Portrait of a Kangaroo

studiofascino, 9 months ago

great shot! your best model so far!

Halcyon007, 9 months ago

This is just exceptional!

The detail, the colours, the focus, the depth….

The majestic capturing the majestic

Ash Laws, 9 months ago

Hey! It’s skippy!

Kristy Lee, 9 months ago

Oh my god..so regal. I absolutely adore kangaroo’s..this is beautiful Paul. Amazing work! I’m in awe.

Kitsmumma, 9 months ago

Is it stuffed? Has a very surreal feel about it.

Christina Martin, 9 months ago

OMG fabulous!

minoanphotography, 9 months ago

This is quite strange, even though the kang is in what appears to be its natural habitat- the gritiness of the surrounding textures creates more of an urban landscape- the texture on the furr is awsum, Thjis could lead into a wonderful series- I love that paw.

HOOK ON BUBBLE, 9 months ago

Perfectly Australian
Bravo!

TheFatman, 9 months ago

JO looks amazing in this one….she really captures the essence of australia here..

Suni Pruett, 9 months ago

What a character and great expression shown….Very nicely done..I love the texture and feel of this one….A new favorite!!

Basia McAuley, 9 months ago

So perfectly poised, great work!! Love the processing too!

StacyLee, 9 months ago

Really stunning work!

Cathleen Taraw..., 9 months ago

Majestic was not a word I would have used to descibe a kangaroo… until now. How did you get it to sit still? MnM’s? Valium? Or is it stuffed? I really like the lighting too; just a tiny bit sinister in the vane of Donny Darko.

Michael Alesich, 9 months ago

Amazing shot Paul, He/She looks as though he’s deliberating like a judge.
The tone is perfect,

Andy73, 9 months ago

Beautiful portrait, you made an already beautiful creature look even more amazing.

Casey Castille, 9 months ago

This is amazing! The texture, the pose, the colors – quite a remarkable piece in all facets.

I’m still laughing about Fatman’s comment. : )

Elizabeth Burton, 9 months ago

I reall love this one. Such an interesting pose and look on his face.

karolina, 9 months ago

beautiful pose- it almost looks like he hopped into your office and requested a portrait photo :)
you’ve really caught his/her character!

Mark German, 9 months ago

Beautifully done, Paul. Not often you see a roo image of this quality. I love the vertical background and the proud stance. Really captures an original aspect of these creatures. Fine work.

Sandra Chung, 9 months ago

Such a handsome guy! :)

Deborah Hally, 9 months ago

Fantastic….this is not like any kangaroo I have seen before, whatever image you take ends up inhabiting strange world that is all your own….love it!!

MtnMan, 9 months ago

This rocks!

LisaG, 9 months ago

I’m speechless….how incredibly beautiful…this amazing image stirs the spirit…..

wolfllink, 9 months ago

Nicely Done Great job

bodymechanic, 9 months ago

this is so sureal, fantastic shot. it should be hanging at paliment house canberra instead of queen!

bodymechanic, 9 months ago

ps.plus its quiet painterly if that makes sense

Charles McKean, 9 months ago

Fab

Lindsay Blamey, 9 months ago

I have seen the image of the kangaroo a thousand… No, a million times .. But never have I seen it presented quite like this. That is what makes this so special. It is removed from its typical Australiana portrayal and presented for the majestic creature it is.. It took me a while to adjust to this image… and I love it. It also makes me look at ‘the quiet earth’ and your recent images in a new way and I think that may be your aim here… an underlying theme perhaps… This is the work of a great artist.

schizoren, 9 months ago

awesome shot!!
dark mmmm, statuesque maybe?
love it…

Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

Wonderfully artistic and unique presentation of this particular subject. Truely has your stamp of class all over it! :D

Adrian Donoghue, 9 months ago

A beauty Paul.

Naomi Frost, 9 months ago

Awesome in every respect.

Kimberly Palmer, 9 months ago

This is so special, I love it!

Amanda J Slack..., 9 months ago

Beautifully done. It looks like a proud ancestor photo you might see on the wall. ‘Well Skippy, this is your famous great uncle Skip…..’. Classic.

Stephen Mitchell, 9 months ago

Wow. This made me think of the story book “Where the Wild Things Are” (sumfink like that).
And this Hairy Monster is scratching an itch in the small of his back… Nicely done!

