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• kathelli (26)
• [2007-01-30 1:14]
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I really like the b&w tones. Lighting and focus is good. I'm no expert and I personally have a long way to go but IMO your models pose looks awkward and out of place with the mood you are trying to create. I'm going to do a workshop. Overall it's a good picture.

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• rewshearer (20799)
• [2007-01-30 2:48]
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Hi Clint
Well I'm no expert but ... hehe
Ok, this is my passion so I'll offer what I can. The sharpness is good in this shot, and the detail is excellent. Good pose and good composition. The sunglasses obscure your subject's eyes - and some would argue that the eyes are the most important element of a portrait - but then it also tells us something ... insecure, perhaps? It fits the title, anyway.
I can't help thinking that he should be facing into the light, rather than away from it with his face in shadow, but then I haven't seen the alternative, and I don't really know what you wanted to portray. The international man of mystery?
PP work of that nature on a background can be very tricky - I should know, I've messed up plenty of them! - but you've done a reasonable job on it here.
I'm not sure why you blurred the near shoulder, maybe to obscure some imperfections - but personally I'm a fan of imperfect textures, they add realism and interest to a photo.
Anyway, I hope all of this feedback doesn't come across as too harsh - this is a good portrait and I'd love to see more from you, so keep 'em coming!
Rew

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• HQRacer (143)
• [2007-01-30 5:21]

Hello Clint,

Help I can not offer as this is not my line of photography (of course if he was behind the wheel of a car......maybe *_*) I have to agree with Rew on the light and to me, personally, I would of perhaps had the glasses removed to see his eyes or just part thereof. Agree with the shoulder just a little too much on the blur pen there but in all I think it is a good photo.

Maria

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• ScottHale (136)
• [2007-01-30 18:31]
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Clint,
Your most important asset is your constant seeking of advice. That's one of the biggest things about learning. For that, you WILL be a very skilled photographer sooner than most people. You have a great eye for subject and lighting. I am not too crazy about topless guys but this is okay and technically a well lit, well compsed portrait. I like the way the lighting is coming from the back, most people would do the opposite but it would then look too normal. Very good attempt, in fact you succeeded on this B&W image.
Well done,
Scott

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• CVTJan (596)
• [2007-02-13 6:54]
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Clint, my attention is drifting big time to the very light spot on the cheek. In addition I think if you cut off the lower fourth of the photo you have a better composition with more attention on the title of the picture. I don't dare taking pictures of people myself, so just my two cents.... Yours, Jan
EDIT: Just looked at the workshop. It is way better IMHO... :-)