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The story is in the lines


The story is in the lines
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Copyright: Tom Winder (bluepianowaits) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 403 W: 16 N: 348] (2590)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-07-24
Categories: Daily Life
Camera: Pentax K100D SLR, Pentax SMC FA 1:3.5-5.6 28-80mm
Exposure: f/6.7, 1/350 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2007-08-05 1:31
Viewed: 505
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello my Trek friends,

Up to now my pics have mostly been of nature, recently I decided to try something new and try to get some portraits. This is a freind of mine called Pete Firth I think he has alot of character in his face and would make a good place to start my portrait collection. The picture was'nt posed I just sneakly got this while he was talking to someone eles.

I have ajusted the contrast and brightness a little and resized for TL.

Let me know what you think.

Cheers
Tom
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To Heaven: Hi Heavenbluepianowaits 1 08-05 03:51
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... and the elder we get, the more one can read! Hmm, I soon will be able to tell a whole book!

:-)

Tom, this is really a great portrait, very expressive and strong. From the technical point of view, in my opinion, the contrast is a bit too hard. I would lighten just a bit the darks and soften the lights. But this is very personal.

Have a nice day! And many hugs to James...

Regards
Markus

Hy
Great Portrait
Regards
ALEX

Hiya Tom

I havent really tried portraits aside from animal ones so I cant comment on the techy side but from my POV its a great shot and a good start to your collection

TFS regards helen

Hi,Tom,
I guess, you are right, Tom, to entitle your photo like this. Haven't you tried a slightly different angle and sepia? Sepia is rewarding in portrayal.
TFS
Valerka:)

Great shot! Brilliantly captured and very expressive, with a good use of a featureless background. I like the pp work, the increased contrast really works. The only criticism I have is maybe the bottom half inch or so could be cropped to get rid of the blurred area in the foreground ;-D. But all in all, a great portrait.

Hi Tom! I like his pose, the lights and shadows are complementing it, showing the lines on his face. A bit overexposed on some parts but it's negligible. I like how you framed him. The saturation is effective and I like the dark BG.
TFS,
Freddie :)

A very striking shot, I agree with John though, just crop off the bottom bit to get rid of the blurred part, otherwise excellent.

Cheers, Dad

Hi Tom,

It's a successful portrait picture. Your friend's face discribes much emotional expressions. Good work.
TFS,

Srimal

W wonderfully intense photo here of your friend! Love his unposed gaze, nice colors and details! The dark BG makes it very nice indeed!
Linda
B-)

Hi Tom,

Excellent work, so natural....good first try, not expert in these type of shots but I think it is a great portrait well done.

Cheers,

Fara

Hi Tom,
Great portrait, great moment to capture !
Thanks for your comment on my window reflect.
Regards
Mick

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