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Published: 2006-03-02 23:06:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 1357; Favourites: 26; Downloads: 84
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Please tell me what you think you see in this photo.This one is used for the D70'ers [link] "Reflections challenge" - and if you wouldn't have guessed, we're talking inner reflections here. Wonderings about your true self - a well-dressed yuppie or a dirty fighter?
Tech: A single flash with softbox.
f/9, 1/125, AF-S 18-70 DX (@ 70mm)
Edit: Fixed the burnout on his left hand.
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I wanted to let you know that I used this photo in a slideshow project. I gave you full credit for its use in a bibliography that will be shown at the end.
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The glasses have to stay. The first thought I had when I saw this picture was of a man facing a challenge for which he wasn't prepared. He looks determined, yes, but I also see a hint of apprehension in whatever destiny lies before him. If you just wanted to photograph "a boxer", with boxing gloves and a mouthpiece, you could have done that but it would have portrayed an entirely different emotion. To me, anyway.
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Very nice comment! Thank you very much, indeed. 
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Thank you, unknown but friendly person.
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great shot!
but the glasses do have to go i think.
this image relies on the fighter's eyes. the glasses detract from the concentrative look, and more importantly, cover his eye.
one might also think that his eyes are all black, because the glasses arm hides the white of his eye, a defining point to eyes in B&W.
keep up the good work!
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Thanks a whole lot for your comment and constructive critics! I can see your point and will keep it in mind if I ever get around to redoing this shot, or anything similar. Thanks again!
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god i love the shadows in this shot ... i want to do portraits like that!! .... bravo ... frigging stunning
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This has to be one of the better portriates i've seen in a while. technically it fab and the subject/pose cant be faulted
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I really appreciate that comment!
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Great light mate!
What i see hmm its a tough one ... but something fightclubish actually like his first fight and he really seems to concentrate and gather all his thoughts for it .... he is not going to loose this one!
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Thanks for commenting and fav'ing!
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Very powerful and I love the lighting, however I think the glasses should go. They spoil the otherwise clean lines and if the guy is to be believeable as a fighter (With that pose) the glasses are out of place...
Still 
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Thanks a whole lot, you.
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Great lighting. I like it. Good luck on the challenge.
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This is great. Inspiring with only one softbox.
Im gonna try this tomorrow in the studio.
His expression is really good. Hes got a good strong personality...
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Looking forward to it.
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the blown highlights on his left hand is unfortunate, and the pose looks a tad forced, but this is otherwise well executed. the lighting, hence mood & tones work wonderfully with each other.
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Thank you. Yes, the burnout is a little unfortunate. I'll see if I can fix it.
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i love this picture. it makes me think of everyday people tackling everyday life. and it really is like a fight. sometimes we think life is simple, but it sure isn't. such a nice simple, but deep shot. good job
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Thanks a lot. Nice interpretation.
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