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07/31/2013 07:23:44 PM |
oh sooo sad ;(
Awesome portrait though! |
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12/01/2012 08:29:05 AM |
| I remember when you posted this somewhere in discussing your life. The sickness really did have a toll on him as he does look older than 28. The eyes tho, say a lot. They kind of pierce the soul. |
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11/30/2012 09:50:58 PM |
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11/30/2012 09:13:13 PM |
| The look in his eyes just draw you into the picture, then you read the story and it just wrenches your heart. Amazing. |
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04/29/2009 07:20:47 AM |
Oh Peet! This brings tears to my eyes. Its not from sadness really - I think a better description would be that it brings tears to my eyes and a lump in my throat because of how intensely the emotion emanates from this photo! He is so beautiful, and you have photographed him in such a deeply moving -- powerful -- way! Even moreso since I have grown to adore him so much from our Facebook friendship!
We live in such a fallen world where pure souls like Kosie have to suffer so undeservingly! But his heart is so grounded in his "real" home -- his eternal home in the center of God's heart so there is a hope deep inside him that nothing shakes. This world has dealt Kosie and you who love him so much a terrible blow -- but one day, it WILL be made right! And what I love about thinking about that day -- and I've shared this with him too -- is that I am going to get to enjoy dancing and hanging out with him never to suffer again -- forever!
THANK YOU for sharing this with me! I missed it in the challenge and I'm so glad to have seen it. It will stay with me long after I click away to go about other things! But I'm putting it in my favorites so I can come back and look at it often! ((( Hugs to you AND to your beautiful son! )))
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03/21/2009 01:56:46 AM |
Your story is touching and sad, but your picture tells us little of what is going on behind the scenes.
Undoubtedly this holds tremendous personal value for you. |
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03/19/2009 09:59:32 PM |
| Very striking portrait--i'd respectfully disagree with citymars ;) the darkness makes his eyes stand out, almost in a way that lets us see all the way through his soul. I'm sorry to read about his sickness. |
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03/18/2009 06:57:59 AM |
It made me sad to read about your son's illness. I would have never have guessed he was ill. In my comment I still mentioned that the photo shows a strong characterful face. I hope there is a chance that he can be cured of whatever it is he is suffering from.
I also still thought that this image had a connection to South Africa. I came from there myself.
Ps. Why are you in exile at this time if you don't mind me asking? The old ways were buried a long time ago although some remnants refuse to die.
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03/18/2009 06:09:53 AM |
This is a striking portrait, but needed more light. I think you processed the eyes to make them stand out more but the result is a bit unnatural. I am struck by the ruggedness of his face contrasting with the softness of the knit sweater with the pink strip.
Peter, your story makes me sad. There is a deep, soulful look about this man. I'm sorry for your troubles.
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03/17/2009 06:17:35 PM |
| Looks like a Ranger from Lord of the Rings. Very intense eyes. Love the hood-like appearance. |
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03/17/2009 05:26:24 PM |
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03/17/2009 01:59:35 PM |
| excellent portrait, strong colors and expression! the background works well and the eyes show real character. maybe you just slightly overdid noise reduction(?), i think this portrait would just benefit from some noise |
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03/17/2009 06:28:13 AM |
a lot of character for so few years... for some reason I'm thinking Rocky
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03/17/2009 06:14:02 AM |
Um.... I dont want to meet this guy in a dark alley :)
I like the contrast between the rough look, and the stripe of pink in his hat. |
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03/17/2009 04:53:09 AM |
| Wow, what a captivating shot. An incredible expression captured, here. |
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03/16/2009 07:23:46 PM |
| Very good portrait. This will work very well in black and white too. |
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03/16/2009 05:42:59 PM |
| very sharp and good details |
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03/16/2009 04:40:27 PM |
| Great dof, great clarity and color in the eyes, interesting expression. |
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03/16/2009 01:45:12 PM |
| like the darkness on his face and the bokeh background ... very nice |
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03/16/2009 08:09:17 AM |
| Great portrait, nice focus and DOF, the eyes give it impact |
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03/15/2009 10:06:23 PM |
| nice portrait, interesting subject |
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03/15/2009 04:29:30 PM |
| You've presented his essence. Perfect. 10 |
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03/15/2009 04:14:04 PM |
Great subject and presentation, only the halo over the top
and blown out top right are distracting |
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03/15/2009 12:45:20 PM |
| too much processing in the eyes and the dark skin makes this look very unnatural |
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03/15/2009 09:24:06 AM |
| Very intense portrait, the post processing makes it really dramatic. |
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03/15/2009 08:19:06 AM |
| This one really made me do a double take! Aggression & kindness combined! Great dichotomy and perfect PP. |
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03/15/2009 08:01:16 AM |
| Good detail, a bit dark for my tastes. |
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03/15/2009 07:39:16 AM |
