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Pablo Dylan
{K:54631} 6/13/2006
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Great Portrait and Light.
Good Work My Friend.
Pablo
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/13/2006
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Thanks Pablo . . . portraiture is new to me so any advice I can get would be great!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Juan Gonzalo Marcano Prieto
{K:14224} 6/13/2006
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buen retrato, excelente
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Melanie Reynolds
{K:9583} 6/14/2006
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Also a great portrait! I love the eye contact. The lighting is nice, lots of detail. I think for these being your first portrait attempts you have done VERY well!
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Howie Mudge
{K:24120} 6/14/2006
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I really like the tilt of the head but again, for me at least, the eyes are a little too central in the fram Doyle. I've included a quick candid of one of my daughters portraits I took to emphasise what I mean about eyes in a 1/3 position. Hope you dont mind :)
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/14/2006
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Thanks Juan . . . Learning new things due to the UF project!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/14/2006
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Very kind, Melanie! Really. What could I do better? Don't tell me this is perfect! LoL. . . Even I am not that egotistical! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/14/2006
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Thanks Howie . . . good points to consider and a common mistake of composition (apparently with portraits too). Lowering the top crop would cut it too tight, so perhaps lowering the bottom would have added some impact. Looking now, I probably should have pulled the right side in a tad too! Thanks!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
{K:92194} 6/14/2006
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marvelous light. great portrait.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/14/2006
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Thanks Nacho!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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jessie voigts
{K:6682} 6/14/2006
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doyle - this is a remarkable portrait, esp after reading the story (which is almost the best part). his eyes, wow, his eyes. i love his hand being closer.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/14/2006
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Jessie:
Thanks so much for the comment. I felt the shot had some strengths and apparently some work on the composition is warranted (centrality issues) but I appreciate your feedback!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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AJ Miller
{K:45206} 6/14/2006
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I really admire your attitude, Doyle, jumping in there trying new stuff. I know nothing about portraits or Newman. But you must be getting something right as this one caught my eye...
John
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Laura Spell
{K:24080} 6/14/2006
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I will call this a character study, cause when I look into those eyes, I see a man of character, cheerful and as you stated industrious. Great tones and contrast.
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Marian Man
{K:67119} 6/14/2006
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another fine portrait by you dear Doyle!!!!! look at those eyes!!!!!! excellent capture!!!!! fine tones and contrast!!! very well done!!!
all the best
Marian
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k o c
{K:4733} 6/14/2006
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Wonderful portrait. Great tones and contrast.
Best regards.
Kemal
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Paul's Photos
{K:34954} 6/15/2006
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nice image... good tones...
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41275} 6/15/2006
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Great use of available light, nice tones and a strong composition and expression. A great portrait Doyle!
Joggie
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stingRay part 2 .
{K:140071} 6/15/2006
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I love this pose with the tilt to the head Doyle and the 'electricity' in the direct eye contact. Great lighting again and good mono tones to this portrait. I only dabble in bits of portraiture my friend and I am unable to pass on any advice. I like what you have got here, well taken. All the best.....Ray
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vanessa shakesheff
{K:64080} 6/15/2006
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Lovely contrast and tone ..good entry for the project..he has a kind face..nessa
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/15/2006
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Thanks very much John! I can't tell you how much the comment means to me. I'm suprised this caught your eye as I don't know you as a portrait photographer. Still . . . I'm an admitted dillatente . . . good at many things . . . master of none! The strength here at UF and (in my opinion) the reason for the projects--is to improve our skill. Google Newman and put up a portrait . . . what can the new knowledge hurt??
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/15/2006
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Thanks much Laura . . . He is a character (and a good one)!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/15/2006
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Wow Marian . . . aren't you kind!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/15/2006
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Thanks Kemal . . . this being new to me, I have to tell you the comments are quite encouraging!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/15/2006
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Thanks Paul.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/15/2006
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Wow. Kind of you and thanks (Sincerely) for the comments.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/15/2006
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Thnaks Ray . . . I'd rather have your advice (Real, technical advice) on florals anyway. Of course, you kind words of encouragement are helpful anywhere and on portraits--like this--your feelings would help. I care little for rules. I want to know what I'm doing is or is not effective . . . and blaze my own trail! You, my friend, are ideal for that!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/15/2006
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Thanks Nessa. . . I think I need to check into Newman a bit more though!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Ace Star
{K:20430} 6/15/2006
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its good sharing your personal life people like faimly and friends! nice B&W and tonality :)
excellent
wish you all the best
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Jeanette Hägglund
{K:59985} 6/15/2006
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The cigar in the corner and the gaze - woow
Jeanette
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/15/2006
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Thanks Ace . . . my life is an open book anyhow! Never do in life anything that needs to be hidden.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/16/2006
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Very kind of you Jeanette! I hope to learn how to do what you already do quite well! By the way, just to clear the record for Gus . . . it's not a cigar . . . it's a tool. Perhaps one of the cleanest cut mechanics I've ever met. Note the white shirt! Gus doesn't smoke. Thanks for the comment though . . . from somebody who does portraits like you, it's an ego boost for sure!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Ezequiel Lozada
{K:17092} 6/17/2006
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Another remarkable portrait.
