World Cup Winner...

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... Mike Tindall, the England Rugby player, who was the last member of the victorious 2003 England Rugby World Cup winning team to hang up his boots last year. A happy member of the "Glawsfamily" (Gloucester Rugby Family) famed for his broken nose. Prior to his wedding to the Queen's Grand-daughter, Zara Phillips, there were rumours of him being asked discretely to have his nose straightened for the wedding photos. He didn't. Anyway, I'm glad in this shot, taken tonight, he has decided to make his face the same shape as his nose

 

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Edited March 26, 2015 by topoxforddoc

[robert_parker]

Like the concept of the flattened features - this is getting to be a very interesting series

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[stuny]

Terrific.

[earleygallery]

Rugby players wear their scars with pride! Why would he want to change his nose!

 

Excellent portrait.

[Bill W]

Very nicely done. Great perspective.

[Jay B]

This is continuing to be an excellent series.

Can't wait for the book.

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Robert, Stuart, James, Bill and Jay,

 

Thank you. The project rolls on - now into its fifth year. The book can wait until I've got enough strong images to put in. We'll get there.

[sharookh]

Charlie-

This series keeps me enthralled! Each one out does the other. I recall a Henry Winkler somewhere, but then again, I may be mistaken. Keep them coming... Much enjoyed!!!

[F.Juul]

Nice to see a happy English rugby player after the smashing Irish 6 nations win. of last weekend:)

Nice shot!

[schmolinski]

Charlie, that's fantastic! Thanks for sharing this strong portrait of a tough guy.

[A miller]

This is awesomely creative. Well done, Charlie. I just wonder whether the highlights on the forehead can be dialed down to show more tonality in his skin. I don't think you need this much torque to achieve the pop that you are looking for...

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Sharookh, F.Juul, Dario and Adam,

 

Thanks for the comments.

Adam, I'll look at winding down the highlights a bit.

Sharookh, you're right, I did shoot Harry Winkler last autumn. I have done over 100 of these portraits now - Nobel Prize winners (e.g. Jim Watson - DNA), Jazz stars (e.g. Jamie Cullum), Comedians to World & Olympic champions. It's been a great privilege. Always looking to get more.

[JHAG]

What's in a nose…

Funny frame, leaning like his appendice.

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Johan Frederik

 

Thank you. It was one of those spontaneous moments form the sitter. I usually get about 2 minutes to get the portrait. Some sitters really get into the swing of it, and some are a bit more strait laced.

[roguewave]

Charlie, another very fine set of frames. I always have a smile when I see your work! All the best. Ben

[Lee Martin]

Nice portrait