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Portrait
Portrait
Leica Vario Elmarit 1/100 sec f8

Mario Rocafuerte

 
 
 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
 

Great shot! I think I'd like to see it cropped in more so her face fills the frame with some of the contrasting pinks of the wall on the edges!


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May 05, 2006

 

Laura Kubasiewicz
  I quite like it with the background as it is, sort of mixing an abstract and a portrait, good capture!


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May 06, 2006

 

Protacio Serna
  The beauty of this picture resides on the composition.

Remember those lines many of us can see trough the viewfinder? They accurately match with the picture. Even the small light pink rectangle on the upper right corner fits perfectly.

There are textures also to enjoy, and if there’s something I don’t like is only the direction of light. But that is something that cannot be easily modified when shooting candid on location of course, but sure could make a more expressive picture.

Regards
Pserna.com


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May 06, 2006

 

Gianluca Posella
  I agree with Protacio's comment, you realized a good portrait, usually I imagine a portrait like this in B&W but here is nice the way the colours are mixed.
Best regards.
Gianluca


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May 09, 2006

 

Jagadeesh Andrew Owens
  I wasn't "criticizing" per se, or saying that it would look better the way I suggested, I was just suggesting another way to present it! The photo as is is great, or I wouldn't have said it! Hope I didn't cause any offense!

Sincerely,
Andrew


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May 09, 2006

 

Dorann Weber
  Wonderful portrait Mario.. The woman's expression, and detailed facial lines tell a story.. The pick background compliments her..


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May 09, 2006

 

Nadya Johnson
  This is WONDERFUL, Mario!!! In regards to what is said above, here is my opinion: first, the composition's great the way it is! Why? The TEXTURES are phenomenal! I would not cut the shot in any way. Secondly, you could have a nice photo if you cropped it, yes, but it would be a WHOLE DIFFERENT photograph! The colors (pink background, etc) are terrific! I do not see any problem with the light. True, the sun wasn't glowing on her face but again, that would be whole different photograph. As for the portrait itself and the lady -? OUTSTANDING!! We in the U.S. as a rule, and I do NOT mean, as individuals, tend to disregard old age as much as possible, always seeking for the Young, the Beautiful, and so on. I am not of that school!! It is not Life as it really exists. I am no "spring chicken" now myself, and I would hate to think, the only photographs me that "count" were taken in my 20's when I was what you call, a "looker!" This lady, whoever she is, is MARVELOUS, Mario! I'm so glad you caught her portrait! I will be looking forward very much to more of your work!


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May 10, 2006

 

Debbie Del Tejo
  Excellent work Mario and may I welcome you as a BP member. I am sure we will see you around here a lot!!! Have fun and again WELCOME!!!!


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May 10, 2006

 

Perry j. Locke
  Great portrait, I like textures and colors of the wall and burlap and the womans expression on the womans face.
It all comes together well. I LIKE IT!!! Perry


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May 12, 2006

 
- Mario Rocafuerte

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  Thank you all for your nice comments!!!
Laura, Protacio, Gianluca, Sipho, Dorann, Nadya, Debbie & Perry.


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September 26, 2006

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Felicidades Mario! Es una fotografia estupenda!,
Amalia


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September 26, 2006

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  CONGRATULATIONS MARIO!! :0)


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September 26, 2006

 

Carol Teal
  Congrats Mario! I really like this one and like the colors and texture too. Such a great portrait of this woman!


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September 26, 2006

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  This is a WONDERFUL and very powerful portrait, Mario. The composition is excellent and the colors and textures are couldn't have been better.
Congratulations on this very well-deserved Finalist!!!


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September 26, 2006

 
- Mario Rocafuerte

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  Amalia: Muchas gracias por tu amable comentario.


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September 27, 2006

 
- Mario Rocafuerte

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  I am so thankful to all of you who took the time to congratulate me on the finalist recognition.


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September 27, 2006

 
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  Mario, great portrait; congratulations on your Second Place win.


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September 29, 2006

 

Carol Teal
  Congrats on your 2nd place win Mario!


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September 29, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations on your 2nd place winner.


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September 29, 2006

 

She-She Killough
  WONDERFUL Portrait Mario! Love it all! And so does the Judges!! Congratulations Mario!!


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September 29, 2006

 

Cesar J. La Rosa
  Congratulations on this WONDERFUL WINNER, Mario!!! I'm so happy to see that gold medal next to such a beautiful photograph!


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September 29, 2006

 
- Mario Rocafuerte

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  Janine, Carol, Kay, She_She and Cesar.
Thank you everyone for all of your nice comments.


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September 29, 2006

 

Susana Ms Heide
  Thought provoking portrait! Very well done! Congratulations Mario!!


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September 29, 2006

 

Allan L. Dy
  Congratulations Mario! Well done! Very expressive image.


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September 29, 2006

 
- Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas

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  Congratulations again Mario!, Well deserved!,
Amalia


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October 01, 2006

 
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  CONGRATULATIONS MARIO
WELL DESERVED!!!
JOHN


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October 01, 2006

 

Protacio Serna
  Felicidades Maestro Rocafuerte...saludos.


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October 02, 2006

 
- Mario Rocafuerte

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  Gracias por tus comentarios a esta foto y permiteme compartir este premio contigo, pues desde que fue publicada en BP tuviste una critica muy constructiva para ella. Gracias maestro Serna.


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October 04, 2006

 
- Mario Rocafuerte

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  Susana, Allan, Amalia & John:
I truly appreciate each of your kind comments and encoruagement; thank you all very much.


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October 04, 2006

 

Nobu Nagase
  Fabulous!!!
Many congrats on your win!!!


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October 08, 2006

 

Ahab Abdel-Aziz
  great division
of the page
excellent colour
and texture contrast
wonderful subject
great use of the
negative space

love it


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October 09, 2006

 

Ahab Abdel-Aziz
  one nit
i'd like to see
the folded arms
uncropped
or taken out altogether


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October 09, 2006

 
- Mario Rocafuerte

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  Nobi, Ahab: Thank you for your kind comments.


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October 09, 2006

 

Doug J. Dailey
  Mario, Excellent photo. Great! colors, textures, comp, and subject matter.

Keep up the great! work.

Best wishes,
Doug


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July 27, 2007

 
- Mario Rocafuerte

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  Doug: Thank you for your kind comment.


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July 27, 2007

 

Debbie E. Payne
  This is AMAZING, for all the reasons above. Textures are super and the pink really brings in an element that you don't usually pair with an older person. It makes her radiant and lovely, regardless of her age. We all take aging too seriously and this image is truly a breath of fresh air.


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May 25, 2009

 
- Mario Rocafuerte

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  Debbie: Thank you, I am very pleased that you like this work.


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May 29, 2009

 
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