I want him to do what makes him feel comfortable. I love his unique style and love the way he looks ALL the time. I love risk takers and life is too short. Do what makes you happy. The older you get, the less you care about what others think. That is sexy and confident.

chellemac said:

I want him to do what makes him feel comfortable. I love his unique style and love the way he looks ALL the time. I love risk takers and life is too short. Do what makes you happy. The older you get, the less you care about what others think. That is sexy and confident.

absolutely

romeo77090 said:

I'm really digging the way that Prince has REMASTERED his image. As for the sword, it might be to slay the haters. Hater Slayer. Slayin all haters!

Prince better pray he doesn't "fall on his own sword".

BobGeorge909 said:

The "half-fro" has GOT to go.

Timmy84 said:

lauralevesque said:

Would the JW's approve of him holding that sword in a menacing manner? I don't know....the elder's might want to have a word with him on this one.......

The JW's have a lot of issues with Prince. But it wouldn't be like they haven't had issues with celebrities that were part of their sect. Look up: Jacksons, Wayans family lol

Is he allowed to have long hair as a JW? Didn't want to offend anyone, but I was wondering about this.

MadamGoodnight said:

Timmy84 said:

The JW's have a lot of issues with Prince. But it wouldn't be like they haven't had issues with celebrities that were part of their sect. Look up: Jacksons, Wayans family lol

Is he allowed to have long hair as a JW? Didn't want to offend anyone, but I was wondering about this.

Yeah. He's also allowed not to wear ANY makeup. Hmm, except for a few times, I still see eyeliner and five o'clock shadow on him lol

Militant said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

but the Fams cannot be honest and admit that.

God forbid anyone have a different opinion to yours.

I love the picture and I'm a trained and professional graphic designer myself.

I'm happy to call it how I see it if/when I think artwork is subpar...... "New Power Soul" comes to mind. But this is not one of those times.

I've been certified in photoshop many years ago. You're right I don't see anything wrong in the concept of it, simple designs can work best more often. But sorry I still can see mistakes with the enhancement and editing. I think the person who did this over compensated with it because of the simple idea and messed it up a bit they should of just left it alone, with only doing some cleaning up and layers etc and that’s it.

I hope Prince didn't pay for that otherwise he should get his money back, I think its a shoddy piece of work and I could have done a much better job!

catpark said:

Militant said:

God forbid anyone have a different opinion to yours.

I love the picture and I'm a trained and professional graphic designer myself.

I'm happy to call it how I see it if/when I think artwork is subpar...... "New Power Soul" comes to mind. But this is not one of those times.

I've been certified in photoshop many years ago. You're right I don't see anything wrong in the concept of it, simple designs can work best more often. But sorry I still can see mistakes with the enhancement and editing. I think the person who did this over compensated with it because of the simple idea and messed it up a bit they should of just left it alone, with only doing some cleaning up and layers etc and that’s it.

I hope Prince didn't pay for that otherwise he should get his money back, I think its a shoddy piece of work and I could have done a much better job!

I'm a professional photoshop/motion graphics designer... what details would you criticize on the photo? Just curious about where you think there were mistakes in editing and enhancement.

catpark said:

Militant said:

God forbid anyone have a different opinion to yours.

I love the picture and I'm a trained and professional graphic designer myself.

I'm happy to call it how I see it if/when I think artwork is subpar...... "New Power Soul" comes to mind. But this is not one of those times.

I've been certified in photoshop many years ago. You're right I don't see anything wrong in the concept of it, simple designs can work best more often. But sorry I still can see mistakes with the enhancement and editing. I think the person who did this over compensated with it because of the simple idea and messed it up a bit they should of just left it alone, with only doing some cleaning up and layers etc and that’s it.

I hope Prince didn't pay for that otherwise he should get his money back, I think its a shoddy piece of work and I could have done a much better job!

hahaha the ironic thing is that you have that gawd-awful avatar which is realy some shoddy lazy assed work from the LF web project..and I'm NOT a graphics professional and can see that.

ufoclub said:

catpark said:

I've been certified in photoshop many years ago. You're right I don't see anything wrong in the concept of it, simple designs can work best more often. But sorry I still can see mistakes with the enhancement and editing. I think the person who did this over compensated with it because of the simple idea and messed it up a bit they should of just left it alone, with only doing some cleaning up and layers etc and that’s it.

