Suburban Cowboy

thoughts are welcome

This is a great portrait Regina! very soft and delicate light both on the hat and the face. it is very interesting that there is no shadow of the hat on the face, did you use fill flash or a reflector? I just wish he was looking right into the camera.

Excellent portrait Regina!

Very nice portrait, Regina. He looks strong, yet vulnerable. This works very well, especially with the selected DOF.

Regina, this is razor sharp, and, like Arash mentioned, you avoided a problem that often befalls me - shadows from the hat brim falling on the face. The wooded background fits nicely, adding atmosphere without being a distraction. Good work! How did he like it?

LOL... razor sharp... rather punny considering his scruffy beard. Seriously tho...

 

This is our youngest son (we have 3 boys) showing off his new hat. The day was cloudy and overcast so there was very little shadow. He was just standing there chatting with me and I thought he looked good so grabbed the camera. He is a very unique child (at 21 I still consider him my baby) full of cocky confidence and attitude. I think this comes through in the photo. Thanks for all the feedback so far.

this is incredibly thoughtful and well executed. the framing, pose, exposure, focus and sharpening -- wonderful for portrait. my only suggestion (and i had to really think about this one) is to lighten the whites in his face to bring out his eyes and a little contrast. but you know, this is terrific as is.

Have to agree with all the above comments. One of the best portraits I've seen on these pages....

great portrait!!!!

An absolutely well done portrait with very nice tones/contrasts in the BW and a great look too. A photo .... and a son .... you have all the right to be proud of, Regina.

And yes .... they are always our babies how old they ever get.

This is an exceptional portrait, Regina! Hope you have it blown up and hang it on your wall!!

A Handsome Portrait Indeed!

Very nice work.

ditto. Nice shot.

Regina, the attitude definitely comes through :) Wonderful light...really nicely done.

extremely good portrait. Very handsome son you have.

>BEAMING WITH PRIDE< gets his looks from his Dad, brains from me....

What a nice shot of a very good looking guy ;) When do we get to see the other two?

 

Thanks for your encouragement on my portfolio. Your's is great!

Regina, I was brought back here by the comment follow ups. Again nice very nice portrait. Great expression. My daughter thinks so too ;)

 

Knicki

strong character portrait...good dof and crop

Shades of Brad Pitt in 'Thelma and Louise'..... Great study.... chris

Regina, I just saw this image in the No Word forum. Perfect choice! Excellent portrait. Pose, dof, focus, composition, tones, everything is perfect. Best regards, Axel G.

stunning~

very nice shot