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The Settler


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   The Settler
The Settler
I loved the grizzled look of this man. Reminded me of those hardened frontier settler's who took on the rugged enviroment and reshaped it.

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Michelle Alton
 

Awesome portraiture, Frank. Fabulous work.


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October 16, 2009

 

Gina Cormier
  WOW Frank!!!!!!!!!!!! This is just outstanding again!! Love the tones and whole image!! Great detail!! You are on a roll with these portraits!!!!


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October 16, 2009

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  WOW! This is amazing, Frank. The classic feeling of old photos is perfect. And the man in the photo looks just right for the era (like the rugged environment took him on and reshaped him). Fantastic portrait.


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October 16, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  this could be a shot from early 1900's... wonderful work Frank!


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October 16, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson
  FABULOUS portrait... you really nailed this one perfectly, Frank!!! Wonderful story-telling image and presentation!


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October 16, 2009

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  This could be my great grandfather. Instant fav, Frank. Wonderfully nostalgic, with perfect tones and detail. His expression is also one from times gone by. Great work. Love it.


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October 16, 2009

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  OHHH WOW you are a real portrait artist, Frank!! This one is simply wonderful and beautifully presented in sepia!! This reminds me of a settler from days of yore, too!!


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October 16, 2009

 
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  Fantastic tones and excellent portrait image, Frank. Great job with your people series.


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October 16, 2009

 
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  Outstanding location portrait Frank - Great job capturing that look of the old days! Jeff


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October 16, 2009

 

Karen Engelbreth
  Wonderful model and portrait, Frank...


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October 16, 2009

 

Judy A. Lawhon
  Just excellent, Frank....looks like a page from a histiry book. Love the sweat on his hatband!


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October 16, 2009

 

Colette M. Metcalf
  Excellent!


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October 16, 2009

 

Carol Sawyer
  Outstanding portrait, tones, details and work, My Friend!!


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October 16, 2009

 

Ellen Hodges
  Awesome capture and tones, Frank! Superb!!


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October 16, 2009

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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  In my faves!! Great work!


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October 16, 2009

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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  Super capture and tones! I love it!! Have a nice weekend, Friend!


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October 16, 2009

 

Carrie M. Groseclose
  WOW, Frank! Awesome portrait with superb tones, expression, and detail. Love it!! Have a wonderful week-end!


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October 16, 2009

 

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  Michelle, Gina, Bojan, Stefania, Amy, Mary Beth, Melissa, Tammy, Jeff, Karen, Judy, Colette, Carol, Ellen, Carolyn, Shelly, Carrie-
Good morning gang. I am so excited as for the first weekend in what seems like years, the rain is giving way to sunshine just in time for me going to the artfair tomorrow. Thank you all so much for the wonderful comments and the joy of seeing your beautiful pictures. This is part of my daily routine that I just love.
You all take care, be safe, you folks rock.


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October 17, 2009

 

Tiia Vissak
  great tones, details & look!


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October 17, 2009

 

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  Great shot,this guy realy looks like the real deal,great portriat,Frank,well done!!!!!!!


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October 17, 2009

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Tiia, Walter- Good morning my friends.
Thank you so much for the wonderful comments about this picture. It is something I enjoy doing and want to do more of in the future. You both have such beautiful gallaries and I marvel at your talent.
Have a great day my friends.


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October 18, 2009

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  OUTSTANDING photo of this man... I LOVE it! An instant fav. 8o)


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October 18, 2009

 

Kathleen Rinker
  Wonderful portrait Frank, love the tones!!


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October 19, 2009

 

Joanne E. Bohenstengel
  This is so great, Frank! Love the pioneer look. I don't think they smiled a lot back then and it certainly looks like he is from back in the day. Love it. Joanne


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October 19, 2009

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Nancy, Kathleen, Sabrina, Joanne- Good evening ladies. That you so much for the kind and generous comments. I have really enjoyed this series as all of these are ones that I was not happy with at first. I am sure you have gone though the same thing. Your all gifted artist and have such beautiful gallaries.
Have a great day and give yourself some time out of it to enjoy.


