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Some Guys Get All the Luck
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ciaran wrote:
I’m missing the sex appeal??
Maybe you are Ciaran, but this boy has it in spades I’m sure you agree.
ciaran wrote:
Nicely composed, but all a bit dull and grey for me. I’d push the contrast a bit as well as some additional sharpening.
Nicely lit, nicely composed and great engagement with the camera.
Thanks for that. I’ll try pushing the contrast. I think the softness in places
was caused by opening the aperture so I could avoid flashing. I was
wary of over-sharpening so I probably under-sharpened. I’ve still a lot to
learn.PeteTheBloke wrote:
ciaran wrote:
I’m missing the sex appeal??
Maybe you are Ciaran, but this boy has it in spades I’m sure you agree.
Walked into that one :oops:
Great portrait – I like this one a lot.
So many people pictures are little more than mug shots. The thing that appeals to me about this one is that it communicates and defines the character and personality of the subject, and I suspect this was your aim rather than trying to produce a technically perfect mere likeness. You’ve managed to avoid a self-conscious or ‘posed’ look and, when I look at the eyes and set of his mouth, I feel I can take a good guess at the type of man behind the face. Maybe including some other clues rather than a blank wall behind might help, but of course not always possible.
To me these things are far more important than any technical considerations. Yes, it’s nice to get good lighting and sharpness etc (all looking good in this shot). Expressing something about who your subject is, instead of merely describing their appearance, is more difficult. But it’s what makes this one stand out.
ellude wrote:
Great portrait – I like this one a lot.
Thanks Ellude. I really appreciate that. Especially when I cast my mind back over some
of the smashing portraits you’ve posted here.
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