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Published: 2010-10-24 22:16:40 +0000 UTC; Views: 1238; Favourites: 36; Downloads: 25
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This is will be last for a while, worry that I might be overdoing it, but Michelle captured A Lot of images, ones that I want to share. Back to painting now.

Photography and Vision and utter Brilliance:

An Enormous Thank you to for her editing, and I also edited it a touch and titled it.


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Comments: 37

Zaharaa [2010-11-16 03:07:01 +0000 UTC]



Congrats you have been featured in this months All Male Photography news article [link]

Please FAV the article - please support the group that supports you!!!

We look forward to seeing more of your wonderful work submitted to the group.

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Retro-Grade1 In reply to Zaharaa [2010-11-16 16:11:55 +0000 UTC]

Aww... Thank you so much dear, you're always so kind and sweet to me!! I'm honored, and deeply thank for you thinking to include my work!!
I hope you're well, and you're enjoying a beautiful afternoon Zaharaa!!

Ian

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Zaharaa In reply to Retro-Grade1 [2010-11-18 03:38:44 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure indeed

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Retro-Grade1 In reply to Zaharaa [2010-11-19 01:51:20 +0000 UTC]

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chryssalis [2010-10-31 18:48:08 +0000 UTC]

Amazing model and a wonderful photographer!

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Retro-Grade1 In reply to chryssalis [2010-10-31 19:35:12 +0000 UTC]

Aww... Michelle is incredible, thank you so much dear!!

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chryssalis In reply to Retro-Grade1 [2010-11-02 19:35:11 +0000 UTC]

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MariaTala [2010-10-30 07:20:33 +0000 UTC]

Wow Ian you paint, ride motorcycles and you're into photography as well. You're perfect. :]

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Retro-Grade1 In reply to MariaTala [2010-10-30 07:58:34 +0000 UTC]

Aww... Thank you dear Maria, with all my heart! No one has ever said that to me before, it means so much that you think so sweetie! You're so sweet and wonderful, thank you!!

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MariaTala In reply to Retro-Grade1 [2010-10-30 08:33:24 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure Ian.

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Retro-Grade1 In reply to MariaTala [2010-10-30 21:30:20 +0000 UTC]

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jochanaan [2010-10-28 21:11:50 +0000 UTC]

How can you be "overdoing" with such brilliant work from you and Michelle?

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Retro-Grade1 In reply to jochanaan [2010-10-29 00:53:46 +0000 UTC]

I don't know Sir, was just worried that I was posting far too many portraits! If you want to see more of them then I might! Thank you so much John, that means a lot!

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Rokkii [2010-10-25 16:33:29 +0000 UTC]

Wow! This could quite possibly be the best yet! But I'm not sure! Adore the title!!!! This is INCREDIBLY BEAUTIFUL! The coloring, the lighting, the lack of lighting, your spine protruding at the nape of your neck, every bulge and divot in your muscles, every shadow, all the veins in your head, the placement of your hands and the way your fingers cast a shadow onto your right shoulder! You're an inspiration to everyone with any appreciation at all for emotion who is lucky enough to view your lovely pictures and your work with Michelle has been especially fantastic!
Your modeling work has been wonderful! I shall miss these pictures terribly while you take a break, but look forward to some paintings!
What a lovely photograph to end on!

Love,
Rokkii

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Retro-Grade1 In reply to Rokkii [2010-10-26 00:29:48 +0000 UTC]

I don't even know where to begin my dear, you've completely taken my breath away! I love that you like it so much, and love everything you said, thank you with all my heart! I can't imagine being thought of as an inspiration, but that you think so means more than you will ever know! Thank you again Rokkii!!

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Rokkii In reply to Retro-Grade1 [2010-10-31 17:28:40 +0000 UTC]

Well you are! Never forget it!

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Rokkii In reply to Rokkii [2010-10-25 16:34:49 +0000 UTC]

Haha, I suppose I can always be expected to comment! It's like not an option for me not to! There's just too much to say about such beauty!

