Mona Liza
Nov 11, 2015 06:07:39 #
Nov 11, 2015 08:26:27 #
Frank2013
Loc: San Antonio, TX. & Milwaukee, WI.
Billyspad wrote:
Just a normal street portrait
For your consideration
For your consideration
Looks almost like serious contemplation, but with you standing there she seems to be doing her best to keep from busting out laughing. Well taken and presented Mr. Spad. The door frame giving perspective with the light fading into the background is spot on. Any chance we could see the non-normal one.
Nov 11, 2015 08:36:12 #
Billyspad wrote:
Just a normal street portrait
For your consideration
For your consideration
A thoughtful expression, absorbed in something close but off-camera with no hint of awareness of your lens,
Nice job!
Dave
Nov 11, 2015 18:49:25 #
Frank2013 wrote:
Looks almost like serious contemplation, but with you standing there she seems to be doing her best to keep from busting out laughing. Well taken and presented Mr. Spad. The door frame giving perspective with the light fading into the background is spot on. Any chance we could see the non-normal one.
As non normal as I ever get young Frank. Out of camera slight adjustments in ACR a tiny touch of Nik and here ya go. Its a testament to how good the Nikon 35 mm prime is. Nikon did the work not me.
Nov 11, 2015 19:03:36 #
Frank2013
Loc: San Antonio, TX. & Milwaukee, WI.
Billyspad wrote:
As non normal as I ever get young Frank. Out of camera slight adjustments in ACR a tiny touch of Nik and here ya go. Its a testament to how good the Nikon 35 mm prime is. Nikon did the work not me.
Well you were the one calling it "just a normal street portrait".
Nov 11, 2015 19:16:57 #
Billyspad wrote:
As non normal as I ever get young Frank. Out of camera slight adjustments in ACR a tiny touch of Nik and here ya go. Its a testament to how good the Nikon 35 mm prime is. Nikon did the work not me.
Just remember, a component of every artist's creativity is his choice of art materials and tools. I've never heard of Andrew Wyeth giving credit to Kolinsky Sable brushes, or of Michelangelo claim that "Credit goes to the Carerra marble quarry". Just like you, they had to pay for their art materials and supplies before embarking, respectively, on "Christina's World" or "David".
So, good on ya, my artist friend, for that commendable portrait!
Dave
Nov 11, 2015 22:32:20 #
It's interesting looking at the image again and again wondering about that smile and obvious why you chose the title. The frown above the eyes suggest something negative, but the chin could follow or be flipped into a withheld smile.
It's a thoughtful image and I appreciate you sharing it with us. If I may though, what attracted you to it? S-
It's a thoughtful image and I appreciate you sharing it with us. If I may though, what attracted you to it? S-
Nov 12, 2015 01:41:03 #
St3v3M wrote:
It's interesting looking at the image again and again wondering about that smile and obvious why you chose the title. The frown above the eyes suggest something negative, but the chin could follow or be flipped into a withheld smile.
It's a thoughtful image and I appreciate you sharing it with us. If I may though, what attracted you to it? S-
It's a thoughtful image and I appreciate you sharing it with us. If I may though, what attracted you to it? S-
She had mischevous smile which I failed to capture. By the time I had taken the shots it was the enigmatic or slightly mysterious look which I am a sucker for. Give me a gal with far away eyes and I am a happy snapper indeed. Its why I take a lot of portraits St3v3 the human expression is a constantly changing canvas and catching it to record at just the right time is the challenge.
I like to take em on the street of perfect strangers. Findin the interesting face putting them at ease within the space of 30 seconds and shooting them is a big buzz for me.
And its a damn site easier than landscape fella with immensely better chances of getting it right.
Nov 12, 2015 01:44:40 #
Billyspad wrote:
She had mischevous smile which I failed to capture... (show quote)
People are hard. Mountains don't move... S-
Nov 12, 2015 07:44:58 #
Billy you may not do landscapes but you can certainly do people. I really like this shot particularly the somewhat enigmatic look on her face. And Mona Lisa is the perfect title.
Peter
Peter
Nov 12, 2015 11:49:03 #
This is the kind of portrait photography I like best - natural appearance, not staged. Exactly how we experience people. No excessive retouching. Beauty does not require perfection.
Nov 12, 2015 16:41:12 #
Billyspad wrote:
Just a normal street portrait
For your consideration
For your consideration
She is not looking at us; but I don't think she has to be. This is a portrait not a glamour shot. I like the line created on the left by the wood behind her head. It runs vertically and adds to the composition but in no way clutters the image or interferes with her head or face. Very nicely done. Good composition and thoughtful treatment of the background.
Nov 12, 2015 22:33:47 #
conkerwood wrote:
Billy you may not do landscapes but you can certainly do people. I really like this shot particularly the somewhat enigmatic look on her face. And Mona Lisa is the perfect title.
Peter
Peter
Thank you for those kind words Peter
Nov 12, 2015 22:38:15 #
rook2c4 wrote:
This is the kind of portrait photography I like best - natural appearance, not staged. Exactly how we experience people. No excessive retouching. Beauty does not require perfection.
Good day to you rook my friend. I like the natural look so never retouch beyond a slight sharpening of eyes and lips if needed. We all have the odd spot or a mole. its what makes each face unique. If I was taking shots for Revlon I might well have to have a rethink.
But normal people in their own enviroment is fine by me and glad you agree.
Thank you for calling by my man
Nov 12, 2015 22:43:32 #
ebrunner wrote:
She is not looking at us; but I don't think she has to be. This is a portrait not a glamour shot. I like the line created on the left by the wood behind her head. It runs vertically and adds to the composition but in no way clutters the image or interferes with her head or face. Very nicely done. Good composition and thoughtful treatment of the background.
Hya Erich. The background to which you refer is just courtesy of the Nikon 35 m prime. If you, are as in my case, lucky enough to get your camera settings right its an awesome lens and ridiculously inexpensive at much less than $200 new.
Glad you liked it my friend
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