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Magnus Beierlein
{K:1635} 7/27/2006
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CONGRATS......EC.......I told you
Magnus
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Joel Aron
{K:14920} 7/27/2006
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Shirley,
Briliant composition! The peircing power of his eyes grip this image together so amazingly well.
The contrast is wonderful, and so well balanced in the layers of his hood. The low black values are a bit lost in the deep shadows, but overall, a very good exposure! ...unlike your other images, and very nice! The sharpness is a bit too much for my liking, but an outstanding image!
well done on the EC award! Very much deserved!
cheers,
-joel
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Roman Demyaniv
{K:598} 7/27/2006
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Hi, very strong shot.
Great b/w portrait! I like it so much!!!!
My best regard's, Roman Demyaniv
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so much for your wonderful comments, Joel! I actually did apply an effect for extra sharpening...I wanted every detail of his face to really stand out.
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Yes, you did, my dear Magnus! Thank you so very much!:)))
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Joel Aron
{K:14920} 7/27/2006
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Every detail is there for sure! you can feel the texture!
cheers,
-joel
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Marko Kovacevic
{K:417} 7/27/2006
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very nice, great capture of caracter
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much, Roman!
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you very much, Marko!
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you, again, Joel!
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Pauline Dekker
{K:718} 7/27/2006
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It's a great portrait, but I agree with Joel about the sharpness (too much)
I like the way he looks..Congrats with EC
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Quix Photography
{K:20204} 7/27/2006
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WOW.. excellent... about time you got an award... & well deserved. This is excellent.. nice to see him from the front.. makes a good subject... really must get myself a model or two! lol x
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Phillip Minnis
{K:13085} 7/27/2006
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Oh, Shirley, this is one top B&W portrait image! Superb lighting, tones and comp! Absolutely top notch!
A huge congratulations on your EC award! Well deserverd!
Cheers
Phil
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Mark Sherman
{K:15415} 7/27/2006
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strength, solid, and it seems a very private man. proud too. Congrats :-)
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mohamed ahmed abd el rahim
{K:5549} 7/27/2006
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very nice and wonderful portrait shirley congrats for EC
regards
mohamed ahmed
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you very much, Pauline!
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much, Sue!:)
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much, dear Phillip!:)
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much, Mohamed!
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so much for your comments, Mark!
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ana ribeiro
{K:21290} 7/27/2006
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a great portrait:))
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A. W. Osnafotos
{K:5348} 7/27/2006
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umberto eco .... my first thoughts !!
very cool foto. regards, andré
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john conway
{K:1682} 7/27/2006
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excellent B/W Shirley, wonderful contrast too, love the complete tonal range. Great character study and well deserved E. C.
a truly outstanding photograph you have captured here..!
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Maurizio Massetti
{K:30005} 7/27/2006
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Great portrait, perfect tones and details, excellent pose and expression of that man...
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Rob Graziano
{K:5716} 7/27/2006
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Incredible Shirley!!! Wow!!! The depth of character in this shot is outstanding! Congratulations on one very well deserved award!!!!
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you very much, Ana!
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much, John!
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much, Maurizio!
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much, Andre'!:)))
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much, Rob...much appreciated!:)
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Henriette Andersen
{K:1217} 7/27/2006
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this man has really lived. It shows in his eyes and his being. Fantastic timeless shot.
Henriette
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much, Henriette!
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Yazeed Al Ghuraibi
{K:4555} 7/27/2006
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Great portrait !
love it
Yazeed
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much, Yazeed!
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Hanggan Situmorang
{K:37746} 7/27/2006
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The expression is timeless. Wonderful BW portrait. Congratulations for the award!
Regards,
Hanggan
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much, Hanggan!:)
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Melisa Meyers
{K:9483} 7/27/2006
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Great job bringing out the details and fine lines in his face. The gaze is powerful and the dof keeps the eye focused on his. Congrats on well deserved EC
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Ron Wilson
{K:18161} 7/27/2006
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I loved it as soon as I opened the front page Shirley. Some portraits are true captures of the soul. That is what you got here. He should be very pleased. I now understand why some cultures don't allow their picture to be taken...they do not want to lose their soul. What a pwerful image. Congrats on the award too. Obviosly others thought the same. Regards Ron.
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much, Melisa!
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Leo Régnier Я£
{K:62096} 7/27/2006
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What portrait!!!!!
Great moment my friend, congratulations for the award!!!
Leo
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much for your kind words, Ron!
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much, Leonardo!
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Jacob French
{K:6315} 7/27/2006
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Wonderful job, Shirley. Reminds me of a druid. I love he slight noise in this image, as well.
Keep up the awesome work!
J
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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John would love that...he likes all that mystical, romantic stuff, too.:) Thank you so very much, Jacob!
