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Ina Nicolae
{K:44481} 1/8/2007
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Extraordinary depth in this conceptual artwork, Hugo. The juxtaposition of reality and meaning is placing our thoughts in balance. The sheer scale of the Chagallesque painting towering over the illuminating gaze of the reverend captures the essence of religious doctrine and spirituality. As in history, both are clear and faded at the same time, nothing is excessive, everything is advancing and retreating. Very philosophical and inspiring - Ina
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John Melskens
{K:-5433} 11/17/2006
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I think it is nice that you can choose for rating and comment or just comments here on usefilm.com.
I just want comments.
But I give this whole serie a 7.
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Manu
{K:13082} 10/3/2006
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http://www.usefilm.com/Image.asp?ID=805922
Have a click on this link Hugo...hope it works
Cheers for now I will contact you before I disappear later this week
Manu
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Avi
{K:70138} 10/3/2006
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No, I did not.. wasn't too sure that I liked the way they came out..
thanks,
Avi
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/3/2006
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Hey Manu,
Just scrolled through your portfolio, but couldn't find the image you refer to... Which one do you mean?
Cheers,
hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/3/2006
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Hi Robert, I'm glad you like this picture!
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/3/2006
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Hi Philip, thanks for yoru comment. As I replied to Jason, the over-shadowing of the Torah is unintentional, but I agree it might be considered an addition to this phto. I do like how the red book cover separates the two faces, though.
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/3/2006
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Hi Jason,
Thanks for your feedback - I realise you wrote it a long time ago, so I apologise for the late reply.
The whole photo is rather soft in focus - I struggled to get it right.
I agree - the depth is more metaphorical than photographic - the combination of personality, profession and subject of the book fit with the reflection type, where portraitee and image in which the reflection is shot should complete the story. The partial over-shadowing of the reverend by the Torah would add to that metaphor, but is in this case unintentional...
Yes, there is a third installment - I shot a total of 11 of these portraits, but I think I'll leave it at three on Usefilm...
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/3/2006
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Hi Gerhard, sorry for the late reply.... There's one more to come - the book will feature 8 of these shots. Hope you are OK,
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/3/2006
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Hi Petal, thanks for your comment... Your question has been answered, I've just uploaded the third photo....:)
Cheers,
Hugo
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Hugo de Wolf
{K:185110} 10/3/2006
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Hi Avi, thanks for your comment - You're making me curious.... Did you post them?
Cheers,
Hugo
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Zeev Scharf
{K:25603} 9/30/2006
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Hi Hugo
Impressive capture,magnificent details,you have composed on a marvelous way
My best regards
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Jose Ignacio (Nacho) Garcia Barcia
{K:96391} 9/30/2006
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very creative. great work. magnificent.
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al shaikh
{K:15790} 9/26/2006
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Hugo call me or turn on msn
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Dave Arnold
{K:55680} 9/23/2006
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Fantastic portrait, Hugo. well thought out.
Best wishes,
Dave
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Bradley Prue
{K:30678} 9/23/2006
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introspect par excellence....... It's very cool, that you captured his reflection in a manner that he is looking at the subject of the painting. Great eye, Hugo!
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Thilo Bayer
{K:50358} 9/19/2006
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Hi Hugo,
I like the reflection portrait - the picture within the picture. and the story behind it is also very interesting.
good to be hear again.
Thilo
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 9/14/2006
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..well hugo the news are only for the "solof freddie mercury".. old song in solo singer..
cheers
roby
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Marcus Armani
{K:36599} 9/13/2006
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Hi Hugo, these shots you are taking are really technically marvelous, your creativity is what puts you over the top and makes your work stand out from the rest.
I do find myself unable to comment on the biblical or philosophical points within these shots as soo many things come to mind which would take more words than UF allows.
I do feel your work has passed the bounds of just taking photos and into a deeper place which I only see in your work. always a pleasure!
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Joggie van Staden
{K:41700} 9/12/2006
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Another thought provoker Hugo.
Technically my critique would be that none of the two faces are sharp - I would like at least one pin-sharp as to focus on the perception of that person on death and peace(the Reverend in this case?).