Mel Brackstone, 9 months ago

hehehe…this put a smile on my face!!!!

John Robb, 9 months ago

“tik tik”

“What’s that Skip? In a jealous rage you killed Jo and have taken over her art direction and modeling roles.”

:)

Shanina Conway, 9 months ago

This is wonderful Paul, love the pose and the colours are superb;)

kristian94, 9 months ago

that is an outstanding image!

Jessica Tremp, 9 months ago

wow, now this is something very different for you and may I just say, wonderfully majestic…what stunning creatures they are

Melinda Kerr, 9 months ago

By gosh you’re a handsome man Skippy. Tops Paul.

Jeff Burns, 9 months ago

detail and clarity is unreal. Amazing image. Very dream like.
Brilliant work

Melinda Kerr, 9 months ago

And can I say to The Fatman that is a very funny comment :)

Sparky, 9 months ago

Looks like a ‘thinking’ man’s ‘roo! But those claws!!!!
excellent depth and backlighting…a very unusual subject and treatment.
Love that you left out the legs….

victor, 9 months ago

Taken nature photography to a new level, has an impressionist feel to it,......a bit of lippie and some frilly undie’s would have looked good to.

Graham Dean, 9 months ago

He’s in profile so alot of his personality is concealed from us, but this roo oozes so much character he can’t hide it all. The unknown bits keeps me rivetted to this picture.

Nicole Wiedig, 9 months ago

JUST BEAUTIFUL!!!!

Nicole Wiedig, 9 months ago

Whistler’s mother kangaroo

theurbannexus, 9 months ago

Wow, that’s amazing. Like the placement of the roo in the dark forest, a nice touch away from the usual juxtapositions against red earth, blue sky and all. The darker side of this creature.

I wonder how many non Australians realise how dangerous these guys can be?

Andrew Bosman, 9 months ago

Quite an amazing piece of art Paul, technically brilliant composite image…..
Another outstanding image from a man who is obviously at the top of his game.

Pilgrim, 9 months ago

Paul, wildlife photographer. Who would have thought. He is very fine.

Heather Meadows, 9 months ago

wow – this image is just amazing – great work!

Lisadee, 9 months ago

Ohh Skippy where have you been? What was that skip? Sonny’s fallen down the old mine shaft? And his dangling by the leg of his pants that got caught on a branch?

Great Stuff, reminds me of the old Melbourne Museum – very atmospheric.

Hiroko, 9 months ago

Beautiful portrait Paul, he looks like he was posing just for you!!

Enrico Bettesw..., 9 months ago

You’re certainly right Paul and what you have presented here is magnificent… I love your ability to juxtapose your subjects with their environments… your underlying concepts add another layer and a greater meaning to your work and the way that you handle your elements in regards to composition, lighting, framing, texture and colour grading is always superb and truely unique… another classic… well done!

freebornman, 9 months ago

Hopping to my favs right now!

Rivergirl, 9 months ago

Fantastic capture, I think this guy gave you a special pose, he looks somehow different :) Love the processing

Mundy Hackett, 9 months ago

Fantastic mood here Paul!

Antoine Dagobert, 9 months ago

Fantastic Paul!

Douzy, 9 months ago

So funny, looks like he’s posing…

Heather Loster, 9 months ago

cool kangaroo.

John Hurle, 9 months ago

One very cool ‘Roo…........Nice one Paul

Carlo Cesar Ro..., 9 months ago

Wonderful shot! Congrats!

Helene Kippert, 9 months ago

Awesome shot and treatment!

Barbara Gordon, 9 months ago

WOW!! This is the best kangaroo pic I’ve ever seen!

Antanas, 9 months ago

perfect moment composition and nice work, well done.

Michael Cuneo, 9 months ago

Awesome Kangaroo!

Benjamin Scheurer, 9 months ago

magical treatment, Paul….wonderful image!

JayVee, 9 months ago

Great shot. Very different from the ordinairy roo pics.

Alexander Gitlits, 9 months ago

Wow. A stunningly surreal image.

nick board, 9 months ago

A completely unique study, sublime.

Holly Werner, 9 months ago

Absolutely beautiful.

Angela Stewart, 9 months ago

Now THIS is a stunning roo shot!! I’ve never before seen a photo of a kangaroo that made me stop and gaze at the finer detail…this is something really special!

shawhouse, 9 months ago

this is a great capture – like he’s standing in line. awesome Vanzella treatment!

