Desaturation of Age from Golden Youth

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• pushpinder (875)
• [2008-07-10 0:01]
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Manuj,
What an amazing portrait!!
I like the bw....the wrinkles enhance the feeling of gloom.
The compo is top notch!!
the tiny bits of jewelery go on to highlight how little material things matter in the face of the ultimate truth that is death!

rgds
pushpinder

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• Kilted-Arab (9544)
• [2008-07-10 0:02]
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Hi Manuj - to be honest, although the pp work is clever, I think this portrait would have greater impact if totally in b/w.

The pose, expression and lines on the face and arm are well detailed. This is an emotional, moving shot - very powerful I think.

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• hay_kes (41885)
• [2008-07-10 0:07]
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Salam Manuj bahaijaan,
What a great B&W portrait,Sharpness, light are superb.TFS.
Regards,

hAyAti

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• boomcat (13105)
• [2008-07-10 0:14]
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hello Manuj,

oh so sharp and detail.. lovely potrait of this old lady. as always stunning.. wonderful desaturation on the bangles and earings.. good one on this week theme entry.. beautifully done, my friend..

regards, terry

*haha i still don't know how.. probably i will miss this week's theme.

regards, terry

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• Valerka (4462)
• [2008-07-10 0:15]
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Hello, Manuj,
A wonderful shot in B/W. I like this format.
A powerful shot, my friend and good verses.
Stay well
Valerka:)

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• juyona (14124)
• [2008-07-10 0:21]
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Hola amigo,
interesante trabajo,
los años quedan marcados en la piel...
excelente pov,
saludos Manuj,

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• wieyos (8140)
• [2008-07-10 0:26]
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you made it again, neighbour Manuj!

it's stunning!
make sure her gold jewelery does not fall into the hands of crooks!

Salute
TFS
Regards
Agoes

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• Helkoryo (22130)
• [2008-07-10 0:32]
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Good morning my friend

A fantastic portrait here, excellent lighting and detail, what a superb choice for this theme with jus the jewellery left in colour. Really good work my friend.

TFS and for joining in the theme

kind regards Helen

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• tsesler (5791)
• [2008-07-10 0:34]

Hello my dear friend,
i hope you are well,
excellent contribution again to the friday theme as always;)
superb portrait of old woman,
amazing compo indeed,
excellent clarity and sharpnes,
welldone Manuj and tfs,
regards,
Taner
:) soon

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• AndroK (8534)
• [2008-07-10 0:36]

Hi my friend...
Amazing portrait...
Best regards...
Andro

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• terrileo70 (1320)
• [2008-07-10 0:36]
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Wow Manuj
What a stunning picture
Well captured my friend!

Regards
Tracey

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• mikolaj_cava (18791)
• [2008-07-10 0:40]
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Hello Manuj!
Great work! Wonderful picture. No words. Good luck!

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• otherpete (701)
• [2008-07-10 0:43]
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All I can say is "An incredible image"....thankyou

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• Royaldevon (10063)
• [2008-07-10 1:02]
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Hello Manju,

What a powerful and emotion provoking image!
I can read this shot on so many different levels. Certainly we are frail but gold lasts forever, therefore, it keeps its colour!

Photographs which make people think beyond the images portrayed are powerful tools!
Well done!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• Tenfold (719)
• [2008-07-10 1:34]
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Great result! Lovely tones, contrast and textures! congrats!

Joris

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• japiey (8734)
• [2008-07-10 1:56]
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Hi Manuj,

This makes the most impression..
Fine shot of the lady.
I see all her colours desaturated.... and yet she glows in colours..
Superb.

jp

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• foozi (1743)
• [2008-07-10 2:04]
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Hello Manuj,
the image is very well delivered. Texture and lines, composition and elements.
Very pathetic indeed to see this lady like this.

