The Artist

Uploaded: February 18, 2007 15:39:31

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Kay E. Mahoney level-classic February 18, 2007

Nice capture. Love those eyes. #607795

Michael S. Swaffar February 18, 2007

Thanks so much, Kay. #3962797

Kristine Slipson February 18, 2007

Gorgeous!! The index finger thing is a little akward for me, but that's being picky. I love it! I saw the thumbnail, and I thought it looked like a Michael S. creation- I was right! #3962826

Michael S. Swaffar February 18, 2007

Thanks so much Kristine.. I know what you mean about the finger..LOL
This part of the shoot was about him painting the wall, not sure what this was but thought his face made up for it.
#3962835

Janine Russell level-deluxe February 18, 2007

Michael, excellent colors, clarity, composition and lighting. #3962874

Michael S. Swaffar February 18, 2007

Thank you Janine. #3962885

Paul G Slate February 19, 2007

Great image !! my wife almost fell out of bed trying to get a better look!Very sexy! nice job Michael! #3963274

Suzy Betancourt February 19, 2007

Hey Michael, I have offered before but lets try again. Do you need assistance holding the lights?! :)

Just being funny! Love the clarity of the photo, great colors too.

Suzy #3963655

February 20, 2007

Very creative. Nice light, colors, composition. #3968489

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic March 22, 2007

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #4083576

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 23, 2007

Congrats again, Michael! #4085489

Dianna Hauf March 23, 2007

Yeah Michael! This is so deserving! WTG! Loved this composition, colors, lighting and model not too shabby either! ;) Best of luck! #4087060

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic March 24, 2007

Ok, just pack him up and ship him to my house! What a great shot you have here, Michael! Of course, how could you not, considering the model! #4092637

Susan Fox March 24, 2007

Just let me clean the drool off my keyboard first. ;-)

Congrats on your win Michael! Wonderful pose, comp, lighting and clarity.

#4093548

Dianna Hauf March 24, 2007

Yes, yes, yes!!! WTG, Michael! I am thrilled for you! Congratulations! oh, yea, any time Mr. Scrumptious wants to model, when he is in Alabama, LOOK ME UP! LOL! #4093863

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic March 24, 2007

Michael,Congratulations on your second place winner. I knew this one would be a winner:) #4093928

Janine Russell level-deluxe March 24, 2007

Michael, big congratulations on your Second Place Win. #4094085

Evy Johansen level-classic March 24, 2007

Big congratulations on your win, Michael! #4094187

Lynne Morris March 25, 2007

Many congratulations on this beautiful winner Michael! #4094709

Chris Budny level-deluxe March 25, 2007

Ah, that medal matches the wall he's painting SO well! ;) Congratulations! #4095127

Cheryl E. Molennor March 26, 2007

Beautiful work here. Love the colors expression all of it. Is he available next week? LOL #4098578

Sherry L. Davis March 26, 2007

Great work, Michael. Love the colors, clarity, lighting, model - he's gorgeous! :) Congratulations! #4099390

Donna La Mattino Pagakis March 26, 2007

Great mood to this winning image, congratulations!! #4099824

Lavone Vannoy July 31, 2007

OH-MY! I'll hold the cords and reflector if Suzy is holding the lights...LOL!
Superior shot Michael! #4585304

Jennifer L. Alder August 21, 2007

WOW!!!!!!!

This is FABULOUS

Your entire gallery is stunning, Michael
What a delight to view!

:) #4678822

April 27, 2008

Congratilation Micael!
Your photo is very cool.
Ⅰ like the muscle of your photo. #5850681

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