heavy on my mind - day 17
by ErinM

Comment by Louis:
Yikes but this is an awesome portrait. It has your classic disappearing focus that begins at the eyes and diminishes rapidly, even to his mouth and eyebrows, making for a startling and stunning portrait of him centred around his beautiful eyes. Add to that the light source at the bottom, and the light source providing the hard (in relation to the rest) catchlights, then add to that the very expert use of noise/grain, and WOW. The almost-square crop is a great choice. This is very striking and stunning. Knowing what little I do, your comments and title make me wonder about the circumstances of this photograph, and I feel of two minds in admiring it.

heavy on my mind - day 17
by ErinM

Comment by Wink:
Amazing shot. This is classic and anchored with those powerful eyes.

heavy on my mind - day 17
by ErinM

Comment by SandyP:
Ooooh. . .I understand! I raised one like that too! I know EXACTLY what you mean!

This sure is a beautiful portrait! I love the effect of the grain. It really enhances this particular photo and conveys his personality.

heavy on my mind - day 17
by ErinM

Comment by idnic:
Pretty portrait. Very personal expression and the bit of grain helps add to the candid feel.

heavy on my mind - day 17
by ErinM

Comment by bdenny:
WOW! This is great! The lighting, angle, everything. Very expressive!

sticks and stones - day 14
by ErinM

Comment by chele:
i love to come back to this one. it is calming. it could be from any era. it's got such a powerful sense of childhood wonder, innocence, imagination, creativity......
the crop and de-sat is just frosting on already amazing photo!

midday at the museum
by ErinM

Comment by Wink:
Having the couple looking away from the Calder makes this even more interesting. Hope they noticed it before going to the gift store. The pointing hand adds a very dynamic element. Good eye.

bunny ears - day 16
by ErinM

Comment by Wink:
Just because this isn't "new" doesn't mean it isn't a great shot, which it is. It's very emotive with the different personalities exposed, and beautifully toned, composed and a great moment in the lives of these two guys.

bunny ears - day 16
by ErinM

Comment by sevilduvarci:
love this, great moment captured.

bunny ears - day 16
by ErinM

Comment by bs-photos:
OOH popsicles & bunny ears!! Love the b&w conversion