in the begining.... Mo

Lovely portriat, well composed and expressive...

 

[like minded people are always great..lol]

 

Kind regards

 

Mahen

In looking at a photograph, there really isn't much difference in

the type of picture, per se. The same rules apply in landscape,

abstract, architectural, or portrait photography. You want an

interesting subject with strong visual appeal, strong lighting to

bring out the features of that subject, and a background that

accentuates, not distracts from or dominates the subject. In every

work of visual art, certain rules have stood the test of time. These

rules are not cast in stone, but generally help to guide the

viewer's eyes through the journey you have planned for her. The

Western eye naturally views a visual image starting from the lower

left corner of the image. This is because we write from left to

right. Therefore, in crafting the image, the photographer should be

aware of this fact, and endeavor not to confuse the eye of the

viewer by forcing it to act in a manner contrary to the viwer's

natural inclination. Applying thse rules to this image, the eye

starts from the left shoulder, and travels through the long, slender

neck, then through the partially concealed eye, and settle on the

one eye that stares intently back at the viewer, almost quizzically.

Of course, careful adherence to these rules does not necessarily

make this a great image. To be sure, it has flaws, the overtly harsh

lighting that washes out part of her forehead, the too low angle of

lighting that leaves her left eye almost in darkness, and the lack

of separation from the background of her hat and hair. These are all

things someone can learn from and improve on. Yet, given that I took

this picture almost 20 years ago, I believe that despite all these

flaws, it still has strong visual appeal, and, therefore, remains

one of my favorite portraits.

very very strong portrait

Yes...the eye carves through the viewer....I can understand why you like it....and I think most of the members should be satisfied with the time you took in this short course of photography...

 

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Classic B&W,Excellent expression,Great light,Emmanuel you did really well,Ilove it..!

Thanks for remind me some forgotten rules ;)

 

I thought the way of write were from left to right and from Up to down.

 

Nice portraits and wonderful portfolio!

Thank you for that short explanation, Emmanuel. This is a captivating picture followed by an even more compelling narrative.

Very good, great lighting, Emmanuel.

 

Alberto

I can understand why you like this also. Very cool and classical.

Nice one Emmanuel. I like it a lot.

She is a beautiful woman and you have done her great justice. It is a beautiful image. It further makes me wonder where she is now. I bet she still has perfect beauty.

I have tried so hard to find her. I've tried online, through the local white pages in Portland, and even through the alumna at Portland State University. I have this hope against hope that she would run across the picture online and send me an email. She, Jalanda, Jeanette, Diane, and a few of the models from the 80s, I'd be so glad to meet and follow up with. Jeanette is the only one I have kept in touch with.

That would be wonderful! Best of luck Emmanuel! I bet she would be equally interest to know how you are doing also!

Perfect mood

Yes, it is beautiful image and most importantly, it is working!

She has this "look".I can't explain it very well, but from hundreds of photos of the same person (that I sometimes take from one sitting) it will be only ONE or may be half (eyes, for example) that have this "look".Very peculiar...Nothing to do with how good photographer you are.... (Thanks for comments on my portfolio.

I appreciate it very much (coming from you...))

Magnificent!!!

Great lighting and effects, emmanuel!! Regards!

very unique and good portrait work..congrats.regards...PS:I have made a presentation about Italy trip in PN.

Really good photograph and beautiful model. Congrats.

Very moving and powerful.....great work....congrats....LJ

Caught my eye Enyinwa. Very nice image