Impromptu Portrait.

JimBarryPhotography

This wasn't posed. It's a friend at a gathering done with just a reflected speedlight on a whim but it's one of my all time favorite portraits.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jimbarryphotography/3846507907/&quot; title="Portrait by Jim Barry Photography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2619/3846507907_638319154f.jpg&quot; border=0 width="333" height="500" alt="Portrait" /></a>

Qarik

very nice shot indeed. it really grabs me.

Elaine

I like all the textures present here, and the dramatic lighting. Nice shot!

rainbow

I can see why it is one of your favorites. This is an incredibly interesting portrait. It is often difficult to shoot in profile, but that is what works really well here.

The wrinkles around the eyes first catch my eyes, then my glance moves to her gaze, which is borderline weird. The rest of the photo, both the details and the darkness, help make this an outstanding shot.

Well done!

bmoreshooter

This shot is a winner. The light shows the character of the subject quite well. I love the profile. If I had to change anything it would be to tone down the chair rail. It competes with your subject a bit.

VayCayMom

Awesome shot, but I do agree the back corner of the chair bugs me, maybe because it is a hard angle. Maybe darken it to help it blend.

JimBarryPhotography

Thank You
Thanks for all the nice comments. I'll have to revisit the chair in this one. It bothered me a bit too but I didn't want to mess with it too much. Thanks again!

imagesofhim

Hey Jim! Glad to "see" you again!

Stunning portrait! For me the chair was a bit of distraction at first... but, as I studied the photo, the chair makes me feel like she's LEANING and I like it---with her weathered face, the "leaning" aspect makes me feel the heaviness of the photo. Just my two cents!!

Tee Why

nice dramatic lighting

JimBarryPhotography

Thanks all ...
... and hey Marjohn! Small World

Cantfeelmyfingers

the chair is drawing too much of my attention as well... interested to see what comes of that!
Awesome detail. Love the choice of B&W