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Description I, Deconstructed - Part I
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A portrait, in pieces.
A metaphor? Perhaps.
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Comments: 55

karolkorn [2005-11-30 21:40:41 +0000 UTC]

Yummy..... very cute!!

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HFXmermaid [2005-10-24 13:35:14 +0000 UTC]

is that you? your mouth looks like that of Ed Roland from Collectivesoul. Lol this is neat, I like the colour. I like shots like this.

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mental In reply to HFXmermaid [2005-10-24 14:50:42 +0000 UTC]

hehe, it's me.

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Eolhin [2004-12-26 04:50:34 +0000 UTC]

Cool lighting.

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parkinglotpauper [2004-10-19 03:32:29 +0000 UTC]

looks like kurt... and i only say that when things are AWESOME, such as this.
I love it.
Its a great idea, and well executed... last time i tried such a thing, it mostly looked like crap.
Lovely work.

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entertain-us [2004-05-03 21:06:08 +0000 UTC]

Looks like kurt cobain

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tabernacle [2004-04-01 04:10:53 +0000 UTC]

this has nothing to do with photography.

right there, my ideal man. i took the match.com attraction test and i still did not find my "type." i can't believe that perfect combination actually exists AND someone photographed it AND i found it. wavy hair, yet still manages to look ever so masculine and "rugged," and has stubble.

unbelievable

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mental In reply to tabernacle [2004-04-01 20:43:10 +0000 UTC]

*blushes*

*smiles*

*blushes more*

thank-you!

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DreamFull [2004-03-10 21:16:54 +0000 UTC]

mmmmmmm...

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desib [2004-03-02 10:03:12 +0000 UTC]

AWESOME

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brazensix [2004-02-16 01:37:10 +0000 UTC]

Very nice portrait my friend. I really like the composition of this shot. A little scruffiness never hurt anyone.

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mi4 [2004-02-04 17:25:14 +0000 UTC]

yeah baby! oh behave. now there is the final selfportrait i was waiting for. you manly looking stud!

i love the crop you chose, its very strong and fits to the title. are we going to see part 2 soon?

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mental In reply to mi4 [2004-02-04 18:01:55 +0000 UTC]

*grin/blushes*

Soon, yes.

How soon? Not sure.

I'm still trying to decide on what bodypart comes next.

Suggestions?

*lick*

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mi4 In reply to mental [2004-02-04 18:56:28 +0000 UTC]

how about some ehm...muscles without clothes?

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mental In reply to mi4 [2004-02-04 18:59:53 +0000 UTC]

*grin*

Maybe...

Perhaps a... dual of sorts? If you're up for it. *grin*

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mi4 In reply to mental [2004-02-04 19:23:41 +0000 UTC]



a dual of sorts? expatiate pls

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mental In reply to mi4 [2004-02-04 19:39:21 +0000 UTC]

A dual...

You take a shot, send it to me, then I try to replicate it into my own style.

Then the next one I'll take the shot, and send it to you to replicate into your own style.

*nodz*

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mi4 In reply to mental [2004-02-04 19:55:54 +0000 UTC]

Sounds good. How about giving it a go?

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mental In reply to mi4 [2004-02-04 20:05:24 +0000 UTC]

*smiles*

Cool.

I'm @ work right now.

If you want to get us started, go for it.

I'll try to replicate the shot once you send it to me, then we can post them at the same time?

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ruchti [2004-02-04 00:18:59 +0000 UTC]

wow... talk about detail. incredible and warm.

love the offset frame too.... great idea

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grogs [2004-02-03 23:45:16 +0000 UTC]

i love the tones, so crisp. How do you do all your amazing borders?

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mental In reply to grogs [2004-02-04 00:36:01 +0000 UTC]

How do I do my borders? lol... good question.

It depends on the image, it varies from 5 to 25 layers of photoshop, usually just small variations until I decide on what I really like. A lot of trial and error to see what fits the image best.

Sorry I can't give any details or secrets, really none to give.

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grogs In reply to mental [2004-02-05 04:15:39 +0000 UTC]

ha i understand I guess I was talking more about the ones where it looks like a translucent filter or something blurred. anyway i like them

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virciti [2004-02-03 00:18:32 +0000 UTC]

No offence but you are quite the narcissist. Nice shot tho'.

