Leonardo #1

Nice image, only thing I would change is more light on the dark part of the face, just a bit, mind you, to give it some more depth of field.

Wonderful. A great face to be photographed.

Excellent portrait in every aspect. Well done!

very good portrait. Congrat to the photograph and to the model.

Good portrait!

This is a great portrait, it's stunning.

Very nice model, light and crop.

The hair and the beart tend a little bit to be to bright, but still ok.

 

Well done. The best out of this series I think.

 

Regards,

Gregor

Fantastic classical painterly portrait. 7&7

One of the great portrait I have seen, Dirk!!

This is a wonderful portrait--I love it !

wonderful portrait - lightning and bw work well

Excellent work - a real classic.

Too much dark space at the bottom, while you cut the top of the head.

Otherwise perfect, a portrait in the great tradition of the old masters of paint and light.

 

Friedemann

I'd be proud to have made this shot... just as it is.

 

But since you asked, three thoughts:

 

1) I wonder about the lack of catch light in the far eye. Maybe yes, maybe no.

 

2) A little more light on the near eye might not hurt. But maybe it's better to keep that eye a little dark, just as it is, and concentrate tighter on his exposed face (cheek, nose, brow).

 

3) My very first thought on viewing this handsome photo was that you were distracted by the hair. I'd much prefer a tight shot that eliminated half of his beard at the bottom, and his old-man's ear. I think that'd be more respectful of the individual, treating him less as an elderly oddity and emphasizing the personal strength that shines through all that hair.

Wow... teach me ;-)))

 

Excellent 7/7

Fantastic portrait. The detail in the craggy face is wonderful. Applause.

WOW!perfect detail!

Great portrait ! I like it a lot. Greetings from Patagonia

Amazing details. I always wonder how people do it. I saw your PBase gallery and see differences between different takes. So how come this one is so good comparing to others?

 

Superb..

Dirk-echo all compliments above, great portrait. To my eye I would prefer to see the negative (black) space to the side rather than below on this particular image, which I think would make for a stronger composition. That is very much a personal preference though, but one you may wish to experiment with. Either way, great use of light and dark, and a fine image! --Brad

I like it.I would prefer a little backlight for contour.

Regards

Excellent portrait. it has very good lighting and sharpness.

 

Best Regards Hamed

Fantastic her pose ,the light , shadows , all ... Regards Dan .

Fantastic, great, beautiful!