attempt to portrait Freckles

If you want my (amateur) view, I think the cropping here is too harsh.

(I am assuming it was cropped -which may indeed be totally incorrect)

I would give it 20% more. Up and to the left as we look at it.

(moving him to the right of the pic).

But as it stands - it's a real good photo- I like it.

Is his hair reddish? Freckles !!!!!

I like it... As for me.. I think the cropping works well with his hairline...

it's well done.

Perhaps even more red haired in B&W :)

You're better and better with portraits, now adding to your photographic skill the complicity with your model, it gives an infectious feeling of good mood.

Almost black background works well with this portrait;

My usual nitpicking will be about the hesitant cropping above, and in my opinion, a little more cropped was better

Glad to meet you again here!

Best regards,

Michel