Uploaded: October 16, 2009 05:56:34
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
Michelle Alton October 16, 2009
Awesome portraiture, Frank. Fabulous work. #1192942Gina 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!!!! #8042565Bojan Bencic 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. #8042568Stefania Barbier October 16, 2009
this could be a shot from early 1900's... wonderful work Frank! #8042711Amy M. Wilson October 16, 2009
FABULOUS portrait... you really nailed this one perfectly, Frank!!! Wonderful story-telling image and presentation! #8042777Mary Beth Aiello 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. #8042874Melissa 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!! #8042880Tammy M. Anderson October 16, 2009
Fantastic tones and excellent portrait image, Frank. Great job with your people series. #8042964Jeff Robinson October 16, 2009
Outstanding location portrait Frank - Great job capturing that look of the old days! Jeff #8043217Karen Engelbreth October 16, 2009
Wonderful model and portrait, Frank... #8043376Judy A. Lawhon October 16, 2009
Just excellent, Frank....looks like a page from a histiry book. Love the sweat on his hatband! #8043445Colette M. Metcalf October 16, 2009
Excellent! #8043530Carol Sawyer October 16, 2009
Outstanding portrait, tones, details and work, My Friend!! #8043617Ellen Hodges October 16, 2009
Awesome capture and tones, Frank! Superb!! #8043644Carolyn M. Fletcher October 16, 2009
In my faves!! Great work! #8043678Shelly A. Van Camp October 16, 2009
Super capture and tones! I love it!! Have a nice weekend, Friend! #8044078Carrie M. Groseclose October 16, 2009
WOW, Frank! Awesome portrait with superb tones, expression, and detail. Love it!! Have a wonderful week-end! #8044408frank w. degenhardt October 17, 2009
Michelle, Gina, Bojan, Stefania, Amy, Mary Beth, Melissa, Tammy, Jeff, Karen, Judy, Colette, Carol, Ellen, Carolyn, Shelly, Carrie-Tiia Vissak October 17, 2009
great tones, details & look! #8045354frank w. degenhardt October 18, 2009
Tiia, Walter- Good morning my friends.Nancyj E. Hovey October 18, 2009
OUTSTANDING photo of this man... I LOVE it! An instant fav. 8o) #8047218Kathleen Rinker October 19, 2009
Wonderful portrait Frank, love the tones!! #8049915Joanne 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 #8050174frank 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.Dianna Murphy October 20, 2009
I think you got yourself a winner Frank!!! #8053413Jane Hirst October 20, 2009
Great protrait.....love the style. He is a marvelous character!!! #8054229Melissa Olsen October 21, 2009
Wonderful capture and work on this outstanding model. #8056311Kirsten Kiki Kjaer October 27, 2009
That looks like an authentic photo from the old days, Frank. Fabulous portrait work!! #8078684frank 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.Carol L. Fowler October 27, 2009
Fantastic portrait- love the sepia! #8079673Colleen 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! #8080478Amy M. Wilson November 23, 2009
Congratulations on your outstanding FINALIST, Frank!!! #8154952Bojan Bencic November 23, 2009
Congratulations again, Frank. Fantastic portrait. #8155106Gina Cormier November 23, 2009
OMG FRANK!!! ANOTHER ONE!!!!Tiia Vissak November 23, 2009
Congratulations again! #8156154Carrie M. Groseclose November 23, 2009
Huge Congratulations Frank on your beautiful Finalist!! #8156507Stefania Barbier November 23, 2009
congratulations! #8157168Ellen Hodges November 23, 2009
Huge congrats on your awesome finalists, Frank! Best luck! #8157659Renee Doyle November 23, 2009
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist Frank!! #8157878Tammy Espino November 23, 2009
Congratulations on a great capture! :) #8157889Joanne E. Bohenstengel November 23, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS FRANK. SO WELL DESERVED!! Someday, maybe someday, I will be able to experience that. #8158828Judy V. Kennamer November 23, 2009
Beautiful Frank! Congrats on your wonderful Finalist! #8158889JO ANN CLEVELAND November 23, 2009
I loved this my friend!Big congratulai8ton....on all 3 finalist! I just go one! lol
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Eivor Kuchta November 23, 2009
Wonderful portrait! Love the tones. Congratulations on your finalist! #8159671Patrick Rouzes November 23, 2009
AMAZING! CONGRATULATIONS once again,Frank! WTg! #8160111Julianna J. Collett November 23, 2009
Congratulations on your multiple finalists Frank !You are a force to be reconed with! #8160787Usman M. Bajwa 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. #8161440Carol L. Fowler November 24, 2009
Awesome Finalist! #8163450Donna 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. #8164192Mary Beth Aiello November 24, 2009
Wowzer, Frank. Another beauty. And another huge congrats. #8164367Gail Vitikacs November 24, 2009
Amazing...this is super Frank! Best of luck on the next round! #8164591Maria A. Gonzalez November 24, 2009
Congratulations once again Frank.Excellent color tones and the great expression you captured on this awesome postrait..Good luck... #8164915Dianna Murphy December 02, 2009
Yeah, way to go my friend. Hugs to you. Congratulations on a fine image!!! #8185236Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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