***blue eys***

I think this portrait is a good candidate for a B&W conversion, I think it would be much more dramatic and appealing, or even a sepia tone. It has such nice graphic detail and a conversion might "soften" the skin somewhat. It's a good candid pose.

Well let's see what happens.

I do like the b/w. But those are really cold red cheecks and really blue eyes... I'm leaning towards my heart on this one!!!

The B&W shot, though very good, makes the portrait too glamorous. The ruddy cheeks and cloudy blue eye of the color version convey more emotional depth. The perpetual dilemma: Do I want a pretty picture or a real picture???

I'm not much help: both look good! I'm partial to portraits this close and tight. I like them for their intimacy...and yours has the added twist of essentially being in profile, yet still revealing emotion or communication from the eyes. Excellent.

Both have their merits but I'm voting for the "classic" B&W version.

Well, this is my husband and he does have ruddy skin and beautiful blue eyes....this is him, all bundled up from being out in the cold wind.

That's PaPa in our house!

Thanks Guys!

J

My blue eyed husband.....freezing cold!

A portrait full of character and I imagine of a person full of character. Well done and I believe the image will carry the same quality in any medium applied. ~Sky

Thanks Sky, he is a delight and really makes our family complete.

And yes, quite a character.

Thanks!

J

I love both the B&W and the color!

 

You could even go for a darker B&W if you wanted to. SO many things to do with this. You could do so much.

 

Those blue eyes are gorgeous, why haven't we seen more lately? hmmmm

 

 

Thanks Micki!

I guess with life's ups and downs...one of the downs has been sitting on top of my head for a while. I have heard that some of people's best work comes from life's experiences(both good and bad).....I guess we will see. j

a strong, intimate portrait. outstanding capture of this man, janis.

There is something very interesting in this shots is almost personal but the person is private or something...

Making it a family hobby now!

Only when they are out of town and can't stop me from posting their images! Not so thrilled when he discovered....well it's part of it...I gotta do what I gotta do! And yes, he hates when I aim his way, I have 100's of shots!

Crazy photography!J

Partial DeSat ....

 

JustPlayin' ...

 

Hello MR. Ken!

I like it better than the straight b/w. I don't like losing the cap color.

Hmmm,I'll ponder on it til you come back through next month!!! Hope you are still having as much fun as when y'all started your long journey. Off to see America. No new shots lately? Sup?

Try zooming the lens during exposure - adds a different spin on the everyday portrait - alotta fun too dern it - (-;

 

Uhhhhh I have thousands of new shots and don't know where to start - )-;

Start at the beginning...always a good choice. Inspiration, I've still been waiting/working on that one. I like the shot. Now I have to go look for mine, Dern It!

10 Months, 37 states and 5 countries ago ..

 

K

....continue

He looks as though he belongs on the TV series, "Men in Trees." He is darling. (I am old and married, so I can say that) Great shot, love the ruggedness of the portrait.

Thanks Margaret! I will make sure he reads your comment so that he does not mind so much when I point his way. He may start to like it!!

Thanks, and nice the see you!

J

I too like the original and the classic...both flavors show the your nack for the candid! But of course...don't forget the sepisa version! I think my vote stays with the original color version though....and you know how I feel about B&W...wonderful gotcha! Juan

 

Also the square format is what in my opinion makes this image more personal....JUan

Jans man