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Good Portrait ?

guillermovilasguillermovilas Registered Users Posts: 20 Big grins
edited October 31, 2007 in People
So what do you think of this pic :rolleyes

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Nikon D300
Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX
Tamron 90mm SP AF DI f/2.8 Macro

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    Scotty_RScotty_R Registered Users Posts: 108 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    The conversion suits the image well and the camera angle gives the image a lot of attitutde. I think it would be better if he were not wearing the sun glasses. For me, the eyes of a subject reveal about 90% of the personality and here all I get is a gritty, "in your face" sort of attitude. If that's what you intended to convey, then you've done well.
    Scotty
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    guillermovilasguillermovilas Registered Users Posts: 20 Big grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    Here`s another without sun glasses thumb.gif

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    Nikon D300
    Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX
    Tamron 90mm SP AF DI f/2.8 Macro

    SB-800
    SanDisk Extreme IV 4Gb
    Manfrotto 714SHB digi
    Lowepro Bag
    Archos 500
    Corel Paint Shop Pro XI
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    guillermovilasguillermovilas Registered Users Posts: 20 Big grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    Same guy on another angel :D

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    Nikon D300
    Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX
    Tamron 90mm SP AF DI f/2.8 Macro

    SB-800
    SanDisk Extreme IV 4Gb
    Manfrotto 714SHB digi
    Lowepro Bag
    Archos 500
    Corel Paint Shop Pro XI
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    1pocket1pocket Registered Users Posts: 299 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    I like #2 -- the way the angle of the dangling cigarette leads toward his eye, and slightly raised eyebrow...
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    ShelleykShelleyk Registered Users Posts: 71 Big grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    I like #2 as well

    If you want to focus more on the eyes, dont be afraid to chop the top of his head off, our eyes are trained to fillin the missing area anda focus on one of the "third's" lines where his eye would end up being.
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    Cuties02qCuties02q Registered Users Posts: 643 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    I really like #2 =)
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    urbanariesurbanaries Registered Users Posts: 2,690 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    Wow these are great. Stunning clarity and major attitude :seamus

    What camera/lens combo were you using?
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    FlyingginaFlyinggina Registered Users Posts: 2,639 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    I really like all three, with #2 being my favorite. Love the crop and the attitude. I do wish the right eye were sharper - just because that is where my eyes looks first - but the overall impact is great as is.

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    JimMJimM Registered Users Posts: 1,389 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    These are all fantastic! Nice job!
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    guillermovilasguillermovilas Registered Users Posts: 20 Big grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    urbanaries wrote:
    Wow these are great. Stunning clarity and major attitude :seamus

    What camera/lens combo were you using?

    1. was taken with Nikon D40 & Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5
    2 & 3. were taken with Nikon D50 & Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 VR
    Nikon D300
    Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX
    Tamron 90mm SP AF DI f/2.8 Macro

    SB-800
    SanDisk Extreme IV 4Gb
    Manfrotto 714SHB digi
    Lowepro Bag
    Archos 500
    Corel Paint Shop Pro XI
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    guillermovilasguillermovilas Registered Users Posts: 20 Big grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    Proof that the Nikkor 18-200mm VR is a real good allrounder.thumb.gif
    Nikon D300
    Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX
    Tamron 90mm SP AF DI f/2.8 Macro

    SB-800
    SanDisk Extreme IV 4Gb
    Manfrotto 714SHB digi
    Lowepro Bag
    Archos 500
    Corel Paint Shop Pro XI
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    rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    I like it thumb.gif

    Loads of attitude.


    Looks like Kevin Costner eek7.gif

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    guillermovilasguillermovilas Registered Users Posts: 20 Big grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    4.
    Nikon D300
    Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX
    Tamron 90mm SP AF DI f/2.8 Macro

    SB-800
    SanDisk Extreme IV 4Gb
    Manfrotto 714SHB digi
    Lowepro Bag
    Archos 500
    Corel Paint Shop Pro XI
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    guillermovilasguillermovilas Registered Users Posts: 20 Big grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    5.
    Nikon D300
    Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX
    Tamron 90mm SP AF DI f/2.8 Macro

    SB-800
    SanDisk Extreme IV 4Gb
    Manfrotto 714SHB digi
    Lowepro Bag
    Archos 500
    Corel Paint Shop Pro XI
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    guillermovilasguillermovilas Registered Users Posts: 20 Big grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    6.
    Nikon D300
    Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX
    Tamron 90mm SP AF DI f/2.8 Macro

    SB-800
    SanDisk Extreme IV 4Gb
    Manfrotto 714SHB digi
    Lowepro Bag
    Archos 500
    Corel Paint Shop Pro XI
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    guillermovilasguillermovilas Registered Users Posts: 20 Big grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    7.
    Nikon D300
    Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX
    Tamron 90mm SP AF DI f/2.8 Macro

    SB-800
    SanDisk Extreme IV 4Gb
    Manfrotto 714SHB digi
    Lowepro Bag
    Archos 500
    Corel Paint Shop Pro XI
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    anwmn1anwmn1 Registered Users Posts: 3,469 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    1, 2, 5, and 6 are very nice. Love the b&w- very sharp and crisp.

    Care to share your exif- and set up
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    leaforteleaforte Registered Users Posts: 1,948 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    Great shots! You do nice work. The cigarette in the second shot almost looks like a prop, and I sort of want to see the mouth and chin on the last, but they were all fun. Thanks for sharing.
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    guillermovilasguillermovilas Registered Users Posts: 20 Big grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    anwmn1 wrote:
    1, 2, 5, and 6 are very nice. Love the b&w- very sharp and crisp.

    Care to share your exif- and set up

    Hey , i`m new here , you know how to include "exif" to every pic rolleyes1.gif
    Nikon D300
    Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED-IF AF-S DX
    Tamron 90mm SP AF DI f/2.8 Macro

    SB-800
    SanDisk Extreme IV 4Gb
    Manfrotto 714SHB digi
    Lowepro Bag
    Archos 500
    Corel Paint Shop Pro XI
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    CantfeelmyfingersCantfeelmyfingers Registered Users Posts: 531 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    I really like the photo, but I cannot help but look at the shadows under his glasses, it really bothers me! otherwise i like it though! but i think number two is the best! J.Cleveland
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    DavidSDavidS Registered Users Posts: 1,279 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    Great photos. I love the crops and the conversions.
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    LiquidAirLiquidAir Registered Users Posts: 1,751 Major grins
    edited October 30, 2007
    The first one is great, nice conversion and very detailed, but I wish it was framed a bit lower with less sky and a bit more room below his hand. The framing on the second one is great, but the image is a tad soft. Not a big deal, but after the super crisp first shot it is a bit of a dissapointment. The third shot doesn't do much for me.
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    Scotty_RScotty_R Registered Users Posts: 108 Major grins
    edited October 31, 2007
    The second image, without the glasses, is top drawer. The eyes say it all, the cigarette is just icing on the cake.
    Scotty
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