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Wayne Pinkston
{K:360} 7/27/2006
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Shirley, the editor has proven he/she has good taste with this selection! A wonderful ageless portrait.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:99049} 7/27/2006
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Congrats on the EC Shirley . . . this is awesome. So . . . ummmmm . . . where does one find a Druid nowadays?
:)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much, Wayne!:)
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much, Doyle!:))))
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Bill Voizin
{K:10412} 7/27/2006
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Congratulations AGAIN Shirley! You have a hard time not looking into his eyes. And, in that expression I can see a softer side that seems to peek out from under that tough exterior. All the best--Bill Voizin
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Yes, you are seeing John's true soul, Bill! Thank you so very much!
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Avi
{K:45115} 7/27/2006
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WOO-HOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!... GOT IT !!!!..
I am so happy for you, Shirley !!!..
Many congrats !!
Avi
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much, dear Avi!!!:)))
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:176263} 7/27/2006
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oh shirley.. hello..
you have composed and realzed a very great portrait!
is sos trong and dramatic, so depp, so intimate and terrific.. bravo!
and i agree with the perfect EC well deserved it!
roby
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stunning wiork in B7w mode ..
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Lori Stitt
{K:74434} 7/27/2006
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Superb lighting!
This indeed is a fantastic portrait!
Sooo well done!
Good job, and congrats on EC!
Lori :)
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Mirek Netusil
{K:458} 7/27/2006
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it is verya good, I like this Direction. Superb
gr Mirek
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khalid almasoud
{K:119} 7/27/2006
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great portrait.
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much, Lori!
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you very much, Khalid!
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you very much, Mirek!
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Thank you so very much, Roberto!:)
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Luis Steinberg
{K:16172} 7/27/2006
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oK...there is a story. Editor Choice Award...wow...well I can't be at your level. CONGRATULATIONS is a present for tomorrow..hahahaha. Cheers.LUIS
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/27/2006
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Funny...I was thinking I can't be at your level!:)))
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Roberto Okamura
{K:22842} 7/28/2006
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Excellent portrait Shirley!
Beautiful capture!
Congrats for EC!!
Roberto.
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Eb Mueller
{K:21190} 7/28/2006
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Congratulations, Shirley - well deserved award! Excellent control over the lighting and the print quality!
Eb
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Kes
{K:18176} 7/28/2006
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Hi Shirley, congrats on the EC, it's a great shot indeed. I notice a repeated pattern of triangle shapes in the lower half and then a pattern of circles/ovals in and around the face & hoods. A nice golden ratio seen in the continuous outline of the hoods & face. His face is really framed nicely by the outer hood...it just floats right out at you. Best regards, Kes.
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/28/2006
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Thank you so very much, Roberto!:)
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/28/2006
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Thank you so very much, dear Kes, for your wonderful comments!:)
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/28/2006
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Thank you so very much, Eb!
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Giulio Rotelli
{K:28375} 7/28/2006
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congratulations for the EC...
it's a very intimate portrait: he has so sad look of the eyes....
makes me think a lot
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/28/2006
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Thank you so very much, Giulio!:)
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stingRay .
{K:136763} 7/28/2006
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..................CONGRATULATIONS.................
Well done to you sweetie for this award. Richly deserved and long overdue to you.I know I have already remarked upon it but this is my official congratulation.
This is a stunning portrait my dear Shirley and you have captured an amazing look of great intensity and power in John's face. The details are awesome, the dof is absolutely superb and the textures of the skin are just brilliantly recorded. I sense that were you to take a happy faced John he would have the most amazing smile radiating from his face.
Now, remind me.....Fuji Sensia RA.....is it monochromatic, colour negative or positive, I just do not know my emulsions since I went digital. Well done to you my sweet Shirley, I am sure that this is the first of many such awards here on UF....I am in awe of you. My very best wishes to you as always.....Ray
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/28/2006
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Thank you so very much for the high praise, dear Ray! Yes, John has a radiant smile. In spite of his solemnity here,..and he has had a lot of sorry in his life...he is one of the most fun people to be around. Children flock to him like the Pied Piper.
Fuji Sensia is a color slide film. I have more recently changed to Fujichrome Velvia 100, which is also color slide film.
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Stan Pustylnik
{K:6683} 7/28/2006
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B&W makes good better. Excellent work, Shirley. Timeless shot.
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/28/2006
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Thank you so very much, Stan!
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Rob Burgoyne
{K:-978} 7/29/2006
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Shirley , this is an outstanding image . I read in your bio that you have won awards for your work . The more that I look through your portfolio , the more I see why . You are indeed an incredibly talented photographer . An EC well deserved .
