Devin

rwells

For spring break, I went down to South Texas on my Goldwing and picked-up one of my grandson's. We rode on down and spent a day in Galveston cruizin' the blvd.

We came back to north Texas, where I took a few shots of him today. Here's one of them.

Rob Pauza

Nice job. I really like the lighting, but I would cut down the "HDR-looking" processing slightly. -It just looks a hair overdone which seems to distract from the character of the photograph. I'm just nit-picking though. I like it a lot.

-Rob

Jack'll do

Nice treatment Randy but he really needs a Cowboy hat (or is he resisting your influence?) Lucky young'un to have such an adventuresome Grampa as you. When I was his age, my grandfather used to take me bowling on the green or for a ride uptown on the trolley car.

rwells

Rob Pauza wrote: »

Nice job. I really like the lighting, but I would cut down the "HDR-looking" processing slightly. -It just looks a hair overdone which seems to distract from the character of the photograph. I'm just nit-picking though. I like it a lot.

-Rob

Hey Rob,

Thanks for looking and your input

But, that's a hot look with the young crowd

rwells

Jack'll do wrote: »

Nice treatment Randy but he really needs a Cowboy hat (or is he resisting your influence?) Lucky young'un to have such an adventuresome Grampa as you. When I was his age, my grandfather used to take me bowling on the green or for a ride uptown on the trolley car.

Hey Mr. Jack,

That makes me laugh. My wife just received (from his mother) his "cowboy hat" that I bought for him a few years ago. He wore that thing everywhere, and I do mean everywhere! Shorts, his cowboy hat and boots. He even wore it to bed

It's flat worn out, and he's not as much into that now, but he'll come around again some day

I treasure every moment with my grandson's, and I try to do "cool" things with them.

Thanks for looking and commenting Jack

black mamba

Yo Pard,

I find your treatment on this one to be most intriguing. You've got some interesting lighting that, in my opinion, works very well. Combine that with your other treatment tactics and you end up with a striking presentation. My only wish with this shot is that I could see a little more eye detail, perhaps drawing out a touch more of his personality. But that's really no big deal....it's a terrific picture.

Looks to me that he and Tater would make great running mates.

Tom

Rob Pauza

rwells wrote: »

...But, that's a hot look with the young crowd

Good point.

rwells

black mamba wrote: »

Yo Pard,

I find your treatment on this one to be most intriguing. You've got some interesting lighting that, in my opinion, works very well. Combine that with your other treatment tactics and you end up with a striking presentation. My only wish with this shot is that I could see a little more eye detail, perhaps drawing out a touch more of his personality. But that's really no big deal....it's a terrific picture.

Looks to me that he and Tater would make great running mates.

Tom

Hey Tom,

Personally I'd agree with you fellas, but this is a very specific look that I was after. Raccoon eye sockets and all. Don't ask me why it's popular, it just is

I'm actually going to be pursuing new (to me) markets with this basic look, so you may see more of it from me... I figured this wouldn't set well with the "portrait" crowd, that's why I didn't bother to post it in the "people" forum.

Lots and lots of photographers around here to get "normal" pics from, the younger crowd wants something new/different than what mom had.

As always, I appreciate the honest input

rwells

Rob Pauza wrote: »

Good point.

Azzaro

I really like this one, Randy..... I wouldn't change a thing.....thumb

DaddyO

Top shelve Randy. Really nice delivery thumb

rwells

Azzaro wrote: »

I really like this one, Randy..... I wouldn't change a thing.....thumb

Thanks Gary!

rwells

DaddyO wrote: »

Top shelve Randy. Really nice delivery thumb

Thanks for the nice comment Michael!

Richard

black mamba wrote: »

My only wish with this shot is that I could see a little more eye detail, perhaps drawing out a touch more of his personality....

Randy posted another one here that you might want to see. More eyes, less hat. Both are very cool.

black mamba

I rather suspected, Randy, that the " raccoon eye " look to this shot was intentional. And, as I said, it really doesn't detract from what I consider to be a fabulous photo. I'm really enthused to hear that you are going to pursue more work along these lines....perhaps establish a " signature " approach based on these same concepts.

Lo and behold, then, I followed Richard's link to the shot of your grandson that you posted over in People. Gracious, I was completely bowled over....that's one of the best portrait shots I've ever seen anywhere. I can't wait to see how you progress with this line of work.

Tom

rwells

Richard wrote: »

Randy posted another one here that you might want to see. More eyes, less hat. Both are very cool.

Thanks for the link-ing, and again the nice comment Richard!

rwells

black mamba wrote: »

I rather suspected, Randy, that the " raccoon eye " look to this shot was intentional. And, as I said, it really doesn't detract from what I consider to be a fabulous photo. I'm really enthused to hear that you are going to pursue more work along these lines....perhaps establish a " signature " approach based on these same concepts.

Low and behold, then, I followed Richard's link to the shot of your grandson that you posted over in People. Gracious, I was completely bowled over....that's one of the best portrait shots I've ever seen anywhere. I can't wait to see how you progress with this line of work.

Tom

Tom, as usual, your too kind.

I'm working on a deal that may get me re-engaged in photography to the level that I need to be. I've been sluffing for way too long

Take care pard!

rwells

If interested, I just posted some more shots of Devin over in the "people" forum, or just jump from here.