SnapHappy, 9 months ago

amazing shot

WitheringMoon, 9 months ago

Wooo! This is awsome!!! great composition, i love the texture and the grass in the foreground!! great work as always!!!!!!

Biswajit Pandey, 9 months ago

E-X-C-L-L-E-N-T shot, love the lighting and the pose.

Nicholas Averre, 9 months ago

Sublime image Paul! just awesome!

Lachlan Kent, 9 months ago

This portraits represents to me what I think the first europeans to visit Australia would have felt about this animal… mysterious and unfamiliar… and very cute ;)

Sorin Reck, 9 months ago

Paul i m impress you are a master …this is superb ….....i m speciles

Michelle Avery, 9 months ago

I love the composition of this one….

dairygirl, 9 months ago

this is an awesome capture of this lovely animal,just brilliant

Jenny Haskey, 9 months ago

Breathtaking… Simply sublime Paul as ever!

STRINGER, 9 months ago

BRING BACK THE FIST OF LOVE SKIPPY!!!!

Evanickelbridger, 9 months ago

Wow, how did you manage this? Please say it was just one good photo!

Julie Langford, 9 months ago

Wonderful capture Paul. What a perfect pose. Lovely

Michelle422, 9 months ago

Paul, This is a very olde world portrait of our national symbol. Indeed, I feel that I do not even recognise this animal compared to the kangaroos that visit our property. In fact, I don’t like the kangaroos who visit but I do love our wallabies which I have photographed. They are very sweet creatures.

dompech, 9 months ago

Another great piece of work

lawrencew, 9 months ago

Really nice.. we only often see “road-kill” up this way…

David Stuart, 9 months ago

Utterly delightful. At first glance I could have sworn it was an oil.

shall, 9 months ago

He looks almost Victorian, super!

Ponder, 9 months ago

I love this… the profile is great, the subject is beautiful… its sitting htere kind of just ponderin’ :) Very nice lighting too!

Paul Tupman, 9 months ago

This is fantastic! It looks like the kind of portrait that you would see hanging in some old school mens club.. Did the roo leave his smoking jacket, brandy and cigar just out of shot?

velveteagle, 9 months ago

This is great.. If I were to walk up to him .. I fear he would turn and ask me for a smoke..

Pete Chennell, 9 months ago

bloody hell mate!..amazing capture…dreamlike..great work

billyboy, 9 months ago

Paul, we recognize him as a kangaroo, but you have transported him to planet Vanzella… and so he has taken on a unique character that we’ve never experienced before in any other kangaroo picture we’ve ever seen. This is what I was trying to say when I commented on your Venice image… you manage to bring a special mood to everything you photograph that makes your stuff so compelling to look at. I’ve probably sat here looking at this roo for longer than I’ve looked at any picture in ages, and that convinces me you are possibly the most talented artist on this site.

Jacky, 9 months ago

Perfect model:) very beautifully done !

Charlie, 9 months ago

I LOVE this….we don’t have those and the lighting is superb!!!

Lizzie Keitel, 9 months ago

a handsome and majestic portrait!

David McAuley, 9 months ago

Wow, very regal, stunning image. Is it Jo in a suit?

GittiArt, 9 months ago

I’m impressed , this is so beautifully done …..bravo ,I adore your artistic talent !

Gerard Rotse, 9 months ago

Paul this is good. Did he pose for you?

cheerishables, 9 months ago

Wow! What an incredible capture. Love the profile perspective and the darkened surroundings. Very magical looking … reminds me of the type of thing you would see in a fairytale like “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.” Not sure why, but that’s what it makes me think of. You brought out both a sort of human side and a dream like quality. Very beautiful work!

rock, 9 months ago

A most majestic shot Paul, this is quite amazing what a sensational capture.
Cheers,
Ronald

googa, 9 months ago

Your a fine Photographer, welldone !

Andrew Hogan-..., 9 months ago

this is really awsome

Louise Cooke, 9 months ago

LOVE what you’ve done here Paul! So unique, never seen a roo portraited like this. Got to agree with Minoan..there is texture and grit that is kind of urban, yet obviously shot in nature..unreal!!

Denzil, 9 months ago

Wonderful shot – that claw! How did you do this??? Amazing picture, as others have said, just like an oil painting.

myart, 9 months ago

hahaha, i love it

Christian Aas, 9 months ago

thats just GREAT!

