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The TRAINER


 

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The TRAINER
The TRAINER

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He was about to jump into the ring to spar with Bernard Hopkins, the "Executioner." Taken at the two-time World Champion boxer's Media Workout in Phildelphia recently.
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Actually, it wasn't true sparring, Hopkins, with boxing gloves on, was in the ring punching AIR and this man was hitting him with almost weightless foam "sticks!"
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By the way, the white towel was blown out so I used a Photoshop texture, Craquelure, to create the terry cloth look.

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Michelle Alton

 
  The color version
The color version
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Michelle Alton

 
 
 

Michelle Alton
 

The color version. His sneakers were bright red too.


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February 24, 2013

 

Anita Hogue
  I like the both. A fantastic capture of emotion! You can see the intensity on this face.


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February 24, 2013

 
- Bojan Bencic

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  Fantastic photo and treatment, Michelle. Great tone on first one.


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February 24, 2013

 

Antonio Amen
  Good shot, Michelle.


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February 24, 2013

 

MELODIE C. ROBERTS
  The snood makes him look a little less menacing

Love the intensity here Mickey!


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February 24, 2013

 
robinsonphotoart.com - Jeff Robinson

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  Perfect in B&W - Outstanding expression and capture!


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February 24, 2013

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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  You do these candid shots so well Michelle ... Love the B&W version!


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February 24, 2013

 

Jack Ryan
  Super shot...very impressive series of images from this event. Great work, Michelle.


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February 24, 2013

 

Monnie Ryan
  Concentration is key! Well done, Michelle!


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February 24, 2013

 
- Susan D. Royce

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  Very intense! Nice shot, Michelle :-)


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February 24, 2013

 
- William C. Raco

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  I really like the black and white version, Michelle
Love the gritty, serious and intense mood.
Excellent!


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February 24, 2013

 

Jyri Vissak
  Well seen and presented!


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February 24, 2013

 
- Ann Coates

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  Fantastic Michelle, I love the look of intense anticipation and concentration. You can really feel the moment.


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February 24, 2013

 

Mike Clime
  Nice portrait and tones! He looks serious!


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February 24, 2013

 
- Gail Sullivan

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  Love the b/w version...works really well with the intensity of his expression, Michelle!


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February 24, 2013

 

Phyllis A. Houghton
  I also like both versions and your telling up changing the towel. I will have to explore that. Thank you for sharing!


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February 24, 2013

 
buffalogalphotos.com - Terry Cervi

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  Your photoshop trick worked well, Michelle. This turned out great!


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February 24, 2013

 

Connie J. Bagot
  Great capture---love his expression and the b/w tones!


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February 24, 2013

 

Jeffrey R. Bange
  Outstanding B&W presentation Heather, love the intense look on his face, great series on the boxing.


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February 24, 2013

 

Barbara Waldoch
  Excellent, Michelle!


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February 24, 2013

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  fantastic expression and capture!


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February 25, 2013

 
- Michael Frazier

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  Great capture, and PS work Michelle.


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February 25, 2013

 
- Laura E. Swan

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  Amazing work, Michelle. You have a gift with photographing emotion.

This one is intense!

-Laura :)

P.S. I look youthful in my images because of Portrait Professional!! :D I'd love to really be wrinkle free! xo


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February 25, 2013

 
emile-abbott-photography.com - Emile Abbott

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  Excellent conversion Michelle.


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March 05, 2013

 

Charm Robb
  I really like the conversion to black and white, and the tones you chose, really compliment the emotion. What a creative idea to use texture on the towel! I'll always remember that now. Thank you for sharing it!


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March 07, 2013

 

Summer A. Kozisek
  Great capture of his expression, and I love the b&w presentation.


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March 11, 2013

 
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