John in B/W

A really beautiful portrait with impressive lighting, Bill!

 

Comments and critism invited . Thank you . Bill

An elegant image with a wonderful expression of this sophisticated gentelman! To me is a 7/7. The catch light in the eyes and the contrast are perfect. The separation from the back ground is just right. When I reach his age I am going to you for a large dignify portrait!!! He! He! Warm regards my friend.

Excellent portrait!!

 

I agree with jorge fernandez. Perfect light and pose.

D.

eccellente !!!

a mio vedere il nero assoluto non racconta,quindi valuterei stringere un pò.

comunque una foto superba,saluti paul

I love this image Bill - such rich black tones.The glasses and hat tie in so well , and his silvery beard is a lovely accent. Nice work!

excellent execution of light and post prepossessing

very well done  portrait

regards

 

 

Hi William - I can't really ad more to what has been said about this image. But it's such a striking image with perfect lighting and mono conversion - I just had to say it. Thanks for this - regards, Morne.

Best regards William!

 

PDE

I agree with Pierre great low key work and post process

Best regards Tore

I really like the lighting and B & W's of this portrait.  Its very interesting to compare with the similar colour photo.  The different mood a pair of sunglasses and the B & W tones can evoke is remarkable.  The colour version looks so warm and friendly, and whilst the eyes are friendly in the B & W version, there is an aura of quiet authority about him. It gives the distinct impression of a figurehead, someone in complete control. Beautifully communicated !

Best Regards

 

Alf

Fantastic B&W image.....Great!

Thank you all for your kind words , it's very encouraging ! Bill

Hi William,

  Wonderful b/w portrait with great lighting & expression.  Take care, Patsy

Such an amazing portrait, beautiful in every way. Great work!

 

Thank you very much for your all too kind support to my work. It's truly valued and appreciated!

excellent light and bw.tones...congrats

This one plays right to my preference of B&W for people portraits.  I do prefer this one to your similar colour version.  The low key & dark glasses work well for this subject with dark clothing.  The only thing I'd like to see is a small highlight on the hat to prevent it's merging with the dark background.  Think the poster for the movie 'Unforgiven' with Clint Eastwood.  Best, LM.

Patsy , Anabela , Mehmet and Len. Thank you all for your comments , they are much appreciated . Len. Thank you for the Link . I can see what you mean . I might even have a go at making a Poster ! Bill

I was trying to pick one image of your collection of portraits to comment. Failed. All of your portraits are very nice, excellent lighting, fantastic collection of characters, masterfully arranged movement and poses. So, . . . I picked the first one. Hats of to you sir.