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02/19/2008 05:25:45 PM |
As you mentioned this as an example.
I personally wouldn't classify the photo as being of a 'punk loser', nor do I doubt that model is a nice guy.
But, when I look at the photograph itself certain ideas leap out at me: the title itself is 'gangsta', and while gangstas and gangsters are not the same thing, the latter certainly were punk losers. The model's expression is aggressive, the money suggests a morally bankrupt greed.
I don't really have any visceral reaction to the photo at all, but I really don't see how you can dismiss Lance's reaction to it as irrelevant or unhelpful. People have strong reactions to art, and I don't see why you don't encourage emotional responses to your work, because otherwise all you're left with is a set of dry technical advice. |
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02/18/2008 04:26:19 PM |
In response to recent forum activity because it more rightly belongs here:
I took LanceW's original comment to mean something like this: "Look at this guy who's aspiring to be a gangsta" i.e punk loser==gangsta==(wannabe) gang member==street thug who sells drugs, shoots people, and engages in generally unsavory activities. Obviously, the comment could have been worded in a less juvenile manner...oh well.
At any rate, I'm glad this came up in the forums, because I may not have viewed your portfolio otherwise. You have some great work in there (this image included). |
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01/26/2007 09:28:39 AM |
| I gave it a 7. I think some of the low votes are just knee-jerk reactions of the subject (rap artist and everything that stereotypically stands for). It is a tad on the dark side and that is worst on his face. The face is so important to a portrait... |
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01/26/2007 08:01:56 AM |
| You achieved what you set out to do, I think...The only problem with the lighting is on the face. Everywhere else the lighting is pretty good. The skin tones on the body are quite nice, I just wish the face had that as well, since as humans, that is where we reside the longest. |
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01/26/2007 07:51:05 AM |
Ok ... the money isn't fake it is real ... lol
The guy (a sucessufull local rapper and actually a really nice guy) goes by the name "yong money" and wanted the cash in the shot ... oh well give em what they want ...
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01/26/2007 05:34:01 AM |
| I like the image over all and gave it a 7. I agree with Brad P's comment about the prop money....it really did not need it with all the other accoutrement(sic) this guy has going on. Really like the facial attitude you caught. The really dark headgear may not have been a wise choise as it is so dark the detail on it goes away with the downturned head. Perhaps a slightly lighter color. |
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01/26/2007 04:27:05 AM |
| funny thing is that my current entry is in the tank also... I am starting to see a trend that I really don't like and I dont think that it is a problem with the images ... makes me wonder |
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01/26/2007 12:04:18 AM |
| I really like this. I have no idea where the low votes came from - bizarre. |
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01/25/2007 07:51:33 PM |
I just don't understand 5 1s and 2s--- hmmmmmmm
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01/24/2007 11:43:38 PM |
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01/24/2007 05:15:25 PM |
| nice enough photo, but i'm curious as to what would make you feel this is the best image you produced last year. |
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01/21/2007 01:37:01 AM |
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01/19/2007 06:23:09 PM |
Helpful tip of the day: Tighter belt or less money to weigh his pants down. :)
Nice tones and lighting here. I think the $$ in the pockets is a bit over the top actually and is somewhat of a distraction. |
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01/19/2007 04:17:42 PM |
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01/19/2007 12:30:20 PM |
| Love this skinny tattooed gangsta!!!-the title is great! Your lighting here is so wonderful. The black and white is absolutely perfect to my eye! CONGRATS Super shooting. |
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01/19/2007 12:07:29 PM |
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01/18/2007 12:03:10 PM |
| What a great portrait! You must have been at least a little intimidated? Well done. |
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01/17/2007 10:55:10 PM |
| great photo - the money is a little over the top - I think the photo did not need the cash to be great - as is 8. I am currious how this one will do! |
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01/17/2007 01:23:59 AM |
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01/16/2007 12:16:23 PM |
| very gangsta portrait - dark, angry and rich too it seems. The backlight on the right is so much brighter than the rest of the lighting, it has become burnt out of detail - and the rest of the photo seems a bit dark, could be a tad brighter with a bit more contrast. |
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01/15/2007 09:33:51 AM |
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01/14/2007 11:16:29 AM |
| The money in the pockets put this on the cheesy side for me. For a shot like this I think your model has enough character to stand without props. The lighting is nice. Possibly could use some more contrast. |
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01/14/2007 09:49:34 AM |
| haha, this is awesome! :D 9 |
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01/13/2007 06:40:58 PM |
| Fabulous portrait! The money is too much, but the rest of the outfit is perfect! |
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01/13/2007 04:47:02 PM |
| One can only dream of being a punk loser. |
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01/13/2007 04:31:41 AM |
| he nearly looses his pants - great - 7 |
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01/12/2007 05:35:29 PM |
| I like the use of black and white here. Not sure about some of your props - money looks fake - but I like the concept and the model is great. |
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01/12/2007 05:22:48 PM |
| Looks like this gangsta better get to bed early so he doesn't miss the school bus tomorrow. Nice capture and quite a character. Good luck. |
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01/12/2007 02:19:47 PM |
| very good studio type image...good tonal range and pose... |
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01/12/2007 05:36:22 AM |
| I'm not sure the dark background works with this, everything seems to blend together. Good set up/props though |
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01/12/2007 03:58:26 AM |
| a bit dark, but overall a good portait. |
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01/12/2007 02:04:53 AM |
| gangsta needs to do some body building if he wants to become a "super gangsta"! |
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01/11/2007 07:47:19 PM |
| The money is making his pants fall down. I think if you got him a brief case for all the money it might help. |
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