A Fighters Faith

Matt Bottos

A Fighters Faith

For me, boxing is a reflection on how we handle ourselves in everyday life. A fighter can only advance by scoring points if he has faith in himself. At any point when a boxer attacks he leaves himself open to a counter-attack. He can stand with a rock solid defense and be safe or he can attack and risk an opening for a counter attack.
As in the ring, we must have faith, take a risk, trust our training/instinct and believe in ourselves.

A Fighters Faith belongs to the following groups:

All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical, Gods and Goddesses, Layered with Texture, Sports For All from Our Gym, Sports Photography, The Healing Journey and Who Needs Color For Beauty? - Black & White Art At Its Best
A Fighters Faith by Matt Bottos
A Fighters Faith by Matt Bottos
  • Jeff Stroud

    Jeff Stroud

    Powerful, intense… did you lighten this up? is this the same shot as before… Great shot and set up!

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks Jeff, This is a different shot to the other. I removed the other one as it was too similar to this one. I think this has more of a “street” vibe to it (jeans instead of the boxing shorts)

  • chrisdade

    chrisdade

    I love the sharp focus on the hands giving them so mucj detail.

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks Chris :)

  • Jane Keats

    Jane Keats

    The hands are brilliant!! Texture is perfect, and lurvely torso, lol! I love your analogy.

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks Jane!

  • deannedaffy

    deannedaffy

    Beautifully taken ! The hands have awesome focus….beautiful work.

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks Deanne for the comment & fav :)

  • Sam Fonte

    Sam Fonte

    hey Matt, i like this shot.. the stomach and the hands both look clenched! and i like yr words to go with the pic… very insightful… and honest, raw…

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Just wonderful!!

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks again Laurie

  • EmpoweredBeauty

    EmpoweredBeauty

    Fantastic image and wonderfully creative words. The only thing I would question is the ko. I think so many of us in life have been conditioned to think about results and winning. To me winning in boxing or anything else is just being the best you can be and also enjoying the relationship.

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks Tony! In regards to the KO, I guess it depends on how you see the analogy. It could be something as simple as being successful which doesn’t necessarily mean ‘winning’. I’ve seen guys get knocked about for a few rounds but still stand their ground. It’s always good to see these guys get a pat on the back afterwards. In a positive environment they still come out feeling like champs!

  • madworld

    madworld

    Wicked shot….

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks again!!

  • fotonio

    fotonio

    Lovely work!I like the light, the composition, everything!

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks fotonio!

  • midzing

    midzing

    powerful image, well done

  • Matt Bottos replied

    thanks midzing

  • Bobby Deal

    Bobby Deal

    As a fighter I have to totally agree with your assesment of the sport and I love the stark mood of this image, it carries tension throughout

  • Matt Bottos replied

    thanks for the comment Bobby! Especially coming from someone with fight experience :)

  • juliettevenus

    juliettevenus

    love this. very masculine.

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks so much. I’d be worried if you said it was feminine ;)

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    LOVE….......LOVE…...........LOVE !!! a great DOF….......great Tones and Treatment…....great comp and a GREAT IMAGE!!!!!

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Wow… thanks so much Jacqleen!! I really appreciate the comments. I love … love.. love your work too :)

  • TheArtistMario

    TheArtistMario

    Very cool! Great pic in every respect… PERFECTLY balanced

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks Mario!

  • melbourneguy75

    melbourneguy75

    Fantastic shot – very powerful pose with great composition :)

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks David… Love your sports & action shots!!

  • wigs

    wigs

    this is a brilliant shot….

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks wigs!!

  • benthebrown

    benthebrown

    This is just really good! I think everyone else has said what I wanted to say. My eyes are drawn back and forth between the pin sharp fists and the torso. Great depth of field, composition, framing and shape. I think this might be my favourite of yours, the image says so much.

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks Ben!

  • Rodney Trenchard

    Rodney Trenchard

    stunning…...

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks for stopping by & commenting butcher

  • andrew j wrigley

    andrew j wrigley

    exceptional image – brilliant!!

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks Andrew

  • DavidWayne

    DavidWayne

    STUNNING!!!

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks David! Love the asian influenced shots in your portfolio!!

  • 2Herzen

    2Herzen

    Really brilliant and effective shot!

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks 2Herzen

  • María González

    María González

    Brilliant shot!!!!!!!!!!

  • Sarah Moore

    Sarah Moore

    This is SO good!! It’s raw and strong and emotional.

