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Category: Constructive Critique

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	Portrait Leica Vario Elmarit 1/100 sec f8 Mario Rocafuerte

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens

Great shot! I think I'd like to see it cropped in more so her face fills the frame with some of the contrasting pinks of the wall on the edges!

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May 05, 2006

Laura Kubasiewicz

I quite like it with the background as it is, sort of mixing an abstract and a portrait, good capture!

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May 06, 2006

Protacio Serna

The beauty of this picture resides on the composition.

Remember those lines many of us can see trough the viewfinder? They accurately match with the picture. Even the small light pink rectangle on the upper right corner fits perfectly.

There are textures also to enjoy, and if there’s something I don’t like is only the direction of light. But that is something that cannot be easily modified when shooting candid on location of course, but sure could make a more expressive picture.

Regards
Pserna.com

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May 06, 2006

Gianluca Posella

I agree with Protacio's comment, you realized a good portrait, usually I imagine a portrait like this in B&W but here is nice the way the colours are mixed.
Best regards.
Gianluca

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May 09, 2006

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens

I wasn't "criticizing" per se, or saying that it would look better the way I suggested, I was just suggesting another way to present it! The photo as is is great, or I wouldn't have said it! Hope I didn't cause any offense!

Sincerely,
Andrew

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May 09, 2006

Dorann Weber

Wonderful portrait Mario.. The woman's expression, and detailed facial lines tell a story.. The pick background compliments her..

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May 09, 2006

Nadya Johnson

This is WONDERFUL, Mario!!! In regards to what is said above, here is my opinion: first, the composition's great the way it is! Why? The TEXTURES are phenomenal! I would not cut the shot in any way. Secondly, you could have a nice photo if you cropped it, yes, but it would be a WHOLE DIFFERENT photograph! The colors (pink background, etc) are terrific! I do not see any problem with the light. True, the sun wasn't glowing on her face but again, that would be whole different photograph. As for the portrait itself and the lady -? OUTSTANDING!! We in the U.S. as a rule, and I do NOT mean, as individuals, tend to disregard old age as much as possible, always seeking for the Young, the Beautiful, and so on. I am not of that school!! It is not Life as it really exists. I am no "spring chicken" now myself, and I would hate to think, the only photographs me that "count" were taken in my 20's when I was what you call, a "looker!" This lady, whoever she is, is MARVELOUS, Mario! I'm so glad you caught her portrait! I will be looking forward very much to more of your work!

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May 10, 2006

Debbie Del Tejo

Excellent work Mario and may I welcome you as a BP member. I am sure we will see you around here a lot!!! Have fun and again WELCOME!!!!

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May 10, 2006

Perry j. Locke

Great portrait, I like textures and colors of the wall and burlap and the womans expression on the womans face.
It all comes together well. I LIKE IT!!! Perry

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May 12, 2006

- Mario Rocafuerte

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Thank you all for your nice comments!!!
Laura, Protacio, Gianluca, Sipho, Dorann, Nadya, Debbie & Perry.

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September 26, 2006

- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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Felicidades Mario! Es una fotografia estupenda!,
Amalia

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September 26, 2006

Datha Y. Thompson

CONGRATULATIONS MARIO!! :0)

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September 26, 2006

Carol Teal

Congrats Mario! I really like this one and like the colors and texture too. Such a great portrait of this woman!

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September 26, 2006

Cesar J. La Rosa

This is a WONDERFUL and very powerful portrait, Mario. The composition is excellent and the colors and textures are couldn't have been better.
Congratulations on this very well-deserved Finalist!!!

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September 26, 2006

- Mario Rocafuerte

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Amalia: Muchas gracias por tu amable comentario.

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September 27, 2006

- Mario Rocafuerte

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I am so thankful to all of you who took the time to congratulate me on the finalist recognition.

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September 27, 2006

- Janine Russell

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