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Photographer’s Note

Luke during the fransformation into Lucy Lou, a drag queen. before a disco night where she works as a DJ

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Uzi (1148) 2007-05-27 7:26

pieknie skadrowane
świetnie uchwycona chwila
ciekawe kolory
twoje zdjecia nie zawodzą
pozdrawiam :)
Iza

Luko (13894) 2007-05-27 7:47

Ok portrait, it would nice if the character was especially extraordinary though I don't understand why you didn't take something wider including what could (probably) be interesting surroundings, clothes etc. (remember Simon's photos on a transvestites cabaret in Thailand?).

JoseMiguel (860) 2007-05-27 7:56

Hi Maciej,
I found this is a very interesing image!
The expression on the face, the DOF that meakes the original OOF, the resulting compostion, all this makes this a very appealing image to look at and enjoy it, to discover the emotions and sensations it transmits.
Congratulations and thanks for share it.
My best regards,
JM

kevinos (6927) 2007-05-27 10:02

This is a fascinating image of your subject caught between two genders. The image and the reflection seems to stress this duality.It is nice that it is the reflection that is the sharp image, drawing us into the frame. I was thinking that if one posted an image of an Asian in this situation,(A Thai ladyboy) people would say that it was hackneyed and predictable. It is because the subject is a Westerner that is still has a power to engage and interest. regards Kevin

Kenggaroo (805) 2007-05-27 10:16

Attractive shot, Maciej
Good looking image of an actress. Her unfinish make up makes the shot looks interesting. Your choice of DOF makes her stands out from a nice blur background.
Good portrait.
kenggaroo

eleparc (24059) 2007-05-27 11:31

Luke? do you mean this was actually luko getting ready for his show? come on maciej! i can't believe it! LOL
I think it lacks something special in this shot to be a good one. not your best!
Eric

designsoul (21394) 2007-05-27 15:43

Yes, I wondered Maciej, why she was a bit weird... then I read your note and understood. Not that I have anything against transvestites, moreover, they are great to photograph, as you did here, with your own Maciekda touch. A great Felliniesque shot with superb colours and dof,
sasa

pilpel-adom (3016) 2007-05-27 16:48

Hey Maciej!
Very good portrait of Luke, catching the rapid movement of his hand while putting the makeup. Your composition and angle are great, juxtaposing the real and the reflection on the same framing from different angles...
Well done!
Chen

ALSOM (6616) 2007-05-28 3:23

I've been recently listening Aznavour, your photo just jumps to my face and remind one of his very (& sad) song "Comme ils disent", a life story about a man-turned-into-lady for night show ...

Lyrics: http://www.paroles.net/chansons/13090.htm

Furachan (0) 2007-05-28 7:04

Beautiful, meticukous job, Maciej, your photograph I mean ;o) Damn you got that 35L eh? I owned that once, best lens I EVER handled. Used to perfection here. Man, I'm getting this sick feeling all over again....ouch!
-F

bwiti (402) 2007-05-28 16:34

Il y a beaucoup de vie dans votre galerie et celle-ci me plait tout particulierement... J'aime cette penetration dans l'intime des gens sans que la presence du photographe ne transparaisse sur l'image...
Alors félicitations....

PeterC (2242) 2007-05-29 1:26

Maciej,
An interesting behind the scenes look. I really like the colour palette here they all really work together. Its a simple shot but well executed. That lens looks pretty damn nice.

Cheers
Peter

marknunnerley (2768) 2007-06-21 5:30

After seeing this I knew I had to get this lens. The bokeh is superb, just love it Maciej. A really good shot. Love it.
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