The Eyes Have It

[Old Timer]

Submitted for your opinion.

[conbu19]

A beautiful little face is in there Larry. It is a wonderful shot ,I would prefer to see the lips included,simply my preference not a critique
Steve B.

[gahspidy]

Simply lovely. The tones, smooth yet defined skin texture, sharpness of the eyes, and I do like the framing as it is. Just right. Good work.
btw, I rarely move off this forum to any others so it's nice to see you drop by. . .

[readingr]

OT,

the tones the symmetry the eyes - Darn good photo.

Roger

[Overbeyond]

This face is beautiful and pure and the eyes have everything including a rare sight of eye liquid/tears, if I'm using the right word here.
I amagined it without the upper lip but then I started to miss it. There are a few crops available here and they all work even a letterbox of the beautiful eyes. But no, I would not change anything.
Tom

[Old Timer]

Simply lovely. The tones, smooth yet defined skin texture, sharpness of the eyes, and I do like the framing as it is. Just right. Good work.
btw, I rarely move off this forum to any others so it's nice to see you drop by. . .

Thank you Gary for your kind remarks. I respect your opinion and appreciate your comments. I need to get back over here more often. This was an image that I felt I want opinions on and knew this was the right venue to get them. Since taking over as Gallery Moderator I spend much of my time there. I would also like to remind posters that if they allow their images to cross post to the gallery it's nice to stop by over there and see if some of the regular gallery members have made comments. Once again Gary thanks and I hope to be here more often.

[Old Timer]

Thanks Steve, Roger and Tom for your kind remarks. This was an image I was not at all sure about. I tried different versions and kept coming back to my original take on the photo. I kept the hint of the lips in the lower portion of the image because with out them the photo seemed to lose symmetry. To me the lips seemed to complete a V leading the viewer into the heart of the image.

[Greg McCary]

Very nice OT. I like how you filled the frame, and great tones as well...
Greg

[Old Timer]

Thanks Greg. I really like the tones in this as well. I originally was looking at this in color and on a whim tried it in b&w and immediately knew that was the way I wanted to present this image. The color version couldn't hold a candle to the b&w.

Congrads on the POTW. Excellent image.

[point*break]

Hi Old Timer, All i can say is i find this shot to be truly amazing! there is so much feeling in the eyes that you cannot look away from it! It would look great on a 6ft x 6ft canvas!!! :thumbsup:

[trog100]

the eyes have a sophistication the rest of the face dosnt have.. somehow i feel they dont match.. just my thoughts.. or at least the thoughts the picture conjured up..

trog

[Old Timer]

the eyes have a sophistication the rest of the face dosnt have.. somehow i feel they dont match.. just my thoughts.. or at least the thoughts the picture conjured up..

trog

Not sure what you mean. Could you define how you are using sophistication in relation to the eyes? I agree that the eyes are the most compelling part of the image and they were meant to be. Is this your point. I appreciate your comment and hope you will elaborate.

[Old Timer]

Very kind of you point*break. This is my grandson standing at my knee while I was sitting with my camera tiring to get him still for just a moment. He was very much questioning just what I wanted from him. I think I captured something of his character in this photo.

[Lara]

Nice photo of Jake, Larry. I believe you caught personality in this shot. He looks pensive/and ready for a nap.

[trog100]

it must be something about eyes looked at very closely.. eyes seem to be ageless.. purely as a photograph i dont think it works.. at least for none family members.. he he

for family members its beautiful..

trog

[Coastal Flyer]

O.T.-

I haven't had much time for offering comments on the website the past couple weeks, work is a bit nuts at the year end. However, I just had to offer a couple words on this shot: very nice. Really like this photo, the skin texture is perfect, the eyes are perfect and I think the hint of the upper lip works just fine. Nice job. Beautiful baby.

CF

[Didache]

Absolutely gorgeous (makes me want to go find a baby and try it myself!). What makes it special is the unusualness of it. And that lip is inspired.

Mike

[Old Timer]

Lara, CF and Mike I appreciate your taking the time to look and comment on this image. As you know Lara this little guy is very special being the first grandchild. I am always looking for a different or unusal perspective for images of him. I hope this one worked to some degree. I really liked the b&w version I've strived to caputre his eyes and never felt that I had what I wanted till this photo.

trog100 I appreciate your take on the image and your comments. Photography is a very personal thing and what one person appreciates another may not. Thanks for your views that's what this forum is all about.

[Didache]

The first grandchild is very special! My eldest daughter is 27 now - but won't take the hint ;)

Mike

[swmdrayfan]

Larry,
Lovely and interesting shot. We're expecting our first grandchild in February. My wife is excited....I'm excited.....my d70 is excited.
John

[Old Timer]

The first grandchild is very special! My eldest daughter is 27 now - but won't take the hint ;)

Mike

Keep the faith my eldest daughter was 29 when she had this little guy and now is pregnant again with what will be our 4th grand child in April. Both my sons were fathers with in the last 3 months. So we went from famine to feast in a hurry it can happen for you too.

[Old Timer]

Larry,
Lovely and interesting shot. We're expecting our first grandchild in February. My wife is excited....I'm excited.....my d70 is excited.
John

Thanks for the comment John. My wife and I are having the time of our life as grandparents and my cameras have never been busier. I'll be waiting for pictures in Feb.

[Alison]

The clarity in the eyes and eye lashes is awesome OT. Not easy to get both in focus, I'm always trying!

[Lara]

As you know Lara this little guy is very special being the first grandchild. I am always looking for a different or unusal perspective for images of him. I hope this one worked to some degree. I really liked the b&w version I've strived to caputre his eyes and never felt that I had what I wanted till this photo.

I sure do know he's very special to you Larry. Your photograph worked for me. One can really learn from people like, you who share their work.

[Old Timer]

The clarity in the eyes and eye lashes is awesome OT. Not easy to get both in focus, I'm always trying!

Thanks Alison I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Eyes have been a bug a boo with me hope I got it close to right this time. I was working very close to him and was hoping every thing was in focus. You know how these little guys can move on you.