Regards,
Foozi

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• tanburi (21953)
• [2008-07-10 2:17]
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Hello Manuj,
I breathless.
What a fantastic portrait. A masterpiece...
TFS
Selahattin E

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• Ravi_bajaj (0)
• [2008-07-10 2:25]
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Namastey Manuj
this time I am speechless, You have given a superb title to this photograph. This gold resembles the youth and the desaturation dipicting the old age. wonderful perspective, a perfect contribution to the theme.

ravi

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• y2kosan (1618)
• [2008-07-10 3:08]
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photo is very expressive, wrinkles stands out with your conversion to b&w. well done.
y2koSan

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• jone (19850)
• [2008-07-10 3:09]
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Hi Manuj ;)
Original and very impressive, compliments,
J ;)

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• bakyy (961)
• [2008-07-10 3:49]
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hi Manuj
this is very strong
my compliments
regards, Bane

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• pozaru (16843)
• [2008-07-10 5:11]

It is very impressive and I know the theme but I still think that in full B&W would've been even stronger


thanks,
v

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• atsouth (1133)
• [2008-07-10 5:34]
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hi Manuj, stunning shot, excellent tight crop composition with the arm across the bottom of the frame, amazing lighting with soft highlights which give depth to the image



rgds
Allen

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• lrw1966 (0)
• [2008-07-10 6:19]
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Manuj Hi:
WOW-this is an inpressive portrait and theme presentation. Excellent note, as well, thanks. Congratulations, very very good work.
Larry
USA-tfs

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• lisapw1 (6431)
• [2008-07-10 6:24]
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Hi Manuj Mehta,

This portrait is full of emotion. The woman has her beauty, pride, and confidence no matter her age. The post processing work for the theme is nice, but I am a bit distracted by the gold being highlighted in this photo. Nonetheless, it's a terrific photo that speaks volumes about the elderly. thanks for sharing, Lisa

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• efi (3063)
• [2008-07-10 8:42]
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hi manuj;
people get older gold and things around stay young.sad bot reality..super catch and deep sad feelings :)..tfs.

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• harpya (900)
• [2008-07-10 9:07]
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Hi Manuj

I have to give the Congratulations,
great picture and she speak by itself!
Excellent composition and excellent addition to the theme.
Congratulations!

Sérgio

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• tlacoyoweb (669)
• [2008-07-10 9:40]
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esta es una foto muy buena, felicidades! Los detalles del rostro en B/N me agradan bastante. Congratulations :) TFS

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• norenastramus (22908)
• [2008-07-10 10:57]
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Hi Manuj,
Excellent composition and beautiful details.
beautiful colour and details of this theme.
Well done.TFS.
Greetings.
H.Ayhan

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• johnnymag (2353)
• [2008-07-10 12:05]
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Hi Manuj,

Stunning image, so full of emotion, it is unbelievable...brilliant work. Great note too,
well done my friend, and TFS,

John

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• taftabit (2650)
• [2008-07-10 12:10]
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WOW !!! this is a face with a million stories
excellent portrait , great B&W
regards
T

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• itisme (287)
• [2008-07-10 17:54]
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Your Desaturation photo on the older lady went great with your title of Golden youth as you brought out the color of her gold jewelery. The photo shows her age well.

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• photophantom (0)
• [2008-07-10 19:08]
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• LuDivine (3154)
• [2008-07-10 20:18]
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What a strong portrait Manuj!!! its amazingly impressive! Do you personally know this woman?
You have done a gorgeous pp work too, keeping just the gold, its beautiful! well done
LuDivine

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• Patricia (3883)
• [2008-07-10 21:18]
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Hello Manuj, This is certainly a thought provoking picture and one full of contrasts. For example, the fine soft fabric beside the well worn and wrinkled skin. I like the jewellery she wears which says much about her attitude to life but then again there is sadness and weariness reflected in her eyes.
Thank you for sharing this portrait.
Regards, Pat.

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• patshoo (890)
• [2008-07-10 21:58]
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Strong and stunning scene,Great detail in her face that made an emotional look and well emphasis to matched title.Good work,TFS.

