great light on his left eye- very crunchy and sensitive.
I think the fact that there are different plans of zooming within the portrait really create a focal point (i.e. the first plan).
great detail on the hat too:=)
Thanks. The sun was really low as you can see by the shadows, but there was a sign to his right which reflected some light back onto his face making the shadows less dramatic.
His eyes are really expressive. Of course, the DOF is just wonderful. Is it all real?
I've been wanting to get an 85mm prime for a while, but of course that won't give me your portrait chops. :-)
2005-11-28
Miles
Thanks all :)
Michael, the DOF is all real, it's an outstanding lens, endless detail. It might prove to be a little long on the 20d for my taste, the 50mm is a more comfortable length I think, but it will definitely be useful at events.
Jean, exif info is, Canon 20d with 85mm f1.8 at f2.5, 1/1250 and ISO100 :)
Sweet portrait. I totally love the lighting in this shot, as it's pretty much perfect. I love the old-school businessman look he's got going. The story I get in my head runs along the theme of Death of a Salesman. The man's got a really powerful regard. I really like this one.
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Mystery Me
Great shot, especially the eyebrows!
2005-11-27
50mm
great light on his left eye- very crunchy and sensitive.
I think the fact that there are different plans of zooming within the portrait really create a focal point (i.e. the first plan).
great detail on the hat too:=)
2005-11-27
Smallest Photo
great subject. beautifully executed.
2005-11-27
Miles
Thanks. The sun was really low as you can see by the shadows, but there was a sign to his right which reflected some light back onto his face making the shadows less dramatic.
2005-11-27
David
Fabulous - reminds me of death of a salesman.
2005-11-27
Jessyel Ty Gonzalez
Composition and exposure are a tad bit off for my tastes, but still a great portrait.
2005-11-27
Keith
Looks like he should be talking to Michael Cain in a 60's movie .
2005-11-27
n3on
Nice portrait, great work !
2005-11-27
Andy
Really great portrait, lovely dark areas and shadow in there, kind of hides his eyes but it works really well.
2005-11-28
Joe Lencioni
He looks really tired or like he is about to sneeze.
2005-11-28
john
killer... looks like a hungover sports announcer from the 60s.
2005-11-28
Arne
Love those eyebrows!
2005-11-28
jean-seb
What did you use for that shot, Your 20D ?
Because it's incredibly sharp.
2005-11-28
Michael Czeiszperger
His eyes are really expressive. Of course, the DOF is just wonderful. Is it all real?
I've been wanting to get an 85mm prime for a while, but of course that won't give me your portrait chops. :-)
2005-11-28
Miles
Thanks all :)
Michael, the DOF is all real, it's an outstanding lens, endless detail. It might prove to be a little long on the 20d for my taste, the 50mm is a more comfortable length I think, but it will definitely be useful at events.
Jean, exif info is, Canon 20d with 85mm f1.8 at f2.5, 1/1250 and ISO100 :)
2005-11-28
Dan
Sweet portrait. I totally love the lighting in this shot, as it's pretty much perfect. I love the old-school businessman look he's got going. The story I get in my head runs along the theme of Death of a Salesman. The man's got a really powerful regard. I really like this one.
2005-11-29
Tim Walker
That is an excellent portrait.
2005-11-29
susan B.
superb. simply superb.
2005-11-29
Massimo
Great. Reminds me of Le Carre's George Smiley.
2005-11-30
pierre
as usual, your portraits are killing me :)
well done mate.
2005-12-05
Robert Simpson
Blimey!
2005-12-13
Sofia (Portugal)
I think you got the idea of an old man, with all the years he carries with him. A tired man, with a look of disappointment in his eyes
2006-01-04