Lady with a woolen cap

The only thing I've regretted when conversing this image to b/w were her

blue eyes...Pls. let me know if I've chosen the right amount of light,

contrast & sharpness. Can you feel her gentleness, calmness? Is there

something else, kind of elusive there? Thank You very much.

I love it.  One of your best.  You should try an older lens, though.  The background would be more relaxed and fit the subject better.  I know it's hard to take your expensive lens off of the camera!  best, j

Thnx Jamie. Maybe I should have used a 135 mm lens at it's widest f 2.0...After all it is a snapshot. Best regards, vf

I just want softer blur.  At 200 mm, opening up further than f/5 would change the way the subject looks.  135 mm would be long enough if you move in a bit.  The equivalent aperture would still probably be about f/5 if you wanted the subject equally sharp front-to-back, because you would be closer.  I do really like it.  I think it's great.  j

nice street portrait, very good bokeh

Beautiful b/w-work, Vladimir!

With best regards,

Ruud.

Niki, Ruud, thanx a lot, glad u like it..

Sorry ,without permission,I made it in HDR and some adjusted on level and curve....I hope you like it.Best regards.my friend.

Thanx, I am glad u did, somehow I also have feeling that her facial structure was kind of pale, like it was missing something, good idea..

I think the original is better. the revised version is oversharped, which doesn't fit the mood of this portrait heinz

Yes, maybe sharpening should have been limited to her face...

Great capture.  The b&w conversion is fantastic, especially the original, the softness is fantastic, just like some one's grandmother should be.  Thank you for sharing.

Best Wishes

David