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"Sherman made the terrible discovery that men make about their fathers sooner or later... that the man before him was not an aging father but a boy, a boy much like himself, a boy who grew up and had a child of his own and, as best he could, out of a sense of duty and, perhaps love, adopted a role called Being a Father so that his child would have something mythical and infinitely important: a Protector, who would keep a lid on all the chaotic and catastrophic possibilities of life."
-Tom Wolfe Please full view this one! As many of you probably know... I'm still a noob when it comes to portraits, but I've been trying to work on them lately. This is one I took of my Dad... I'm just really hoping to get some feedback/critique on it. May keep it up or may take it down after I get some feedback... I really don't care about the favs on this one; really just trying to grow in my skill of taking portraits.. I'll love you forever if you'll do a critique on this... whether good or bad! Haha. Thanks in advance! Comments
  i love the look in your dads face. he looks calm and content. the background fits perfectly. i love the colors.
-- Royal Nightmare  awesome portrait !
-- Oh mais laisse allumé, bébé Y'a personne au contrôle  This is a great photo. Just the way it was taken is amazing, and his expression is just great as well.
Great shot. -- Take your time love, 'Cause you don't have to rush. 'Cause it's your life and it's no one else's, sweetheart. Don't let someone put you in a box.  I have very minimal experience at Portrait work myself so can offer no advice mate but I stare at your Dad for a few minutes now and I see the character of a honest genuine person staring right back at me...if that`s what he is,you`ve portrayed him perfectly Shawn
 -- ------------------------------------------ »»» [link]   great portrait
 i'd just crop about half-to-2/3 space above the head. it's kinda distracting for me. but it's just my personal feeling. -- veni, vidi, got nauseuous ----------------------------- visit my gallery That means a lot to me... he is a very honest hard working guy; you've got it right on the money. Thanks so much again for that wonderful compliment man.
 -- "You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus."- Mark Twain Click here to go to my Facebook... don't be a stranger! Right on! I'll try to play with the cropping, thanks for the feedback... those are just the type of ideas I need.
 -- "You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus."- Mark Twain Click here to go to my Facebook... don't be a stranger! |
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NIKON D300 1/160 second F/2.5 50 mm 200 Apr 11, 2009, 3:17:09 PM |
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Critiques
to me, this photo is more about heart than technique. you could have easily done a sharpened, crisp close up of his face. But you would have captured more irritation than the relaxed amusement of a dad humoring his photographer son.
This photo is perfect. It is of a man comfortable in his position in life, with plenty of room to welcome those he loves in it.
His eys and demeanor depict wisdom and wit. He is as comfotable outdoors as he is indoors, and his focus is on enjoying where he is, being where he is. His depth of character shines from his eyes. He knows plenty of reasons to be grief stricken and bitter, but his strength of character led him to pass those two cups by, to drink his fill from the cup of nobility.
Your father appears to be a man of noble character, ironic wit, and orneryness that comes out now and then when he gets a tad too peeved.
(Let me know how near I am the mark on assessing his character through a photo)
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