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!

Well, this is something like a portrait...:p

http://gallery.photographyreview.com...276IMG_663.jpg

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

http://alcsnet.com/urbex-milton/expo...es/photo17.jpg

http://alcsnet.com/luyckx_tk/photos/...es/sf04_14.jpg

http://alcsnet.com/luyckx_tk/photos/...es/sf05_38.jpg

http://alcsnet.com/luyckx_tk/photos/...es/sf05_45.jpg

http://alcsnet.com/luyckx_tk/photos/...es/sf05_37.jpg

http://alcsnet.com/luyckx_tk/photos/...s/con05_42.jpg

http://alcsnet.com/luyckx_tk/photos/...s/con05_34.jpg

http://alcsnet.com/luyckx_tk/photos/...s/con05_33.jpg

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

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Originally Posted by payn817

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

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I don't have a problem with that, as long as it is a ture portrait. After all, this is not a wildlife project.

Now I am in my element! :D
Titles:
#1 "Flowers for you"
#2 "A genuine smile"
#3 "Weeping Willow"
#4 "Dalmation"

How would one define portrait? I mean like for example, would the second photo be a portrait?

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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Originally Posted by Alison

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

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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:

http://gallery.photographyreview.com...62514_0371.jpg

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)

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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)

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Awesomnisity...

Awww thank you so much Almo! :)

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

Liz

Awesome work everyone!

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...bnail72ppi.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...hting72ppi.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b1...zthumbnail.jpg

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

http://static.flickr.com/44/139647192_274e0d7df9.jpg

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!

http://static.flickr.com/53/139563222_f9815ace9f.jpg

"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. :)

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...

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

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...anjoplayer.JPG

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...layingdown.JPG

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2005-...41/thekiss.jpg

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

Shot at the Santos mountain bike trails in Ocala, Florida.

Just a lighting test, but I love her expression.

http://www.cmcpics.com/blogimages/rhilight.jpg

I love that shot of PJ Steve.

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.


http://chris-grant.smugmug.com/photos/9845661-M.jpg

Chris
www.chris-grant.smugmug.com

Couple shots of my kid.....:D