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Old 07-09-2009, 06:37 PM
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2 shots of my kids that I didn't post in the recent assignment

still not really sure what makes a god portrait let alone in B&W!

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Old 07-09-2009, 06:41 PM
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lovely pics sheldon..

i like the first one more, if i can say that

are they twins??

nice symmetry u've created.. somethin like that 2 faces/vase optical illusion pic..
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Well, I wish I could tell you but, I don't know either. I do know ones that I like and these are both very well done Sheldon. Great work my friend.
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wicked love the first one good thinking!
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yes the boys are identical twins - to us they look totally different but to most they are exactly the same

i will try some with them facing straight on in due course and then post them
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Hi Sheldon .. did you check out the other sections of this forum? .. I'm sure you'll find an article or two on this subject .. your images here looks pretty good to me
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