BW portrait for C&C

Raphael Haik · Nov 24, 2006

Hellol everyone,
There is a portait in natural light taken last week.
Critics and comments welcome.

http://www.pbase.com/rhaik/image/70664411

Raphael

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Tim Hill NYC · Nov 24, 2006

I like the tone, I like the composition - I just wish it was sharper on his eyes.
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david_g · Nov 24, 2006

I think it's a wonderful shot. The toning is very nice, I like the lighting and even the dark strip in the background helping to bring the eyes in line. The unsharp eyes are not at all a problem in my opinion. They suit the mood just as they are.

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Raphael Haik · Nov 24, 2006

Hi Tim,

Thank you for your comment. Perhaps the eyes are not so sharp because his look is a bit blured too

Cheers,
Raphael

Visit http://www.pbase.com/rhaik & http://www.photoraf.com
'You can see more with one eye than with two'

Raphael Haik · Nov 24, 2006

Thanks for you comment David, I appriciate.

I love your gallery by the way! The image of blured japanese people reminds me of that one, taken in Vietnam last august:

http://www.pbase.com/rhaik/life_on_bikes

Take care,

Raphael
Visit http://www.pbase.com/rhaik & http://www.photoraf.com
'You can see more with one eye than with two'

Beth · Nov 24, 2006

I like it and think that the eyes are just fine. It would be a different photo with the eyes in focus....not necessarily better. Just curious. Does this man know you?

Beth

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Raphael Haik · Nov 24, 2006

Hi Beth,

I spend a week end with this man and his family, they are sort of relatives of mine. It was the first time I met him or even heard of him. Why do you ask the question? I couldnt resist taking pictures of him.
Cheers,
Raphael

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'You can see more with one eye than with two'

morris · Nov 24, 2006

Fine moody image Raphael.

Morris
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Vera · Nov 24, 2006

for a minute there i thought you were the cop who caught Mel Gibson. this guy definitely looks blurry. great photo
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Vera

Raphael Haik · Nov 25, 2006

You are soo right! He reminds me of Mel Gibson, or Hervey Keithel also.
Bad bad lieutenant..... but Ill find out where he put the body.

Raphael
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'You can see more with one eye than with two'

Tim Hill NYC · Nov 25, 2006

Had to chime in once more on this...

I'm viewing this photo for a second time - this time on my home computer (first time I was at work).. and i must say I really like the photo now... great tones - and mood like everyone has mentioned - and yes - focus is not even an issue... Guess i should save my critiques for my calibrated monitor! Great capture.
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Raphael Haik · Nov 26, 2006

Hi Tim,

Im glad you had a chance to have a second look at it! And for you, today, on this very thread in the next post, I will send the link to the photo that I took a split second before this one...
Cheers,
Raphael

Visit http://www.pbase.com/rhaik & http://www.photoraf.com
'You can see more with one eye than with two'

Raphael Haik · Nov 26, 2006

I would like to share the photo I took just a second before this portrait.
http://www.pbase.com/rhaik/image/70780952

Cheers,

Raphael

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