hollywooddove said:

Look, the man once sat nude on a flower. This is no shock. It's Prince.

And there it is.

ufoclub said:

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

[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?

So you really cannot and do not see how crooked and lopsided his hairline is? Seriously? You really think Prince is walking around with the front of his head looking jacked up like that? For real?

The look is a concept people. Everybody in the tour program will play a certain concept role.....

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

ufoclub said:

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?

So you really cannot and do not see how crooked and lopsided his hairline is? Seriously? You really think Prince is walking around with the front of his head looking jacked up like that? For real?

And why do you think someone would make his hairline lopsided with photoshop? Truthfully his hairline looks real, especially if his hair has got depth because of the curl and is not slicked back or straightened back. Look at the cover of "Prince" which is right on this thread. Or even the photo used on his greatest hits to see his hairline shape, then extrude for depth.

#2: what is it about the ear you find unreal?

timmie said:

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

I like the sword imo It signifies the bravery and courage assosciated with chivalry. The qualities of a true Prince

The gun was a big turn off to me

jon1967 said:

This is my favorite scene from "Money Pit"

I do like Princey's new look, heck, it is better that the twigs he sprouted during the "Rave" sessions. However, I prefer when his hair is longer. Bro is mad-sexy with longer hair.....

The hair is ok. He just needs someone who knows how to scissor cut natural hair to trim it a little better in the front if he's going to go natural. But if he's trying to alternate back and forth between pressed and natural it will always look a little weird. The cuts and shaping are just different for those styles.

Jamzone333 said:

I do like Princey's new look, heck, it is better that the twigs he sprouted during the "Rave" sessions. However, I prefer when his hair is longer. Bro is mad-sexy with longer hair.....

I always thought this ^ look was sexy. Chivalry is always a good thing, just sayin.

ScissorsRockPaper said:

Jamzone333 said:

I do like Princey's new look, heck, it is better that the twigs he sprouted during the "Rave" sessions. However, I prefer when his hair is longer. Bro is mad-sexy with longer hair.....

I always thought this ^ look was sexy. Chivalry is always a good thing, just sayin.

He is sexy, however, his head always reminded me of Buckwheat from the Little Rascals.

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]

lol. This looks like those youtube videos where people circle parts of Obam and Osama and show how thwy re the same person or how little flashes in footage mean anything. Hilarious.

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.

so you are saying this is a look he was not trying to get a reaction from? It's just his outfit and sword of the day?

Since when has Prince ever fit into a category or mold when it came to how he dresses or looks? He's probably carrying the sword to stab all the people who overthink his every move!

hollywooddove said:

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.

Where were you at the start of this thread?

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.

I'm a photographer and in my opinion there are some issues with the exposure of it (ie blown out areas from having the side lighting too bright) and the colour work is a bit yuk - but I agree in terms of the photoshopping I don't see it as being "over-worked"

Well, the proof will be in pudding soon and revealed when hes seen on the tour. But Im sure the last time I saw the man in concert in 2011 and recent pics he never looked like that or in the last 35 yrs or just never

HatrinaHaterwitz said:

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

brilliant

I think it is great he is going for a more natural look. All the chemicals that are used to straighten hair are totally toxic and cancer causing. Besides, why should anyone have to do anything to there hair to be considered acceptable or attractive by societal definitions. I think it would be better if he switched to pure coconut oil instead of olive oil. More nourishing and if he wants his hair "straighter" that or bentonite are the way to go.

So , apparrently it seems to me that a lot of orgers dissapprove of him aging & not getting relaxers on his hair anymore . You can't blame the guy for wanting to go natural at his age . It's fine to have an opinion . I'm over the ignorance , though . Prince looks great .

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Deadcake 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.

I'm a photographer and in my opinion there are some issues with the exposure of it (ie blown out areas from having the side lighting too bright) and the colour work is a bit yuk - but I agree in terms of the photoshopping I don't see it as being "over-worked"

Exactly. Those circles are circling nothing.

WHAT WE HAVE COVERED THUS FAR ON THE ORG

Prince we want to hear some of the classics... but not the popular/radio friendly ones that everyone knows.

Prince we want music from the Vault... but you can't change a single note or lyric from the songs I've had illegally for 2 decades.

Prince is bald... but I don't like his hair in this new style.

Prince should communicate more with his fans... but not through interviews.

Prince should never start another website... but everyone other musician has one so why doesn't he?

