robert_haller Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Leica and especially the M-Range is a dream of simplicity. Currently the forum is a lot about technical issues with the lesser attention to creativity and aim of capturing the "perfect picture". When I got my first M in autumn2004, I wondered how far I can go compared to digital and my PentaxSLR...??? Guess, it�s time to show some samples... I am hungry to hear your suggestion and also not to forget see what you understand under the "perfect portrait". The following 2 pics are large prints simply copied with a small consumer sanyo-xacti cam, as it�s only about the composition... Cordially from the center of Munich (Germany) Robert<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_haller Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 second<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotografz Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Nice looking subject Robert. You may want to consider watching how the background works with the subject so it doesn't clutter it up to much and doesn't fight for attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_haller Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 Thank you Marc - highly appreciated... Here my favourite "child-portrait" - try it with a mirror, it�s magic... and also no background... ;-)<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olliesteiner Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 ^^<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anhtu Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 <br/> <br/> <img src="http://d6d2h4gfvy8t8.cloudfront.net/3360100-lg.jpg"/> <br/> <small>Busy backgrounds sometimes can work ... well for me anyway. (M6/50lux/HP5+)</small> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian blacklaw richardson Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Hi there Robert, A Very Happy New Year! Is that a Clerget Le Rhone Behind your good Lady in the top picture and if so is it from Von Richtofen's plane? Best Wishes, Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_haller Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 Hi Ian - HappyNewYear to you as well - you wishes are well received !Well, the star-motor in the back is in the "pinakotek of the moderne" museum here in Munich. It�s supposed to be a BMW motor - this is what people tell me.The picture as a large print is a dream... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_haller Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 http://www.pinakothek.de/pinakothek-der-moderne/html/kalender/kalender_index.php?haupt=ausstellungen&inc=ausstellung&action=&which=2048 www.pinakothek.de currently: The Face of Pace La Scuderia Ferrari: Photographed by Michel Comte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 The camera is the least important factor in making a good portrait, except in special cases like Avedon's. <p> <Center><img src="http://www.spirer.com/jcsports/JCSPortraits/photos/photo15.jpg"><br><i>Angel, from the People in Clubs series, Copyright 2005 Jeff Spirer</i></center><p> Lighting, rapport with the subject, background, stylistic objectives - all of these have far more impact on a portrait than the choice of camera.<p> <center><img src="http://www.spirer.com/images/ag3.jpg"><br><i>Esperanza, Copyright 2002 Jeff Spirer</i></center></center></i><p> Music and Portraits Blog: Life in Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_neuthaler Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Perfect child; perfect portrait. . .<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ofey_kalakar Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 20 mm f2.8 Ilford HP5<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfeingold Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Some very neice portraits here above.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_haller Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 indeed nice, attractive and very different portraits - feel good to see this without any larger technical topics... - what a pleasure ... THANK YOU ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttons_de_ridder Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 You know, if I wouldn't have any manners "beaten" into me at a variety of British public schools I'd say "F*ck, these pictures are f*cking great" But things being as they are, "very nice pictures indeed" :-) Jan, from the very busy Garmisch Partenkirchen (Ski-jumping!) ... Hi Robert :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric merrill Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 You really balance in a portrait, too. :) <p> <center> <img src="http://www.merrillphotography.com/canid/pics/jbm_balance_toy1.jpg"> </center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandos_michael_brown Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 <img src="http://cmbrow.people.wm.edu/photography/PAW/_B201506.jpg"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric merrill Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Err... I meant to say, you really *need* balance, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakley Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Equipment isn't the most important factor in a good portrait, but it can make a difference, esp. if you like differential focus and strong color saturation. I recently retouched this one; I talk a little about taking pictures like this on my <a href="http://notabob.blogspot.com/2005/08/photographers-eye.html">blog</a>.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r s Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Robert, thanks for showing some of your portrait samples.<br> Since you wanted some suggestions:<br> In the first photo there is a white line/bar that runs down and touches her face - I found that bar to be very distracting. I would also have liked for her to be a little bit more off-centre of the image. <br><br> In the second photo you have her nose touching the horizontal line from the background and once again the way that a line in the background touched the foreground subject (along the side of her face and now at the nose) were both distracting to me as a viewer. There is also a shadow in the second photo that is partially across her face and body that I didn't think added anything to the image itself. There also seems to be her hand in the bottom of the picture that is big and soft (and with some ring on it?) that once again in my subjective view is distracting. <br><br> Just one person's subjective opinions. <br> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_l3 Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 Candid portrait<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_haller Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 Hi Rich - HappyNewYear to you and thanks for your feedback, which is well received. reg. the first picture - yes u are right, some find this holding-bar distractive - besides there is also a chair on the very right, which drifts out of the picture. To me, this pic is so attractive, as the model gives a highly femin and soft impression to contrast with the legendary star-motor, a very static background... on the real print, the star-motor is magically soft as the 50lux was fully open... a great lens indeed - I don�t even wana think about doing this with the 50lux-asph... bokey.. hmm?? the second pic - indeed, the location (roof-garden) was not perfect - contrast is very high and yes, there is a ring (marriage ring) It is so very fascinating that the perfect picture means something very different to the one who has a personal involvement and to the other, who only sees or can see the technical issues - bokeh, stuff included, background shades etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmwhee Posted January 1, 2006 Share Posted January 1, 2006 I like this portrait of my son David. While it appears not quite sharp, the lighting and composition, atmosphere and mood capture perfectly David's personality.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_haller Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 ...expression - I know how hard this one is to do - it�s kind a magical as this one only worked without waiting to long - you have only one shot and you know that ... the second and third wont have this natural magic... close up of first picture<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_haller Posted January 1, 2006 Author Share Posted January 1, 2006 ... still waiting for a 15VC hot portrait from Al ... Al, where are you...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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