Dragan effect

[windrider86]

This was my attempt at trying to do the Dragan effect. http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2247/2424721565_75a31a772c.jpg
Altho now that I looked at his web site again I think I overdid it. Anyway his art form is truly amazing and if you are interested in it here is alink to his web site

http://andrzejdragan.com/

[LensBaby]

Wow that is one interesting photo - I love it! I love dark and mysterious photos. I like his web site so much, and his photos are excellent. It is nice to see something different rather than the family portrait or wedding photographer!

[possum]

Totally awesome photo - I love it. Thanks for the link to the website as well, very interesting.

[dkippen]

While portraits don't do a whole for me, these are wonderful pictures.

[jerryph]

Right off the bat, I can tell you that he is a master of 3 aspects:
- HDR
- creative strobe lighting
- heavy post processing (likely photoshop)

These along with his eye for getting a poignant shot make Dragan works very unique and captivating. For me, I think that his shots capture too much sadness, and thought they are not my thing, I can acknowledge their artfull beauty.

[LensBaby]

Jerry, thats why I like "sad" photos. It really makes me think that there are people out there that, have or had it much harder in life. I am really into photos that are out of the norm, but I also love all other types of photography. (I don't get into the nudes though)

[Snappers]

Hmmmm, I'm undecided on his photos, however I do like your interpretation of his work. However, like Jerry says, I think the Eyes really make the photos work.

[jerryph]

Selective sharpening and a little HDR is a big part of his technique. ;)