Helping Hands

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• lacouette (721)
• [2004-06-30 15:13]

To me this picture shows some people applauding above their head. A celebration of some kind. It's a happy feeling. Peacefull. Lovely shot.

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• andybrook (733)
• [2004-06-30 15:24]

Very artistic and creative PP work.
The composition is great and the choice of black & white also.
Excellent,well done.

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• zto (262)
• [2004-06-30 15:39]

Great artistic picture. Very creative. Looks liek a celebration of life. Keep it up.

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• Quark (66)
• [2004-06-30 16:42]

A wonderful artwork, Leon, very well composed !

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• AdrianW (307)
• [2004-06-30 18:00]
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Very nicely done! I must admit this is one of those rare occasions where I might not have realise PS was used so heavily - the only thing that gives it away (other than your informative note) was the identical posing of the hands! I really like the way it feels like so many people are all reaching for the sky, it's almost inspirational. About the only part I'm not 100% happy with is the soft-edged frame, and when that's the worst I can find you know you must have done well :-D

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• eleparc (2234)
• [2004-07-01 5:48]

this is a brilliant montage Leon;-) bravo! i love the message that is conveyed too... a very refreshing photo...congrats!

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• Midnight_sun (548)
• [2004-07-01 5:59]

A great piece of modern art, the repetition works very well. Original. well done.

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• manny (11941)
• [2004-07-01 12:52]

Excellent concept Leon. I lke it very much. I have nothing to add.

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• photosettle (84)
• [2004-07-01 19:12]

I really like the symetry and expressiveness of this shot. I'm not usually much for such huge amounts of PS manipulation but I must say it is effective here. Good choice of BandW.

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• luis_paulino (1107)
• [2004-07-03 16:53]

Just one word: EXCELENT.

Goes to favorites.

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• moketni (1485)
• [2004-07-04 4:48]

Excellent Leon, you are very creative and have executed and presented this shot in very professional way.
The composition and the B&W is very good.
Well done, good work!
::M::

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• saparot (3260)
• [2004-07-04 14:02]

Expression divine de la composition...
Rien à redire niveau technique photo.
Encore bravo.

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• Magnier (66)
• [2004-07-05 16:16]

Exellent.
florian

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• burdallet (0)
• [2004-07-05 16:41]

It's could by a good picture as Logo
for an NGO ..

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• dantor (493)
• [2004-07-12 22:45]

Intéressante création. Bonne composition. Tout à fait d'accord pour le Noir et Blanc. On pourrait dire qu'il y a du Dali dans l'air.

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• randomcameraguy (1251)
• [2004-07-15 16:16]
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Very creative. Nice use of simple repetition in the composition. But I think the pic of the sky could have been better. Something seems a little off (like the clouds should be higher up over the hands I think).

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• yweinreich (166)
• [2004-07-24 17:45]

It looks olympiann to me - I don't know why..

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• Marcie (756)
• [2004-07-26 13:43]
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Amazing, wonderful. Like praying for rain. Well here today was successful, Hungary is wet, all parts ;o)... Great shot, a favorit, really, I love it!

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• danbachmann (553)
• [2004-08-26 6:19]

This is a clever idea to use a repeating subject. I think I would have liked to show a little less sky and a little more arm. You've done really well with the sizing to give the illusion of perspective here.

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• fooeleen (2316)
• [2004-12-21 22:45]
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to me, it looks spiritual and i am amazed with your idea. excellent editting! and yes, b&w works really well!

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• eduaraujo (398)
• [2005-01-19 12:05]
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Hi Leon, you have produced a masterpiece. Thanks for sharing. Eduardo

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• mikoyen (5263)
• [2005-02-06 0:51]

Very nice picture, the b&w is a very good choice!
Best regards
Guy

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• torr (1735)
• [2005-02-09 18:31]

Inspiring
respect to the artist
torr

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• The_3rd (252)
• [2005-04-14 20:20]
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Very moving photo! But in my opinion, I dont see it as hands reaching out to help people/catch someone. I see it as a group of people reaching up for guidance, or reaching up to the sky with hope. I guess everyone has their own perceptions! Great Job!

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• sema (225)
• [2005-04-19 13:13]
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Je suis arrivé sur ta fiche suite à la critique de ma photo et cele ci m'a vraiment séduite !
Un grand bravo pour cette oeuvre.