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• John_F_Kennedy (9127)
• [2008-07-10 23:48]
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Great artwork and experimentation. Well framed. Very good quality too.
Best wishes,
Achim

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• Cyn (312)
• [2008-07-11 0:02]
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Hi ,great artwork! good sharpness,you can see all details in the face.. TFS Marleen

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• Janice (29148)
• [2008-07-11 0:20]
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It's a sad image Manuj. And the poem goes well with it.
The photo looks a bit unsharp - or maybe over-sharpened.
But the golden bangles and earring certainly stand out well
TFS
Janice

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• eosnut (7893)
• [2008-07-11 3:36]
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Hi Manuj,
This is a stunningly beautiful black and white portrait, made a little more special by the gold bangles and earring. TFS.
Pete

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• chrisJ (29464)
• [2008-07-11 4:03]

Hi Manuj

Creative use of desaturation, with superb skin texture, lighting contrasts & sharpness. Tfs!

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• Janone (20653)
• [2008-07-11 4:41]

A sad but also a wise story, Manuj.
Coincidently, I just had a sad call. My sitster in law, died this morning at an age of 71. Too Young.!
Have a nice day.
Jan

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• Dot (6907)
• [2008-07-11 5:02]

HI Manuj
I think you have outdone yourself with this one, its absolutely fantastic.
To see this lady still wanting to look stylish, while waiting for death to take her to a better world is breathtaking.
Excellent portrait with the light higliting the wrinkles caused by time, you have made this a very emotional capture.
Dot

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• mbrito (7719)
• [2008-07-11 5:18]
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Hello Manuj
Great photo. This face is richer than a book; all the life is wroten there. Fantastic b/w work and a superb light. An excelent capture.
Congrats, mb

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• zhelach (8453)
• [2008-07-11 11:24]

Hello Manuj!
Great portrait. Wonderful sharp and deatils. Good contribution to the theme. Lovely old lady!
TFS, Best regards, Zorica

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• black_dream (4563)
• [2008-07-11 12:20]

Superb posting, Manuj! Brilliant idea and work!
Congrats!!!
Diana

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• tyro (3246)
• [2008-07-11 12:30]

Hello, Manuj.

What a fabulous portrait! A wonderful capture of this old lady who seems so tired of life. And yet you show her with those beautiful gold trinkets which she has probably had since her youth.

Very well presented and very good processing work.

Excellent!

Best Wishes,

John.

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• rushfan2112 (695)
• [2008-07-11 12:40]

Awesome portrait. Full of emotion and the fact that gold never tarnishes or ages is a poignant juxtaposition against the frailty of the human condition. Excellent work. Paul.

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• toucan1967 (4622)
• [2008-07-11 14:23]

Hi Manuj,
This is a great portrait and I know that you have the gold in colour for the theme and it works well for that purpose, I think though that this in full black & white would be better.
Great work
Well done
Regards Andy

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• rewshearer (16102)
• [2008-07-11 14:34]

Grim ... but real. It is reflective of so many sights I saw recently in the Philippines. People who seem to simply be waiting for life to pass.

Good details and excellent light.

Well captured
Rew

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• MLINES (7148)
• [2008-07-12 2:23]

Hi Manuj, You really present some very fine images. This is very powerful. So many years so many experiences. Wonderful work. TFS. Murray.

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• Ramdan (5672)
• [2008-07-12 3:24]

Hi Manuj,
Excellent work of art. The old lady's detailed wrinkles is truly telling her GOLDEN age. And the GOLD colored earing and bangles has strengthen the message you are delivering. Great contribution for the theme.

Regards,
Ramdan.

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• [2008-07-12 4:45]

Namastey Manuj
i like the portrait of this lady, very fine details and Point of view, the way you have described her golden youth is remarkable, it has become a defination for artistic photography.
sharp and good lighting is the combination of the sucess of this portrait. her wrinkels has lots of stories in it, her golden jewlery tell us that the luxrious and levish life she has spent.
you have done a brilliant job, you have captured a remarkable mood which in my openioin will never ever be shown for ages.
Hats off to you.

