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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 2/11/2007
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Albert -- Thanks so much for your generous comments; I truly appreciate them.
--Best to you, Jan
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Albert Jacobs
{K:9527} 2/11/2007
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Hello Jan,
Excellent portrait. I like the DOF running from unsharp in front to sharp at the subject. The expression and moment are also very nice choices.
Interesting image of "photograpy at work". The choice of colours is also perfect. I like your portfolio a lot, you have many interests and create very nice work. Compliments !
Friendly greetz,
Albert Jacobs  :)
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/31/2007
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Doyle -- Used to have one myself back in the 60's and loved the "H" in spite of a few mechanical quirks here and there. Wish I had not sold it.
As for Joel, you never see him without some kind of optical recording device. Good thing my daughter is not jealous. :)
Thanks for your kind comments... BTW-- I did try this in B&W and appreciate the example. I did not like it as much as the original and instead desaturated it slightly, which is the one I posted. It is all a matter of degree but I did not go as far on the desaturation as your example. I just toned it down a bit. I almost always try several variations like this since looking at your work. You have opened my eyes on this topic of B&W and desat.
--Best regards, Jan
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 1/31/2007
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ARRRRGH! That maggot has my camera!!! LoL! Just kidding . . . guess the envy shows a tad and the sickness is wearing off. Cool shot Jan . . . Excellent entry for the project!! (He does great work too - everybody should check it out)! :) Rare he's not dealing with a camera?? Hmmmmm . . . . he sounds like ME!! Great perspective and it DOES sing in B&W too! Cool!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 1/12/2007
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sure.. im sure..
all the best..
roby
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/12/2007
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Roby -- Thanks so much for viewing this picture of Joel and for your kind words. He is a great guy to know and have in the family.
--Best regards, Jan
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Roberto Arcari Farinetti
{K:209486} 1/12/2007
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fantastic.. a just dedication to a big JOEL.. stunning dof!
nicely idea and poit of view my dear jan!
take care
roby
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 1/9/2007
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John - thanks again for a wonderful critique. The lace table cloth runner did work out well for establishing depth and for bringing the eye to the camera and Joel. I wanted the camera to be the primary focus target because when it comes to Joel the camera is his eye; it is all about him; one and the same. The background was sharper than I would have liked it so I used Photoshop to blur the background a bit. I desaturated the colors slightly but in this case I did not go all the way and make it a toned B&W. In hindsight that might have been a better approach to remove the distraction of any color.
--Warmest regards and thanks, Jan
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John Hatz
{K:156973} 1/9/2007
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Excellent way, a strong element here about that.....fabric (?) that gives the way to the watcher's eyes....yea all at that camera and of caurse at the person. I like a lot the sharpness on the camera and at the same time the soft blurness on him, that gives your 'target' here, your subject! Everything else on the background does not mater, strongly blur, very good too. hmmmmm....I try to see that in sepia or greyscale, I think it could be better like that, isn't it? Works with that piece of art....speaking about that GREAT camera.
Best regards!
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 12/31/2006
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Thanks, Riny-- stay warm and be happy!
--Jan
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Riny Koopman
{K:102911} 12/31/2006
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great perspective jan,best wishes 2007 to you and your bloved family from a very very cold Amsterdam,riny
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 12/31/2006
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Jani-- Thanks so much for your kind comment.
--Best regards, Jan
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Jani Salvataggio
{K:27283} 12/31/2006
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Excellent point of view!!! Wonderful picture!!
Regards
Jani
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Marian Man
{K:80636} 12/29/2006
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told you is not easy!!! LOL!!!!!!!
great perspective in this one dear Jan!!!!!!
all the best
Marian
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 12/29/2006
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Thanks again, Nessa. Joel and I were "shooting" each other. He did a portrait of me and got a BIP for his efforts.
