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Rooted on the Ground


 
BetterPhoto.com All Time Best Photo Contest Editor's Pick BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest SECOND PLACE Winner   내면  [Nae Myoun]
내면 [Nae Myoun]
(Beyond the Surface)

(Second Place May 2008)


This is an inspiration about my colleague who is from South Korea. He inspired me for he is the most humble and most non judgemental gentleman I have met. He always say, we must go beyond what we see about people, things and events in our lives. I used a USM IS 17-55 mm f2.8. ISO 100 1/260 f2.8

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Please Critique. Thanks.


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April 08, 2008

 

paola A. Jofre
  Excellent job Jeffrey!! You are really good at taking portraits. Love the lighting,tones and clarity in your image. Wonderful expression and pose. Your image has alot of texture which I really like. Wow!! Where my first words when I saw this image. I really like how the edges are darken. Did you do that or is that how you took the shot, very cool. Did you enter into a contest, you should!!


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April 08, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Thank you for your comments Paola. Yup I took that picture like that. The roof overcast a shadow on the area. Thanks Paula.


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April 08, 2008

 

William Schuette
  Nothing to critique here. Wonderful portrait. The pose, lighting and background are perfect and really convey the sense of this man even without your description of him.

Bill


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April 09, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Thank you very much for your nice comments Paola and Bill. It really means alot to me. Thanks


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April 09, 2008

 
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  AMAZING, I bet we will see this again, Jeffrey.


Dominick


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April 15, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  I hope. I'll enter this one this May. Thank you very much.


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April 15, 2008

 

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  This shot is just wonderful. How do you get that amazing natural light. I want to learn how to get my lighting the way that you have done on this one. If you have any suggestions please let me know.
Was this morning or afternoon light?


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April 15, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  This portrait was taken in the afternoon proximately 3-4 pm.


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April 15, 2008

 

Vladan D. Djordjevic
  Lovely photo and portrait. Great tones, textures, color, lighting.


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April 30, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  My greatest thanks to you Vladan.


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April 30, 2008

 

Dr. Harmeet Singh
  Beautiful portrait.


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May 01, 2008

 

Holly J. Jackson
  Great image!! ; )


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May 01, 2008

 
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  Nice to see this again, Jeffey.

Dominick


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May 01, 2008

 

Roger Fry
  Really excellent portrait. Such detail!

Rog


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May 01, 2008

 
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  This is a super shot.......you have caught his culture and personality perfectly.


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May 01, 2008

 

Ronald Balthazor
  And you inspire us, Jeffrey.


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May 01, 2008

 

Melissa G. Meiselman
  This is an exquisite portrait, full of meaning, with sharp focus, great colors and fantastic lighting, Jeffrey!!


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May 01, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Thank you very much for your comments. Your comments inspires me alot. Thank you Harmeet, Holly, Dominick, Roger, Ann, Ronald and Melissa.


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May 01, 2008

 

Karen Slagle
  Well done portrait with wonderful colors, textures and composition, Jeffrey...


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May 07, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Thank you very much Karen.


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May 07, 2008

 

Martha N. Church
  An outstanding and mesmerizing image, Jeffrey! I think you are a very gifted photographer.


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May 09, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Wow Martha,you left me speechless with your complement. Thank you so much.


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May 09, 2008

 
dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale

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  Congratulations Jeffrey on this wonderful Finalist, goodluck next round.

Dominick


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June 19, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Thank you kabayan Dominick


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June 20, 2008

 

Jill Flynn
  Outstanding in its simplicity. You captured the essence of this young man Jeffrey. Congratulations on your win!


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June 20, 2008

 
- Elida Gutierrez

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  CONGRATULATIONS!!!
The Golden Cup
A Special Trophy for
"The May Winners"


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June 20, 2008

 

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  Congratulations neighbor!!! Outstanding work!!!


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June 21, 2008

 

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  Nice job Jeffrey! I'm slowly getting some things up.


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June 21, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Thank you very much Jill, Elida, Donna and John


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June 22, 2008

 

paola A. Jofre
  YEAH!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS Jeffrey....WTG!!!!!


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June 23, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Thank you very much Paola.


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June 23, 2008

 

Roger Fry
  Fantastic photo Jeff !

Roger


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June 25, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Thank you very much Roger.


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June 26, 2008

 

Jean-Pierre Ducondi
  This is a wonderful portrait Jeffrey. It carries a lot of emotion and feelings. Beautifully done. Congrats.
JP


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July 04, 2008

 
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  Congratulations Jeffrey on your Win.


Dominick


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July 05, 2008

 
- Jeffrey D. Estacio

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  Thank you very much JP and maraming salamat (thank you very much) Dominick.


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July 06, 2008

 

Wanda Knoss
  Congrutulations, Wonderful image.


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December 13, 2008

 

Peter W. Marks
  Greetings Jeffrey! Once again you take us to a higher level both photographically and spiritually. Your work grasps and holds my attention as I ponder the deeper meanings beyond the mere pixels.
Your model's gaze gently challenges us to become part of the image. Perhaps his outstretched finger is inviting us to sit beside him and discuss this philosophy of "going beyond what we see". Or perhaps he is pointing at the empty space beyond the line in the sidewalk and telling us that this represents thought that has not yet been freed to explore the deeper meaning of life.
And this Jeffrey is why I do so like and admire your work. As I sip my Earl Grey tea on a grey winter afternoon I can sit back and let thought go where it may.
Warm regards, Pete


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December 13, 2008

 

M.Christine Duncan
  How did I miss this wonderful portrait Jeffrey??? Congrats on this incredible work... the light and simple tones are remarkable!


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May 07, 2009

 
- Gail Sullivan

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  Jeffrey...what wonderful work!


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June 25, 2009

 
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