Portrait...

[Charles Hess]

boy, I haven't posted an image for critique in a long, long time. Here's a casual portrait of Barbara, using only window light for illumination. I wish I had used a reflector to bounce some light into her right eye, but too late. :-)
Contax G2 Zeiss 90/2.9 Delta 100

[Kokopeli]

Hi Charles,

As always, you do great portraits, this one is no exception. If I had to find something to complain about, I would say that I would like to be able to see more of her R eye. As it is now, it's petty much lost in shadow. I'm also thinking the image needs a bit more contrast as well.

Other than those two things, the rest of the photo looks fine. Her fore-eye is in focus and has nice catchlights, and I like the tight crop.

Thanks for posting this one for critique!

[mtbbrian]

Thanks for posting over here Charles...

It is wonderful casual portrait, it frames her face quite nicely.
I do agree with you about the right side, but all in all it isn't that bothersome.

Don't be a stranger over here.

If you didn't read otherwise, I really like your avatar, it is well thought out and says a lot about being a moderator.

Brian

[Charles Hess]

I did comment on the avatar on Viewfinder. I hope to make the time to do some critiquing over here. Take care.

Thanks for posting over here Charles...

It is wonderful casual portrait, it frames her face quite nicely.
I do agree with you about the right side, but all in all it isn't that bothersome.

Don't be a stranger over here.

If you didn't read otherwise, I really like your avatar, it is well thought out and says a lot about being a moderator.

Brian

[natatbeach]

hi Charles,

only two cents--- the only thing I find distracting is the shadows that play out from either side of her nostrils

Very pleasing pose and lighting....

nat

[Sebastian]

Beautiful pose and model, but something just doesn't sit right with me. I dunno, I think it's her expression. She looks sad, uncomfortable in a way. Something about it that I can't describe is making me feel rather...uncomfortable.

Weird.

[MelissaD]

I agree about the bounce, but overall I really like the image. Very nice, casual portrait. Then again, I have yet to see one of your pieces that I *don't* like! ;)
Mel

[SunnySideUp]

I think that is what makes the photo so interesting. It makes you wonder...

Beautiful pose and model, but something just doesn't sit right with me. I dunno, I think it's her expression. She looks sad, uncomfortable in a way. Something about it that I can't describe is making me feel rather...uncomfortable.

Weird.

[Cowgirl]

I like it! Its simple, yet its more! You always do very good work!


Kathy

[Paul Wolf]

Hello, Charles:
I have never shot portraits, but the second I looked at this, I immediately liked it. Her expression was the first thing I noticed. For me, that's all I need. She seems relaxed, content. Nothing bothers me or distracts me, at all - not even the right eye problem. I also like the composition. The cropping, to me, seems just right.

Thanks for sharing,
Paul

[darkman]

boy, I haven't posted an image for critique in a long, long time. Here's a casual portrait of Barbara, using only window light for illumination. I wish I had used a reflector to bounce some light into her right eye, but too late. :-)
Contax G2 Zeiss 90/2.9 Delta 100

Hi Charles,

I'm not so sure about this one. Here eyes seem distant, almost contemplative. However, she has almost a grin, or quark on her face that doesn't match. The upper left hand corner is a little distraction, kind of a hot spot that leaves me wondering what's there.

I would also, like you noticed, like to see a catch light in both eye.

Overall, still a very nice shot.

Mike

[Dave E.]

Hey Charles,

This is simply an excellent image that holds the viewer's attention. And until I read about your concern about her right eye, I didn't notice.

-Dave-

[julestx]

Very beautiful! Is there a place where I can read and learn from others specifically interested in photographing people, much like this photo? Thank you !

[Frog]

Do a search in viewfinder and/or critique and I'm sure you'll find many portrait threads.

[julestx]

Do a search in viewfinder and/or critique and I'm sure you'll find many portrait threads.

Thank you :-) The forum will be a learning curve haha!