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• yerevantsi (847)
• [2005-04-22 9:52]
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The idea and the realization are both very-very beautiful!
The shadow tones are very good.

The geometry is superb!
Congratulations Leon!

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• vsinopoulos (13115)
• [2005-04-27 3:46]
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Very strong image, well composed, good tones and sharpness. Bravo!
Vassilis

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• c_tremblayp (71)
• [2005-05-06 22:50]

Beautiful picture! The B&W effet is very good! Great picture!
Laurence

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• ballyna (1914)
• [2005-05-23 5:02]
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hi leon,
a very powerful pic,gives its message to us.well planned,perfect exposured and excellent PP work.
regards

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• msadventure (20)
• [2005-07-05 18:31]
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Incredible idea. I love what you did with this. From now on, since I enjoyed your gallery much, I'll be looking out for you :)

This photo can be interpreted in so many wonderful ways!

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• ropetko (0)
• [2005-07-08 5:07]
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Excellent composition! In my opinion, those hands sends some message to the sky or are waiting for some help, not someone to fall down. But it's just me :)
You did a great job,
Regards

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• Lisar (0)
• [2005-07-11 18:58]
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Great idea and even greater realisation. Shows a very creative artistic mind.

Most sincere compliments!

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• smoothdude (1330)
• [2005-07-29 21:09]
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How original. I know I'm like the 100th person to comment on this one but it deserves it. Almost inspirational is the feeling I get from this. Nice work.

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• davidbat (1247)
• [2005-08-23 9:17]

Hi Léon!
Excellent composition, very creative and well accomplished!
congratulations!
David

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• Talisman (3231)
• [2005-08-25 8:29]

That's very clever Leon! Well done! I like it a lot...very creative idea! Bravo!

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• Savignole (4135)
• [2005-08-25 8:35]

Bonne idée de composition : ces mains tendues vers le ciel pourraient symboliser l'espoir. Le traitement est très bien réalisée. Une jolie image en N&B.
Amicalement,
Martine

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• KiwiRob (550)
• [2005-09-04 18:31]

Wow stunning image, kinda make me think of the Queen video for Radio Ga Ga.

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• wallie (2552)
• [2005-09-06 14:20]

Mooie foto, goede pov.

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• Eden (2084)
• [2005-09-10 5:30]

Once again, beautiful pic...very creative and yo u show a great imagination everytime..TFS..Martha

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• nova (8653)
• [2005-09-26 21:06]

Very nice picture,original and creative! Nice piece of art,Leon! Bravo! Michel

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• hlaingwinnhtun (129)
• [2005-11-03 7:00]

Really nice !
i like ur photo. co'z ur photo give something to need think for us for our campus. well done Leon.
Hlaing.

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• Mitra (7908)
• [2005-11-08 13:43]

Well done Leon.
Mitra

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• emanuela (1013)
• [2006-01-30 7:57]

just very good and original, even if it is omething you already know i couldn't resist
it is spiritual and essential
emanuela

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• benja (299)
• [2006-03-23 8:50]

very good work!good continuation!

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• sarissa (1566)
• [2006-03-27 20:40]

Very creativ work Leon, strong image and lovely frame.
tfs
Hakan

P.S. Thank you for your kind comments.

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• Highjah (1053)
• [2006-04-30 20:05]

Ho ! very original picture. I like.

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• iGirl (610)
• [2006-08-07 16:12]

Hi Leon, this is a nice idea, good contrast and repetition, great job in PP. It really sparks my imagination. I would like to see cats and dogs raining out of the sky or something, for an interesting twist. :)

Thanks for sharing!

Erin

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• cse (0)
• [2006-10-29 12:06]

Hello Leon,
it looks like our praying style :)

Best wishes,
Cihan Selcuk Eksi

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• AKF (576)
• [2007-06-01 18:32]

Wow. Great post-processing. I wish I could achieve such a great result as this. It is almost a spiritual photo, not necessarily religious but spiritual in the sense: a young hand reaching to the sky, reaching to have her young dreams come true, to live the life she wants to live. Nice use of black and white and fantastic details. The hands of your daughter are beautiful, hahaha the kind of hand I always used to envy :). I would take more pictures of it in different positions with shadows. An experiment :D, one of my thoughts.

Great job!

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• daisydaisy (9028)
• [2009-07-26 8:22]

Beautiful idea.
Excellent composition with hands.
I see some poetry here.
The perspective is strong and the contrast well managed.

Wonderful artwork, yes it is.