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    First Featured photo...Portrait...

    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. :-)
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    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!
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    Thanks for posting!

    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.

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    Thanks Brian

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


    Quote Originally Posted by 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.

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    a beauty

    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....

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    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.

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    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! ;)
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    What makes it nice...

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

    Quote Originally Posted by 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.

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


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    Great portrait!

    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,
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    Quote Originally Posted by 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. :-)
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    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.

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    Excellent

    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-

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    Re: Portrait...

    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 !

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    Re: Portrait...

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

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    Re: Portrait...

    Quote Originally Posted by Frog View Post
    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!

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