Rob, I don’t normally comment on the people shots but I really like this one, great conversion and dof all with what looks to be a very relaxed model. Excellent shot.
I really like the conversion, and the sharpness and composition are superb.
There is definitely a feeling of relaxation and fun about it as well.
I was trying not to go down the road of typcal “I wish there were eye contact” comment, hence the reason for coming back so many times, but I really do think that if the subject were engaging the camera, this would be a superb shot rather than just a very good one,
The light is lovely and soft…was this under a canopy or umberella by any chance?
I think this is a really well delivered image – and Fred’s expression looks inviting but the engagement with the scene is elsewhere and it doesn’t really translate to me for this one