I like the tension created between the Christian concept of everlasting life (real inner peace) starting at rebirth while the sting of death has been drawn and death became just a passage of meeting with Christ face to face. The whole Christian theology is based upon the fulfillment of the profecies and law in Christ. To the contrary, Judaism is still waiting for the Messiah and the fulfillment of the prophesies regarding the Messiah. So, although both religions are based upon the same scriptures, the interpretation of that scripture is totally different - Judaism is looking forward while Christianity is looking backwards to its fulfillment and the fruit there-off. The one long for the fruit (peace with God) and the other is claiming to live in it through Christ. I really dont want to start a religeous debate here but only gives the thoughts your image brought up. I am no theologian for that matter and may be wrong in my perception about Judaism, if so - for which I apologize beforehand. Thanks for sharing and making me think - would love to read the book! Regards.
Joggie
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{K:57} 9/11/2006
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Stunning capture its a treat to watch ur profile... wish to learn lot more..
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m ,
{K:15872} 9/9/2006
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Dear Hugo!
I am a bit confused! I cannot get the point of your recently remark you’ve mentioned on a picture of Mohammad Porooshani, Peace Of Mine! Did you have honestly this meaning before the “award” or after! I bring up exactly because of your PS’s observation! If you saw the discussion, then what a shame you did not have courage telling your point just at the right time! Could it not solve the problem as a photo-expert you are? If you did not pay attention to our conversation then it is too disgrace to judge something and someone without knowing about the details!
A photographer wrote to me an e-mail that you are a part of administration of UF, I guess! Then I have sincerely to say it is really not respectful and wise removing any comment just because I had partly criticized the administration’s unprofessional behaviour! Our communication and solidarity was precisely about freedom of thought, art-creation and respecting the imaginative minds! If just a person is out of limit then it is absolute injustice to punish everyone for that!
It is of course much different between talking about free speech and practicing this claim! It needs much tolerant then any kind of imaginations!
I express my deep regret if I am wrong: Maxime
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{K:12494} 9/9/2006
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Excellent Idle and beautifuly done.
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 9/8/2006
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..and congrats for the new bio's photo!
:)
roby
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 9/8/2006
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Hey Hugo . . . pardon for the recent lack of critiques from me . . . I've always thought you deserved a well thought out and inciteful critique on your work and have, frankly, not been able to spend the appropriate amount of time on formulating a concise and honest analysis for you. I must say though, while I have a moment . . . these are some very interesting images with the reflections and they have some additional impetus in drawing the eye of the viewer - one sees two scenes . . . and feels unsure of which is the one we're SUPPOSED to see . . . the ensuing confusion results in a momentary searching . . . the crisper reflection seems to be the focal point . . . but the voyeur in each of us feels more like looking at that which has drawn the attention of another. the tension is inherent in the composition. I like it. That much I can tell you.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Walter Scarella
{K:19671} 9/8/2006
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Great creativity and excellent reflection, many compliment for your new work, different from your usual style but very interesting!!!
Congrats.....Regards....Walter
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 9/7/2006
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..still nothing news for the queen, but soon my notice have to nice Time. (and me probably tomorrow - for 4 days - nothing PC! it has an overheating and perhaps the processor (headmachine??)is KO my friend..
probably my blackout.. and silence forced!
cheers
roby
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Ian McIntosh
{K:42997} 9/7/2006
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Great opening for a chapter. It raises questions.
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Mohsen Bayramnejad
{K:21377} 9/7/2006
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Simply called AMAZING!
I love the way you composed this one..very creative! 7++
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Ursula Luschnig
{K:21723} 9/6/2006
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Hi Hugo,
I think this is genial...not much to add.In my favs.
Cheers,Ursula
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Rob Ernsting
{K:8899} 9/6/2006
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Excellent composition.
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Saeed Al Shamsi
{K:47735} 9/6/2006
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I’ve read all above comments and seeing the previous one I certainly prefer the previous
One for the following reasons: In photography this and the one before fall in philosophy photography type, where a story of a mankind presented in a manner where his field of life passed, so you should or the composition should give that person such appearance or impact in first seen first come, when looking at it, without need to wonder around.
