The Proud Chief

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The Proud Chief

This is a 3D digital image done in Poser 6, Photoshop CS, PaintShop Pro 8, and Auto FX.

Featured Wild West Group 2/20/09

Image copyright © 2008, Larry Fridel. Copying and displaying or redistribution of this image without permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.

The Proud Chief belongs to the following groups:

EF Welcome Center, PixElations - The Art of Photoshop, Spirit of the Native American, The Art of 3D and The Wild West Show Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

The Proud Chief by frogster
The Proud Chief by frogster
  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    wow EXCELLEN T Larry !

  • frogster replied

    Thank you so much Lu, I tried some different ways on the texture and was well pleased the way it turnded out. Thanks also for the fav.

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    great portrait, perfect expression and treatment

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Antanas

  • frogster replied

    Antanas thank you for the fav.

  • bites

    bites

    Fantastic!

  • frogster replied

    Thanks Bites

  • midzing

    midzing

    fantastic portrait,,, well done

  • frogster replied

    Midzing thank you and for the fav also

  • Madeline M  Allen

    Madeline M Allen

    Oh WOW! Larry both the verse and artwork is just outstanding. You have such talent my friend ! Well done on all counts! hugs!

  • frogster replied

    Madeline my little buddy I thank you much. :-)

  • Mel Brackstone

    Mel Brackstone

    Wonderful work, Larry, I love the monochrome tonings here.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Mel, it took me a little playing around with different tones but was pleased with this.

  • Antoine Dagobert

    Antoine Dagobert

    awesome dear friend!

  • frogster replied

    Much thanks Antoine

  • Jaytee

    Jaytee

    fantastic frog, well done.

  • frogster replied

    Thanks Jodi

  • Robert Boretti

    Robert Boretti

    excellent work! well done!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Robert

  • coopphoto

    coopphoto

    Nice work and great discription.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you much Coopphoto

  • RonniLeigh

    RonniLeigh

    Wow Weeeeee this is way awesome Larry just fantastic way to go!!!!!

  • frogster replied

    Ronni I thank you, glad you like it and thanks for the fav.

  • Carolyn Staut

    Carolyn Staut

    Larry….....you have created a work of dignity, grace and honor. This is a mesmerizing image with such character. Your treatment of the face and the lights is a fine work, indeed. Bravo!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Carolyn, of all my work this is one of my best I feel. Everytime I do a new piece I learn something new and that happened with this with the texture. I’m thinking about doing a tutorial on how I did this.

  • shawhouse

    shawhouse

    amazing work. grrreat textures. stunning image – Hell, I know people who aren’t that 3D….

  • frogster replied

    so do I my friend, thanks alot Phil and also for the fav.

  • mlgkats

    mlgkats

    wow incredible larry this is done perfectly , instant fav

  • frogster replied

    Glad you like it Mel and thanks for the fav.

  • mlgkats replied

    you are welcome larry i love the native american cluture

  • mlgkats

    mlgkats

    you are welcome i love naive american culture

  • Michael Bermi... replied

    LOL, I know you didnt mean it… But what a fruedian slip
    “Naive american culture” LMAO
    sorry

  • mlgkats replied

    you are right i am just tired, hey got to keep every one laughing i guess, hey it is easily done lol , thank you for letting me know

  • mlgkats replied

    you are right i am just tired, hey got to keep every one laughing i guess, hey it is easily done lol , thank you for letting me know

  • Michael  Bermingham

    Michael Bermi...

    Great Work Frogster, This has to be the best Digital portrait I have ever seen!!

  • frogster replied

    Thanks Michael

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    A great portrait Larry full of expression and wisdom.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Irene

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    Wonderful Larry…brilliant…you rock frogster;)

  • frogster replied

    Your too kind Shanina thank you for your support and and fav.

  • Shane Huckaby

    Shane Huckaby

    WOW! Fantastic!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Shane and thanks for the fav.

