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07/20/2015 01:56:58 PM |
*Hello from Sid and the Critique Club*
First impressions, a stunning portrait with instant appeal.
I love the dark background and the way the mans black face appears from the black depths in the way that it does. The dark clothing also helps in the overall low key effect here.
The lighting is effective with good detail where it matters.
The only constructive criticism I can offer is that of the eyes and the focus. It is essential that the eyes of any portrait are pin sharp to engage with the viewer. Here the focus is on the nearest eye but the pupil is only partially visible in the corner of his eye. I think the important eye here is his right eye which unfortunately is a little on the soft side. You ought to have either used a smaller aperture to increase the DOF to include both eyes or moved your focus point more towards the bridge of the nose. Personally, I think I would favour the latter which would have softened the cheek and forehead where it merges into the dark background, that would have looked more effective than more sharpness throughout which would have looked more abrupt and probably less appealing.
All in all a very pleasing image, I look forward to more from you, Sid |
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04/08/2015 03:17:28 PM |
| worthy of the singer and the lens. |
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04/07/2015 08:46:47 PM |
| Lovely chrome sheen. Terrific portrait. |
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04/07/2015 06:15:57 PM |
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04/06/2015 11:31:18 PM |
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04/05/2015 09:56:04 PM |
| Outstanding portrait, nice job on the lighting. |
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