The Key's to Success
by jefalk

Comment by rmahan:
Execellent composition and posing. I would tone down the highlighted button and the specular hightlight on the piano. I like how the hair light adds separation between the subject and background.

The Key's to Success
by jefalk

Comment by daisy77:
nice photo and great portrait. high marks!!

The Key's to Success
by jefalk

Comment by KarenB:
interesting portrait putting the person into their "environment". Great lighting. The only 2 things I would tweek would be to 1) change his hand position to face the back of the hand to the camera rather than the side of the hand... back of the hand is more masculine. 2) I might have him lean toward the piano a bit more, or rest the other arm or hand on it. He is getting his portrait taken with the piano, so it must be an important aspect of his life.
nice going all around. :)

The Key's to Success
by jefalk

Comment by kharper:
Very nicely done ... I like seeing a portrait in some sort of context. The wrinkles in the background are distracting though.

The Key's to Success
by jefalk

Comment by ChrisW123:
Very cool shot. Love the lighting and the piano. I would have zoomed in a little more maybe. Not sure.

The Key's to Success
by jefalk

Comment by nasco519:
Good lighting and skin tones. I like the way the background enhances the subject

The Key's to Success
by jefalk

Comment by carlacryptic:
Classic portrait of a musician - the lighting is warm and the hints of color balance each other well - nice shot. - 8

The Key's to Success
by jefalk

Comment by andywightman:
Lovely composition and lighting. Wonderful colours and attention to key elements. Evidence of substantial time and effort. Well done.

The Key's to Success
by jefalk

Comment by ccraft:
I like this one because it truly conveys the subject's personality (somethign every portrait should do).

The Key's to Success
by jefalk

Comment by nsoroma79:
Nice lighting, and color. Maybe a bit more light on the piano? :)