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comments appreciated, thank you!

You've really got a handle on the portraits. I've been impressed with every one! I don't know much about the "rules of portraiture" though so I will not even begin to critique the technical aspects. What I can say is that I'm impressed! I love the tight crop and the DOF/focus combination gives a great three dimensional look to it. You've become a double-threat photographer!

Thank you, Tim! I have no experience with portraits and I certainly haven't studied the "rules", but I was lucky this past weekend to have some willing subjects and a chance to try out a few things. I'm pretty timid about asking people if I can take their picture. My family indulges me:-) I don't get to use my Sigma 30mm f1.4 lens very much, but the more I use it, the more I like it.

 

I really appreciate your kind comments!

 

Dick

Excellent, but as a neophyte portrait shooter myself I won't get too technical. I just like the composition of this candid portrait and the exposure is right on, besides it's a fun shot that will spark family comments for years. Now, as for this "willing subject", I'll let this gentleman answer that when he wakes up... Mike

 

 

Thanks, Mike! If you look closely, you can just barely see the beginning of a smile on his lips. This is my brother-in-law. He has a face with a lot of character and has been one of my willing subjects on several occasions(see "Ray with bee" in the Sisu Ho-Ho folder in my portfolio). He stayed very still for about another six shots then started to laugh. We had a lot of fun this past weekend.

 

Have a good day!

 

Dick

Bello il taglio fotografico, bella foto !

Thank you very much, Paul!