The most aspect of photography is the way it captures moments of time in combined elements within the composed work, so your subject should be obvious among its surrounding and it should give the mind in relation to transitory environment a clear story ,thus focus on perception itself and restrict the imagination to the subject wanted within contingent circumstances and I think the previous one did that ,because of the size, place and space given to the subject where here is shown as a secondary importance subject.
Saeed
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Mary Slade
{K:40338} 9/6/2006
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So strong and so striking. OIriginal and brilliantly done Hugo. And congrats- great to see you on the front page!
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Renato Haber
{K:7328} 9/6/2006
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Hello Hugo,
another great shot; I like very much the colors and the angle you selected to take the photo. Well done!
Best wishes,
Renato
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Nelson Moore [Kes] -
{K:20241} 9/6/2006
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Hi Hugo -
Another strong image incorporating the reflection of a person in an environment of his interests. The angle and placement of the faces and their expressions implies a succession; in this case, with the information in your "about", a succession of religious thought...perhaps. :)
Cheers,
Kes
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Manu
{K:13082} 9/5/2006
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Excellent idea Hugo...you have to hunt for the figure...very different to a straight portrait....brilliant work. Tried it myself in Berlin - see portfolio.
Cheers matey
Manu
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Rob Graziano
{K:6678} 9/5/2006
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Hugo...I really like it! Pure Art on multiple levels! I think it stikes me as something very relevant for us today. Great Work!!!
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Robert Kocs
{K:89085} 9/5/2006
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This one is a great shot than the previous one! Lovely
idea, well presented work, the reflection is very
impressive. Very well done dear Hugo.
Best wishes
Robert
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 9/5/2006
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your very fine and impressive art hugo.. is so particular and different from your style!
a lot creative on space layers.. the face and the studio!
goodnight my friend
roby
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Phillip Minnis
{K:13131} 9/5/2006
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Oh, Hugo, you've done it again! Another powerful relection image!
The exact position of the Reverend's face, certainly, appears to be no coincidence. I read Jason's comments with interest. The Torah does appear to link, or connect, the two men. Its teachings have, undoubtably, had a major impact on both of their lives. The symbolism in this image, I find, quite striking!
Hugo, like your Cardinal Simonis image, this one is sure to, also, attract a lot of attention. It deserves to! It is the kind of image that will have viewers coming back to it again and again!
Well done, mate!
Cheers
Phil
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João F * Photography
{K:41945} 9/5/2006
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I like it dear Hugo well done my friend !!
jo
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Jason Hopson
{K:3283} 9/5/2006
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Hugo, this image has depth.
I'm not talking about DOF, although, as with any good portrait the background (which in this case is in front of the 'model') is soft focused.
I refer to the depth of meaning this image presents. We see one biblical scholar looking up and back at another teacher. The Reverend's face is partially over-shadowed by the one thing that connects these two men of God - the Old Covenant or the Torah (I think they are the same - forgive my ignorance if I'm wrong).
On another note, Hugo, it seems from reading the comments that viewers, myself included, are now anticipating the third installment of this series (there's always 3, right?) That, no doubt, is by design.
Best regards,
Jason.
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Gerhard Hoogterp
{K:4863} 9/5/2006
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A very nice image! Especially the care you took to make as well the rabbi as the person appear clear and recognizable in the image. Together with the previous image this makes a nice series. Any more to come?
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Petal Wijnen
{K:50989} 9/5/2006
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Quite an impressive series!!! Another wonderful reflection/reflective image!!! Great colors, crop and composition... well done!!! Wonder who's next... I'm not going to bet, but the previous two do make a formidable 'footprint' hard to fill...
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 9/5/2006
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A wonderful and meaningful portrait of the distinguished Bible scholar as he is dwarfed by the Torah image; his reflection (?)--- very clever and symbolic.
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Luis Steinberg (EFIAP)
{K:21250} 9/5/2006
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Is a wonder image...full of feelings It looks like a Marca Chagall pic...Warm regards...LUIS;)
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Avi
{K:70138} 9/5/2006
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I have taken similar photos Hugo.. but was always unsure to post them.. yours looks so much better..
all the very best,
Avi
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