Rich Gale, 9 months ago

super work such a great portrait of this animal.
Well done Rich.

Flamejob, 9 months ago

Nice one Paul – I like the earthy, natural tones in this one. He’s a cocky looking bugger.

Chris White, 9 months ago

The de-familiarization of a national icon is what works for my here, such an atypical way to present an animal.

Catalin Soare, 9 months ago

Perfect image!

Colin Tobin, 9 months ago

This Kangaroo could definitly kick my butt.
I love this image.

Murray Breingan, 9 months ago

wow, great work

Ange, 9 months ago

wow, very majestic indeed.

Sarah Matthews, 9 months ago

He looks so still. The softness really creates something evocative about this creature

Paul Vanzella, 9 months ago

WOW – what an amazing reception you’ve given this mighty figure!!! Thank you so much for all the awesome comments – so much appreciated!

Samantha Cole-..., 9 months ago

Fantastic image Paul. Love it!
xx Sam

Steve Bulford, 9 months ago

Wow….great image!

RonniLeigh, 9 months ago

I love this what a beautiful gift for you and all of us.

klezedawg, 9 months ago

What a great pic! Thsi is really cool.

DLKeur, 9 months ago

This is real? Wow. I am so very impressed with this. Great work.

Peter Coleman, 9 months ago

I really like this. Kanga-bangas have often inspired me, this is an unusual and compelling piece. The tree like background looks a lot like a curtain.

wanda lechene, 9 months ago

lol i would hate to stand near one of those they will kick me hard . lol
great work

rossco, 9 months ago

This is just brilliant. I love it.

Trace Lowe, 9 months ago

Awesome. Love it.

Jessica-June B..., 9 months ago

very cool how it posed like that! And you captured it so well

lance leopold, 9 months ago

This is just wonderful,Paul,i love the pose and the processing,truly more than just a photo,a piece of art,well done!!!!

Deri Dority, 9 months ago

Such an incredible portrait!! Everything about it is unique!! There is such a look of wisdom in the eyes of this kangaroo. So perfectly captured!!!

leapyearbrian, 9 months ago

Wonderful work super tones and shadows.

Gary L. Suddath, 9 months ago

seems both beautiful an eerie at the same time,great job

TonyLegg, 9 months ago

Wonderful !!!

Joan Smart, 9 months ago

Amazing !!!

Jan Piller, 8 months ago

Wow.. my great respect for a very awesome image!

Hazel, 8 months ago

Lovely

Antoine Piron, 8 months ago

Fascinating, This is Faërie.

Dan Shalloe, 8 months ago

Speechless. The light is so wonderfully controlled, and yet you’ve not lost a single details in that kangaroos coat or face. Marvellous work.

anonymous999, 8 months ago

sorry but the cut out job is pretty obvious…

paulevelin, 8 months ago

i am looking at your work A LOT
outstanding portfolio!!!
thanks for the inspiration

Zigga, 8 months ago

Beautiful & striking. I love the emotion & detail. Reall lovely work.

Mister, 8 months ago

Look at the curves on that baby, lol. Great image.

Amy-lee Foley, 8 months ago

Gorgeous!
i love evrything about this image!
the background is stunning
and the roo has such a….strong peacful focused feeling to it
its amazing, really well done

Amy-lee
xXxOoO

Melissa Carroll, 8 months ago

this is so aweosme.
him holding its own hands make it even more cute.

Alateia, 8 months ago

its like a dog man

mcrowleyphoto, 8 months ago

fantastic photo! the kangaroo looks so sad, almost as if its waiting for someone!

deepphotography, 8 months ago

Great.
Love everything about it.
:)

aftsun, 7 months ago

Very nicely done, love it…~A

ELENNE BOOTHE, 7 months ago

WOW!!!! BEAUTIFUL PICTURE.

Heather Rivet..., 7 months ago

wow this is amazing…wonderful animal and wonderful shot

susan davies, 7 months ago

this is such an amazing piece of work

Christine Wilson, 7 months ago

look s like enchanted forest

Mohsen Bayramn..., 7 months ago

Fantastic Paul… I just love it and I’m still speechless! wow!

ltruskett, 7 months ago

Apart from everything being brilliant about this shot, that face is almost human to look at. Spooky and fascinating. Soooo U. L

Bahoke, 7 months ago

Wow, truly fantastic!!

sasha, 7 months ago

Lovely

GerryMac, 6 months ago

outstanding work!