I hope Prince didn't pay for that otherwise he should get his money back, I think its a shoddy piece of work and I could have done a much better job!

I'm a professional photoshop/motion graphics designer... what details would you criticize on the photo? Just curious about where you think there were mistakes in editing and enhancement.

Sword, eyes, hair, body, size.

Why do you think its good?

nursev said:

KoolEaze said:

He´s not bald. It´s a recurring rumor here on the org, and some orgers REALLY believe he´s bald but those who´ve seen the pictures where he´s rehearsing before the Belgium concert last year know he´s not bald. If he were bald, his hair (or head) wouldn´t have looked the way it did during that soundcheck.

The pics didn´t look very flattering but it´s obvious that it is his real hair in those picture.

I don´t feel like posting them here but those who´ve seen them know what I´m talking about.

Can u post those pics or at least one please?

Thanks-he looks great in those to me

rdhull said:

catpark said:

I've been certified in photoshop many years ago. You're right I don't see anything wrong in the concept of it, simple designs can work best more often. But sorry I still can see mistakes with the enhancement and editing. I think the person who did this over compensated with it because of the simple idea and messed it up a bit they should of just left it alone, with only doing some cleaning up and layers etc and that’s it.

I hope Prince didn't pay for that otherwise he should get his money back, I think its a shoddy piece of work and I could have done a much better job!

hahaha the ironic thing is that you have that gawd-awful avatar which is realy some shoddy lazy assed work from the LF web project..and I'm NOT a graphics professional and can see that.

I know! I hoped nobody could notice that! stop I couldnt find a bigger one and I didnt want the "Prince" on it so I did some crappy adjustments in paint. bloody prince fans the dont miss anything

catpark said:

ufoclub said:

I'm a professional photoshop/motion graphics designer... what details would you criticize on the photo? Just curious about where you think there were mistakes in editing and enhancement.

Sword, eyes, hair, body, size.

Why do you think its good?

Because outside of maybe some wrinkles removed, and matting out the background in a simple way... I don't think there are any unusual enhancements: not in the sword, eyes, hair, or body. There's just some simple color correction tha blew out highlights, but that's common in pop/fashion photgraphy.

I think he looks sexy and fresh - the sword is silly but so was the gun mic in the 90s

ufoclub said:

catpark said:

Sword, eyes, hair, body, size.

Why do you think its good?

Because outside of maybe some wrinkles removed, and matting out the background in a simple way... I don't think there are any unusual enhancements: not in the sword, eyes, hair, or body. There's just some simple color correction tha blew out highlights, but that's common in pop/fashion photgraphy.

[img:$uid]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/SexyBeautifulOne/NewPrinceHA-2.jpg[/img:$uid]

timmie said:

I think he looks sexy and fresh - the sword is silly but so was the gun mic in the 90s

Really? I thought the gun mic was ssssoooo SEXY!!!!

RuthCass said:

timmie said:

I think he looks sexy and fresh - the sword is silly but so was the gun mic in the 90s

Really? I thought the gun mic was ssssoooo SEXY!!!!

remember when someone stole Prince gun mic on The Arsenio Hall Show. They locked all the doors & wouldn't let anyone out until it was returned.

It was stolen by a certain site owner that shall remain nameless...

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

ufoclub said:

Because outside of maybe some wrinkles removed, and matting out the background in a simple way... I don't think there are any unusual enhancements: not in the sword, eyes, hair, or body. There's just some simple color correction tha blew out highlights, but that's common in pop/fashion photgraphy.

[img:$uid]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/SexyBeautifulOne/NewPrinceHA-2.jpg[/img:$uid]

stop!

RuthCass said:

timmie said:

I think he looks sexy and fresh - the sword is silly but so was the gun mic in the 90s

Really? I thought the gun mic was ssssoooo SEXY!!!!

Sexy? That thing was such a turn off .

Timmy84 said:

MadamGoodnight said:

Is he allowed to have long hair as a JW? Didn't want to offend anyone, but I was wondering about this.

Yeah. He's also allowed not to wear ANY makeup. Hmm, except for a few times, I still see eyeliner and five o'clock shadow on him lol

Interesting.

