A new venture by cassiecat

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susanbarton 10 11 1

24 Apr 2012 7:02AM

This is a great portrait! It looks as if you caught him be surprise and he is not posing but looks surprised and anoyed by your intrusion

Susan

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24 Apr 2012 7:06AM

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A fine portrait
Jim

phil99 11 45 6

24 Apr 2012 7:12AM

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He does look rather annoyed but your conversion is spot on ....Phil

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24 Apr 2012 7:24AM

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Is that his 'serious' face Grin

. Certainly doesn't look hopeless to me. A good pose, surrounded by all his paraphernalia, and well-suited to the mono conversion.

Dave

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24 Apr 2012 7:37AM

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Terrific lighting here.
Great shot and well processed Grin

paskinmj 9 11 1

24 Apr 2012 7:49AM

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Great character study.
Matt

Richsr 11 91 223

24 Apr 2012 8:52AM

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A good portrait capture Lesley, for me the colour version works best but only just
Regards Richard

mex 10 27 3

24 Apr 2012 9:00AM

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v2 for me cracking portrait.
cheers phil.

NDODS 7 5.1k 125

24 Apr 2012 9:18AM

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A great portrait of the highest quality, my vote goes to the colours version simply because my eye wants to roam deeper.

Regards Nathan

Briwooly 12 452 5

24 Apr 2012 9:28AM

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Like them both Lesley nothing wrong with your conversion

Brian...........................

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24 Apr 2012 9:49AM

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V2 on top. Very well taken

Cor

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24 Apr 2012 9:54AM

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This is top notch Lesley. Really nicely done. I think I like the colour version best as we can see more detail but the colours are muted so don't intrude.
Chris

ChiliMan 11 135 17

24 Apr 2012 12:24PM

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Quote:This is a great portrait! It looks as if you caught him be surprise and he is not posing but looks surprised and anoyed by your intrusion

Susan

I totally agree with this, Ccat. The expression captured is so natural and unposed.

I have to say I prefer the colour version here 'cos I love the 'old' colour of those prints hanging behind him

The white of the mug looks a bit bright but that's minor.

A.
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TrevBatWCC Plus

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24 Apr 2012 12:41PM

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He looks a bit mean! But it's an excellent portrait, Lesley, and I wouldn't want to try to modify it Wink

Think both versions work well, but V2 just wins it for me

Trev

Last modified by TrevBatWCC on 24 Apr 2012 12:42PM

Daisymaye Plus

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24 Apr 2012 3:38PM

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A great portrait Lesley. Very natural............Sandy

Lillian Plus

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24 Apr 2012 3:49PM

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Going for the mono Lesley a beautifully portrayed Portrait shot
Lillian

AnnChown Plus

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24 Apr 2012 5:19PM

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I prefer the colour - probably because there isn't too much colour, if that makes sense!! I think it's a great portrait.
Ann

MalcolmS Plus

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24 Apr 2012 6:51PM

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Prefer the colour version Lesley, seems to have abit more about it

Malcolm

saltireblue Plus

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24 Apr 2012 8:10PM

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Looks like you caught him on a bad day, judging by the serious expression, Lesley!
I've done a mod to try to bring out a litle more facial detail and the sleeve and mug seemed blown. Not sure if it works, though. It has a slight blue tint that didn't show up on my screen before I uploaded it Sad

The original in colour is very good though, with the colour of his face matching the paper bags behind him!

Malc

Last modified by saltireblue on 24 Apr 2012 8:16PM

cassiecat 9 39 46

25 Apr 2012 4:53PM

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thanks for the mod malc, yours has more detail in it than mine.lesley

Ade_Osman 15 4.5k 36

26 Apr 2012 8:45AM

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You & me both, but I think you've done well with this, especially converting it to mono....

Ade

debu 8

26 Apr 2012 10:32AM

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A couple of good captures.
debu

RockArea 11 18 3

26 Apr 2012 5:40PM

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I'm joining with those who are for the colour version, whether that's due to a difference in quality or just my personal preference, I couldn't say. I do like the expression you've caught.

David

twelvemegs 8 6

26 Apr 2012 6:36PM

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I like both versions Lesley, well done.

David

derekhansen Plus

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27 Apr 2012 9:15PM

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Nearly missed this Lesley. A very fine portrait and I particularly like the mono. The framing/comp is excellent and the sitter is totally engaging the viwer,
Derek

Alan_Coles 12 178 11

2 May 2012 2:28PM

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I don't do them either but if I did I would be happy with this. Tongue

RonnieAG Plus

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2 May 2012 5:36PM

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Think I'm out on a limb here, Lesley, as I much prefer the B and W version: a very natural pose and surprised expression.
I am no use at portraiture so would not dare offer any further comment or suggestion other than to say I think you have done a pretty fine job of this shot.
Regards,
Ronnie.