The Settler

Uploaded: October 16, 2009

Description

I loved the grizzled look of this man. Reminded me of those hardened frontier settler's who took on the rugged enviroment and reshaped it.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/400 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, FocalLength: 205.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Michelle Alton October 16, 2009

Awesome portraiture, Frank. Fabulous work. #1192942

Gina Cormier October 16, 2009

WOW Frank!!!!!!!!!!!! This is just outstanding again!! Love the tones and whole image!! Great detail!! You are on a roll with these portraits!!!! #8042565

Bojan Bencic level-classic October 16, 2009

WOW! This is amazing, Frank. The classic feeling of old photos is perfect. And the man in the photo looks just right for the era (like the rugged environment took him on and reshaped him). Fantastic portrait. #8042568

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 16, 2009

this could be a shot from early 1900's... wonderful work Frank! #8042711

Amy M. Wilson October 16, 2009

FABULOUS portrait... you really nailed this one perfectly, Frank!!! Wonderful story-telling image and presentation! #8042777

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic October 16, 2009

This could be my great grandfather. Instant fav, Frank. Wonderfully nostalgic, with perfect tones and detail. His expression is also one from times gone by. Great work. Love it. #8042874

Melissa G. Meiselman October 16, 2009

OHHH WOW you are a real portrait artist, Frank!! This one is simply wonderful and beautifully presented in sepia!! This reminds me of a settler from days of yore, too!! #8042880

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe October 16, 2009

Fantastic tones and excellent portrait image, Frank. Great job with your people series. #8042964

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe October 16, 2009

Outstanding location portrait Frank - Great job capturing that look of the old days! Jeff #8043217

Karen Engelbreth October 16, 2009

Wonderful model and portrait, Frank... #8043376

Judy A. Lawhon October 16, 2009

Just excellent, Frank....looks like a page from a histiry book. Love the sweat on his hatband! #8043445

Colette M. Metcalf October 16, 2009

Excellent! #8043530

Carol Sawyer October 16, 2009

Outstanding portrait, tones, details and work, My Friend!! #8043617

Ellen Hodges October 16, 2009

Awesome capture and tones, Frank! Superb!! #8043644

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic October 16, 2009

In my faves!! Great work! #8043678

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic October 16, 2009

Super capture and tones! I love it!! Have a nice weekend, Friend! #8044078

Carrie M. Groseclose October 16, 2009

WOW, Frank! Awesome portrait with superb tones, expression, and detail. Love it!! Have a wonderful week-end! #8044408

frank w. degenhardt October 17, 2009

Michelle, Gina, Bojan, Stefania, Amy, Mary Beth, Melissa, Tammy, Jeff, Karen, Judy, Colette, Carol, Ellen, Carolyn, Shelly, Carrie-
Good morning gang. I am so excited as for the first weekend in what seems like years, the rain is giving way to sunshine just in time for me going to the artfair tomorrow. Thank you all so much for the wonderful comments and the joy of seeing your beautiful pictures. This is part of my daily routine that I just love.
You all take care, be safe, you folks rock. #8045143

Tiia Vissak October 17, 2009

great tones, details & look! #8045354

October 17, 2009

Great shot,this guy realy looks like the real deal,great portriat,Frank,well done!!!!!!! #8046200

frank w. degenhardt October 18, 2009

Tiia, Walter- Good morning my friends.
Thank you so much for the wonderful comments about this picture. It is something I enjoy doing and want to do more of in the future. You both have such beautiful gallaries and I marvel at your talent.
Have a great day my friends. #8047014

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 18, 2009

OUTSTANDING photo of this man... I LOVE it! An instant fav. 8o) #8047218

Kathleen Rinker October 19, 2009

Wonderful portrait Frank, love the tones!! #8049915

Joanne E. Bohenstengel October 19, 2009

This is so great, Frank! Love the pioneer look. I don't think they smiled a lot back then and it certainly looks like he is from back in the day. Love it. Joanne #8050174

frank w. degenhardt October 19, 2009

Nancy, Kathleen, Sabrina, Joanne- Good evening ladies. That you so much for the kind and generous comments. I have really enjoyed this series as all of these are ones that I was not happy with at first. I am sure you have gone though the same thing. Your all gifted artist and have such beautiful gallaries.
Have a great day and give yourself some time out of it to enjoy. #8051615

