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Nina Shields
 

Frank, this is outstanding; your exposure work is perfect and detailing amazing; I love the intensity of the expression; terrific portrait!


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May 26, 2008

 

Jennifer L. Alder
  Well, Frank, I am warning ya- portraits can be addicting. LOL!!! I like your pov here and the intense expression! Enjoy your holiday! :)


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May 26, 2008

 

A P
  Good morning my dear Frank. Well I don't know much about portrait work but I love the intense look you captured here. Good details and colors are on so I'd say very well done. But your not going to tell us who your subject was?
Have a wonderful holiday my good friend.


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May 26, 2008

 

Nancy (Peaches) Harker
  VERY NICELY DONE FRANK, GREAT EXPRESSION, LIGHTING AND COMP!
HAVE A WONDEFUL DAY!


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May 26, 2008

 

Nadine A. Lewis
  GREAT profile portrait, Frank!!! <><


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May 26, 2008

 

Roxanne M. Bubar
  Frank, WOW on your first attempt.
Outstanding clarity, details and image.
Wonderful presentation.
Take care, my friend.


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May 26, 2008

 

Tammy Espino
  You caught a great expression on this one! Wonderfully done. I, myself hate portrait work. lol Someone at worked asked if I would take some wedding photo's and I am like no no no. A girl from work did sucker me into taking some photo's of her for E-Harmony.com. That was kinda fun, but no no, no , You can have it..lol you would be awesome at this kind of captures! :O)


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May 26, 2008

 

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  Fantastic Picture Frank. I love the intensity in the eyes. You have made a wonderful capture.


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May 26, 2008

 

Rajeev 270293 Kashyap
  Outstanding Profile Shot Capture Frank!
Well done!


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May 27, 2008

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  Hi my friend,

This is a great portrait! He has strong emotion in his eyes. I like pose, details, lighting and composition. You did super photo.

Have a wonderful day!


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May 27, 2008

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  Frank this is a fine portrait and a wonderful profile taken with sharp detail and showing great character!!


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May 27, 2008

 

Tiia Vissak
  a great angle!


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May 27, 2008

 

Eugenio Diaz
  I like what you did here...Love it, you've told a good story with this simple portrait!!!
Your composition and crop works really well...great detail and great timing!!!
Great effects!!!
I like this shot, and you did a good job with it!!!
Best Regards!!!


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May 27, 2008

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  I know absolutely zilch about portraits, Frank, but this is spectacular!!! You are a man of many talents!!! This is awesome, my friend!!!


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May 27, 2008

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Nina, Jennifer, Ann, Peaches, Nadine,
Roxanne, Tammy, Janet, Rajeev, Vladan,
Melissa G., Tiia, Eugenio, Patrick-

Thank each and everyone of you for the most wonderful comments I have ever read. Each of you have been a dear friend to me whos own works have brought so much joy to Annie and me.

It is my goal with portrait work to try and catch the person as is, the expressions and the character. I will do some experimenting, mostly with sketching and B&W but want to keep the raw look.
I did one of Annie and a couple of Native American's in the past, but even with those I was not committed to doing portrait work like I was with this one. Those I was just taking pictures, while now it is my goal to capture human emotions and character, to find the best way to convey that in my photo presentations.
I am going to take a few days off now till the end of the month, I may post one more. I want to spend the next few days enjoying your works and commenting on them. I am a little behind, but will be catching up to you soon.
Each of you have a wonderful night, a fabulous tomorrow, take care of yourselfs, be safe, enjoy


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May 27, 2008

 

Ellen Hodges
  Extremely awesome, Frank. the comp, expression everything is perfect!


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May 28, 2008

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Love the comp and great profile Frank ~ you really did a great job

jo ann c.


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May 28, 2008

 
- Laura L. Gonzales

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  Super portrait, Frank!! Love the expression and intense look of the eyes!! Reminds me of a western character!!! Wonderful profile!! Great work and details! Love it, Frank! Laura


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May 28, 2008

 
- Melinda F. Schneider

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  What a terrific first attempt! I love his pose and expression; well captured!


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May 29, 2008

 

Schiavonn M. Hasslinger
  Beautifully done, Frank! This is a gorgeous profile.. very masculine and rugged. Wonderful work!


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May 29, 2008

 

frank w. degenhardt
  Ellen, Jo Ann, Laura, Melinda, Schiavonn- Good morning my dear friends. Hope all of you are doing well and things are great for you.
Thank each of you for taking the time to leave me such wonderful comments. I have fun trying to learn new thimgs and with the portrait work, it is my intent to work with black and white, do some sketching, and like the photos to have that raw look to it. It was my frist time at this type of event and I learned alot of things that I should have done differently. My biggest mistake was getting in to big of a rush. The next time I know a few things I will do differently and am comfident that I will get a much better photo shoot when I go. Live and learn as they say.
I admire each of your works and your friendship means the world to me. Thank you so much.
Each of you have a most wonderful day, take care, enjoy


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May 30, 2008

 

Dianna Murphy
  I love the comp Frank, It's a great profile. The color and light are great. I love his rugged, unshaven, serious expression. The hat and the mustache are make it seem like something from an old western movie. Have a great day Frank!


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June 04, 2008

 
- James E. Coleman

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  Frank,
I agree with Dianna!
Nice work on ALL of these!
But I am with Tammy, no portrait work unless you are standing on a 11,000 ft mt. and about 1000 yards away!:)

Jim


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June 05, 2008

 

Marilyn Flanagan
  As you can see, I am commenting on a few of your photos. WOW! your first portrait attempt is wonderful! Congratulations!


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August 15, 2008

 
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