A few shots from Morocco

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A few shots from Morocco

Postby rokkstar on Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:06 am

Hello everyone. Long time me no here.
Well, I got it in the neck pretty bad from Craig when he was over here, telling me to post more pics. I kinda feel a bit bad just coming on and posting when I haven't been active at all but I thought I'd share some of the shots I took whilst in Marrakesh last week.

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Thanks for looking and I promise to be more active here. I miss this place.

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Postby Geoff on Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:09 am

Welcome back Matt! About time too I must say.
Excellent portraits buddy - these are your true draconian style images...good stuff. Don't be a stranger!
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Postby Greg B on Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:36 am

Great portarits Matt, where in Morocoo did you take them?
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Postby Bindii on Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:37 am

The images aren't showing up here...

is it just me?
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Postby Bindii on Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:38 am

Greg B wrote:Great portarits Matt, where in Morocoo did you take them?


Dammit.....

it must be just me... *pouts*
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Postby Geoff on Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:39 am

Bindii wrote:The images aren't showing up here...

is it just me?


Right mouse click and view image.
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Postby Kris on Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:44 am

Great !!! I love your PP style. I'd love to know more :)
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Postby Bindii on Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:45 am

Geoff wrote:
Bindii wrote:The images aren't showing up here...

is it just me?


Right mouse click and view image.


Tried it... still not working...

he must have the 'Bindii Blocker' activated... :?
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Postby Reschsmooth on Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:46 am

doesn't work for me either.
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Postby mrbillf on Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:48 am

It's not just you Bindii, I'm having the same issues. All those options haven't worked for me either.

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Postby Bindii on Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:49 am

Reschsmooth wrote:doesn't work for me either.


I wonder if its the server that Matt is using...? I have problems viewing nearly all the photos from a member on another forum who uploads his shot to one of the more unusual places before posting... ie not photobucket etc?

I so hate missing out... *sulks*
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Postby Reschsmooth on Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:02 am

one option: right click on the little square with the cross and go to "Properties". Cut and paste the url into a new window and you can see the photo.

Cheers

By the way, fantastic portraits.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Thu Aug 02, 2007 10:21 am

Matt I'll take this down later when you hosting works for everyone but I didn't want people to miss out on your shots so I took the liberty of hosting them myself. And glad you've posted some!

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Postby BT*ist on Thu Aug 02, 2007 11:30 am

Thanks Alpha7 - I too was feeling left out!

Rokkstar - some fascinating characters in that series! I particularly like the first shot.
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Postby Alex on Thu Aug 02, 2007 11:37 am

Beautiful portraits. The lighting in No.1 and last (as reposted by Craig) is stunning!

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Postby Alpha_7 on Thu Aug 02, 2007 12:19 pm

#3 I think needs some work, as I think the dodging and burning is a little rushed in this shot as he has a unusally bright bit on his shirt.
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Postby radar on Thu Aug 02, 2007 1:13 pm

Nice to see some photos Matt 8)

I also can't see the photos from Matt's links. It is an on-going problem with pbase, same issues that we see with MattK's photos at times BTW. (TQ Craig for put the links)

Love the first two and the rapport you seemed to have built with your subjects, makes a big difference.

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Postby stubbsy on Thu Aug 02, 2007 8:49 pm

Matt

Firstly - welcome back, what kept you.

For me #3 is better than #1 by a whisker for content but not PP if that makes sense. #1 is a fully realised work with that great glow your "rokkstar" patented PP treatment gives the shot whereas the treatment in #3 is patchy and needs more work but I suspect if you do so it will be better than #1 - hope that makes sense. Oh and crop the top of #3

#2 is the weakest for me and the OOF at the bottom is a little distracting

Bring on the rest.
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Postby big pix on Thu Aug 02, 2007 9:11 pm

where is your late note........ but great capture...... and more please
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