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nitrus In reply to virciti [2004-02-03 04:28:01 +0000 UTC]

and you are quite the ignorant fool. You should read the description...being a comedy writer you would think you'd pay more attention to that stuff.

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virciti In reply to nitrus [2004-02-05 21:09:23 +0000 UTC]

Chill guys, I meant no offence! I was just eluding to the great many pictures of himself that mental puts here. Note to everyone: Anything I say should never be taken seriously. I adore his pics, and I was just making a statement starting with the words "No offence..." Take it easy!


Chill Winston! (Nothing Implied)

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mental In reply to virciti [2004-02-03 00:34:08 +0000 UTC]

Narcissist?

Care to explain that comment?

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plasticastle [2004-02-02 16:58:23 +0000 UTC]

wonderful cropping...and what lovely lips you have

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skin- [2004-02-02 16:08:50 +0000 UTC]

wow....realy nice angle...lov it

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fangedfem [2004-02-02 15:27:34 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful shot! Love the golden tones and the focus is great

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strangledcry [2004-02-02 15:18:44 +0000 UTC]

Really awesome shot. Well... all your work is stunning. I like this one though. Very intimidating in a won't look you in in eye sort of way.

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xandershanks [2004-02-02 14:08:08 +0000 UTC]

gorgeous. very rock star.

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x-horizon [2004-02-02 13:54:02 +0000 UTC]

I do enjoy this portrait
Nice to see you doing something different when it comes to portrait photography! Mysterious and nice coloring too...
The composition is interesting indeed.

good work buddy

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mental In reply to x-horizon [2004-02-03 04:34:31 +0000 UTC]

*smiles*

Many thanks bud!

*hug*

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biancodove [2004-02-02 12:46:53 +0000 UTC]

very nice warm colors, i love the border
good job

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arachnid15 [2004-02-02 08:01:14 +0000 UTC]

This is just a great shot, love the cropping. The detail is incredible. Nice work.

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mental In reply to arachnid15 [2004-02-03 04:35:11 +0000 UTC]

*pets his Nikon Coolpix 4500*

Thanks!

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suzums [2004-02-02 05:37:58 +0000 UTC]

you've done a great cropping for this shot!
very nice tones... soft... real pleasing to the eye!

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andromaha [2004-02-02 04:51:14 +0000 UTC]

mmmmm love the colours...so soft....
and i gotta agree with Olya

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mental In reply to andromaha [2004-02-03 04:35:40 +0000 UTC]

*blushes again*

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progneg In reply to andromaha [2004-02-02 13:45:41 +0000 UTC]

Hrm, so maybe after this picture I don't have to shave anymore? hrm?

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exomorph [2004-02-02 02:57:09 +0000 UTC]

awesome cropping, lighting, tone, yeah

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pixel-dirt [2004-02-02 02:37:37 +0000 UTC]

excellent... perfect photography...

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mental In reply to pixel-dirt [2004-02-03 04:36:17 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks

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nitrus [2004-02-02 00:36:05 +0000 UTC]

Just look at that perfect shave...you definitely read the "Tips for Dips" shaving tutorial. In the words of John Travolta " Ooooooooweeeeeeeeee.......you're good lookin'!"

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mental In reply to nitrus [2004-02-03 04:37:02 +0000 UTC]

LOL

*smiles*

*hugs*

Care for some razorburn?

*evul grin*

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dinyctis [2004-02-01 21:39:29 +0000 UTC]

high quality portrait right here. Great lightning, composition, color toning, and focus. I recognize the necklace, cause i have one just like it, though slightly "fatter"

You know, this could be your business card.

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hesitation [2004-02-01 21:07:50 +0000 UTC]

Very pleasing to the eye. All variations of tones available, great light/shadow, and the color is very warm and enjoyable.
Great cropping too. The lines (chin line, heck, shoulder, lips) make the eye move around the picture.
Well done

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mental In reply to hesitation [2004-02-03 04:38:09 +0000 UTC]

*smiles*

Many thanks.

Learned from the bestest.

(aka: watching you and kevin try to light me up. *grin*)

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hesitation In reply to mental [2004-02-03 05:12:46 +0000 UTC]

It's been so long ago
I'm still sad I didn't get to see you this newyears

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