raw expectations

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• Jeppe (18564)
• [2004-05-01 3:57]

Great portrait and touching story to go with it - thanks for sharing Manuel - whats more to say - your a master :-)

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• JudyH (700)
• [2004-05-01 3:58]

Your note really brings this pic to life Manuel - definately Raw Expectations. Looks also as though she is putting her hands over her ears, not wanting her world to change, yet having no control. Great DOF and composition. Very well done with this one...

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• Galeota (10315)
• [2004-05-01 4:14]
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• carper (56364)
• [2004-05-01 4:16]
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Good photo Manuel,
Great [portrait with good colours, and that look of that girl, great photo, good job, well done

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• ChrisJ (57444)
• [2004-05-01 4:21]

Nice lighting & compo, but maybe a tissue to clean her chin ?

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• cxxl (2672)
• [2004-05-01 4:30]
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Beautiful capture. Very innocent and very well exposed. Very well done Manuel.

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• femkevdh (2633)
• [2004-05-01 4:31]
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Very powerfull capture of the expression of the girl. You can realy tell she's both sad, full of expactations but also questions. I think sometimes we forget the things children understand when we think they don't.

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• PechePassion (483)
• [2004-05-01 4:56]

Je sarais curieux de connaitre l'ouverture pour cette prise de vue , 50 1.8 quelle marque ?

Jolie portrait qui est très lumineux notament au niveau des yeux. Le choix de compositon est le bon et le regard dans le vide c'est bon pour un portrait d'enfant.

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• elihesamian (25843)
• [2004-05-01 5:04]

Great portrait with nice pose,Manuel !
So lovely!good timing you captured her in great composition.The colors is lively with soft light.the background captured skilfully.
You did great,Thank for sharing.

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• clodreno (0)
• [2004-05-01 5:22]

Great shot Manuel..What a face she is doing. Very cute. And very sharp too.

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• nwoehnl (60423)
• [2004-05-01 6:03]

A beautiful capture of this girl's expression. Wonderful how the light falls on her face, and how she stands out against the surroundings. What does the magic to me is her big shining eyes and how they are looking upward - really seems to enforce the message conveyed by your title and note. Great shot, Manny.

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• didcreole (962)
• [2004-05-01 6:06]

Very great portrait, I like the way you cut the top of her head. She has a very expressive face (poor little girl).
Your 50mm lens give you very sharp pictures, good choice.

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• cool_s15 (4040)
• [2004-05-01 6:21]
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Again a lovely shot from you. I like her posed and a great DOF. You must really love this lens :D Wonderful portrait!

**Ps. Why don't you put the info. about the lens and Exposure details, so we know which lens you used for a particular shot**

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• eleparc (24039)
• [2004-05-01 6:37]

Manny , this is exactly the kick i like in your pictures not the other one...sorry: oups, i did it again;-)) LOL
this shot is full of emotions and puzzlement. In short it really has a life! IMHO again! :-)
this is a sad story also that you are telling us. and so true for people who have to emigrate to earn a living...And you know what you are talking about manny...:-)

this f1.8 works great here... wow! Am i glad you told me all about it...! congrats on this one. 100 points for this one!

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• cmartos (6086)
• [2004-05-01 6:44]

Again a superb composition with so much expression and natural Manny, this is a signature! I like the DOF as only freground eye is really perfectly sharp. Very natural skin tones also. A superb portrait. Congratulations.

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• jhonny_blue (4938)
• [2004-05-01 7:02]

Wow ! Wonderful picture Manny !
What can I say ? Perfect !!!! Congratulations

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• Kenny10pin (19253)
• [2004-05-01 7:07]

Oh no she is drooling!!!!

But well taken you capture thing at the right moment.

well done

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• sunny (3068)
• [2004-05-01 7:59]

You captured a fantastic mood here, Manny! Her big eyes are so expressive. I like the way you composed it with more space in front of her, so there is a place for her pointed up look to wander. Great shot!

