Photographer's Note
Boracay is fast turning into an artist's paradise. Ralph is one of them. He does henna tattooing and his body is a showcase of real tattoos. On his right shoulder is a tattoo of Jesus Christ, on the left Shiva. And there are a lot more.
In the shop where he worked were displayed wares for sale. On the right is a giant dreamcatcher and on the left, a painting. He was busy doing some drawing of henna tattoo design. I asked him to look up to me...the result was this shot.
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maurazos
(0) 2005-05-10 11:43
A really impressive shot, and a very psychological portrait, with the artist and a partial view of his art. Regards.
bantonbuju
(51815) 2005-05-10 12:05
hi manuel, this is an amazing portrait, the model looking straight into your gear with that "dangerous" look, with vibrant and bold colours, tatoos, all of these make a mysterious and thrilling atmosphere;
great shot;
best wishes, jerzy
merckcrl
(223) 2005-05-10 12:14
Very interesting! It's really one of the better portraits I've seen. I love the juxtoposition of the man's tatoos and his artwork.
carper
(96) 2005-05-10 12:15
Yes this is good Manuel,
This is where you are one of the best here, a face, a face with a story, very good portrait, fantastic composition, with a great atmosphere, fantastic job,
gr. Jaap
nwoehnl
(122) 2005-05-10 16:22
A compelling portrait, Manny - his strong gaze is impressively captured and he is well framed by the surroundings. Interesting how the tattoos on his skin blend in with the graphicality of the surroundings. Good work with the DOF, too.
eleparc
(24063) 2005-05-10 17:24
Fantastic shots that you are showing us Manny! i like the fact that you eventually ventured to shoot some male models. it is so powerful! glad to see your new work!
congrats my friend!
Eric
BAKO
(1691) 2005-05-10 17:33
Superb Manuel,
yup i know it is from the series of tattoo man
really nice portrait.
Thanks
BAKO
AmiBe
(6042) 2005-05-11 3:46
Hi Manuel,
very strong gaze here, very intimate, I like.
It's a good portrait but not as good as the previous for me.
The light is a bit hard, maybe darker will be better.
Not easy for me to critique your work, you're a great photographer !
ChrisJ
(171146) 2005-05-11 3:50
Hi Mnauel
Superb dof, sharpness & graphim in this attractive portrait. The tatoos are interesting.
RGatward
(20108) 2005-05-11 3:51
I guess that's taking comparaitve religion to new lengths:-) I like the very precise framing here.
Ah_Thong
(466) 2005-05-11 4:18
wonderful shot there manny! really straight from eye to the lens eye!! very sharp and as usual ur compositon is very good. nice colors too
naxius
(16685) 2005-05-11 4:27
Hi Manuel,
It works perfectly for me. I like his gaze, the light and the warm colors.
Superb DOF.
Alex
kclai
(2267) 2005-05-11 4:29
Hi Manuel
You are back with your same model, with different posing angle. His stare are the power to this shot.
Well done.
Eric Lai
olopez
(4959) 2005-05-11 9:57
Hello Manny,
Excellent portrait again,
the 50mm in a DSLR looks great to that kind of pictures, I must test it.
Regards,
Oscar
dsidwell
(9783) 2005-05-12 1:26
Your use of high contrast here adds a vibrant intensity to this image, Manny. I like the effect.
avigur_11
(22535) 2005-05-12 1:31
Excellent portrait, Many, very intereting face with a very good use of the surrounding elemnts as FG and BG. The sidelight works like magic here.
alimo3
(6854) 2005-05-12 19:00
Hi Manuel ,
this picture is very interesting and beautiful.
i like this impressive face and how he looks at you.
great sharpness with the 50 mm and nice colors.
Bravo.
Tom
jenicek9 (37) 2006-02-08 18:00
as a great fan of tattoo would like to see more of yours pictures of Ralph.
and think that yr work speaks volumes. well done
Photo Information
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Copyright: Manuel Librodo (manny)
(22032)
- Genre: ËÞÄÈ
- Medium: ÖÂÅÒÍÎÉ
- Date Taken: 2005-04-00
- Categories: ÅÆÅÄÍÅÂÍÎÅ
- Camera: Nikon D70, 5omm F2.8
- Âåðñèÿ: Îðèãèíàëüíàÿ âåðñèÿ
- Date Submitted: 2005-05-10 11:23
- Èçáðàííîå: 3 [view]