ALMOST 16....

The tender time between youth and manhood...comments appreciated.

Good job Linda. We could use more sensitive photography featuring males on photonet, altho a glance at my portfolio will show that I am not a role model.

Nice job Linda. He certainly looks older than 15.

Is that a "get the camera away from me" look?

Or did you just tell him he is grounded..6/6

Regards,,,Elizabeth

The "tough" look indeed. Good work Linda.

You have a gift, not only of knowing when to push a button but of what, and in those two things elevate this to ART ! 7/7 For this love ! Roger

Yes, that's it ... that's the expression that greets me every day, all day long. You've captured it well, Linda! Bravo!!

I seem to barely remember those days anymore because they have been replaced with grandchildren rushing to greet us with open arms and smiling faces. Gods little rewards for enduring the punishment and frustration of teenagers. At times I wondered if it was worth it, now I know! Nice capture, he'll be explaining that look for years to come.

Hy, Linda!!! This is a surprise!!!Very good portrait!!!

Great lightening and pose. Very well done.

Great portrait, I rellay like the pose and the light!

Thanks everyone. This is my nephew. He's a really good kid...at the age now that is trying to push away. No kisses anymore...Aunt Linda! When I saw the light and asked him to sit for me, he said...OK, but I won't smile! (didn't want that anyway)

Interesting expression. Street smart?

Great expression, lighting and composition! Love it.

Fine portrait with content. I know these kids, see them five day`s a week and love them. mike

 

Linda said, "When I saw the light and asked him to sit for me" She found the light first, how instinctive and right ! A lesson for us all, this is a great shot, has us all remembering and thinking ! Again, Well done Linda ! Roger

I agree with Roger- wonderful portrait.

 

A handsome youngman you have captured here.

Linda, you've done well here. All too often, photographers overlook the potential of young male models. They can put on different expressions, reflect varied moods, and come across as complex individuals. We should pay more attention to them. Your nephew is indeed a handsome young man and should be photographed more.

This kid is destined for a life of crime!! Keep this photo, you could use this picture for his mug shot!! :)

Having four sons and a grandson, I can really identify with this one. So tough on the outside, but still a child on the inside. Boys don't grow up until they are about 28 (if they ever do actually grow up).

Ah, that sullen expression! I see it every day! Mine just turned 18 and I'm still waiting for a smile.

This is a touching portrait, Linda. Wonderfully captured.

Boyz in the Hood? :) This is really good, Linda. The skin color is perfect (no magenta cast!!) and the lighting is great. I like the fact that his cap is slightly highlighted, the shadow softly fading on his face - we can even see the peach fuzz on his upper lip. And that expression - says it all. Nice job!

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Happy birthday to you,Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday dear Linda, Happy birthday to you.....................

A song as well as a picture? I am truly delighted and grateful....Thank you dear Els!!!

very original..with natural light..that is so perfect!!my compliments to an excellent capture...of a model to be..I am sure!

and a very happy birthday...(a little late..;-))

what a deep sufference he must have gone through! So serious, so conscious and so fragile... Very good job, Linda and happy birthday!