  • Linda  Syms

    Linda Syms

    What a fantastic portrait.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Linda

  • digitaldrool

    digitaldrool

    love the texture

  • frogster replied

    Yes I was really happy the way it turned out thanks Digitaldrool

  • michael51

    michael51

    wow almost looks like my great ,great , great grandfather, great picture

  • frogster replied

    Much thanks Michael and thank you for the fav.

  • SkyFox

    SkyFox

    Thank you for honoring my heritage, this is beautifully done!

  • frogster replied

    Sky I’m so glad that you like it and thank you so much for the fav.

  • Wendy  Slee

    Wendy Slee

    Your work here is brilliant…. this is a true gift of honour….

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Wendy for you kind comment always love too hear from you.

  • Maylock

    Maylock

    Nice shot dude, cool you know someone like that bro.

  • frogster replied

    Thanks heaps Maylock.

  • jamiewinter

    jamiewinter

    msot awesome frog. wow

  • frogster replied

    Thank you so much Jamie.

  • Al Neaimi

    Al Neaimi

    fantastic portrait , love it

  • frogster replied

    Much thanks Al

  • Kenart

    Kenart

    Getting the character in the face and such framing with the bonnet, excellent.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Kenart.

  • geraint

    geraint

    Great work again. Inspirational narratives too

  • frogster replied

    Many thanks Geraint

  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    Wow – love this Larry – awesome work

  • frogster replied

    Julie thank you for you nice comment and support and also the fav.

  • Julie Langfordcommunity host replied

    I must have missed you posting this one Larry – I noticed it on the popular page just now

  • frogster replied

    Thanks for checking it out Julie.

  • hfrymark

    hfrymark

    Wow Larry that is just wonderful, I didn’t know if it was 3d or not until I read the end of your post…great job!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Hfrymark, I’ve been working on getting the textures more life like so I was well pleased with this one. Thank you for the fav.

  • hfrymark replied

    it is just too awe-inspiring

  • adriano

    adriano

    Wow great shot frogster well done!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Adriano

  • Walter Colvin

    Walter Colvin

    Wow! Great job, look real. Very good work with the light. Very nice Larry

  • Walter Colvin

    Walter Colvin

    ps: Nice work with the texture on the face.

  • frogster replied

    Thanks so much Walt and thanks for the fav.

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    You really have captured a face of such character, so beautifully done :)

  • frogster replied

    Lisa thank you for the nice comment.

  • mikrin

    mikrin

    Wow awesome work Larry!

  • frogster replied

    Thanks alot Mikrin

  • paulevelin

    paulevelin

    outstanding !!!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you for your support Paul and for the fav also

  • PennyEdwardes

    PennyEdwardes

    Goodness me Frogster…this is quite remarkable! I’m gobsmacked at the patience and skill you put into all of your work! Just amazing!

  • frogster replied

    Penny you are too kind, thank you for such a nice comment.

  • Jeremy Harrington

    Jeremy Harrington

    this is stunning.. brilliant work mate

  • frogster replied

    Thank you much Jeremy

  • hugo

    hugo

    love the words of wisdom, a lessen for modern day. like your exposure( slightly blown) of his headdress etc. to form a frame and highlight that magnificent face!!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Hugo for the nice comment

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Fantastic creation Larry, excellent work.

  • frogster replied

    Lumineux thank much for the comment

  • Quigi

    Quigi

    Great work!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Quigi

  • Deri Dority

    Deri Dority

    You have really created an amazing image here. I love the job you did. At first I thought you had posted an old portrait, until I read how you created it. Kudos!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Derid glad you like it and thanks for the fav.

  • Michelle Boyer

    Michelle Boyer

    Great work

  • frogster replied

    Thank you for your comment Michelle :-)

  • Judith Oppenheimer

    Judith Oppenhe...

    powerful and riveting

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Judith and also for the fav.

