Random portraits thread

[flat-planedCrank]

[arej]

Recent portraits taken when on holiday at the beginning of the month.


Feedback appreciated.

[Gemm]

I'm not really a portrait person, but here's one.

[Major Bloodnok]

I don't know how many of you are rugby fans, but yesterday saw the retirement of a player for whom the phrase "top bloke" was invented:



Barry Stewart, one of the nicest guys you could share a jar with.

[Toastgirl]

Gemm said:

I'm not really a portrait person, but here's one.

Stunning image Gemm! She's beautiful!

[Toastgirl]

Major Bloodnok said:

I don't know how many of you are rugby fans, but yesterday saw the retirement of a player for whom the phrase "top bloke" was invented:

I don't know anything about rugby but I like the portrait of the 'top bloke'.

[stigmundfreud]

arej said:

Recent portraits taken when on holiday at the beginning of the month.


Feedback appreciated.

For me the 1st one is too harshly lit which has resulted in an almost shaddowing around her body, pose is uncomfortable and the white post distracting

2nd reminds me of 80s style, the sun burst is a nice approach but too much

[john185k]

Another rare portrait shot from me!

[stigmundfreud]

all that needed was a comedy water spray!

[john185k]

lol, thats all i can think of when I look at that shot now!

[arej]

stigmundfreud said:

For me the 1st one is too harshly lit which has resulted in an almost shaddowing around her body, pose is uncomfortable and the white post distracting

2nd reminds me of 80s style, the sun burst is a nice approach but too much

Thanks for the feedback, it's good to get somebody's thoughts about what is wrong with a picture so it can be improved upon for the future. I find friends (and obviously family) on the whole seem scared to criticise, constructively or otherwise.

[stigmundfreud]

always take criticism with a pinch of salt, what I like another wont and visa versa. Family always say "oooh its brilliant"

[Major Bloodnok]

Toastgirl said:

Major Bloodnok said:

I don't know how many of you are rugby fans, but yesterday saw the retirement of a player for whom the phrase "top bloke" was invented:

I don't know anything about rugby but I like the portrait of the 'top bloke'.

Thanks, TG.

I had to leave early, but I do know that he came out after getting changed from the game and spent a long time standing and chatting to all the fans who'd waited to see him. That's what I like about rugby players - very, very few egos on display. I spent an hour or so last Tuesday chatting to a current England and Lions international about all sorts of things. A really nice guy and very modest.

Anyway, to avoid derailing the thread, here's another one I picked up on Saturday, Jason White this time:

[Spooks]

Couple from me

Oldie



and mucking around yesterday

[Penny-lope]

Major Bloodnok said:

Really like this

[Major Bloodnok]

Thanks, Penny

[CivicMan]

Posted in Motorsports but worth an airing here:

[Major Bloodnok]

CivicMan said:

Posted in Motorsports but worth an airing here:

Nice. I like the grainy, high contrast effect - it suits the subject.

[Dogsey]

Been working with a very special model tonight on a catwalk.












ETA click through to full size.

Edited by Dogsey on Tuesday 28th April 08:30

[Toastgirl]

Dogsey said:

Been working with a very special model tonight on a catwalk.

She's stunning and what a beautiful outfit!!