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Critique By:
Dirck DuFlon (K:35779)
12/9/2005 12:22:13 AM
I like the color version specifically because the sky is so blue! To me the black and white version looks too somber, whereas the color version is more uplifting.
I hope that poor little bird that's about to smash into the wall was alright! 
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Critique By:
Dirck DuFlon (K:35779)
12/8/2005 10:41:09 PM
Excellent study in sharp angles and shadows! It looks so cold and utilitarian, but I guess the FBI doesn't have much use for aesthetics!
I'm surprised you weren't taken down and your camera smashed!
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Critique By:
Thilo Bayer (K:50358)
12/8/2005 10:22:23 PM
Hi Stefan,
Your approach to the FBI is very unique and special. I love the upward perspective and the black and white conversion here. The bold outcome is fine by me, so I don't think that work on levels is really necessary.
best wishes.
Thilo
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Critique By:
Stefan Engström (K:24473)
12/8/2005 10:01:35 PM
Thanks Jeanette - so you think the blue is overdoing it?
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Critique By:
Jeanette Hägglund (K:59855)
12/8/2005 9:28:59 PM
Yes a matter of taste - but the b/w version would not catch my eyes in the same way. I prefer the colour version - even thought the sky are so deep deep blue!
Jeanette
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Critique By:
Roberto Carli (K:13689)
12/8/2005 9:08:45 PM
You are right,better this version, in my honest opinion; the wall texture and brightness too contrast in an excellent way with so saturated and colorful sky,and more:the shadow on left corner side enhance and add more value to the composition!!!!!
Best.
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Critique By:
Stefan Engström (K:24473)
12/8/2005 9:03:07 PM
I shot this with the intention of converting to b/w but the very bright sunlight on the building left me with such a powerful blue sky I couldn't help but to show it...
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Critique By:
Piero Toffano (K:703)
12/8/2005 9:01:59 PM
Really original combination of colors and shadows.
Great job!!!!
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Critique By:
cesira urzi (K:1828)
12/7/2005 10:53:33 PM
so much for the patience... All the portraits in your portfolio are beautiful. Thanks for sharing
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Critique By:
cesira urzi (K:1828)
12/7/2005 10:49:53 PM
it is a wonderful portrait, although I don't know if I like the V shadow on her face
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Critique By:
cesira urzi (K:1828)
12/7/2005 10:44:18 PM
I was just about to ask what lens you use to get this effect and then I saw the "about"... unfortunately I still don't understand! Cool shot anyway
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Critique By:
Jeanette Hägglund (K:59855)
12/7/2005 8:54:05 AM
Like this....
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Critique By:
Jeanette Hägglund (K:59855)
12/7/2005 8:52:25 AM
Cool building and nice compostion and perspective .... 
Maby little change in levels would increase it !!!!?
Jeanette
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Critique By:
Mary Vareli (K:15826)
12/7/2005 7:44:16 AM
you captured a beautiful moment here Stefan!! Adorable girl among the colorful flowers that seem to spread to her dress also..
I just love it!1
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Critique By:
marco "dheim" orciuoli (K:4467)
12/6/2005 9:00:16 PM
funny expression and very, very colorful!
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Critique By:
Robert Kocs (K:89085)
12/6/2005 6:12:21 AM
What a colours, very nice colourful portrait shot! What a lovely tiny lady, very nice pose. So adorable, melting moment! Nice work dear Stefan!
Have a nice day!
Robert
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Critique By:
Stefan Engström (K:24473)
12/5/2005 10:37:47 PM
Hi Becky - this girl doesn't do "posing" - it may have something to do with that girl power thing. We she does sometimes but they are easy to pick out from the goofy smile she produces. Hence the crop too - the left side is simply the edge of the frame :-) That said, I agree with you that having the whole (blurry) hand there would not be an improvment.
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Critique By:
Becky V (K:9699)
12/5/2005 7:39:59 PM
Was this a spontaneous capture, or a pose? Regardless, what really works in this portrait's favour is how the body and arm are positioned as well as the angle of the tilted head. It's very dynamic and draws the eye in much easier than if this had been a more perpendicular shot. I particularly like how the arm kind of swoops from the body into the foreground. I'm usually not a fan of partially cropped objects, but I think cropping out part of the fist was a good decision here . . . you don't really need it to convey the "power" in "girl power" - it's the face that conveys this message, and in a more interesting and complex way. Too much blurry fist in the foreground would have been distracting, methinks.
As always, and this is said with the usual jealousy, great job with the tones, especially considering the light coloured jacket against a fairly dark background.
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Critique By:
Audrey Reid (K:5872)
12/3/2005 6:19:15 PM
Sorry Stefan, looking again, I haven't been able to find the Ernst Haas image 
But will let you know if and when I bump into it again. Meanwhile, if you haven't seen the official showcase site (www.ernst-haas.com) there is now only the other famous (B&W) self portrait shadow - in the B&W gallery.
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Critique By:
Thilo Bayer (K:50358)
12/2/2005 7:14:33 PM
Hi Stefan,
compiling the annual calendar... this is something we all do - at least this is my guess ;-)
Good to have such colorful explosions in times where rain or snow is the king.
best wishes,
Thilo
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Critique By:
Linda Imagefree (K:72276)
12/1/2005 11:48:00 PM
She's lovely!! Adorable expression and wonderful color Stefan, well done!!
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Critique By:
Steve Aronoff (K:18393)
12/1/2005 9:45:42 PM
An absolutely terrific portrait in every way. First rate. I think you can safely crop out the meter.
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Critique By:
Stefan Engström (K:24473)
12/1/2005 8:46:35 PM
I am happy that everybody seems to read her expression favorably. She was a little embarrassed but she did so love those pink azaleas.
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Critique By:
Jeanette Hägglund (K:59855)
12/1/2005 8:36:28 PM
A little wonderful princess! I just love this portrait, her dress with flowers, tights with stripes, pink flowers, yellow scarf in the hair, red shoes, blue flowers on the ground - and then her EXPRESSION! So mauch to look at, and so lovely! I imagine how she might look at this 15 years in future!
Jeanette
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Critique By:
Dirck DuFlon (K:35779)
12/1/2005 8:16:21 PM
Color, color everywhere! What a cutie she is, Stefan - I love that expression on her face This one will definitely get lots of 'oohs' and 'aaahs' from the relatives!
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Critique By:
Kiarang Alaei (K:49415)
12/1/2005 8:02:01 PM
I like it. because it's too simply and share a hearty feeling!
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Critique By:
Adelino Barreto (K:12661)
12/1/2005 8:01:48 PM
Excellent!
My best regards.
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Critique By:
Stefan Engström (K:24473)
12/1/2005 3:32:22 PM
Hi Ian - it is gritty, isn't it. You should have seen it before I toned down the contrast to what you see here...
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Critique By:
Stefan Engström (K:24473)
12/1/2005 3:31:42 PM
Thanks Marco - it would make sense to call it a "twister" but it is usually referred to as a "spinning top" :-)
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Critique By:
Stefan Engström (K:24473)
12/1/2005 3:31:02 PM
Marco - thanks for the escape association. I hadn't thought of it myself but have heard it elsewhere as well.
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