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09/05/2008 08:38:33 AM |
| Good use of directional lighting to bring some detail to his face. I also like the nice clean background. There is one thing that bothers me though. Its not full length its not mid length, its not tight. Its almost like you couldnt decide how to shoot it so you went somewhere in the middle. To me its an odd crop. I'd like to either see it full length, or cut at the waist, with the arms in a different position. He seems a bit stiff and put off that you are taking his photo. I find the hardest thing to working with people is getting everyone to relax. Including myself. |
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09/02/2008 04:43:43 PM |
| 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. ;] |
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09/02/2008 03:44:02 PM |
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." |
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09/02/2008 08:49:25 AM |
| 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. |
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09/01/2008 08:25:31 PM |
| 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! |
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09/01/2008 01:37:18 PM |
| 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. |
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09/01/2008 11:39:58 AM |
| What a long trip from ukrainian emmigrant to harley guy. His face has the lines that tell every mile of it. Great shot. |
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09/01/2008 11:32:08 AM |
| 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. |
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09/01/2008 10:21:22 AM |
| Fantastic what can be achieved with the right flash. He does look like quite a character. |
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09/01/2008 06:50:23 AM |
| Nice image! He looks like an interesting character...and I'm totally intrigued that you can come up with that background using camera settings and lighting. |
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09/01/2008 06:33:43 AM |
| Cool T shirt :) Love the black background, gonna have to try that flash technique myself! |
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