Dianna Murphy October 20, 2009

I think you got yourself a winner Frank!!! #8053413

Jane Hirst October 20, 2009

Great protrait.....love the style. He is a marvelous character!!! #8054229

Melissa Olsen October 21, 2009

Wonderful capture and work on this outstanding model. #8056311

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 27, 2009

That looks like an authentic photo from the old days, Frank. Fabulous portrait work!! #8078684

frank w. degenhardt October 27, 2009

Dianna, Jame, Melissa, Kiki- Good morning girls. Sorry for the long day in responding to you. Just got the PC back and now am way behind. Thnak you all so much for the wonderful comments and it was a thrill to be back on line and see your beaituful gallaries.
Have a wonderful day you all. #8079188

Carol L. Fowler October 27, 2009

Fantastic portrait- love the sepia! #8079673

Colleen Farrell October 27, 2009

Wow!! I LOVE this portrait, Frank! Just added it to my faves. The detail and clarity are fantastic, the subject is totally fascinating, and the b&w treatment is superb! I think you have a winner here! #8080478

Amy M. Wilson November 23, 2009

Congratulations on your outstanding FINALIST, Frank!!! #8154952

Bojan Bencic level-classic November 23, 2009

Congratulations again, Frank. Fantastic portrait. #8155106

Gina Cormier November 23, 2009

OMG FRANK!!! ANOTHER ONE!!!!
YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
CONGRATS MY FRIEND ON THIS FABULOUS IMAGE!! #8155489

Tiia Vissak November 23, 2009

Congratulations again! #8156154

Carrie M. Groseclose November 23, 2009

Huge Congratulations Frank on your beautiful Finalist!! #8156507

Stefania Barbier level-classic November 23, 2009

congratulations! #8157168

Ellen Hodges November 23, 2009

Huge congrats on your awesome finalists, Frank! Best luck! #8157659

Renee Doyle November 23, 2009

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Frank!! #8157878

Tammy Espino November 23, 2009

Congratulations on a great capture! :) #8157889

Joanne E. Bohenstengel November 23, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS FRANK. SO WELL DESERVED!! Someday, maybe someday, I will be able to experience that. #8158828

Judy V. Kennamer level-classic November 23, 2009

Beautiful Frank! Congrats on your wonderful Finalist! #8158889

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 23, 2009

I loved this my friend!

Big congratulai8ton....on all 3 finalist! I just go one! lol

jo ann c. #8159268

Eivor Kuchta November 23, 2009

Wonderful portrait! Love the tones. Congratulations on your finalist! #8159671

Patrick Rouzes level-classic November 23, 2009

AMAZING! CONGRATULATIONS once again,Frank! WTg! #8160111

Julianna J. Collett November 23, 2009

Congratulations on your multiple finalists Frank !You are a force to be reconed with! #8160787

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 23, 2009

WTG Frank! CONGRATZ on another stunning Finalist.

UB. #8161128

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer November 24, 2009

Huge congrats on another well deserved finalist, Frank. #8161440

Carol L. Fowler November 24, 2009

Awesome Finalist! #8163450

Donna La Mattino Pagakis November 24, 2009

Congratulations on your finalist Frank, excellent!

! #8163543

frank w. degenhardt November 24, 2009

Hey gang. Thank you all so much for the congrats. I always feel for those who did'nt get a button as their work is so beautiful and by no means inferior to those who did. We love what we do and that is the true prize. You folks are the best. God bless. #8164192

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic November 24, 2009

Wowzer, Frank. Another beauty. And another huge congrats. #8164367

Gail Vitikacs level-classic November 24, 2009

Amazing...this is super Frank! Best of luck on the next round! #8164591

Maria A. Gonzalez November 24, 2009

Congratulations once again Frank.Excellent color tones and the great expression you captured on this awesome postrait..Good luck... #8164915

Dianna Murphy December 02, 2009

Yeah, way to go my friend. Hugs to you. Congratulations on a fine image!!! #8185236

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