09-14 19:52:32. |
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09/08/2006 08:58:53 AM |
| I gave you a 7 during voting. I wish I would have had time to go back through for a second viewing as I would have definitly bumped this up to at least a 9. Very well done IMO. |
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09/08/2006 12:33:10 AM |
| I thought the green tone was apt, but I couldn't figure why until I read your descriptipn. Tiki! |
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09/07/2006 11:26:33 PM |
| My photo partner is part Maori....their work is beautiful. I can certainly appreciate this photo. Congrats on a high score. |
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09/07/2006 06:41:49 PM |
| Very nice and great tone choice! |
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09/07/2006 06:03:55 PM |
| Intense image...I'm not sure about the green hue though. |
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09/07/2006 02:13:07 AM |
| great and very spooky, i do love the choice of colour 9 |
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09/06/2006 04:10:32 AM |
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09/05/2006 01:48:53 PM |
| I love this one. The tattoos really give this guy some special character and you have accentuated this with the directional lighting. Well done. |
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09/05/2006 12:24:00 PM |
| Great expression, love the painting... nice cropping... |
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09/05/2006 11:25:49 AM |
| there is much i do like about this portrait; principally it's the intensity, the unflinching stare at the camera. and the artwork on the face is fantastically intricate and detailed; why don't kids get this sort of thing done instead of tigers, hmm? much more interesting. so dark (in spirit) too. things i'm not particularly keen on is the choice of green (he looks a bit queasy), the lack of any discernable body to give context and placing of the head, and also how the sharpness gets lost around the chin. also; i'm in two minds about the narrow crop - i imagine it does intensify both attention to and the appearance of the face, but it draws attention to the fiddly border, and make me feel claustrophibic. i just realised that the guy sacrificed his eye brows for this shot! i had given you a 7, but due to this realisation, lifting to an 8! wow! |
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09/05/2006 04:41:19 AM |
Unique image in this challenge and great control over the lighting.
Not sure the green would have been my first choice though. |
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09/05/2006 01:58:28 AM |
| yay, New Zealand. lovely tones |
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09/04/2006 10:47:10 AM |
| My goodness! Very dramatic and effective shot. |
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09/03/2006 03:58:17 PM |
| i dont like the green hue but i LOVE the subject. how fortunate to be able to photograph him. stunning. 9 |
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09/03/2006 06:11:07 AM |
| I like the "ink" on the face...the green is interesting! |
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09/03/2006 01:43:34 AM |
| Great colorgreat portrait. Maybe a bit tighter crop would work even better... |
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09/02/2006 08:34:10 PM |
| I don't care for the green. The sidelighting is ok, and the tight composition is nice. |
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09/02/2006 07:00:38 AM |
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09/02/2006 05:53:46 AM |
| nice study.the colors and gaze really work well for me. I think the lighting could maybe be a little softer but I am not sure. great job |
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09/02/2006 04:33:31 AM |
| the exposure and clarity are wonderful. excelent portrait. superb work. |
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09/02/2006 02:36:51 AM |
| Nice portrait. Love your use of shadows. |
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09/01/2006 08:29:52 PM |
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09/01/2006 10:34:53 AM |
| spooky, the green tone works well. |
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08/31/2006 11:38:32 PM |
| Very interesting subject. I think the light and dark sides add interest to the shot. Nice job. |
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08/31/2006 10:30:00 PM |
Choice!
Ka mate, ka mate
ka ora, ka ora
Tenei te tangata puhuruhuru
Nana i tiki mai whakawhiti te ra
Upane, upane
Upane kaupane
Whiti te ra |
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08/31/2006 09:38:37 PM |
| I knew that was maori as soon as i saw it. cool portrait. |
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08/31/2006 09:28:49 PM |
| Wow, great shot! Great lighting, comp... everything. |
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08/31/2006 08:42:08 PM |
My first thought: Gene Simmons.
Light/dark. Cool concept. |
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08/31/2006 08:18:12 PM |
| very kiwiness...love the duotone and the lighting...love the close cropping and even the fearful expression...go all blacks |
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08/31/2006 08:05:35 PM |
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