Paulie
by timfythetoo

Comment by one2one:
Great portrait. Camera position being low gives his look authority I find. Your lighting choice is simple but effective and his pose is fantastic. Good teamwork. You two toos work well together. ;]

Paulie
by timfythetoo

Comment by karmat:
I really like the clarity and lighting of this shot. He looks like such an interesting man -- I bet he can really tell a good story.

Reading your comments, perhaps it was your intention, but he looks so stiff and posed. Almost like you said, "Stand here. I'm going to take your picture." and there was no relaxing him. I look at it and his face says, "I'm interesting, talk to me." but his pose says, "I'm bored/tense, leave me alone, or I'm going to jack you in the side of the face."

Paulie
by timfythetoo

Comment by Molly:
Very interesting subject with such kind eyes. I would imagine he has wonderful stories to tell. Looks as though he's getting ready to say something wise! Colors are beautiful.

Afternoon Swing
by timfythetoo

Comment by krnodil:
Oh, crap, you even make killer shots in blur. :) Nice brightness to it, suits the subject/activity - cheerful.

Paulie
by timfythetoo

Comment by colorcarnival:
I'm a ways away from the strobist technique but I appreciate seeing what can be done. I think it's fabulous that you managed to have his black t-shirt stand apart from the black background. If you had not written anything, I would have thought this was a studio shot. I love the strong colortone of his clothing too. Wonderful clarity as well. And of course - great expression!

Paulie
by timfythetoo

Comment by Ken:
He looks like quite the character, and still has that "tough guy" look, although perhaps a bit mellowed by the years. That's quite the job on the lighting, I thought it was a black background before I read your comments.

Paulie
by timfythetoo

Comment by violinist123:
What a long trip from ukrainian emmigrant to harley guy. His face has the lines that tell every mile of it. Great shot.

Paulie
by timfythetoo

Comment by bvy:
Great shot. I grew up in a Harley kind of town -- reminds me of some of my old neighbors. The skin is processed beautifully, and the pose and angle are good too.

Paulie
by timfythetoo

Comment by Kelli:
Fantastic what can be achieved with the right flash. He does look like quite a character.

Pearl
by timfythetoo

Comment by mgsmith53:
More a portrayal of her wrinkles than a portrait of the woman. Softer lighting called for here?