Old Eyes

[Big_B]

An impromptu shot of my grandfather. The lighting is a littel harsh but I like the expression in his eyes.

I'm new to portrait shots so any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.pbase.com/sam_blackie/image/38095619/original.jpg

[stoneylonesome]

Not to bad at all, Did you use a bounce flash? I ask because it looks like there is stronger shadows around the mouth and chin, some fill lighting may have helped. But over all not to bad :) :)

[amitnike]

thos eye potray lifetime of experience ... i love this pic

[EoSD30fReAk]

i agree on the bouncing! but for first portrait it ain't bad at all.

i find portrait shooting the hardest:rolleyes:

[Big_B]

Thanks all. On the bouncing issue - actually I did use a bounce but I think I was too close for it to be effective (I was using a 24mm lens). I'll try standing further back next time.

Cheers,