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October 19, 2009

 

Dianna Murphy
  I think you got yourself a winner Frank!!!


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October 20, 2009

 

Jane Hirst
  Great protrait.....love the style. He is a marvelous character!!!


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October 20, 2009

 

Melissa Olsen
  Wonderful capture and work on this outstanding model.


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October 21, 2009

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  That looks like an authentic photo from the old days, Frank. Fabulous portrait work!!


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October 27, 2009

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Dianna, Jame, Melissa, Kiki- Good morning girls. Sorry for the long day in responding to you. Just got the PC back and now am way behind. Thnak you all so much for the wonderful comments and it was a thrill to be back on line and see your beaituful gallaries.
Have a wonderful day you all.


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October 27, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Fantastic portrait- love the sepia!


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October 27, 2009

 

Colleen Farrell
  Wow!! I LOVE this portrait, Frank! Just added it to my faves. The detail and clarity are fantastic, the subject is totally fascinating, and the b&w treatment is superb! I think you have a winner here!


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October 27, 2009

 

Amy M. Wilson
  Congratulations on your outstanding FINALIST, Frank!!!


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November 23, 2009

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Congratulations again, Frank. Fantastic portrait.


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November 23, 2009

 

Gina Cormier
  OMG FRANK!!! ANOTHER ONE!!!!
YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
CONGRATS MY FRIEND ON THIS FABULOUS IMAGE!!


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November 23, 2009

 

Tiia Vissak
  Congratulations again!


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November 23, 2009

 

Carrie M. Groseclose
  Huge Congratulations Frank on your beautiful Finalist!!


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November 23, 2009

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  congratulations!


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November 23, 2009

 

Ellen Hodges
  Huge congrats on your awesome finalists, Frank! Best luck!


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November 23, 2009

 

Renee Doyle
  Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Frank!!


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November 23, 2009

 

Tammy Espino
  Congratulations on a great capture! :)


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November 23, 2009

 

Joanne E. Bohenstengel
  CONGRATULATIONS FRANK. SO WELL DESERVED!! Someday, maybe someday, I will be able to experience that.


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November 23, 2009

 
- Judy V. Kennamer

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  Beautiful Frank! Congrats on your wonderful Finalist!


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November 23, 2009

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  I loved this my friend!

Big congratulai8ton....on all 3 finalist! I just go one! lol

jo ann c.


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November 23, 2009

 

Eivor Kuchta
  Wonderful portrait! Love the tones. Congratulations on your finalist!


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November 23, 2009

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  AMAZING! CONGRATULATIONS once again,Frank! WTg!


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November 23, 2009

 

Julianna J. Collett
  Congratulations on your multiple finalists Frank !You are a force to be reconed with!


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November 23, 2009

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  WTG Frank! CONGRATZ on another stunning Finalist.

UB.


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November 23, 2009

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer
  Huge congrats on another well deserved finalist, Frank.


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November 24, 2009

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Awesome Finalist!


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November 24, 2009

 

Donna La Mattino Pagakis
  Congratulations on your finalist Frank, excellent!

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November 24, 2009

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Hey gang. Thank you all so much for the congrats. I always feel for those who did'nt get a button as their work is so beautiful and by no means inferior to those who did. We love what we do and that is the true prize. You folks are the best. God bless.


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November 24, 2009

 
- Mary Beth Aiello

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  Wowzer, Frank. Another beauty. And another huge congrats.


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November 24, 2009

 
- Gail Vitikacs

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  Amazing...this is super Frank! Best of luck on the next round!


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November 24, 2009

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Congratulations once again Frank.Excellent color tones and the great expression you captured on this awesome postrait..Good luck...


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November 24, 2009

 

Dianna Murphy
  Yeah, way to go my friend. Hugs to you. Congratulations on a fine image!!!


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December 02, 2009

 
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