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    Too square to be hip. almo's Avatar
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    May Photo Project: Portraits

    Hey guys,

    Sorry I am so tardy this month, but yes there is a project, and here it is:




    Portraits


    No real guidelines, just have fun!
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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    Well, this is something like a portrait...

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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    hitting the ground running...here we go. I have a lot of these.















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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    Do animal portraits count? No, not my dog either...lol

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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    Quote Originally Posted by payn817
    Do animal portraits count? No, not my dog either...lol
    I don't have a problem with that, as long as it is a ture portrait. After all, this is not a wildlife project.
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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    Now I am in my element!
    Titles:
    #1 "Flowers for you"
    #2 "A genuine smile"
    #3 "Weeping Willow"
    #4 "Dalmation"
    Last edited by Alison; 02-25-2007 at 05:24 PM.

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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    How would one define portrait? I mean like for example, would the second photo be a portrait?
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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    I just googled definition of a portrait here's what one link read...

    A portrait is a painting, photograph, or other artistic representation of a person. Portraits are often simple head shots or mug shots and are not usually overly elaborate or creative. The intent is to show the basic appearance of the person, and occasionally some artistic insight into his or her personality.

    However, I have seen some beautfiul pet portraits.
    I'm in photography heaven!!! *sighs*

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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    Quote Originally Posted by Alison


    However, I have seen some beautfiul pet portraits.
    I'm in photography heaven!!! *sighs*
    I am ok with pet portraits. I just don't want a bunch of wildlife stuff.

    Here is a example of what would be acceptable:

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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    And here are some with some PS work done on them.

    Titles and info:

    #1 "Red" (Canon EOS 350D, 50mm, 1.8 lens, window light only)
    #2 "Jenny" (Sony Cybershot DSC-P10, Tungsten lighting)
    #3 "Lisa" (Canon EOS 350D. 50mm 1.8 lens, Window light and bounced flash)
    #4 "Snow Queen" (Canon EOS 350D, kit lens 18-55mm, Window light only)
    Last edited by Alison; 02-25-2007 at 05:24 PM.

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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    Quote Originally Posted by Alison
    And here are some with some PS work done on them.

    Titles and info:

    #1 "Red" (Canon EOS 350D, 50mm, 1.8 lens, window light only)
    #2 "Jenny" (Sony Cybershot DSC-P10, Tungsten lighting)
    #3 "Lisa" (Canon EOS 350D. 50mm 1.8 lens, Window light and bounced flash)
    #4 "Snow Queen" (Canon EOS 350D, kit lens 18-55mm, Window light only)
    Awesomnisity...
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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    Awww thank you so much Almo!

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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    Great Topic Almo! Glad you're back.....

    Sailor in NYC - this image is soft as we were walking toward each other at a very fast pace, but I love the expression on her face as our eyes met.

    A volunteer at our residence

    My god-child on her First Communion Day

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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    Awesome work everyone!
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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    This one is my daughter. I have been playing with film and wanted to go back in time to try out different films rated at different ISO's. This was Ilford 125 pushed 2 stops. Scans not that great sorry


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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    This one was taken with my new toy. A medium format Mamiya!! I just love it.

    Once again this was a scanned image and it's not that great sorry!


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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    "Fond Memories" (Canon EOS 350D, 50mm 1.8 lens, window light only).

    I took this today.
    Introducing my first Teddy. He's lasted well hasn't he?
    I am holding a photograph of my Mum and sister's. I am the baby.
    Last edited by Alison; 02-25-2007 at 05:24 PM.

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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    Alison, I think "Fond Memories" is a great photo. The compostion is interesting and tells a story. Nice!

    Ok, I've never posted in this forum, but it sounds interesing. So, here are a couple portraits...
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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    I haven't posted in awhile but couldn't resist this month's theme.






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    Photo John Shafer in his element...

    Ah, what better place to share my most recent portrait: our own Photo John.

    Shot at the Santos mountain bike trails in Ocala, Florida.
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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    Just a lighting test, but I love her expression.

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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    I love that shot of PJ Steve.
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    Re: May Photo Project: Portraits

    Couldn' resist joining so i could post this portrait. My first post hope you enjoy as much as I do. There is something to be said for getting down to their level and photographing children.




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    May Photo Project: Portraits

    Couple shots of my kid.....
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