RuthCass said:

timmie said:

I think he looks sexy and fresh - the sword is silly but so was the gun mic in the 90s

Really? I thought the gun mic was ssssoooo SEXY!!!!

I liked it too.

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

ufoclub said:

Because outside of maybe some wrinkles removed, and matting out the background in a simple way... I don't think there are any unusual enhancements: not in the sword, eyes, hair, or body. There's just some simple color correction tha blew out highlights, but that's common in pop/fashion photgraphy.

[img:$uid]http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e70/SexyBeautifulOne/NewPrinceHA-2.jpg[/img:$uid]

Let's hit those one at a time.

#1 You circled his hairline. But I don't see anything out of place. Are you thinking they cloned down his hair or something? You've got the same fuzz on a number of pics all the way back to his "Prince" album cover, when he lets that edge go unpermed.

So what are you seeing in area #1?

Prince has always taken stupid, stare at the camera, embarrassing photos. No wonder so many people write him off before giving his music a chance. He doesn't look any better than the guys from 80s heavy metal bands.

Has he ever taken a good posed photo? That staring at the camera is just fucking idiocy. His facial expressions look normal enough when he is caught onstage, but whenever he poses he looks like a teenager living in BFE from 1982's idea of what a rock star looks like.

If you are looking at this pic and someone walks by; who is not going to close the tab? Seriously, who would be caught looking at this shit and not be embarrassed? I love the guy but fuck, he's been around forever and is seen looking like this. Is it really that different from the glamour shots from Napolean Dynamite? You know, country trying to look city and failing. This shit would get a laugh in a Ben Stiller movie where they show a funny picture of him from the past looking like a dipshit.

Prince, get a fucking clue. If you just took a normal picture you might be able to expand your fan base. I am sick of defending you. You fans know what I mean.

Normal guy at work: "Look at Prince. What a douche bag!"

Fan: "No, man. You've got to listen to this bootleg that I got. He's great and always has a jamming band."

Normal guy at work: " Ha, ha. Yeah, right. You might like this Liberace boot that my mom's got. I'll bring it in for you."

This shit is shameful and pathetic.

DavidW said:

If you are looking at this pic and someone walks by; who is not going to close the tab?

[Edited 4/18/12 12:32pm]

DavidW said:

Prince has always taken stupid, stare at the camera, embarrassing photos. No wonder so many people write him off before giving his music a chance. He doesn't look any better than the guys from 80s heavy metal bands.

Has he ever taken a good posed photo? That staring at the camera is just fucking idiocy. His facial expressions look normal enough when he is caught onstage, but whenever he poses he looks like a teenager living in BFE from 1982's idea of what a rock star looks like.

If you are looking at this pic and someone walks by; who is not going to close the tab? Seriously, who would be caught looking at this shit and not be embarrassed? I love the guy but fuck, he's been around forever and is seen looking like this. Is it really that different from the glamour shots from Napolean Dynamite? You know, country trying to look city and failing. This shit would get a laugh in a Ben Stiller movie where they show a funny picture of him from the past looking like a dipshit.

Prince, get a fucking clue. If you just took a normal picture you might be able to expand your fan base. I am sick of defending you. You fans know what I mean.

Normal guy at work: "Look at Prince. What a douche bag!"

Fan: "No, man. You've got to listen to this bootleg that I got. He's great and always has a jamming band."

Normal guy at work: " Ha, ha. Yeah, right. You might like this Liberace boot that my mom's got. I'll bring it in for you."

This shit is shameful and pathetic.

Just when prince fans thought it was safe to come out of the closet, he gives us this.

Still love him tho

DavidW said:

Prince has always taken stupid, stare at the camera, embarrassing photos. No wonder so many people write him off before giving his music a chance. He doesn't look any better than the guys from 80s heavy metal bands.

Has he ever taken a good posed photo? That staring at the camera is just fucking idiocy. His facial expressions look normal enough when he is caught onstage, but whenever he poses he looks like a teenager living in BFE from 1982's idea of what a rock star looks like.

If you are looking at this pic and someone walks by; who is not going to close the tab? Seriously, who would be caught looking at this shit and not be embarrassed? I love the guy but fuck, he's been around forever and is seen looking like this. Is it really that different from the glamour shots from Napolean Dynamite? You know, country trying to look city and failing. This shit would get a laugh in a Ben Stiller movie where they show a funny picture of him from the past looking like a dipshit.

