Hi Boris ... My feelings are similar to Bruce's. When making a portrait the eyes are of paramount importance. It looks like the fellow is sitting in some sort of motorized chair. If so, the photo may have been a ~lot~ stronger had you shown that, or whatever he was sitting in. Too often a photographer will forget about the area surrounding the subject - a big failing in many instances. There is often so much more to be told by getting a somewhat wider view. Your work with people is getting better, but sometimes your framing is too tight. I think this is a case where more info could result in a better photo.
Shel "Am I paranoid or perceptive?" > [Original Message] > From: Bruce Dayton > > This one just isn't my cup of tea. Two issues for me: 1) his eyes > almost seem closed and don't engage me at all. 2) whatever he is > holding keeps drawing my attention away from him Partly because it > stands out as white and partly because I can't quite figure out what > it is. > > BL> http://www.photoforum.ru/rate/photo.php?photo_id=219730 > > BL> Boris > >
