Portraits of a foster child... - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

11/26/2004 12:20:31 AM · #1

Sorry I havent been able to get the exif info yet on these, but any criticism/comments are welcome and appreciated.

Message edited by author 2004-11-27 03:27:16.

suemack

Canon EOS-20D

11/26/2004 03:20:46 AM · #2

A very photogenic, but sad looking little boy. I really like these shots cos you've managed to portray that feeling.

Olympus 50mm f/1.8 MF Normal Zuiko

11/26/2004 11:38:53 AM · #3

I've been coming back to these photos all day wondering how to comment on them. I wouldn't presume to advise you on the technical aspects of the shots as you're obviously a fine photographer.

In my view, a portrait is all about making a direct connection between the subject and the viewer. I am reminded of my nightschool photography teacher ( some 30 years ago) who said " if you want to show what your subject looks like...use colour..if you want to show what it feels like...use B/W". This is not always true but I think that your shots here tend to illustrate his point.

Both of these images are very good by any standards. However, I can "feel" your presence in the colour image rather more than I want to. The b/w image is devastatingly direct and powerful. The softness, grain and composition (especially the lighting) only enhance the impact.

Well done

emorgan49

Olympus E-5

11/26/2004 12:06:45 PM · #4

Originally posted by Fibonacci:

Both of these images are very good by any standards. However, I can "feel" your presence in the colour image rather more than I want to. The b/w image is devastatingly direct and powerful. The softness, grain and composition (especially the lighting) only enhance the impact.

Hmmm...I thought almost the same thing. Both are moving but in the color one Parker is looking at the photographer and in the BW he is looking at himself.

Olympus 50mm f/1.8 MF Normal Zuiko

11/26/2004 12:10:20 PM · #5

Originally posted by emorgan49:

Both are moving but in the color one Parker is looking at the photographer and in the BW he is looking at himself.

I wish that I'd said that !

emorgan49

Olympus E-5

11/26/2004 12:11:45 PM · #6

Originally posted by Fibonacci:

Originally posted by emorgan49:
Both are moving but in the color one Parker is looking at the photographer and in the BW he is looking at himself.

I wish that I'd said that !

YOU DID!

11/26/2004 12:18:43 PM · #7

Originally posted by emorgan49:

Originally posted by Fibonacci:

Originally posted by emorgan49:
Both are moving but in the color one Parker is looking at the photographer and in the BW he is looking at himself.

I wish that I'd said that !

YOU DID!

In that case, I completely agree with myself !

11/26/2004 05:23:08 PM · #8

lol thanks for the kind words.

11/26/2004 05:24:08 PM · #9

Thank YOU for those lovely images.
I hope that this thread attracts a few more commenters as this is quality photography and deserves a little more attention in my opinion.

Message edited by author 2004-11-26 17:33:00.

11/26/2004 08:02:01 PM · #10

bump

11/26/2004 08:44:10 PM · #11

Sorry Jeremy....looks like the curse of Fibonacci (the infamous thread killer) has struck again.
Bob

11/26/2004 08:46:16 PM · #12

Originally posted by Fibonacci:

Sorry Jeremy....looks like the curse of Fibonacci (the infamous thread killer) has struck again.
Bob

haha its quite ok. I wish I had time to post the exif info, but I have to go out right now for a Photo job shooting a band around here, they asked me to shoot some stuff for their press kit.

Kanntara