Solitude
by moodville

Comment:
Lovely lighting and wonderful expression. I like the inclusion of the fencing infront of him for it's pattern and provision of compositional balance and also for the way it places him in his environment. A really beautiful portrait.

PS I just read a marvellous book called A Primate's Memoirs by Robert Sapolsky which is about baboons not chimps and sounds deathly dull but is actually a very touching story. You might enjoy it.

The Girl With A Pearl Earring
by sher

Comment:
Clever idea and nicely done.

Josh and Melissa
by boyte1

Comment:
A sweet portrait that I'm sure the models will really like. Colour seems a little too orange to me.

Owen
by dsidwell

Comment:
Nice use of light and shadow lines to add interest.

At Rest
by ganders

Comment:
I like the shapes - the semicircle of the bushes, the strong lines of the steps, columns and bench. And I like the feeling of contemplation/ rest.
Not sure you picked a very nice model ;)

A Man
by ellamay

Comment:
I think going in closer would create more impact, as would a portrait orientation - the space at the two sides adds nothing.

Anastasia
by nborton

Comment:
A lovely portrait with nice close crop, nice touch of framing from the shirt edge below, and nice close crop to create a feeling of intimacy.

Passion
by mbardeen

Comment:
I really like the composition, with the line of his profile cutting the frame so confidently. The slight smile on his face is endearing and the light in his eyes certainly speaks of passion. I like that I can see his teeth - makes the smile look more genuine. Lighting seems a touch hard on his nose and cheek - is it already diffused? I like this one a lot.

Outside Looking Out
by insteps

Comment:
I like this wider portrait that shows some of her environment - it makes me think that perhaps she is an artist, this lady who lives in a beautifully decorated loft apartment.

portre ressami
by kiwiness

Comment:
This is very striking and reminds me of the kind of image I'd expect to see on a magazine cover. I'd like to crop even tighter at the right (to lose all that background on that side) and a touch more on top. I think it creates a stronger composition. This is just beautiful. If the light were a touch softer on her face I think it would be perfect.