Claude

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Doug, this is a strong, straightforward portrait. The angle and expression work well and the lighting, skin texture, and detail are done beautifully. --Fred

Thank you! This was a matter of luck. I was sitting with a friend at a local street festival. Claude came up to chat with my friend, and as they talked, I noticed how luminous his skin looked in that light. I snapped a couple of shots, and I don't think he noticed.

This is a brilliant example of what you do best. The way you capture your subject in such a natural way is very deceptive upon intial viewing but when one looks more closely at your work a very special talent begins to emerge in how you capture the depth of one's character. Keep up the great work!

 

 

There is something Ansel called luminosity where the image seems to have a light source of its own The image glows. Your "Claude" has beautiful luminosity.