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Dandelion
Tez


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Challenge: Hidden Gem -- 1,000th Challenge! (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Canon EOS-40D
Lens: Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
Date: May 26, 2008
Date Uploaded: Mar 10, 2009

 Last minute entry.

Score = meh

I'm guessing at the date.

I like this picture, I like the guy's face, he also has really cool teeth and was trying to sell me some incense that smelled like piss. When I refused, on the grounds that it smelt like piss, he walked around with a margarine lid stuck on his forehead.

An interesting fella.


Statistics
Place: 137 out of 1129
Avg (all users): 6.2835
Avg (commenters): 7.5185
Avg (participants): 6.2984
Avg (non-participants): 6.2048
Views since voting: 774
Views during voting: 747
Votes: 522
Comments: 58
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
03/17/2009 05:09:51 PM
Real.
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 03/17/2009 11:41:41 AM
great photo, the details win me over
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 03/17/2009 11:24:03 AM
very emotive photo. excellent for b&w-9
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 03/17/2009 09:41:45 AM
I'm hoping to leave comments on as many photo's in this challenge as possible... out of (currently) 1113 images, I gave 93 of them an 8. Your image was one of those 93, placing you well within the top 10% for this challenge.

The monochromatic effect is really effective on this portrait, which is one of the best submitted in this challenge. Lots of great detail and textures. Quite a twinkle in his eye too!

Good luck for a strong finish in this challenge.
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 03/16/2009 10:47:28 PM
best portrait yet!
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 03/16/2009 06:59:21 AM
Perfect tonal range & contrast. Terrific choice of color & crop. Truly an exceptional shot.
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 03/16/2009 01:29:19 AM
Superb! 10
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 03/15/2009 01:28:00 PM
Interesting title. I love this guy's eyes; They're so expressive.
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 03/15/2009 07:54:25 AM
Intense, dramatic, perhaps a bit overdone on the processing for my tastes.
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 03/15/2009 07:17:53 AM
Great face, its a lovely portrait
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 03/15/2009 01:06:38 AM
perfect I give 8

brano
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 03/14/2009 11:34:34 PM
excellent textures, and contrast, 8
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 03/14/2009 09:50:01 PM
Wow, just a great candid shot here. Beautifully done. 8.
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 03/14/2009 03:00:44 PM
Nice shot - makes me wonder what those eyes have seen...
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 03/14/2009 03:00:38 PM
amazing portrait - cant tell if he is looking at the camera or somewhere else - one thing I can tell is that it deserve a top score 10
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 03/14/2009 01:14:36 PM
Love the image and the title... 9
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 03/14/2009 12:38:17 PM
Coming back to comment...

Fantastic lighting on a most interesting portrait!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/14/2009 12:25:05 PM
Very powerful. I remember this guy from a past challenge.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/14/2009 07:10:12 AM
Very good portrait. I like the editing you have chosen.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/14/2009 05:08:28 AM
Lovely portrait shot with very nice lighting and texture. I like the processing. 8
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 03/13/2009 11:16:51 PM
Wonderful picture
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 03/13/2009 09:33:38 PM
F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S!
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 03/13/2009 07:54:50 PM
I hope to see an explanation in your comments after the challenge to better understand the title. Your b&w conversion is very nice and much like a silver gelatin print. Well done!
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 03/13/2009 07:35:13 PM
Beautiful portrait! I don't know where the title comes from :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/13/2009 04:10:36 PM
Great portrait. Lots of textures in both his clothes and his face.
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 03/13/2009 04:09:01 PM
Sharp and full of character. 9
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 03/13/2009 01:14:06 PM
Character well and truly captured!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/13/2009 12:48:07 PM
Wonderful character in this face! An excellent study! 8
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 03/13/2009 11:05:29 AM
Amazing shot, the detail and sharpness are extraordinary.
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 03/13/2009 09:58:12 AM
This is a portrait that shows a lot about life and character. I think the color choice is really good.
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 03/13/2009 09:03:46 AM
Very nice portrait
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 03/13/2009 05:51:17 AM
ultra reality, toning is done well
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 03/13/2009 04:21:57 AM
amazing portrait ... you've definitely got a very special image here ... adding to faves, good luck!!
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 03/13/2009 12:04:34 AM
Love the title. Great pic too ;)
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 03/12/2009 09:45:12 PM
Great character.
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 03/12/2009 05:48:51 PM
Good portrait. I would like to hear the story behind the face.
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 03/12/2009 05:42:22 PM
good detail
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 03/12/2009 02:21:02 PM
Excellent color conversion really brings out the details in the skin, which are all well handled. A very good portrait.
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 03/12/2009 12:41:28 PM
Good pic and crop.
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 03/12/2009 07:48:30 AM
great portrait, almost a character study
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/12/2009 07:32:02 AM
A beautiful subject, beautifully captured.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/12/2009 05:26:21 AM
cool pp work
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 03/12/2009 05:25:35 AM
nice portrait, good b&w, maybe a little too much contrast?
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 03/12/2009 01:20:31 AM
Good portrait The B&W is very dramatic
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 03/11/2009 04:01:33 PM
Not sure I get the title but I can grok the image. B&W was a good choice. Nicely detailed.
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 03/11/2009 03:16:50 PM
Nice detail and duotone processing.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 02:45:09 PM
Incredible shot. Great textures, and post processing.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 12:33:23 PM
what an interesting textured photo, craggy comes to mind...excellent shot, deep tones and focus
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 09:45:14 AM
Wonderful shot. Great detail.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 08:31:25 AM
Lots of stories in this face.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 05:15:31 AM
Great facial character.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 04:32:29 AM
Excellent portrait works well in mono
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 03:54:29 AM
This shot really captures the subject
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/11/2009 03:42:27 AM
Not sure if I understand the title, but it's a very nice portrait.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/10/2009 11:42:43 PM
Great detail and lighting. The reflection in the eyes may be a tad too bright.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/10/2009 11:32:29 PM
sick sick shot!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/10/2009 11:06:01 PM
lots of character and i like the B&W
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 03/10/2009 09:57:56 PM
The tones are fab .. a really intense portrait. 9 for now.. I may be back!
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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