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AquaTherapy


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   AquaTherapy
AquaTherapy

Michael S. Swaffar

 
 
 

Judy A. Lawhon
 

Wonderful, color and clarity, Michael!


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June 15, 2006

 

Joan Powell
  Great shot Michael , well done !!


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June 15, 2006

 

Chastity Abbott
  Great job capturing the action in this both from the water & the subject! Lighting is awesome too.


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June 15, 2006

 

Joyce Baldassarre
  BE STILL MY HEART!!! EITHER HE'S GORGEOUS OR I'M HAVING A HOT FLASH! I THINK IT'S BOTH! GREAT SHOT!


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June 15, 2006

 

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  Great composition. It's beautiful.


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June 15, 2006

 

Cyn Valentine
  VERY nice..enough said! LOL!


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June 15, 2006

 

Darren K. Fisher
  I really like the way you captured the water here. I have to laugh at the other comments. As always job well done.


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June 15, 2006

 

Kristine Slipson
  Hott stuff here! Great choice of shutter, nice frame, great light, and HOTT model!


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June 15, 2006

 

Kerby Pfrangle
  Super action capture with a very handsome model. Great job.


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June 15, 2006

 

Jennifer Kinsler
  and where do you get aqua therapy LOL? He is a very good looking model. Great capture.
jenn


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June 15, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  WOW!!!! Awesome capture. I'd have to ditto Joyces response.


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June 15, 2006

 
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  Michael, great portrait; excellent lighting, clarity and pose.


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June 15, 2006

 

Gavin Cox
  Impressive shot, you really know what you're doing, and amazing gallery also!!


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June 15, 2006

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Michael you ALWAYS have the most GORGEOUS models! WOW! I LOVE this shot! I think I'm having hot flashes too...lol!!


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June 15, 2006

 

Kim S. Hite
  Fantastic portrait. Love the water and the model is gorgeous!


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June 15, 2006

 

Michael S. Swaffar
  Thank you all so much for your comments. You girls are funny, If only you knew how cold this water is... he is freezing. Wonder what you get if you mix a hot flash with a brain freeze? LOL
Thanks again.


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June 15, 2006

 

Lewis P. Church
  Your photography does deserve a lot of attention, you are very good! Usually one is better at male or female portraits, not both. Your images are excellent and whatever technique you use to soften the skin is very effective. You have a way with portraiture! Great gallery. Continued success with your outside gallery.


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June 16, 2006

 

Carolyn Foster Spano
  Michael. This is FABULOUS!!!!!!!!! I just can't say enough about this shot. I need to study your gallery because I have not really photographed a lot of men. I could certainly learn much from you. Awesome job!


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June 16, 2006

 

jennifer B. short
  OK, I had to pick up my jaw from the floor. All I can say about this image is yummmmm.


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June 16, 2006

 

Victoria Patterson
  very very sexy


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June 16, 2006

 

Angela K. Wittmer
  SIGN ME UP! he is fabulous! The shot is well done too! I like the shutter speed on the water.... your gallery is stunning!

Smiles!
Angie


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June 16, 2006

 

Judy S. Fung
  Fabulous capture, Michael!


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June 16, 2006

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  Umm.. HELLOOOOOOO... Putting aside the obvious sex appeal here.. This is outstanding photographically... Your shutter speed had to be set really slow to get this water movement.. And for him to be so crisp.. You are either one h*** of a photographer or he is one h*** of a still poser... Either way, you have a winning style Michael.. I love your gallery and often come here for inspiration.. Keep em' coming.. We can all learn from you...


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June 21, 2006

 
- Marcos Medina (M2PhotoArt)

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  What an awesome photo Michael!! I saw it and literally said "WOW"! Didn't care too much for the model though....LOL....but it seems as if the ladies enjoyed him. You are so gifted! How did you capture that photo? What is your secret for getting that shot? Excellent work in your gallery....how is the studio going? I want to open my own studio but only until I feel I am ready....please email your response.

Thanks


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June 29, 2006

 

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  I wanted to leave a professional response to how great this image is, but I can't get past the "subject", lol...


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June 29, 2006

 

Michael S. Swaffar
  Thanks you all for the comments.. I've passed them all on to him and hope he does'nt get a big head. LOL


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June 29, 2006

 

Marcie A. Fowler
  He's very handsome for sure. Must be a wonderful model not to let on in his expression how cold the water was. I was hoping it was at least warm for the poor man!!

Fabulous job with all aspects of this portrait. Creative setting. You captured both the elements of nature and the human elements extremely well.


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July 10, 2006

 

Alice Lero
  Handsome indeed! Your gallery is fantastic Michael!


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July 14, 2006

 

Alisha L. Ekstrom
  Can ya say HOT!!!!! :)

NEW I would see one of your hotties as a finalist!!! Good luck & congrats!!!!


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July 24, 2006

 

Datha Y. Thompson
  Congrats to you on this GEORGEOUS finalist!!


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July 24, 2006

 

Carolyn Foster Spano
  Congrats Michael for another real winner!


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July 25, 2006

 

Alice Lero
  We just knew this was a winner! WOW! :)


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July 25, 2006

 
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  No surprise here... ;) Beautiful as always, Michael--congratulations!


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July 25, 2006

 

Lavone Vannoy
  Congratulations Michael! WELL deserved!! :)


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July 25, 2006

 

Candy Avera
  I need some of that aqua therapy! Great job. Congratulations Michael!


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July 25, 2006

 
- Kay E. Mahoney

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  Congratulations Michael on your fantastic finalist. Good luck in the next round.


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July 25, 2006

 

Teresa Lee
  Oh. My. Gosh.


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July 26, 2006

 

Dawn Leslie
  Congrats on this Hottie...I mean image...lol. Really great work!


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July 26, 2006

 

Jane M
  Sorry Michael but I've got to jump on the bandwagon too-this guy's a bit of a stunner!!! That aside, this is a technically awesome shot and well deserving of a finalist pick!


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July 26, 2006

 

Tiffani S. LaNeave
  Gorgeous! Congrats!


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July 26, 2006

 

Kara L. Hendricks
  No suprise here...Congrats on this wonderful finalist... Good luck in the next round!!


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July 26, 2006

 

Lewis P. Church
  Nice to see your work acknowledged, it's quite exceptional!


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July 26, 2006

 

Husain Akhtar
  Warm congratulations!


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July 27, 2006

 

Melissa Wynn
  Awesome shot! Techs are great! Where do I sign up for therapy?! LOL. Kidding aside this is a stunning image. Well done.


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July 29, 2006

 

Karolyn R. Moltzan
  This photo is phenomenal! And after looking at your gallery, I'm simply amazed at the emotions all your subjects exude into your pictures. You capture not just an image but an essence. Just stunning.


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July 30, 2006

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Ohhhhh my goodness! Beautiful!

And your work is good too ~ lol

jo ann c.


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October 29, 2006

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Ohhhhh my goodness! Beautiful!

And your work is good too ~ lol

jo ann c.


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October 29, 2006

 

Denise A. Johnson
  just stumbled into your gallery....ummmm....my mouth is still hanging open....wow! so erotic without being obnoxious about it....so sensual.....ok, gonna go take a cold shower now,lol....great work!


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December 14, 2006

 

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  I Ditto Denise's response.... Yum Yum... does he live anywhere near Chicago??? haha... Nice Capture.


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July 09, 2007

 
- Flavio Carnevale

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  Outstanding image


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February 05, 2008

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  Fantastic photo!


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May 20, 2008

 
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