Richard

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• trekks (10712)
• [2008-07-12 5:56]

hi Manuj

Very strong portrait feature of sign of old age and the painful passing days of the weak, yet at the same time it is a disturbing image to look at. A sense of despair and hallow in the eyes.

tfs, bill

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• tomek_wap (4693)
• [2008-07-12 6:45]

Some marvelous work here, the selective colour effect is the least of interest I think, more the woman, and the way she's been presented, heavy contrasts and tones are perfect here.

Well done
Tom

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• Refugee (25510)
• [2008-07-12 13:47]

Excellent work Manuj. Nice dark tones and textures in the B&W and the gold delicately highlighted. Well done,
David

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• hairymunky (636)
• [2008-07-12 16:02]

Hi Manuj
Very powerful image, lots of tonal detail and textures.
What more can I say... other than fantastic..!!

G

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• Fons (12770)
• [2008-07-13 0:28]

incredible !!!!

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• Koala (3099)
• [2008-07-13 1:30]

Manuj...this is art!
Nothing more to say!
It's just great and a great great idea. I love it!

Have a beautiful day you and your family!

Alexandra

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• elenarv (374)
• [2008-07-13 3:12]

Amazing portrait. Very detailed with an amazing presentation. I really like the idea. Great work. We are all lucky to have the chance to lay eyes on it.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Kind regards
Elena

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• Fortuna (15365)
• [2008-07-13 5:00]

Hello Manuj,

It's more than a simple photo!
It's a marvelous work of art!
Congratulations and TFS,

Sergio
on sunday

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• spacebar (1069)
• [2008-07-14 23:12]

this is simply astonishing.
Everithing seem perfect to me here: tones, textures, desaturation work, message, mood.
Standing up!
TFS
Ciao, Antonella

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• ved (517)
• [2008-07-15 6:19]

i wonder how did you manage this....
simply awesome....
the gold with its true color has a different effect in this b&w picture.. great clarity... and a touching perspective....
tfs
ved

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• perryhooter (26383)
• [2008-07-16 7:39]
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Hello Manju !

I have to write on this one . First I love the model, the POV, the composition and expression captured.Like Richard said it is indeed a powerful portrait.

What I like a little less, is the sharpeness. It seems to me the photo was a bit out of focus , and you over sharpened it to compensate. The result photo is somehow less powerful than it could and deserve to be. This is just my humble opinion. Despite six members already choose it as a favorite. But again , a lovely subject , well presented.

I believe it could be even better. Let me give you links , to show you what I mean: Shutterbill portrait & Shirley from Sticks

Keep on shooting, you certainly have very interesting subjects.
Cheers !
Robert

PS No offense here . Even if you have collected 122 points on this one, which is more than any of my own images, I am just expressing my opinion of the photo. Nothing else (*_^)

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• AleksaSrbin (14201)
• [2008-07-19 2:40]

What an wonderful portrait!!Bravo Manuj !
Excellent work.I like it.
Greetings.
A.

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• kulimpapat (7299)
• [2008-07-20 16:44]

Hi Manujmetha

Love this potrait here and love the compositions here, the expression do bring some story... Congrats

Amri HMS

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• agulec (662)
• [2008-07-28 10:47]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!
"Waiting for a perfect man"

Anyway, amazing and breath-taking

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• Ejtaan (9958)
• [2008-07-31 23:43]

wow... what an amazing picture Manuj.
I absolutely love the textures of this woman's skin.
Beautiful.
This picture makes me feel deeply respectful for not just this lady, but for all old people.
I believe that your picture gets down to the soul...

Cheers!
Anneke

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• ingamari (204)
• [2008-08-27 12:00]

amazing work,great and strong portrait and so much wisdom in it
Tfs
Inga

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• naseer-afg (499)
• [2008-10-11 7:45]

Excellent and superb portrait shot,Superb POV,Compo,Tones and PS work
Successful work !!
Regards,