alejandrokeller

Thanks for the visit and the comment. Was about time that I continue with this series (still so many images to print)... having seen the print, I can tell you that Alexis is on focus. His upper body seems blurred because there is no way you'll make him stand still while he is dancing. But, if you look at his legs, you'll see that they are in focus (although I probably should have sharpened the image a bit more before uploading). The rest of the dancers, including the girl in the front, are out of focus.

I'll call you to talk for a while after I return from Spain (will be on vacations this week).

Alejandro

Indeed from last year, but this is the first time I printed it... I have so many negatives to print and, at the moment, I only want to do traditional dark room work.

In any case, I'm happy that my old friends have not forgotten me. I'll try to be more active again.

I know, Jack, I know...

I am not anymore doing negative scans, and the darkroom work takes much longer for each image. But the thruth is that I have to put myself back to work.

Thanks for your comments. It is good to know that you are still visiting from time to time.

Thanks Evita, I completelly forgot about that presentation stuff. Good that you had it in mind... Today I received my new photographic paper, so I have no further excuses (other that I am starting my holidays tomorrow ;-)). Promise I'll do more next year.

Happy holidays everybody.

I actually have much more images of Alexis and plan to keep posting them here. It just will take me a little long, because I want to do the whole series in the traditional darkroom (just the first image of the series is still a negative scan).

David, it is part of my plan to do what you are saying (add text and a story) but I first need to put the images together to put some order in my mind... don't know, it is bad that PN will not let you change the text of the critiques request after submitting the image. I may repost the images latter on, or maybe I'll just add the text to image caption (will that work?).

Neil, I am posting an image for you. You know, Switzerland like most countries in Europe has small rooms. I was already using a 25mm lens for this and could not get further away. No way I could have included more... I did thought of doing this image as a diptych. But, since it would be the only diptych of the series, I forgot the idea afterwards... This is a full frame image. The hair does not really bothers me. Actually, I kind of like it because to me it makes him fill the frame. But I'll rethink it and will keep your point in mind for other images.

I appreciate the feedback, Alejandro

The colors are great, beautiful portrait... Is this natural light? I assume it is. I like the shadows on her left part. I do ask myself if a bit more light on her left eye, which is well hidden by her hair, would improove it. But it is more like I am thinking out loud than something else. As I told you, I like this portrait.

Alejandro

Funny that you say that just today. I am tempted by a LF camera (4x5) that I saw yesterday... and you can guess that I want it for portraits. Looks great but I dont know if I will have the time and patience to work with it or the equipment to print the negatives (if I am going 4x5, I want to make huge dark room prints). Anyway, to decide wether or not I should go for it, I have been visiting some portfolios that I like and, of course, yours was among them.

The other way is easier and, maybe, cheaper. If I were you, I would buy a used MF or 35mm camera at the auctions site. Since 35mm is small and easy to take it with you, I am sure you would find enough oportunities to use it.

Best, Alejandro

Love this portrait (extend it to your other portraits as well). You are really making friends with that D100...

I am rediscovering your portfolio after a long time without visiting and it looks as if you have been busy making good images. I'll have to get up to date viewing them. Will be a pleasure.