| So nice to see him smiling there. Incredible intense eyes. |
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03/15/2009 05:59:14 AM |
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03/15/2009 05:47:58 AM |
| the background color/blur really set off this portrait |
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03/15/2009 01:26:21 AM |
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03/14/2009 09:58:16 PM |
| Wow, I love this one, the guy's expression is fantastic! One of my fav's. Great Job! 9. |
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03/14/2009 09:03:13 PM |
| nicely done, excellent capture of texture and details, 7 |
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03/14/2009 04:47:29 PM |
| I'm not sure what to make of this, but it's good. |
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03/14/2009 12:40:13 PM |
| Good pic. Nice expression and background. |
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03/14/2009 11:45:38 AM |
| i got to this image and just stared at it for the longest time! something about the expression on his face just facinates me... great eyes!!! -10- |
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03/14/2009 05:14:48 AM |
| The colourful background makes him seem less menacing. |
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03/14/2009 01:59:19 AM |
| Powerful and dark moody portrait. Your son certainly has a face full of character. I like the processing very much. Excellent work. 8 |
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03/13/2009 07:22:40 PM |
| What a handsome son you have! Very intriguing photo, I think the contrasty edit you did added to that as well as the look he's giving. Very nice. I love the hat. |
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03/13/2009 01:06:34 PM |
| eyes really pop in this picture |
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03/13/2009 11:02:47 AM |
| Excellent portrait. I love how his eyes really stand out. |
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03/13/2009 10:38:02 AM |
| very cool editing, i really like how his eyes look |
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03/13/2009 08:45:48 AM |
| nice portrait, good catch lights, I like the processing |
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03/13/2009 05:07:56 AM |
| Great portrait. I like the clothes. |
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03/13/2009 04:56:29 AM |
| nice lighting in this to make an interesting portrait |
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03/13/2009 02:41:54 AM |
| Penetrating eyes and lovely bokeh. would like to see the skin tone just a tad lighter. |
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03/13/2009 01:23:06 AM |
| Great shot but the eyes feel really overprocessed and as result look unnatural, still, I think it will do well overall. |
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03/12/2009 11:07:06 PM |
| I remember Cobus from several years ago, Doc. I don't recall seeing him then, but this is exactly how I imagined he would be. Strong and soft. Powerful and vulnerable. A deep soul. It's a very fine portrait of a complex man. 8. |
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03/12/2009 09:29:41 PM |
| Great intensity. Nice tones. |
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03/12/2009 07:54:57 PM |
| Your affection and pride in your son shows through this image. You should be proud! |
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03/12/2009 06:39:08 PM |
| Cobus is a rugged looking guy. The dark finish really adds to that feel. |
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03/12/2009 05:27:37 PM |
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03/12/2009 03:37:18 PM |
| A haunting subject. I like the colors and tones, but the processing to bring out the eyes makes this look to fake for me to really connect. Great shot, just a matter of personal taste. |
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03/12/2009 02:45:29 PM |
| Tough lookin dude. I don't Think I'd make fun of his pink hat. lol :D |
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03/12/2009 12:54:17 PM |
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03/12/2009 12:21:30 PM |
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03/12/2009 08:39:12 AM |
| A nice portrait, eyes are handled well. Image could be a little lighter though. |
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03/12/2009 06:36:05 AM |
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03/12/2009 02:24:20 AM |
| very strong portrait - with some few hours in photoshop u can make this outstanding - the eyes need a litte more work -8 |
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03/11/2009 05:39:17 PM |
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03/11/2009 02:48:01 PM |
| This is an intense portrait. Even when I was just glancing through the thumbs it lept out at me. Very nicely done! |
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03/11/2009 01:37:56 PM |
| wow, those are some very intense eyes. egads he almost scares me:/ |
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03/11/2009 12:10:42 PM |
| Wonderful features and great character in this face! Amazing eyes! I like the colors in this and the excellent use of darks and lights! 10 |
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03/11/2009 09:24:33 AM |
| Fantastic portrait. Love the "grunge" feel to the shot, but those eyes really stand out and say something! |
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03/11/2009 08:06:49 AM |
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03/11/2009 07:12:05 AM |
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03/11/2009 06:26:32 AM |
| I wish the background was a solid black but the detail is very nice. |
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03/11/2009 12:46:33 AM |
| Wow, I can't remember whose son this is, but I remembered the face the second I saw it. That to me says something about the original photo I saw years ago and this photo. Quite memorable. |
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03/10/2009 10:12:37 PM |
| This scared me when it popped up.. (what's up with that pink band?).. but that's probably what you had in mind when you edited it.. nice effects.. success! |
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