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/29/2006
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Thank you so very much, Rob!:)
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Ray Pollard
{K:3631} 7/30/2006
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A fine portrait Shirley, worthy of it's award, well done.
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/30/2006
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Thank you so very much, again, Ray!
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Dave Arnold
{K:54646} 7/30/2006
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See what I mean about homeless guys? So he steals your daughter's cape and you win EC. Sheesh.
Honestly, excellent shot and fabulous tones. Congratulations on a well-deserved award.
Best wishes,
Dave
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 7/30/2006
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Except John isn't homeless. He's a long-time friend, who agreed to pose for me. Thank you again, Dave!
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Willis Earl
{K:296} 8/2/2006
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I love this photo. What a story your picture tells. The thing I love about this is we can all look at it, read the title and then we create in our own minds the story that goes with the work. Great composition and a perfect title.
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 8/2/2006
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Thank you so very much, Willis!:)
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Wayne Pinkston
{K:360} 8/3/2006
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Way to go Shirley on Editor's Choice!
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 8/3/2006
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Thank you very much, Wayne!
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Ameed El-Ghoul
{K:42000} 8/9/2006
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Very strong portrait dear, composing it in B&W adds lots of flavor and give it more feelings, for sure a very well deserved award,
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 8/9/2006
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Thank you so very much, Ameed!:)
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April the 1st
{K:7} 9/15/2006
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dear shirley... have you read david eddings' series, the belgariad..? there's a character, Belgarath.. i swear this is him..:) gorgeous photo...
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 9/15/2006
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I have not read it, but it sounds interesting...Thank you, April!:) I will ask John...he might be familiar with it.
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Roland Lacson
{K:12211} 9/21/2006
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Great capture & the high contrast really gives impact to the portrait, like the catchlights too. Well done Shirley & warm congrats for the EC award.
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 9/21/2006
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Thank you so very much, Roland!:)
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Gennaro Manna
{K:21030} 12/17/2006
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great portrait, complimenti per il premio meritatissimo
gennaro
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marco diquattro
{K:2201} 4/15/2007
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nice portratit
congratulations
ciao
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N N
{K:260} 4/15/2007
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Beautiful portraite !! : )))
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 4/15/2007
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Thank you so very much, Marco!:)
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 4/15/2007
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Thank you so very much, Nadezhda!:)
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Andre Denis
{K:54192} 4/13/2008
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This one still packs a lot of power Shirley!!
A great image that is deserving of the EC. The good ones have staying power. We just never get tired of seeing really strong images.
Andre
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 4/13/2008
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Thank you so very much, dear Andre!:)
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Rick Smith
{K:3317} 4/14/2008
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outstanding!! congrats Shirley!!
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Stan Ciszek
{K:21303} 4/14/2008
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Just magnificent B&W photoart capture Shirley,
Congratulations for well deserved award.
I'm proud of you my dear.
Best wishes,
Stan
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Oscar E. Flores H.
{K:4972} 4/14/2008
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Que buena gradacion de los B y N. Felicitaciones la foto es magnifica
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 4/14/2008
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Thank you so very much, Rick!:)
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 4/14/2008
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Thank you so very much, my dearest Stan!:)
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 4/14/2008
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Muchas gracias, Oscar!:)
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Stan Ciszek
{K:21303} 4/14/2008
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Kindly you very welcome dear Shirley, my pleasure,
Stan
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Sid Banerjee
{K:2056} 4/14/2008
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Wowwwwwwwwww.......awesum... beyond words....
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txules .
{K:26619} 4/14/2008
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congrats my friend, I'm always happy to see your work in the front page again, this is a masterpiece....be well....jd
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 4/14/2008
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Thank you so very much, dear JD!:)
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 4/14/2008
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Thank you so very much, Sid!:)
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gianna piano
{K:11429} 4/14/2008
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fantastic shot, fantastic face. 
g.
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 4/14/2008
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Thank you so very much, dear Gianna!:)
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gianna piano
{K:11429} 4/14/2008
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:)
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Afsaneh Sarvghaddi
{K:1796} 4/14/2008
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Outstanding!!!Congratulations...
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 4/14/2008
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Thank you so very much, Afsaneh!:)
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Srna Stankovic
{K:94355} 4/15/2008
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Always happy to see your work awarded and on the front page my dearest Shirley !!!
Congratulations Dear !!!
Marvelous face, marvelous portrait !!!
Warmest hug,
Srna
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Bijit Bose
{K:5007} 4/15/2008
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Brilliant portrait Shirley. Also, congrats on the award 
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 4/15/2008
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Thank you so very much, dear Bijit!:)
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Shirley D. Cross
{K:135005} 4/15/2008
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Thank you so very much, my dearest Srna! Kisses and Hugs!:)))
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