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I agree with Jim and John's point of view about this photo. The white part on the model's left face is, of course, against the rules of "classic" photography; however, it also helps the photo's composition most eye-catching besides the beautiful expression of the model at the moment.

 

John! I think we are too much...alike in photographic perspectives:o). I would have the same photo taken without a second thought ;o).

Ha ha .. thank you Tanya ... but there are no "rules" in photography, only good photos and bad photos .. :-)

Of course, what you have just said is "the truth" for people like you, some others and...me :o).

merry x/mas and a happy new year !!......and thank you .

Excellent expression on her face, B&W, contrast and light. Well done..!

 

Ricardo

 

O - M - G! This is gorgeous John! Fantastic, delicious, dreamy, compelling! It's everything I want in a portrait! WOW!

How sweet Jody, thank you.

excellent portrait, with your talent you can give also more of this nice portrait. Well done..!

Ricardo

I absolutely love this portrait! The treatment you have chosen is what sets this image apart; I love the grain and the light area on the right side - it gives a sense of spontaneity to the photo. Thank you for sharing! :)

John, If you will, could you please tell me how you achieved the grain in certain places and not in others? I would like to learn to be more selective about the treatments I use. Is this what is called a mask, and if so, how would I go about doing this? Thank you in advance if you care to answer. :)

Thank you Trsiha, but unfortunately, I can't find anything useful to say. This is from the days of film and it was scanned initially from a colour print. It  is also blown up quite a bit which I guess will explain the appearance of grain. Now why there is less grain in the white areas  I have no idea, other than that this part may be a little blown out. It was just skyline as I remember it ... so sorry not to be able to be of more use.  Best wishes, John

JOHN, I never saw this photo before and I'm delighted...Extraordinary...all the best!!!

How kind Nebosja, many thanks for passing by ...