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks Sarah! They are three qualities I was aiming for :)

  • Matthew Dawkins

    Matthew Dawkins

    Well done. Instant fav!

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks Matthew!

  • Jean M. Laffitau

    Jean M. Laffitau

    This is FANTASTIC!!

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks Again Jean… appreciate the comments :)

  • Patricia Anne McCarty

    Patricia Anne ...

    nice! :D

  • Matt Bottos replied

    thanks Patricia

  • Nicole Goggins

    Nicole Goggins

    awesome shot! love the crop and dof (nice abs too)...

  • Matt Bottos replied

    thanks Nicole :)

  • Ming Myaskovsky

    Ming Myaskovsky

    Intense, great shot muscle tones and fists, it shows a true fighter!

  • Matt Bottos replied

    thanks for stopping by & commenting Ming!

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil...

    Very cool and powerful image! :D

  • Danny Cross

    Danny Cross

    you outdid yourself on this one!!! this is extreme, thanks for sharing!!!

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks Danny!

  • CORA D. MITCHELL

    CORA D. MITCHELL

    I love the detail and tones of this image.!!! amazing!!!!!!!!!!

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks heaps Cora!!

  • Lyndsey Kelley

    Lyndsey Kelley

    Amazing shot!!

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks!!

  • Lorena Maria

    Lorena Maria

    Very powerful pose, very well done.. =]

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks for your comments LorenaLo!

  • 1001101

    1001101

    POW POW POW!!

  • Kat36

    Kat36

    Nice 6 pack!! LOL – great photo..

  • Greg Desiatov

    Greg Desiatov

    Fantastic tones and composition

  • Etienne RUGGERI Artwork

    Etienne RUGGER...

    Wow ! gorgeous !!
    DOF, muscle, contrast and tone are stunning !!
    I love this

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks Etienne!

  • simonesphotos

    simonesphotos

    Another brilliant image, powerful, the mono gives it great atmosphere!

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks Simone appreciate the comments :)

  • scenefordummies

    scenefordummies

    great shot! amazing detail!

  • Matt Bottos replied

    thanks!

  • Shelly Hiebert

    Shelly Hiebert

    Awesome lighting and composition Matt! Wow :)

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks :)

  • Elizaday

    Elizaday

    Amazing and beautiful, and for more reasons than the obvious! I love the slightly sharper fists, the crop, tones and texture.

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thank you Elizaday!

  • David J. Vanderpool

    David J. Vande...

    Well done! This is sure to be one of my favorites! Few people can show emotion and passion in just hands alone and yet you did it. The pose and lighting are great and even without a face you can see a boxer and know whats behind the hands. Again, well done!!!!

    Id love to draw this but I dont dare. I am a fraid your work is beign a habit for me. Your work compliments what i do. Yet an artist such as myself is nothing without someone like you.

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks so much David. Sometimes doubt in my works feels so bad that at times I struggle with uploading it. I really appreciate your comment… especially coming from someone that inspires me as much as you do.

  • RedFlavourArt

    RedFlavourArt

    amazing shot…and afcourse nice model :D

  • Matt Bottos replied

    thanks Red Flavour!

  • Tenee Attoh

    Tenee Attoh

    This is excellent, first class well done

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    so intense! love it!

  • tom j deters

    tom j deters

    You got a cool vibe Matt…

  • Kendra Taber

    Kendra Taber

    so beautifully taken..so strong!

  • netmonk

    netmonk

    Excellent capture! It reminds me of Michelangelo’s sculptures.. Maybe more so if it was b/w… Great Job!!

  • redtree

    redtree

    Ripped. bstard. Right I’m off on the treadmill. Excellent shot.

  • Erin Farrar

    Erin Farrar

    Perfect image…. love this :-)

  • Matt Bottos replied

    thanks Erin :)

  • Simone Byrne

    Simone Byrne

    Totally love this Matt!

  • Matt Bottos replied

    thanks Simone :)

  • Dean Mullin

    Dean Mullin

    whoah – this is a stunning image – the light and treatment is top shelf! Fave

  • Matt Bottos replied

    Thanks heaps Dean!

  • Micci Shannon

    Micci Shannon 27 days ago

    What a wonderful shot! So powerful and the DOF is very appealing. Very well done.

  • en-joy

    en-joy 4 days ago

    Great words Matt!

  • Etienne RUGGERI Artwork

    Etienne RUGGER... less than a minute ago

    Really perfect detail on the hands !
    Superbe !!

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