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Doug, thank you! I appreciate your eye and all the exclamation points! Because of Charles though, I can't stop looking at the top of his hat!

Amazing work, Alf. The exposure and composition are perfect...risky and spot on! How the heck do you do that? Your signature color treatment seal the deal...fabulous treat for the senses.

Michael, I love both of the images. Good to see you back in the game. I actually like the format of this one better (though the colors of the tighter crop grab me more). You'll never guess why...because of the extra space, giving her more of an environment. Isn't that funny? Me, the close crop queen likes the space. The one thing I find distracting are the soft eyes. Other than that...A+...fabulous image!

Thanks Michael! That is actually "Chuck De Clown"

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I met him at a horror show awhile back and being mutual fans, we decided to work together. He is a blast. The kids love him and we are planning on doing another shoot sometime.

 We are so busy right now, that Halloween is probably gonna be low key...sad but true.

Good observation...again. I think I was so concerned about getting those shoes correctly (without added distortion), that I wasn't paying attention to the top of the hat.

Charles...thank you for your visit and comment. I appreciate. You are quite right...this guy needs some room to spread out!

Fred...as always...Thank you for your thoughtful, insightful and detailed observations and critiques. I always appreciate the input. I see what you are saying and your comments deserve several reads to really "get it". I am frequently seduced by the eyes when I am framing (resulting in missing heads unintentionally sometimes!). With this setup, the fabrics and textures competed with the eyes for me. I also always have to include some suggestions of parents (That's papa, not brother in the bg) when I do family sessions. So I just kind of wandered with my eyes and let fly that little button on the right. I liked the result, but found a few things to improve upon. Your comments and the others here really help me for the next time. Thanks Fred!

Francesco...I don't know that I like the square crop on this image, but I tried pulling in the details a bit with this...thoughts?

Timely image. I was about to use my stroboframe for the first time in a couple of years...couldn't remember if I should put it on the left or the right...Thanks!

Thank you Hannu! I am glad that I have a part in your inspiration. Your comment in my portfolio was really nice. That's what the art community is all about...exchange and inspiration.

Thanks Alf...for someone who doesn't get portraits, you sure do get portraits. Yes, I can probably tweak the bottom a bit. Perhaps I will.  I like to post pix and then go back to them to see if there is anything glaring...good or bad. You nailed my intention. I found this little boy's face very captivating and that's what I focused on. I like to have a suggestion of a partner or parent a lot. It adds mystery for me.  As for titling, I do often title. But, if it doesn't seem perfect, I will just use a number. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful response...I really appreciate it!

Thanks Kathy...I really appreciate all your time here!

Don't know if the comment would be "helpful" or not, but I love the image, because I love the image...it's all been said. Great lines. Great colors...beautiful treatment!

I know...that's why I wrote that the framing was intentional. My only regret is all the highlights on the bottom of the frame.

Francesco...believe me when I see that this little girl's record is clean...absolute angel!

Doug...that fills my heart to know that I could inspire you!

Flying with the trees...we were camping there for 3 weeks. Back home now.

Thanks Kathy...the framing is completely intentional.

Love these animals...beautiful and underrated. You have captured this youngster very well. Not sure about the blurred bottom though...seems that the blur should not be such a straight line...6/6

Wendy...Thank you!

Bente...I'm so glad!

Jeff...Thank you for the visit. I always appreciate your visits!

Pep...Thank you!

Lena...She sure pulls you in...doesn't she?

Michel...Thank you! Definitely a team effort here.

Doug...Thank you! I really appreciate your visits and thoughtful insights. It means a lot to me! I am encouraging her parents to get a canvas wraparound of this.