P-Rizzy

[Xia_Ke]

One thing I haven't really dabbled much in is shooting people. I am borrowing a friend's Nikon 18-70mm AF-S lens to try out right now. Hanging out with some friends on the porch earlier, I decided to try my hand at it a bit. This was one shot I liked a bit, though is it just me or does it look like it's someone else's arm holding up the cigarette?...LOL

[Frog]

I probably wouldn't have noticed but since you mentioned it, it does.
I intend to get into at least some portrait photgraphy as soon as I can find a willing subject so since I have little experience take anything I say with a grain of salt.
The vertical frame or whatever bothers me and the lack of light balance from left to right on his face. That could be the effect you want though.

[Xia_Ke]

Thanks for the input Frog I went with the landscape layout as I thought it fit the candid nature of the shot better. The lighting was chosen as I thought it portrayed his mood better. My friend Chris is a super nice guy. Almost too nice for his own good. As such, he gets picked on a bit by some from in our circle. He had just gotten done taking a couple "elbows" when I snapped this.

[Overbeyond]

I like this one a lot. Would have been nice to see a little smoke from the ciggy. The vertical frame is a bit of a pain.
But overall the landscape works for me.
Tom

[Xia_Ke]

Thank Tom I agree, I wish I could have caught a little more smoke in hindsight. Didn't even think of it at the time