Thank you for the kind words. I've know him (About 30+years) for a long time, and I just thought he should have a Portrait of his self. I know his kids will some day appreciate this shot. (Not because I shot it)

Anyway...I thank you for your time to look, and the nice words as well. I Thank You!!!

Thanks,
Boone.

Again...your conclusions are "Correct"! Firstly, Deeder is a great friend and your right..."He is not one to say a lot".

And yes...he was in the U.S Army for 12 years when he was younger.

He really takes pride in his work, and I love all that he did for me. I am lucky and honored to have him as a friend!!!

Thanks again for your time to take a look!

Thanks,
Boone.

Thanks very much for the kind words and your time for looking. Thank You!!!

Thanks,
Boone.

I truly thank you for the look and your personal observation. I wanted this light in the background to add to the "Fog" that I knew he liked from him seeing some of my other work. I agree that the shot could be done with or without the light. A 16" x 16" non-gridded soft box was used for the Key light.

I guess it is a matter of what you see, or like.

BTW: If you look at his eyes, the highlight is created by the Key Light, (I am sure you know this) but if you look at his glasses, in the right (Your left) lens you can see the 2x2 gridded soft box overhead that is the Fill Light.

It's only a matter of how "You See" or "Feel" what the client wants.
However, your observation is well taken, and I thank you for the input.

Thanks again for your comments, and mostly for the nice words as well as your time. Thank You so very much!!!

Thanks,
Boone.

I am happy you liked it! That means a lot to me.

Thank you so very much!

Thanks,
Boone.

I am so glad that others, like you, have seen the "Character" in his eyes. This makes my effort really worth it to me!
I so thank you for the kind words, and the look. I know that all the people here on UHH, have other things to do with your time, and I thank you for this time. It means a lot to me, and I so very much "Thank You"!

Thanks,
Boone.

Boy I hope your right! And I thank you.

Being a Portrait Photographer for many years, I try to capture the subjects "Character", and I am glad when a shoot comes together. Again, I thank you very much.

Deeder is, and has been a great friend. He is what some may call; "A Jack of All Trades". Deeder has done carpentry finish work for me, as well as lay carpet, cement work, and several other construction jobs. He is very proud of his work, and he always makes things look super. This was a Portrait that shows that. I am very happy how it came out.

He is a "Special Person Indeed"! Again, I thank you so much for taking the time to look at my work! Thank You!

Thanks,
Boone.

Glad it meets your approval, that's a good thing to me!!!

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Boone.

Thanks so much. I submit my work to you guys to see if you see what I was trying to get, and you did!!!

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Boone.

Glad you liked it. I did as well. It is a great feeling when other Photographers see in your images what you were trying to achieve. I thank you so very much!

Thanks,
Boone.

Thanks for the look, and I am glad you liked it!

Thanks,
Boone.

I thank you for the look, and that you can see what carlysue saw. Good Eye indeed!!!

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Boone.

carlysue],

I Must have done what I set out to do, because your analysis of this portrait is "Exactly" what I was trying to achieve. Your quote: "unapologetic steadfast and opinionated and steadfast to his beliefs. And I see kindness in his eyes. He looks comfortable", Is spot on!!!

I love to do Portraits (It is my forte) and I believe that a Portrait is..."A Portrayal Of the Subjects Character"! And this is what I try to reflect in my work.

I thank you for looking, and for your "Exact Analysis" of this shot.

I Thank You, and it makes me feel good inside!

Thanks,
Boone.

who has done so many nice things for me!!!

His real name is Donald but everyone calls him "Deeder".

Deeder has worked for me many times over the years, and even now that I'm retired (For all intents & purpose) he

still comes around.

Anyway...he rarely excepts money from me. (And others) So one night over a couple of cold ones, I ask him if he

would let me do a Portrait of him. After he listened to what I had to say (And it wasn't easy!) he agreed.

I did the attached Portrait of him earlier this month. He hasn't seen it yet, but he will in a few days.

I assure you...he will "TRY TO PAY ME"...but it will be my turn to "LAUGH & WALK AWAY!

Shoot Specs:

Camera: Nikon D750
Lens: Nikon 24-120, f/4 @ 85 mm.
4 light set up.

Please Note: The white lines on the outer edges of the image, these are "Guidelines For Me" during my mounting procedure. "These Will Not Be Seen" on the final image.

Thanks,
Boone.

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