I like the motion of the hand and the general pose of the man.
Very well done.
Excellent.
Ez
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/17/2006
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Thanks so much Eze!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Susie OConnor
{K:34798} 6/17/2006
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Nice entry into the project Doyle. And what a wonderful about.
If this were my photo I would consider cropping on the right even with the vertical post. And cropping the top just slightly into his hair.
God bless your son-in-law and bring him home safely!
Susie
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Phillip Minnis
{K:13425} 6/17/2006
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Oh, Doyle, firstly, what a lovely character portrait! And, secondly, what a wonderful story!
God bless you and your family!! Say 'hi' to Gus!
Cheers
Phil
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Orazio Minnella
{K:47053} 6/17/2006
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Excellent portrait.Nice and exspressive pose.Great work and beautiful tones.Well done.
Orazio
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Mary Slade
{K:40918} 6/17/2006
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I hope for the best for you too Doyle. Life is so hard that is why we get lost in pictures for a time I reckon. Anyhows, this is a brilliant image. Again the details and B&W really bring out the character you'd want to know more of. Like Robert de Niro acting him in a film of his life.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/18/2006
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Thanks for the comments . . . I like hearing what others would do . . .it gives me ideas. And thanks for the prayers for my son . . . (not son-in-law), his wife is this man's daughter! Very kind comments!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/18/2006
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Thanks so much Phillip . . . Very appreciated!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/18/2006
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Thanks Mary!! Pictures do make a wonderful escape. While I could never complain considering the young men absent from their families . . . a world away . . . and, obviously doing a yuckee job while in danger . . . These excursions are not that easy on the family at home either. Perhaps Raul Julia would be better for the role? LoL!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/18/2006
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Thanks Orazio! Very kind comment!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Marcus Armani
{K:35759} 6/18/2006
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wow this is a excellent portrait, the facial tones and textures are perfect, very nice look you captured, well done.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/19/2006
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Thank you Marcus . . . very kind of you.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Claudia Perilli
{K:28670} 6/19/2006
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Un bellissimo ritratto. Una bellissima persona.
Claudia
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/20/2006
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Thanks Claudia!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Simone Tagliaferri
{K:28180} 6/20/2006
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A very beautiful portrait!
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Danny Brannigan
{K:16246} 6/20/2006
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Good one Doyle. You're getting there.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/20/2006
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Thank you Simone! I appreciate the comment!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/20/2006
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Thanks Danny . . . one can only hope! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Paolo Corradini
{K:51855} 6/20/2006
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so intense portrait Doyle! excelelnt BW
well done
PAOLO
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/20/2006
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Thank you Paolo . . . I appreciate your commenting!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Joćo Tavares
{K:39126} 6/20/2006
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Doyle ecelent portrait here well done dear friend !!
regards
joćo
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/21/2006
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Thanks JT!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Randy Lorance
{K:24958} 6/23/2006
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Great shot for the project. Nicely composed and good tones. Gus, along with one of my best friends, is a good example of proper immigration into the country. Best wishes and much gratitude to your son.
Randy
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 6/23/2006
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Thanks Randy. Proper immigration followed by continuous service to, love of and benefit to the U.S.! It can be done right.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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art mccaffrey
{K:5374} 7/10/2006
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greetings doyle, speaking as an amateur, the only advice i can offer is what i came away from googling newman was two types of portrait, the full close in your lens shots had minimum backgrounds with no distractions and the long shots with something also in the frame that says something about the subjects life, job, etc, a clue if you like,. i may have to go back to newman just to confirm what i have just said,lol,. i think by now you must have got the idea of what it is i'm not sure about in your two portraits ( it maybe the background ) otherwise IMO no other fault ,at all. doyle , thank you sincerely for the appraisal on my portrait #1 very much appreciated, regards art,.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 7/11/2006
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Thanks so much for the comment Art . . . I reached almost exactly the same conclusions but feel a need for a model that fits the style . . . and my search continues!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Brian Fillmore
{K:4016} 7/29/2006
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I like your portrait. Simple and well done. Funny how when you look at him the words you have used to describe him is what entered my mind already before reading your comments.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 8/15/2006
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Wow . . . Thanks Brian . . . that's a great compliment! I appreciate it too!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Brian Fillmore
{K:4016} 8/16/2006
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Take care...Brian
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99839} 8/16/2006
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Naturally -- You too!
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