Ok - this shot is amazing, really really amazing. This is not empty flattery so you will visit my post. This shot is wonderfully done. WHere did you learn how to do portraits like this? Is there anything I could read, anything I should study, some thing that I am missing that is preventing me from doing this kind of work. Your BW processing is phenominal, but really the issue is lighting - the eyes are wonderful, but everything, though muted, is lit well. How did you do this!!?
You are definitely at the head of the class when it comes to these. I think I understand the secret sauce, but you still have to have a wonderful portrait to start with. Very nice.
Just dipping my toe back into the world of photoblogs after a break and this is a great example of why I missed it. Your work is better than ever. I almost feel I know the guy I have looked at it for so long.
Wow, super portrait. These are all quite nice, and as others have commented these are certainly gallery worthy. Get them out there- very provocative images.
Comments
Florian
really impressive portrait. great b/w processing and wonderful work with the focus
2007-09-09
julian
one word : awesome ! keep up your stuff !!
2007-09-09
Robert
The lines are so sharp they look etched into the image. I like it.
2007-09-09
Kelly
Beautiful and stunning portrait. And the title just makes it that much more alluring and mysterious.
2007-09-09
joshua mahar
Ok - this shot is amazing, really really amazing. This is not empty flattery so you will visit my post. This shot is wonderfully done. WHere did you learn how to do portraits like this? Is there anything I could read, anything I should study, some thing that I am missing that is preventing me from doing this kind of work. Your BW processing is phenominal, but really the issue is lighting - the eyes are wonderful, but everything, though muted, is lit well. How did you do this!!?
2007-09-09
Sean McCormick
Would have liked to have seen this cropped to square format, but is an otherwise perfect image. The tonality is especially sumptuous.
2007-09-09
Bob
You are definitely at the head of the class when it comes to these. I think I understand the secret sauce, but you still have to have a wonderful portrait to start with. Very nice.
2007-09-09
Judith Polakoff
I can't add any insight to what has already been stated. The aesthetics of this image are just such a pleasure to behold. Wonderful!
2007-09-10
Craig Wilson
Love the expression and the detail in this guys face!
2007-09-10
keel
This portrait is awesome ! That's a great expression you caught here and nice processing
2007-09-10
Keith
Just dipping my toe back into the world of photoblogs after a break and this is a great example of why I missed it. Your work is better than ever. I almost feel I know the guy I have looked at it for so long.
2007-09-10
Susan B.
Wow. So much conveyed through those eyes. Powerful shot--another in a continuing series of superb b&w portraits
2007-09-11
otomi
I like his expression. I always want to try street portraits, but I haven't got down to it yet... You do it nicely.
2007-09-11
shooter
I would echo what has already been said, interesting that you have used the 85mm....
2007-09-12
Uday
stunning.
2007-09-13
peter
This is so sharp it cuts. Both his gaze and the processing. Excellent stuff.
2007-09-14
Andrew.
You really need to get these portraits printed and hung on a gallery wall. Top-notch stuff stuff.
2007-09-16
Jason
Wow, super portrait. These are all quite nice, and as others have commented these are certainly gallery worthy. Get them out there- very provocative images.
2007-09-28
judy gillies
Im in love!!!!!!!!!
2008-09-06