Laura Marsh, 6 months ago

love it!!!

Roslyn Slater, 6 months ago

Love your treatment of this icon.

Arnold Isbister, 6 months ago

this is outstanding; there is something human about this portrait.

Azard, 6 months ago

love him, he looks like he maybe into something really deep and meaningful

Daniel Rayfield, 6 months ago

fantastic shot!!! Perfect capture!!

micmac, 6 months ago

Amazing work,beautiful effects .Congrats for the home page.

KCphoto, 6 months ago

Excellent….........wow!! :)K

Sandy Clifton, 6 months ago

This is one incredible shot!!!!

DamianXero, 6 months ago

Awesome work!

jules / Missy ..., 6 months ago

Quite surreal….very nice

TheDigitalSoul, 5 months ago

OMG…I love it…it gave me chills GREAT job!

Cheri McEachin, 5 months ago

WOW awesome—the lighting you gave is perfect

greenfrog153, 5 months ago

Amazing portrait !!!!

mspiziri, 5 months ago

This is so awesome. It almost feels human.

Patricia L. Ba..., 5 months ago

The understated palette makes the shot more interesting. There’s something almost mystical about it.

Jason Smith, 5 months ago

Amazing…

monhiver, 5 months ago

lovely shot !!!

Kathryn Potempski, 5 months ago

A great photograph Paul the crisp clean details … just fantastic,
Spectacular image. Excellent animal portrait… the expression captivates the viewer ..image is well lit, composed, exposed and executed. Well done.

ZuzanaD, 4 months ago

so creative, very strong image!

davehiskey, 4 months ago

that’s one proud looking animal….I like this…love the tones

Melanie Dooley, 3 months ago

Reminds me of someone…..hmmmm….can’t place the name….

Oh that’s right – Skippy.

Do you know him?

Very nice image.

The InnerNorth..., 3 months ago

strange museum looking work.
could a shot
used to document aus wildlife

dinghysailor1, 3 months ago

what an incredible pose with such gravitas! amaazing work!!
:))

Jared Revell, 3 months ago

Fantastic image Paul !
What an amazing animal, and what a pose.

Tara Sheffer-A..., 3 months ago

I love this! I like the treatment, environment and the profile shot on this. Great work!

dyanera, 3 months ago

Es genial, Paul! Precioso retrato!!! I love it!

Mark Richards, 3 months ago

Very neat and effective shot… simply great!

grammatik, 3 months ago

crap! you’ve got soooo many comments. probably cause this is awesome

Invulnerable, 3 months ago

That is a beautiful shot, he’s definately a poser!

Jo Hoden, 3 months ago

What a very majestic looking roo.,beautiful capture.

Nicole Ryan, 2 months ago

“What’s that Skippy?”

Angel Ortiz, 2 months ago

this is so good amigo

CATNIPMEOW, 2 months ago

LOVE this….......she/he looks like they are seriously contemplating something…..
I have done the portrait of Peter Cottontail on my bubble…..great minds :)

denise romano, 2 months ago

I LOVE this.

flower68, 2 months ago

“Portrait of a Kangaroo”.I am so completely taken with this image!

Paul Vanzella in reply to flower68’s comment, 2 months ago

thank you so much flower68, twas really trying to give him that old school classic portraiture feel – love your words!

Damien Woods, about 1 month ago

Fantastic shot and effect. Brilliant.

Cathie Brooker, about 1 month ago

Very regal roo

t1nyskert, about 1 month ago

don’t think ive seen this one babe…and i love it…he looks as proud as punch….great one

Paul Vanzella in reply to t1nyskert’s comment, about 1 month ago

thanks so much karen – our Aussie icon in a portrait style image!

t1nyskert, about 1 month ago

the biggest thing we get over here are badgers…and you never see the bleeders..lol

butchart, about 1 month ago

he looks to be the master of his domain…. caught in contemplation of his kingdom…... wonderful work…....b

Paul Vanzella in reply to butchart’s comment, about 1 month ago

thanks butch… i love portraiture, and really wanted to give him this exact feel you mentioned here.. thank you!

Anne Staub, about 1 month ago

Stunning image!