Inspiring Photo: The Pirate #6991585

The Pirate

Uploaded: September 19, 2008

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f/8.0, Shutter Speed: 1/250 sec. ISO:200. Photo taken at a Long Island Fair during September 2008.

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Tommy E. Burgess September 19, 2008 0

Wonderful capture Roland! I really like the lighting here. Excellent work. #1001126

Maria Warren September 19, 2008 0

very nice photo with awesome light I like it :) #6473903

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer September 19, 2008 0

Fantastic portrait, Rolan. You've captured the character so well. Super lighting and details. A winner in my book. #6473904

KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. September 19, 2008 0

ROLAN....EXCELLENT EXPOSURE WITH THIS PORTRAIT.

KARU. #6473907

Tiia Vissak September 19, 2008 0

great tones, light, angle & mood! #6473928

Nadya Johnson September 19, 2008 0

Outstanding portrait! #6474030

Dominick M. Dimacale September 19, 2008 0

Great portrait here, Rolan.

Dominick #6474095

Barbara Waldoch September 19, 2008 0

Cool mood and capture, Rolan! #6474144

Michelle Alton September 19, 2008 0

It's wonderful, Rolan. What a model! #6474326

Mary L. Graham September 19, 2008 0

Excellent work Rolan!! =) #6474482

Kaye Burazin September 19, 2008 0

well done, very dramatic mood. #6475115

Debra R. Harder September 19, 2008 0

WONDERFUL portrait, Rolan! Great lighting, tones, and details! BEAUTIFUL WORK! Deb #6475425

Bonnie C. Lackey September 19, 2008 0

Talk about putting a subject in his time period thru lighing! Great job, Rolan! #6475480

Michael Hynes September 19, 2008 0

Wonderful lighting and tones Rolan #6475486

Cary Rogers September 19, 2008 0

Great soft lighting and dark BG, Rolan! ....reminiscent of a painted portrait by a Dutch master. #6476684

Judi Morrissey September 19, 2008 0

wonderful image! #6476817

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 19, 2008 0

Awesome portrait, Rolan!!!!! ♫ k #6476939

Stan Kwasniowski September 19, 2008 0

Rolan, excellent #6477460

Susie Peek-Swint September 19, 2008 0

Great capture and effect Rolan ~ cool portrait! #6477587

Courtenay Vanderbilt September 20, 2008 0

Cool lighting and great portrait! Evokes a wonderful mood. #6477862

ROLAN NARMAN September 20, 2008 0

Thank you so much to each and everyone of you for your kind words and nice comments! It is very much appreciated! #6478166

Ellen L. Zaslaw September 20, 2008 0

A beauty of a portrait ! #6478513

ROLAN NARMAN September 20, 2008 0

Thanks Ellen! #6479967

Vladan D. Djordjevic September 20, 2008 0

Terrific portrait with lovely lighting, colors and super details. #6480565

Robyn A. Terrell September 20, 2008 0

Wow, awesome capture and presentation!!! #6481229

ROLAN NARMAN September 21, 2008 0

Thanks a lot Vladan and Robyn! #6482320

Dennis Gay September 21, 2008 0

G'day Rolan,

Arrrrr there me hearty!!!!!
Why this has not been awarded at least an EP is beyond me!
You have obviously put a lot of work into this image with an end result in mind and I feel you have done exceptionally well.

A great subject who seems to be thoroughly enjoying himself in his role, wearing great props and in a classic pirate pose with a twinkle in his eye.

Your original exposure had to be very good for you to use as a foundation for the wonderful "old masters" treatment you have given this.

You aperture, focal distance and sharp focus have ensured lovely detail and the colours are wonderfully rich to match the theme.

Truly great work that man!

GB
Dennis #6483010

ROLAN NARMAN September 22, 2008 0

Thank you so much Dennis for taking the time to comment in-depth about this portrait! Very nice of you! #6486369

Carrie M. Groseclose September 22, 2008 0

Truly amazing! Outstanding portrait, I love it! #6486434

ROLAN NARMAN September 22, 2008 0

Thanks a lot Carrie! #6487932

Deb Koskovich September 22, 2008 0

Outstanding work on this very well done portrait, Rolan! #6487959

Debbra Bailey September 22, 2008 0

Amazing portrait! LOVE this - so much expression! #6488002

Sandy Powers September 22, 2008 0

It looks like a painting. Such beautiful rich tones. I bet he would love to have a copy of this!

