Clasped.

Outstanding

These are the hands of a principal turning around a troubled NYC school.

I wasted no time with the D3; I shot a magazine feature the fist thing in the morning. I'll leave all the on-topic shots for the publication, but I had to post something. The D3 performed like a champ. Subjects pop out of images with the 24-70, and the 17-35 is an entirely different lens. Flash exposures of all kinds, from bounce to head-on fill, are excellent. Of course, flash is more of a creative choice than a necessity now.
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chad™ [deleted] says:

I have something to show you down this dark deserted ally...... =)

glad you finally got your camera, and man that looks sharp.

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Fr Antunes says:

excellent shot

Seen in a darckr gallery of your pics (mine, ?).
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

thepretenda says:

intense!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

DigitalHeMan says:

Don't! I'm going to have to pick one up sooner or later if you show any more pics!

Nice tones....

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

jeyoung says:

I like this:

"Of course, flash is more of a creative choice than a necessity now."

--- Eddy
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

blogjam_dot_org says:

Very beautiful. How does the contrast fare versus the Fujifilm?
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

DSP (Digital Soft Paw) says:

Amazing!
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

blogjam_dot_org It's got far more fuji-like colors than any Nikon I've used, which I take as a very good thing. A little less pink, a little more yellow, but contrasty as heck. My subjects look like they're jumping out of the frame.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Deannster says:

This looks awesome. Congrats on the new camera!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Salvatore Falcone says:

Sigh... I'm so jealous...
I love your style, Ryan!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

justinbregar says:

Hot damn I love that 85/1.4 on the D3. And yes, the 17-35 on the D3 has completely different character than it does on the cropped sensors...
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

bhampton1963 says:

I invite you to add this great picture to theFaveMe! Photo Game Group. (Please read the rules, obligatory commenting and faveing involved!)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

rob_fuel says:

DOF! Can't wait for mine...

BTW, are you using NX or CS3 for RAW conversion?
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Samuel Barr Photography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Pictures with Frames (post a max of 5 per day), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

TIO... says:

This is excellent!!!
This has beautiful composition, color, lighting and detail!
A superb photo!
This is absolutely wonderful...

I would be proud to have this one posted in my group.

Thank You...
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

cobalt123 says:

Utterly fantastic! I wish I could see this photo in a large view. From what I can tell, this is one of the best photos I've seen from you!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Cooriander says:

Great work!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Rob: I used CS3 for this one, because I left my NX key at home. NX will usually give better results, but it's not as convenient.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

Cobalt:: Ask and ye shall receive.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Ranj Niere says:

Sigh. I feel like I have lost the arms race.
I will soldier on with my S2 and my D70.
At least this incredible camera is in the hands of a master.
Now, go shoot your heart out!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

ptaillon says:

See, the thing about the D3 is that it's only as good as the hands operating it. And, fortunately, one has fallen into your hands. The hands of someone who knows what to do with it.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Simply Milo says:

if my d200 had feelings it would be extremely annoyed, jealous, and most likely a little hurt by my thoughts...damn you D3...damn you.

haha, but gez, that's so nice. are you going to do any type of write up soon?
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Simply JEM says:

This grabbed my attention immediately!
I absolutely love it!
~ Jessa.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Michael Czeiszperger says:

Until the D3 came out I was adamantly in the camp of a good photographer can take great pictures with any camera, which was a great way of making peace with having just a D80. But then the D3 came out, and suddenly there was a reason to lust after more expensive gear. Damn, but this camera should be mine! It will be mine! But how in the world to justify $5K :-(
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Raúl Baena says:

Muy buena
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Sandi Marie says:

Just seen this on the Explore page! Congrats!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Denise Cross says:

This is beautiful. Those hands tell a whole story. Great capture!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

she_dances says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Something very special * / Comment on pictures you like., and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.

Very impressive :)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

45street | www.victorpuig.com says:

Excellent detail. Brilliant picture.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Jim Merk says:

gorgeous. I want to see the BIG version!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

scubapup says:

makes going to work even better! :)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Airborne Guy says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Digital Photography Lovers, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Elisabetta Dell'Olio says:

Fantastic shot! Great!!!!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

๑۩۞۩๑~OTH~๑۩۞۩๑ says:

awesome ^_^
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

mystic123 says:

Explicit!! excellent shot!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

the half-blood prince says:

great photo, congrats on front page!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

nig4 says:

great texture and shine to those fingaz!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

honeyjazz ♥ says:

well done!
perfect tones& dof!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

*SΛM says:

Powerful shot! Well done!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

A. Saleh says:

wonderful
congratulations on the explore page.
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

daphne31 says:

Wonderful photograph!

