Portrait of a friend

[BEEEsH]

I took this pic on full manual without even checking the settings.
Its a nice little picture of friend.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v21/beeesh/Digital%20Rebel/IMG_0199.jpg

[BEEEsH]

The file info:

300D
Kit Lense
1/60 sec
f/5.6
ISO 100

Thats what it was set on when the picture happened.

Would this look better if it was taken with e EF 50mm f1.8 II?

[Killed]

nice portrait, it might be good for magazines :D

[gsmx2]

Left side of his face is significantly blown out. A less harse light source, like through shears might have helped.

[johneric8]

decent pic. Tell you buddie to clean his glasses. It looks like he slobbered all over them.

[BEEEsH]

^^^
hahah

damn engineers and their glasses. lol
thnx for the feedback thus far.

[johneric8]

Hey man, I heard someone comment on his face being blown out on one side. I believe that comment is frigging ridiculous.. I have been researching many pics from top proffesional photographers lately and most of them have pics just like that one posted in every magazine known to man. Seriously, dont listen to that comment, it's just flat out not valid. To some it may appear blown out but its not..

[jfrancho]

Hey man, I heard someone comment on his face being blown out on one side. I believe that comment is frigging ridiculous.. I have been researching many pics from top proffesional photographers lately and most of them have pics just like that one posted in every magazine known to man. Seriously, dont listen to that comment, it's just flat out not valid. To some it may appear blown out but its not..I gotta agree with Johneric8 here, I jump on the opportunity to get natural light shots like that. I have made quite a few prints for friends and family like this. Most are displayed prominately in their homes. Print it, matte and frame it, and give it to him.

[mal]

I agree with johneric8 and jfrancho, excellent shot. The lighting definitely adds to the picture.

[serissolutions]

Agree. I would consider it blown out if the area was larger. I think it gives the shot a dramatic look.

[timmyquest]

Hey man, I heard someone comment on his face being blown out on one side. I believe that comment is frigging ridiculous.. I have been researching many pics from top proffesional photographers lately and most of them have pics just like that one posted in every magazine known to man. Seriously, dont listen to that comment, it's just flat out not valid. To some it may appear blown out but its not..

In a technical sense...it is indeed blown out.

From a more practicle and artistic sense, i agree..it works. Without it the shot is fairly boring.

[johneric8]

I see that technically that may be the case but photographers always look at the art before the science. That was my point. And will say this again, You can see pics like this in every national geographic ever put out. It's about the art. The funny thing to me is I see pictures that are published everyday that are no better then this gentlemans portrait. I have seen pictures posted on this forum that are just flat out bad and need critique because the picture taker has no clue. But, this is one that passes the test. May not be perfect but does the job..Most shots that we love at first glance are taken under perfect lightning conditions. I have some shots that were taken with a throw away 35mm camera on vacation in conzumel that would blow you away!! The lighting was perfect for these shots that was the reason. Good lightning and compostion and subject are so important.

[timmyquest]

I see that technically that may be the case but photographers always look at the art before the science.

You really shouldnt speak for everyone. My point was, he made a valid point about the photograph and you pretty much called him an ignorent moron for saying something that was indeed true. It is uncalled for.

He is right, the photo has some blown highlights, you are right, it adds to the photo. Nuff said...move on.

I have seen pictures posted on this forum that are just flat out bad and need critique because the picture taker has no clue. But, this is one that passes the test... I have some shots that were taken with a throw away 35mm camera on vacation in conzumel that would blow you away!!

Again, please do not speak for everyone else with your own opinions, but it's nice to see that your modest :rolleyes:

[johneric8]

You really shouldnt speak for everyone. My point was, he made a valid point about the photograph and you pretty much called him an ignorent moron for saying something that was indeed true. It is uncalled for.

He is right, the photo has some blown highlights, you are right, it adds to the photo. Nuff said...move on.



Again, please do not speak for everyone else with your own opinions, but it's nice to see that your modest :rolleyes:

Yes lets move on.. I wasnt saying that my pics are better then anyones. I was just commenting on how good lighting and subject matter makes a big difference. I'm sure lots of folks have taken great pics just like the ones I'm reffering to. I stand behind one thing, Most photographers do subscribe to the overall appeal of the pic and not the science of the composure. This I learned in college photography courses as well as experience. There is always exception to the rule I'm just stating from my experience only. It's an opinion that I've formed based on knowledge from greats that I've had the pleasure to be around. My comment that made me sound less then modest wasnt meant that way. I have very bad photos that I take everyday that I know better then to post. My reason for mentioning bad photos on the forum was because they are pics taken that would be considered as such. The picture taker pretty much knows this that is why is is seeking a critique. I'm not faulting anyone for posting un-sightly photographs.

[BEEEsH]

Cool feedback, thanks guys.

[xcentrk]

Nice shot. The only thing I would change (other then cleaning his glasses :)) is crop out that white line down the right side. Its bright and pulls my eyes over to it, and it emphasizes that the camera is on a slight angle.

I threw the pic in photoshop and took it out, looked much better. Even went as far as cropping all the way to the shadow in the wall, but that took too much away IMO. Just crop out the white line.

Just a thought. Brandon

[mal]

I like that there. It makes it seem more random/not planned.