#6488085

Becky J. Parkinson September 22, 2008 0

This is an awesome portrait shot, Nolan! I think it looks avsolutely "professional" - The composition, his pose, your treatment postprocessing...just wonderful! #6488109

Debbie E. Payne September 22, 2008 0

What a treat this photo is, Rolan. The lighting is just perfect for the subject and this has the look of something we would see in a museum of Dutch paintings. And you obviously had a good rapport with your subject because he looks so natural - as if you weren't even there. #6488230

ROLAN NARMAN September 22, 2008 0

Thank you very much Deb, Debbra, Sandy, Becky, and Debbie for your wonderful comments! #6488301

Renata Gusciora September 23, 2008 0

Fabulous portrait,Rolan!! #6498187

ROLAN NARMAN September 23, 2008 0

Thanks Renata! #6498301

Sheila D. Robertson September 23, 2008 0

Beautiful....some of your best work to date. #6500734

Aggie Villanueva September 24, 2008 0

Rolan, this is a superb portrait. A wonderful balance of light and dark, and use of negative space. Well done! #6502170

ROLAN NARMAN September 24, 2008 0

Thanks so much Sheila and Aggie for your nice comments! #6502407

Sandra K. StJohn September 24, 2008 0

This is an outstanding image Rolan. #6506077

Lynn Haack September 24, 2008 0

Love this dramatic pirate portrait! Beautiful lighting and just the right expression and pose. Lynn #6507003

ROLAN NARMAN September 25, 2008 0

Thanks Sandra and Lynn for your nice comments! #6508105

Teresa Norris September 25, 2008 0

Rolan, I don't know what I can add to the discussion here except WOW!!!! I LOVE this. Perfection. #6511685

ROLAN NARMAN September 26, 2008 0

That is very kind of you Theresa! Thank You! #6512985

David Innes September 27, 2008 0

Awesome shot Rolan caught my eye as soon as I came into your gallery!

#6519874

ROLAN NARMAN September 27, 2008 0

Thanks a lot David! I appreciate it! #6520483

Judy A. Lawhon September 28, 2008 0

Oh, I've always been partial to pirates. Terrific light and detail, Rolan!! #6521694

ROLAN NARMAN September 28, 2008 0

Thanks so much Judy! #6521891

Nancyj E. Hovey September 29, 2008 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your EFP. I love it. 8o) #6525649

ROLAN NARMAN September 29, 2008 0

Thanks so much Nancyj! #6527803

Dianna Murphy September 29, 2008 0

Great portrait, with wonderful light and color. #6528186

ROLAN NARMAN September 30, 2008 0

Thanks a lot Dianna! #6530841

Janet L. Rogal October 12, 2008 0

Rolan,
This is a great portrait. The colors are fantastic and the light illumination is gorgeous. You are doing great work!
Janet #6586166

Wm Nosal October 14, 2008 0

Arrrrrrrrr, Rolan you must have been a
pirate in a past life
Great Shot! #6599633

ROLAN NARMAN October 15, 2008 0

Thanks a lot Janet and Wm! #6600020

Bambi L. Dingman October 16, 2008 0

Gorgeous! Made even stronger by your use of effects. Very nice! #6608608

ROLAN NARMAN October 16, 2008 0

Thanks a lot Bambi! #6608796

Tammy Espino October 23, 2008 0

Congrats on your finalist! #6639541

Sirsendu Gayen October 23, 2008 0

Congratulations on all of your beautiful finalist. #6639740

Vladan D. Djordjevic October 23, 2008 0

Fantastic finalist! Congratulations, Rolan! #6639783

Courtenay Vanderbilt October 23, 2008 0

Congratulations Rolan!!! #6639955

Amber J. Skene October 23, 2008 0

Congrats on your finalist!!! #6640005

Terry L. Ellis October 23, 2008 0

A beautiful piece, Rolan! Congratualtions on your finalist! #6640407

Stan Kwasniowski October 23, 2008 0

Rolan, congratulations #6640652

Teresa Burnett October 23, 2008 0

Congratulations Rolan on this awesome finalist!! Best of luck in the next round!! #6640911

Nancy (Peaches) Harker October 23, 2008 0

WHOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS and best of luck in the next round! #6641216

Carrie M. Groseclose October 23, 2008 0

Congratulations on your well deserved Finalist on this Rolan! It is a definite favorite of mine!! #6641518