Prince, get a fucking clue. If you just took a normal picture you might be able to expand your fan base. I am sick of defending you. You fans know what I mean.

Normal guy at work: "Look at Prince. What a douche bag!"

Fan: "No, man. You've got to listen to this bootleg that I got. He's great and always has a jamming band."

Normal guy at work: " Ha, ha. Yeah, right. You might like this Liberace boot that my mom's got. I'll bring it in for you."

This shit is shameful and pathetic.

I hear ya. I've had interaction along this vein, I'm sure we all have. It's hard to be a Prince fan. That's why we're here - it's a support group.

But in your dialogue, you are not the "normal guy." Therefore, you are the weirdo. Embrace it!

DavidW said:

Prince has always taken stupid, stare at the camera, embarrassing photos. No wonder so many people write him off before giving his music a chance. He doesn't look any better than the guys from 80s heavy metal bands.

Has he ever taken a good posed photo? That staring at the camera is just fucking idiocy. His facial expressions look normal enough when he is caught onstage, but whenever he poses he looks like a teenager living in BFE from 1982's idea of what a rock star looks like.

If you are looking at this pic and someone walks by; who is not going to close the tab? Seriously, who would be caught looking at this shit and not be embarrassed? I love the guy but fuck, he's been around forever and is seen looking like this. Is it really that different from the glamour shots from Napolean Dynamite? You know, country trying to look city and failing. This shit would get a laugh in a Ben Stiller movie where they show a funny picture of him from the past looking like a dipshit.

Prince, get a fucking clue. If you just took a normal picture you might be able to expand your fan base. I am sick of defending you. You fans know what I mean.

Normal guy at work: "Look at Prince. What a douche bag!"

Fan: "No, man. You've got to listen to this bootleg that I got. He's great and always has a jamming band."

Normal guy at work: " Ha, ha. Yeah, right. You might like this Liberace boot that my mom's got. I'll bring it in for you."

This shit is shameful and pathetic.

KCOOLMUZIQ said:

DavidW said:

Prince has always taken stupid, stare at the camera, embarrassing photos. No wonder so many people write him off before giving his music a chance. He doesn't look any better than the guys from 80s heavy metal bands.

Has he ever taken a good posed photo? That staring at the camera is just fucking idiocy. His facial expressions look normal enough when he is caught onstage, but whenever he poses he looks like a teenager living in BFE from 1982's idea of what a rock star looks like.

If you are looking at this pic and someone walks by; who is not going to close the tab? Seriously, who would be caught looking at this shit and not be embarrassed? I love the guy but fuck, he's been around forever and is seen looking like this. Is it really that different from the glamour shots from Napolean Dynamite? You know, country trying to look city and failing. This shit would get a laugh in a Ben Stiller movie where they show a funny picture of him from the past looking like a dipshit.

Prince, get a fucking clue. If you just took a normal picture you might be able to expand your fan base. I am sick of defending you. You fans know what I mean.

Normal guy at work: "Look at Prince. What a douche bag!"

Fan: "No, man. You've got to listen to this bootleg that I got. He's great and always has a jamming band."

Normal guy at work: " Ha, ha. Yeah, right. You might like this Liberace boot that my mom's got. I'll bring it in for you."

This shit is shameful and pathetic.

^^ See? Kcool embraces it wholeheartedly.

Look, the man once sat nude on a flower. This is no shock. It's Prince. What do you expect, a repeat of the Purple Rain look? Being a Prince follower for so many years, NOTHING this man does catches me by surprise. C'mon, we're talking about a man who once changed his name to a symbol.

I'm one of those fans who really doesn't give a rats center shot for anything other than an a new album and some interviews. (I think he can be hillarious on interviews when HE wants to be, at other times, scary - chemtrails?)

I will hold strong opinions on each and every album, because I'm just as full of myself as everyone else.

But surprised by the look? A little. I'm always a little surprised by the looks. Not shocked. He likes costumes. He likes hair does and don'ts.

I would like an album to surprise me by being exceptional, which I think he is still capable of if he would stop trying so hard to... to... ah I don't know what he is trying to accomplish sometimes.

So that's my OpInIoN. (It's all )