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LancelotPrice [2010-10-25 14:52:41 +0000 UTC]

An amazing study in form. One doesn't ordinarily see the body's landscapes like this; it's a new country.

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birdsbirdsbirds [2010-10-25 13:35:38 +0000 UTC]

this has amazing symmetry while also throwing my eye off balance and all around the composition. that's a rare accomplishment. well done. can't wait to see your paintings!

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Retro-Grade1 In reply to birdsbirdsbirds [2010-10-28 08:57:52 +0000 UTC]

Thank you So Much dear, I'm deeply touched! The photographer Michelle is amazing and really knew how to bring out the best in me! Thank you again, that means more than you'll ever know!

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Saeleth [2010-10-25 11:16:43 +0000 UTC]

Oh, it's breathtaking! The light, the colors, the pose (the hands! I love them!!)... simply wonderful!!!

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Retro-Grade1 In reply to Saeleth [2010-10-26 05:39:25 +0000 UTC]

Oh sweetie, Thank you so much, this is truly beautiful and touching! Thank you Sonia!!!

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Saeleth In reply to Retro-Grade1 [2010-10-26 08:03:01 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome, Ian!
But I forgot one thing yesterday... I LOVE the title too! Very poetic and evocative!

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Retro-Grade1 In reply to Saeleth [2010-10-28 23:37:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you So So Much, Sonia!!
Aww... I'm so happy you do, that means so much from you dear!!

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Saeleth In reply to Retro-Grade1 [2010-10-29 11:32:09 +0000 UTC]

Welcome!

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TomasClark [2010-10-25 06:20:23 +0000 UTC]

Paint, laugh, love. Whatever you do don't stop turning your camera on yourself or letting Michelle turn her camera on you.

Whatever was taken away will come back many times over. That's just the way the universe works. Water finds its own level.

Remind me to talk to you about your hands in this picture.

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Retro-Grade1 In reply to TomasClark [2010-10-28 09:01:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Tom, that really means a lot! I have more I can post, I just always worry that posting too many will bore people or something! I don't know, I worry about these things.

Well, Michelle will indeed be turning her camera once again, next weekend I will be going to visit my dear friend.

Thanks again Tom. I owe you a proper response to your amazing and touching note, I have not forgotten about it! I hope you're doing well, have a great day Sir.

Okay... hands.

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loqra [2010-10-25 04:54:26 +0000 UTC]

Excellent!!!!

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Retro-Grade1 In reply to loqra [2010-10-25 05:13:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you So So Much loqra, I can't ever express how much that means to me!

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loqra In reply to Retro-Grade1 [2010-10-25 16:46:22 +0000 UTC]

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Retro-Grade1 In reply to loqra [2010-10-25 21:09:49 +0000 UTC]

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Sealyanphoenix [2010-10-25 04:25:47 +0000 UTC]

Never too much!! I love this picture! the lighting, you and the background are just perfect! great shot!

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Retro-Grade1 In reply to Sealyanphoenix [2010-10-25 04:34:22 +0000 UTC]

Aww... That's so sweet of you Alicia! Thank you dear, So So Much, I can't ever tell you how much that means to me!

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fantomdragon [2010-10-25 02:17:05 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for sharing your wonderful photos.

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Retro-Grade1 In reply to fantomdragon [2010-10-25 02:38:26 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome dear, and thank you for appreciating them, it means more than you'll ever know! I have more by Michelle, I just fear that I've over-done it by posting so many! Thank you Jen, with all my heart!

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BreeNightshade27 [2010-10-24 22:22:25 +0000 UTC]

i love the lighting and the emotion you put into your art thanks for giving me such a cool pic to look at

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Retro-Grade1 In reply to BreeNightshade27 [2010-10-24 22:38:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you Bree, So Very Much! Thanks goes to Michelle though, for her amazing ability to capture and bring out the best in me!

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