Stefania Barbier October 23, 2008 0

CONGRATS ON YOUR FINALIST!!! #6641616

Bojan Bencic October 23, 2008 0

Congratulations, Rolan! #6641683

Nancyj E. Hovey October 23, 2008 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your FINALIST AWARD! 8o) #6642753

Stephanie Frey October 23, 2008 0

Congratulations on your Finalist! #6643844

M.Christine Duncan October 23, 2008 0

Rolan, awesome portrait!!! Congrats on it's finalist win! I hope it continues into the winner's circle! #6644032

Connie J. Bagot October 23, 2008 0

Congratulations Rolan---what a magnificent portrait! #6644367

Eivor Kuchta October 23, 2008 0

Congratulations on your finalist, Rolan! #6644446

ROLAN NARMAN October 23, 2008 0

Thank you so much to all my BP friends for all your lovely comments regarding this image. I greatly appreciate your kindness! #6644797

Debra R. Harder October 23, 2008 0

Congratulations, Rolan, on your BRILLIANT finalist!! Deb #6645081

Teresa Norris October 23, 2008 0

Yay...one of my very favorites!!! Congratulations on this AWESOME finalist, Rolan!! #6645159

Manuel Barrera October 23, 2008 0

excellent portrait and effects #6645947

Tammy M. Anderson October 23, 2008 0

Congratulations on ths fantastic finalist, Rolan. #6647195

Amy M. Wilson October 23, 2008 0

Congratulations on a wonderful finalist, Rolan! #6648385

Judi Bailey October 24, 2008 0

Hi Roland !! Big congrats on a wonderful portrait. Love the use of light and shadow..and what a great subject !!! #6649167

Kathy L. Clark October 24, 2008 0

Congratulations again Roland. A really cool image. #6652369

Patricia Ronan October 24, 2008 0

Congratulations on your finalist with this beautiful image Roland:) #6655228

Tamara K. Walker October 25, 2008 0

CONGRATULATIONS! #6655456

ROLAN NARMAN October 25, 2008 0

Thank you so much to all of you my BP friends! I appreciate your wonderful comments and your kindness! #6656441

Lynn Haack October 25, 2008 0

WTG!!! A BIG Congrats on this wonderful finalist! Lynn #6657162

Sandy Hawkins October 27, 2008 0

This is such a well deserved finalist, Rolan....many congrats on a job so well done! #6664128

Susan Heath October 27, 2008 0

Stunning portrait! The perspective and lighting are magnificent! This is a favorite for sure. #6664317

ROLAN NARMAN October 27, 2008 0

Thanks so much Lynn, Sandy, and Susan for your lovely comments! #6665036

Sharon Sawyer October 29, 2008 0

Rolan, congratulations on your stunning finalist. ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT !!! #6676211

ROLAN NARMAN October 29, 2008 0

Thank you very much Sharon! #6676310

Kerry Hill October 29, 2008 0

Fantastic portrait, wonderful lighting and details! Congratulations on you finalist, Rolan!! #6676352

ROLAN NARMAN October 29, 2008 0

Thanks a lot Kerry! #6676457

Sherry McClead August 17, 2009 0

Awesome ROLAND... Thats at least 3...

Sherrybear #7857613

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 17, 2009 0

I love this one Rolan! Congratulations! #7857845

Carol L. Fowler August 17, 2009 0

Love the lighting- great Finalist!! #7858023

Mary Beth Aiello August 18, 2009 0

Rolan -- The lighting on this is absolutely amazing. So well done. Huge congrats on this wonderful finalist. #7858472

Nancyj E. Hovey August 18, 2009 0

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your well deserving FINALIST. 8o) #7858485

Julianne Bradford August 18, 2009 0

Awesome Rolan! Congrats!! #7859223

Teresa Burnett August 18, 2009 0

And yet again!! I love this one, Rolan! Huge congratulations!! Hope this wears gold soon! #7859419

Amy M. Wilson August 18, 2009 0

Congratulations on another excellent, well-deserved Finalist, Rolan! #7859476

Ann Coates August 18, 2009 0

Congratulations Rolan, an amazing portrait. #7859521

Debra R. Harder August 18, 2009 0

This is such a great portrait, Rolan!! Congratulations on your brilliant finalist!!! Deb #7859632