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• maciekda (19436)
• [2004-05-01 8:53]

very nice portrait, her expression is just wonderful - those hands on her cheeks. great sharpness and DOF, good stuff

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• Steely (885)
• [2004-05-01 10:46]

Very cute and sweet, I like the look in her eyes , very expectant, apt title :)

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• Darren (6803)
• [2004-05-01 10:49]

This is an excellent portrait Manny, just excellent. I am a believer that blown out areas in a photo which do not damage the subject are often not a detriment and this is a perfect example of this. The blown out spots add to the shot I think. Great expression caught on the little girl, very nice exposure on her and nice skin tones. Good work for certain Manny.

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• longpt (947)
• [2004-05-01 13:38]

Thank for your kind view of Vietnam. Big eys with up view, some strange water below her lips, hands in chin, all make her Innocent!
Well done!

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• avigur_11 (21174)
• [2004-05-01 14:36]

Wow, I think that this is one of your best, Manuel, and for sure, one of my favorites.
Great expression, excellent capture, amazing DOF and light. A great shot.

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• agpires (0)
• [2004-05-01 17:08]

Which splendid portrait. A seizing expression, a soft lighting for a face all in smoothness.

Very great Portrait Manuel, congratulation.

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• saparot (1660)
• [2004-05-02 17:07]

Hello Manny , I adore the expression of the face of the small girl, a small remark on framing some hair which misses, for a portrait it is a pity my opinion personal. Nothing to repeat on the quality of image an irreproachable clearness of works of pro. Your photographs are splendid I still regale themselves...

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• elena (1052)
• [2004-05-04 2:16]
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• orme (6613)
• [2004-05-04 3:03]

You captured a great moment here, Manuel. Your note really helps us to understand the full story. The girl's expression is beautiful. Well done.

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• pridel (233)
• [2004-05-04 10:09]

Très jolie photo pleine d'émotions que vient nous expliquer la note.

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• Ginebra (0)
• [2004-05-05 6:49]

Great expression on this girl's face and your note helps to understand the story. Wonderful stuff, once again!!!!

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• joseelias (361)
• [2004-05-05 8:39]

Really beautiful photo. Besides the technique questions which are very well managed, you were able to capture the feeling in such a way that this photo really does not need notes or even a title!

It's a case were a picture worth for a 1000 words!

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• naxius (16675)
• [2004-05-19 9:38]

Definitely Manuel you are a real expert of this kind of shot: portrait and witness of human life.
You have the skill and the technique to render what you see within your camera. This is always spectacular.

Thank you so much to share with us your talent and this help me to improve my portraits.
I also apreciate the critique you have post in my photo area.

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• yesterday (9698)
• [2004-05-21 5:22]

WOW She is adorable!!!!.

I love the pic., excellent portrait Manny. Sorry I have run out of point fore today.

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• Giando (80)
• [2004-05-31 8:37]

really expressive

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• bip-bip (1835)
• [2004-09-25 12:06]

Looking at your job is like travelling for me.
Especially, with such great portraits, THANK YOU !
Even with tears your photos are happiness

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• ngythanh (8364)
• [2004-10-31 9:24]

Beautiful picture and nice discovery of the reason of tears. Thank you for your note on lens.

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• Karthik (306)
• [2004-12-13 7:50]

Manny Manny, you are a great photographer, your pics. of Kids are simply awesome!!

Great Going Friend!

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• maurazos (0)
• [2005-01-19 11:19]

Great psychological portrait, full of feelings. Regards.

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• AmiBe (19514)
• [2005-03-05 17:43]

Hi Manuel,
you have many beautiful portraits on your gallery but I like very much this one.
Nice expression ont her face, very good DOF.

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• BrianGraney (1734)
• [2006-03-05 18:31]
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• chriswhitley (1227)
• [2006-10-30 5:49]

Hello Manuel,
A beautiful portrait. Great expression - the dark staring eyes and the hands around the face. Chris

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• dareco (12566)
• [2007-08-08 0:28]

This is one of my favorites of yours. A beautiful little girl, so much emotion. I loved your story to go with it. TFS

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• Evolution (294)
• [2007-10-19 18:37]

Excellent capture / portrait.
excellent clarity and DOF. a powerful expresion on her face.
Well Done,
Brian