--Regards, Jan
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vanessa shakesheff
{K:68840} 12/29/2006
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Great dof and like the sutle colour..texture and light..nessa
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 12/27/2006
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Thanks again...
--Best to you, Jan
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Aniko Heart
{K:26503} 12/27/2006
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Dear Jan!
Now this shot is wonderful!
Love the composition and DOF.
Warmest Wishes,
Aniko :)
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 12/26/2006
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Merwyn -- thanks so much for your comments.
Wishing you the best at this great time of the year, Jan
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Merwyn Kanjes
{K:4227} 12/26/2006
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Great angle, so impressive. Very interesting composition. Merry Christams my friend.
Best regards, Merwyn
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 12/26/2006
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Thanks, Leo.
--Best regards, Jan
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Leo Régnier Я£
{K:67696} 12/26/2006
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Great perspective of our friend!!
Nice picture Jan!!
Leo
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 12/24/2006
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Ali-- thanks so much!
--Peace and Joy, Jan
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Rashed Abdulla
{K:163889} 12/24/2006
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Very great portrait here, i like the HB and the perspective of this image
Merry Christams my friend, it is a wonderful day for all
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 12/24/2006
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Michele- thanks again!
--Jan
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 12/24/2006
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Nice POV Jan ... gives a whole differnt tone to the image . Still it's wonderful !! Just different ! Love the DOF as it is too.
Thanks for shring with Us!
Michele~
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 12/24/2006
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oK Jan :) I get it :) Best to you too. :)
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Joel Aron
{K:14920} 12/24/2006
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Thank you pops!!!!
This is an aweesome perspective image! I love the drawn focus to the Hassy.
Great tones on this one as well. The brisk contrast of the camera against the warmth of the house works very well! Very nice DoF enhancement for the classic look!
well done pops... nice subject too ;)
thanks for the shout out, and the cred on my load speed for the Hasselblad.. i'm getting faster, but fear the day when I see the roll bounce to the ground as a paper and film party streamer.
j
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 12/24/2006
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Thanks, Alain.
Happy Holidays, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 12/24/2006
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Srna-- thanks so much. Joel's portfolio posted here at USEFILM is very impressive.
--Best to you, Jan
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Alain Mijngheer
{K:11733} 12/24/2006
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Hi Jan,
well seen and taken. I like unusual points of view.
Merry Christmas and till next time.
Alain
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 12/24/2006
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'little puppy' is right.
After shooting with the 17-85 all the time, my 20D looks funny when I put on my nifty 50.
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Srna Stankovic
{K:172232} 12/24/2006
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Dear Jan, exellent idea, shot, tones, so impressive and exellent presented my dear friend. Warm regards from SRNA :)
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 12/24/2006
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Metoni-- Thanks so much for commenting.
Best regards, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 12/24/2006
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Thanks so much, Ardalan. I posted another photo of Joel in B&W as well with a slight tone to it.
Best to you, Jan
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Jan Hoffman
{K:39467} 12/24/2006
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Thanks, Paul. We were having fun and it is a rare moment when Joel is not carrying, holding, fiddling with one of his cameras.
Happy Holidays to you, Jan
PS: Every time I pull out the 50 mm Canon lens you recommended to me I think of you! If it had not been for your help I would never have purchased that little puppy.
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metoni .
{K:24727} 12/24/2006
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Great photo and amazing camera
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Ardalan Haddad
{K:15567} 12/24/2006
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This shot has a very creative perspective.
Ive an idea ,give it a try,you may like it.
Try to make close to B/W,So, eyes can better forcuse on the person.
In this shot the background colors are a little bit distracting.
I love this shot anyway.
Good luck
Ardalan.
6+ for your fantastic framing.
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Paul Lara
{K:88111} 12/24/2006
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LOL!
I was just reading Joel's wonderful commentary on his photo of YOU, Jan. This is really enjoyable 'looking in the mirror looking back' stuff.
Merry Christmas to ALL of you!!
Paul
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