Valentin M. Armianu August 18, 2009 0

Amazing portrait, Rolan!
Congratulations on this wonderful Finalist!! #7859692

Melissa G. Meiselman August 18, 2009 0

Terrific portrait and big congratulations,
Rolan!!! #7860155

Robyn A. Terrell August 18, 2009 0

Outstanding mood in this fabulous portrait, Rolan. Congrats again!!! #7860185

Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 18, 2009 0

Congratulations, Rolan! Great capture! #7860271

Evy Johansen August 18, 2009 0

Big congratulations again, Rolan!! #7860328

Laurence Saliba August 18, 2009 0

WTG Rolan!!!!! BIG Congrats on this one!!! :) #7860417

Stefania Barbier August 18, 2009 0

YAAAAAYYYYY Rolan, huge congrats again!!! #7860968

Wanda Judd August 18, 2009 0

Rolan, congratulation on a perfect portrait shot of the perfect pirate...you captured him well... #7862132

Margaret R. Barry August 18, 2009 0

Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Rolan! #7862949

Leland N. Saunders August 18, 2009 0

Nicely done, Rolan. Congratulations.

Lee #7863485

Denny E. Barnes August 18, 2009 0

Outstanding!! Big Congratulations, Rolan on your excellent and well deserved finalist!! #7864015

Debra K. Johnson August 18, 2009 0

Awesome.... Congrats! #7864040

Ken Jarvis August 18, 2009 0

Congratulations on this finalist, Rolan! #7864358

Renee Doyle August 18, 2009 0

Awesome Rolan!!! Congratulations!! #7864367

ROLAN NARMAN August 19, 2009 0

Thank you all my dear friends! Greatly appreciated! #7865239

Usman M. Bajwa August 19, 2009 0

What a beauty. CONGRATULATIONS on another lovely Finalist!

UB. #7865537

Marijana Fajgl August 19, 2009 0

Big congratulations, Rolan! Another wonderful finalist! #7866052

Max Aureli August 19, 2009 0

Amaze self portrait, Rolan!!!! :-))

Congratulations on this fantastic Finalist my friend!!! #7866521

Laura E. Swan August 19, 2009 0

Maybe our brothers alter ego hey Maxy? Arrrrrrg!

A very exciting finalist Brother!!! I hope you win the BP trip to Las Vegas. Sister Tammy needs you to rescue her from the 125* temps!

-Sister S.L. #7867679

ROLAN NARMAN August 19, 2009 0

Thank you very much my dear friends! Greatly appreciated!

Laura ~ LOL! Thanks sister! I hope she did not melt under the sun! She's been missing lately! #7867913

Max Aureli August 19, 2009 0

LOL... Me and Bro Rolan we have to go to Malta with a little row boat to visit the other Bro Laurence. It will be good if we dress like this pirate!!!
We will scare everybody!!! :-)))LOL #7867926

ROLAN NARMAN August 19, 2009 0

I'm afraid Bro Laurence would be scared too! #7868107

Max Aureli August 19, 2009 0

I don't think so... Bro Laurence is a pirate too!! LOL LOL #7868123

Laura E. Swan August 19, 2009 0

#7868132

Laura E. Swan August 19, 2009 0

That Pirate is supposed to be saying:

Violets are blue,
Roses are red,
We're coming aboud,
Prepare to EAT LED!

Ha!-ar-de-har! #7868138

Max Aureli August 19, 2009 0

WOW Sister you got Laurence Rolan and Maxy the black goose shot!!!! #7868139

Laura E. Swan August 19, 2009 0

Yes. The triplets! Indeed!

I mis-typed "aboard". Sorry! #7868160

Max Aureli August 20, 2009 0

Hey Pirate Prolan Congratulations on your winner....
The real winner is reaching Malta with our rows boats!!!!
When we get to Malta we know where we can get our GOLDS!!! LOL
GOLDS are all in Malta .... Laurens The Hook has them!!!! #7869713

ROLAN NARMAN August 20, 2009 0

LOL!!! #7869808

Max Aureli August 20, 2009 0

LOL #7869820

Laura E. Swan August 20, 2009 0

There better not be HULA girls in MALTA, Brothers. This is not acceptable.

-Amen. #7870537

ROLAN NARMAN August 20, 2009 0

Thanks again my dear friends! Greatly appreciated! #7871922

Anne M. Young August 22, 2009 0

Congratulations - beautiful finalist! Love this character! #7876571

ROLAN NARMAN August 22, 2009 0

Thank you very much Anne! #7876583

Dale Hardin March 12, 2010 0

Superb lighting Rolan. A well deserved finalist for an our standing rendition. #8450865

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