  • hollys1wedding

    hollys1wedding

    LOVE THIS SHOT VERY THOUGHTFULL

  • frogster replied

    Thank you for comment :-)

  • Greta  McLaughlin

    Greta McLaughlin

    Wow! You mean he’s not real?? You’re amazing!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Greta for the nice comment and the fav.

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    Absolutely fantastic!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Kc

  • Steven  Agius

    Steven Agius

    Awesome work Larry, dont know how I missed this, this is brillant !

  • frogster replied

    Thanks for the comment Steven and the fav.

  • amberafternoon

    amberafternoon

    Beautifully done! Great lighting!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Amber

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations

    Excellent work!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you so much CanDuCreations

  • Jeff  Burns

    Jeff Burns

    Absolutely Amazing this is fantastic

  • frogster replied

    Much thanks Jeff.

  • moonstone

    moonstone

    Just fantastic love the face expresion says it all “wise” just love stuff like this.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you for the nice comment Sue.

  • ajax

    ajax

    Captured the essence well done

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Ajax

  • JustPaula

    JustPaula

    Wow… you are so clever!! Love this!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you much Paula

  • Amanda Hammock

    Amanda Hammock

    Outstanding.

  • frogster replied

    Thanks grace, I was real happy how this turned out also.

  • Forest Friends  Photography

    Forest Friends...

    Beautiful portrait!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you FF

  • Elenne Boothe

    Elenne Boothe

    Beautiful and touching. Wow! love it frogster. Keep them coming.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you much Elenne

  • Al Bourassa

    Al Bourassa

    Well done!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Al

  • webbie

    webbie

    Great portrait…and his face has just the right EXPRESSTION on it.proud but sad. Great job:)

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Webbie and thanks for all the favs.

  • KEITH  R. WILLIAMS

    KEITH R. WILL...

    very nice

  • frogster replied

    Thanks alot Keith

  • Steven  Sandner

    Steven Sandner

    Lovely work, brilliant processing and thoughtful sidenotes, great work!

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Steven

  • Liz  Wohlrab

    Liz Wohlrab

    this is a fantastic image and makes a very unique feel adding sepia

  • frogster replied

    Thank you much Liz

  • Barry W  King

    Barry W King

    Wow…amazing work Larry

  • Barry W  King

    Barry W King

    Wow…amazing work Larry

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Barry

  • Natalie Broome

    Natalie Broome

    love the effect, excellent work!

  • frogster replied

    Much thanks Natalie

  • Robin Pushe'e

    Robin Pushe'e

    wow very Kewl :) Beautiful Work

  • frogster

    frogster

    Thank you so much Robin,

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    Most fabulous image Frogster :)

  • frogster replied

    Thanks much DawnSky

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    a fabulous picture and looks so right in the group,dawn

  • frogster replied

    Thank you DawnD

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    many congrat on being featured,dawn

  • frogster replied

    Thank you so much DawnD its an honor for the feature

  • Charlene Aycock IPA

    Charlene Aycoc...

    excellent such character in his face. love it.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Charlene

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    Congratulations, your fabulous image has been..



  • frogster replied

    Thank you so much Dawn

  • dawndavies

    dawndavies

    many congrats on your feature,dawn

  • frogster replied

    Thank you Dawn

  • George Gantt

    George Gantt

    This is a great portrait.

  • frogster replied

    Thank you George

  • Judylee

    Judylee

    Absolutely fantastic!!!

  • frogster replied

    Hi Judy thank you

  • Judylee

    Judylee

    Hey sweetie, you’re welcome :)

  • Ellen  Price
  • frogster replied

    Thank you Ellen for the banner

  • deborah zaragoza

    deborah zaragoza

    Finally found one frogster after all the nudies and women LOL. Excellent pic !!! (native american pics) you asked me to go look at !! Your other work is excellent as well but I prefer to look at men LOL.

  • frogster replied

    Lol if you would have went further I have some guys for you ladies. Im glad you like the image.

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