Can you highlight the main points re: how the 17-35mm is different on the D3 vs other cameras (say the D200 or the Fuji)?
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Hinshaw's Photography says:

Terrific capture. Very nice!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris Owens says:

Fantastic shot. Love the surreal feeling of the skin.

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

A. Hoyuela says:

Bonito encuadre.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Lola June says:

Hand portraits sometimes say more than one of a face.
You've captured a strong person with this one. Well done.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

mischiru says:

Amazing... photography at its best...
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

LexWil says:

I have Clasped My Hands w/such force I'm Numb. I'm filled w/the power of TiDAL wAvES. My Heart is angered, it's burning in RAGE! MY SOUL CRIES OUT FOR PEACE & UNDERSTANDING...from a distant place. with clasped hands & eyes closed..i quiet myself & i praY
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

AL zanki (d10b Q8)  says:

You are my winner!
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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Werner Schnell (1.stream) says:

w o n d e r f u l ! ! !

congrats
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

H Campos says:

Incredible shot. I do a lot hand shots. Very strong composition. Check my hand project photos if u get a chance.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Shari DeAngelo says:

ok, I want one.

:-)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

/eye.contact! says:

i love this so so much.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

ben124. says:

Excellent shot!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Nattydreadful says:

Very powerful.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Franco Hoff [deleted] says:

Muito boa foto....
great Shot
;-)
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Patiblue says:

Beautiful!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

lucy_nka says:

The depth and clarity here are absolutely striking. It feels like a 3D image popping out at me.. technical bliss. Beautiful, strong shot.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

jaki good says:

wonderful!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

♥ Moa Maria says:

Wow, this is so beautiful! I love the colour contrasts and the way the light is hitting his hands. Just wonderful!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Dimitri Depaepe says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Moulin Rouge (Invite Only +15 FAVES, Comment and FAVE 2), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Lori Elizabeth says:

nice!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

SurfDaddy says:

homerun...nice camera...when can I use it?
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

murn says:

Oh! Please, I beg you -- tell me how to get one!

So good. You're making me have to have that lens, too.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

sungazing says:

beautiful
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

iceman9294 says:

Heading to CES tomorrow in Vegas.... I've gotta win some money to get a D3.... (or just sell a lot of photos...)

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

andy andrews says:

Great detail in this image. Congrats on Explore!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Kata_rzis says:

Fantastic image! It tells a story! Gorgeous! Sincere bravo!

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Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Ryan Brenizer says:

@tom: It's the wide-angle lenses that make a big difference in use. It is weird to see how shallow the 85's DoF becomes, though. We're not talking about one eye in focus, we're talking about the eye being OOF if you focused on the eyelash.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

S.P.I.K.Y says:

very clear and glomor photo the most thing that attrcted me is the glitter hands
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

manu (hollygolightly) says:

This picture is so fantastic it should be in an exhibition or magazine or... or...... the hands are wonderful.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Max-Zip2 says:

Brilliant !!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

robail2423 [deleted] says:

outstanding shot! love the composition.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Black Conception says:

Great photo,very nice use of focus!!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

smoothdude says:

nice Ryan..
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

mississaugapictures says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Nikon D3 Canada, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

Lisa Røstøen | Fotografix Studios says:

That is a very strong image Ryan - wonderful!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

mac218 says:

congrats on being seen here
such a great shot!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

amandacarvalho says:

fantastic!!!
beautiful!!
Posted 24 months ago. ( permalink )

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b>You are an artist and wonderfully capture that concept!

Thanks for sharing it with us :)

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McFrikki says:

Great shot... awesome tones and sharpness. Like the choice of depth of field though I would like to see a little bit more detail in his suit.

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bethelynk says:

WOW! Such a strong image. Only make me want the D3 more!
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

FocusDaddy says:

Is it a coincidence that D3 is 3D backwards? Awesome photo!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

NikFan1 says:

Very nice!!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

CharleneM50(Merry Christmas) says:

Great shot! It tells a story
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

OllieGapper says:

try in black and white to give it a more ethnic look. love the depth of field though. nice one
Posted 20 months ago. ( permalink )

next0001 says:

powerful consciousness
Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

The Visions of Kai | New York City says:

So good! Instant fave!
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moophisto says:

brilliant.

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jenskoenigmd says:

Perfect
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Fantastica imagen, preciosa.
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Nice picture and dof

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Posted 17 months ago. ( permalink )

Andrew Hull says:

Love the shot, the lighting, the color. But I'm not a fan of the affected fake film sloppy border. Just MHO.
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morrphoto says:

Excellent clarity. Great color .
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estacey says:

i will have you know that you are usually on the first page of most interesting results for most of the searches i do on flickr. :)
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Nico0512 says:

Great shot! It´s so simple!
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conceptual...

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