Prince is mean to his fanbase... but I'm going to keep giving him my money at concerts and on his music.

[Edited 4/26/12 10:38am]

HonestMan13 said:

WHAT WE HAVE COVERED THUS FAR ON THE ORG

Prince we want to hear some of the classics... but not the popular/radio friendly ones that everyone knows.

Prince we want music from the Vault... but you can't change a single note or lyric from the songs I've had illegally for 2 decades.

Prince is bald... but I don't like his hair in this new style.

Prince should communicate more with his fans... but not through interviews.

Prince should never start another website... but everyone other musician has one so why doesn't he?

Prince is mean to his fanbase... but I'm going to keep giving him my money at concerts and on his music.

[Edited 4/26/12 10:38am]

I'm glad you said that . It seems like certain orgers are never satisfied .

HonestMan13 said:

WHAT WE HAVE COVERED THUS FAR ON THE ORG

Prince we want to hear some of the classics... but not the popular/radio friendly ones that everyone knows.

Prince we want music from the Vault... but you can't change a single note or lyric from the songs I've had illegally for 2 decades.

Prince is bald... but I don't like his hair in this new style.

Prince should communicate more with his fans... but not through interviews.

Prince should never start another website... but everyone other musician has one so why doesn't he?

Prince is mean to his fanbase... but I'm going to keep giving him my money at concerts and on his music.

[Edited 4/26/12 10:38am]

u forgot 2 add: Prince's fans that don't like a song, album or tour, protegee should NOT post their thoughts and feelings cause it's not a positive outcome on this site. We must ALL PRAISE the god known as PRINCE

Been saying for a long time now - damned if he does, and damned if he doesn't. Sure - course it's fine to ctiticise Prince but some of you - and you know damn well who you are - criticise every damn thing the guy does. It's beyond tiring for the rest of us.

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'm glad that my parents taught me that people who worry about what other people say or think are "shameful and pathetic." One of the things that I like most about Prince is that he has lived life and engaged his career on his own terms. Who wants to expand a fan base with people who use their own limited perceptions, insecurities, and anxieties to limit other people? If some idiot can't hear that Prince is a genius musician, songwriter, and performer because of how he dresses or looks, why would Prince care? So, as a fan since 1980, I've never had to defend Prince because I never associated with narrow-minded and uncultured people. Instead of demanding that Prince change, maybe you should get a better grade of friends or realize that you seem just as narrow-minded and insecure as your friends.

80spfantwp said:

Been saying for a long time now - damned if he does, and damned if he doesn't. Sure - course it's fine to ctiticise Prince but some of you - and you know damn well who you are - criticise every damn thing the guy does. It's beyond tiring for the rest of us.

AND there it is!!!

My thoughts exactly!

80spfantwp said:

Been saying for a long time now - damned if he does, and damned if he doesn't. Sure - course it's fine to ctiticise Prince but some of you - and you know damn well who you are - criticise every damn thing the guy does. It's beyond tiring for the rest of us.

THANK YOU ! All the right words .

HonestMan13 said:

WHAT WE HAVE COVERED THUS FAR ON THE ORG

Prince we want to hear some of the classics... but not the popular/radio friendly ones that everyone knows.

Prince we want music from the Vault... but you can't change a single note or lyric from the songs I've had illegally for 2 decades.

Prince is bald... but I don't like his hair in this new style.

Prince should communicate more with his fans... but not through interviews.

Prince should never start another website... but everyone other musician has one so why doesn't he?

Prince is mean to his fanbase... but I'm going to keep giving him my money at concerts and on his music.

[Edited 4/26/12 10:38am]

You forgot, Prince has not had a good song since the 80's....but Prince needs to stop playing the hits and play some new music.

HonestMan13 said:

WHAT WE HAVE COVERED THUS FAR ON THE ORG

Prince we want to hear some of the classics... but not the popular/radio friendly ones that everyone knows.

Prince we want music from the Vault... but you can't change a single note or lyric from the songs I've had illegally for 2 decades.

Prince is bald... but I don't like his hair in this new style.

Prince should communicate more with his fans... but not through interviews.

Prince should never start another website... but everyone other musician has one so why doesn't he?

Prince is mean to his fanbase... but I'm going to keep giving him my money at concerts and on his music.

[Edited 4/26/12 10:38am]

I've seen the posters of 'The Dictator' starring Sacha Baron Cohen and it hit me - this character is the spitting image of Prince with his 'new look' (but minus the beard)! Please find romo photos please!