Comment from Jcat
Strong and powerful story, it is sad and so prevolent in todays society. The description is five stars and so is this wonderful black and white portrait.

 Comment Written 13-Feb-2005

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2005

I appreciate your reviews very much Jcat!!

Comment from poster puppy
What a great character shot and a wonderful story. It is so sweet that you took the time to get to know him. I'm sure he appreciated that. The picture fits your story perfectly. Nice portrait. Good framing and detail .Nicely done

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2005

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2005

I appreciate your reviews very much pup!!

Comment from wandasfoto
The black and white really made this photo. The detail of every wrinkle and smile line was wonderful. The shadows playing within the facial creases makes you wonder what stories he can tell us. Loved it!

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2005

Comment from angel on a dark path
I prefer this black and white view of Willy to the color version..it really does bring out the sense of character. Nice job, Debbie.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2005

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2005

Thank you very much angel!!

Comment from Orion008
Ol Willy, the looks is beginning to look classic here! The smile, depicts a proud man with so much to be happy for. The closed eyes and beard look awesome in black and white here- Orion008.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2005

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2005

Thank you very much Orion!

Comment from benpicjoy
His beard is still white and the B-W image does come accross real well. The color had excellent lighting and it was good also.
Please allow me to express my views on a more flexible 10 point scale. Distinctly for this category or style I see the
initial impact as-10
overall composition as-10
lighting / shadows as-10
color harmony or b/w tones as-9
center of interest as-10
technical excellence as-9
craftmanship as- na
detail qualities as -9
story telling ability as-10
self expression / technique as-9
creativity / distinctive presentation as- 9

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2005

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2005

Thank you so much ben!! I have the feeling you are getting better from the flu, certainly hope, because you gave me a 'break down', which I love because it tells me exactly where you are coming from and a great help to me!!

Comment from Lpspider
I believe I saw the color version of this before, but I love the black and white even better! It's so simple, yet so powerful. I feel that there is a lot of history in this piece. It makes me want to know so much more about him and his culture. Very interesting shot. Well done...nicely captured.

Bleed

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2005

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reply by the author on 13-Feb-2005

Thank you Bleed!!

Comment from TJMc
Another very interesting person. I love your photos and your stories. They encourage all of us to look in places we would normal never dare to look. Keep it up LowRider, I'm not only becoming a better photograher because of you but I believe a better person Thanks!

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2005

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2005

Wow, what a powerful review, I am humbled to the melting point----thank you tjmcc!

Comment from semn1k
Very interesting story about Willy. Black and white is a good choice for this photo. He has a very unique face and you really captured that in this picture.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2005

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2005

Thank you so much semn1k!!

Comment from remmanuelli
This photograph is Excellent!
Contrast is perfect
Sharpness Excellent
Composition great. I like the position of his fist and beard
Balance between shadow and light is excellent
It conveys to think about a long and sad story.

 Comment Written 12-Feb-2005

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reply by the author on 12-Feb-2005

Thank you ever so much remmanuelli!!