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looking into the eyes of india


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   looking into the eyes of india
looking into the eyes of india
this homeless man welcomed my conversation and my camera outside of India's biggest Mosque in Old Delhi. Completely natural light, and uncropped picture.

Aaron M. Alter

 
 
 

Murry Grigsby
 

A very engaging portrait Aaron! Nice tight crop, pose, textures and those great eyes!!


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January 24, 2005

 

Kathleen Clemons
  This is a very powerful portrait, Aaron.


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January 24, 2005

 

Lewis P. Church
  One of the best portraits I have seen, as Aaron said, powerful, it's just draws you in to those strong eyes ...


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January 24, 2005

 

Kimberly J. Whipps
  Incredible, beautiful shot. Makes me think "National Geographic"


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January 24, 2005

 

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  Although the word is over-used, this portrait is AWESOME!


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January 24, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  Wonderful portrait, Aaron!


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January 24, 2005

 

Marta Azevedo
  Very well done


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January 24, 2005

 

Michael S. Swaffar
  Great portrait Aaron!


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January 24, 2005

 

Craig A. Rose
  This is an example of superior portrait shooting. The subject is incredibly engaging - even riveting. The crop, as mentioned earlier, is ideal. Overall, this is an image that gives many of us something to shoot for in our people photography. Oh, and not to mention the fact that you had the "courage" to approach your subject - BRAVO!

-Craig


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January 24, 2005

 

Christian Turk
  I love portraits, makes you stop and imagine... what's his story, rich man / homeless man (is our human existence so different), what do the eyes say - is he a wise? is their madness beneath? is he old or middle age - the hair is wild and grey, but the eyes and skin show vitality, does he have a mission, what lessons does he have to teach...


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January 24, 2005

 

Stephanie Lyons
  I agree with the comments above ... your creation is hauntingly beautiful ... Excellent job!


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January 24, 2005

 

Janet S. Jonas
  Well done!


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January 25, 2005

 

Jagrut Raval
  excellent shot Aaron !!! actually I am from INDIA so I know how difficult it is to approach these homeless people and talk with them. Great work ... u r the winner man!!! I agree with Kimberly, this photo is for NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC just like Steve McCurry's famous potrait photograph of a girl from Afghan refugee camp.

-JAGRUT


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January 25, 2005

 

Kimberly J. Whipps
  Congratulations on being a finalist. How could this not be chosen? I see a winner.


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February 18, 2005

 

Jagrut Raval
  hey man congratulations.........


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February 18, 2005

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Excellent portrait, could sit and look at those eyes all day and wonder! Amazing capture, congratulations, Aaron!!


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February 19, 2005

 

Kathleen Clemons
  I am so pleased to see this in the finals, Aaron. Congrats to you!


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February 19, 2005

 

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  Simply, one of the best photos I've ever seen. And I say this after just recently looking thru scores of photos that have won the Pulitzer prize over the past century. How else can I put it? This shot is at the level of Steve Mccurry's Afghan refugee girl!


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February 19, 2005

 

Donna W. Neal
  This is a winner in my book Aaron. The eyes are just awesome. I love the full frame portrait. Once you open it you just can't stop looking at this man's eyes. Wow, good luck in the next round!


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February 20, 2005

 

Christine Pentecost
  What a great picture! My husband and I have a drawing over our fireplace very similar, and ironically, the man in our drawing was a homeless man as well. This is the type of picture that makes me pause and look into the eyes and wonder what his life must be like. Great photo!


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February 21, 2005

 

Debra Booth
  Congratulations on your win, Aaron!


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February 21, 2005

 

Darren M. Alexander
  a well deserved win. perfect image. kudos and congrats! :-)


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February 21, 2005

 

Stephanie Lyons
  Congratulations, Aaron ... I knew this had to be a winner!


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February 22, 2005

 

Donna W. Neal
  Excellent!!!
CONGRATULATIONS on your win Aaron ..:)


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February 22, 2005

 

Jennifer Rennison
  Congratulations on your win, Aaron!!


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February 22, 2005

 

Jagrut Raval
  again congratulations on being the winner !!!!!!


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February 22, 2005

 

Susana Matos
  Congratulations on your win! Really wonderful!
Cheers from Portugal, Su


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February 22, 2005

 

Kristi A. Howson
  Just Amazing Aaron...such a stong portrait. Congratulations!!!!


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February 26, 2005

 

Lori L. Thomas
  Wow! The contrast of his beard, skin, and eye - incredible.


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March 15, 2005

 
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