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I took this of my brother today... any thoughts/ideas?

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Well, it's very noisy isnt it? And I reckon it's a bit boring. It's not really of anything. maybe you wanted to go for a sort of 'experimental' edge? Which would then require a bit of PP. Can I suggest B&W or Sepia toning?

I reduced the noise and changed the color a bit... what do you think?

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I would not have even mentioned the noise, as it doesn't seem to be that noticeable. However, compositionally, one does notice certain things that could be improved when planning a posed shot. For example, the door is not vertical - that is cured by holding the camera level when shooting. It can also be corrected in the PS perspective correction tool.

Also, note the object behind him on the far wall that looks like something perched on his left shoulder. Those kinds of distracting elements can be avoided, if you take the time to really look at your composition.

Other that those minor nit-picks, I think it is a very interesting study, well exposed, with good color balance and a good level of interest for a candid portrait.

it doesnt mean anything to me, perhaps if there was a story to it, it might be more pleasing.

yeah, it sucks... I knew that when I took it... it was just a quick candid... I just felt different about it because it was a film SLR, which I have never used. I had fun sucking the color out of everything (except for his ugly green shirt) and giving it that old school look...What about this one:

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Out of doors portraits are best taken in Open Shade. Notice the extreme contrast and the jet black shadows from direct sunlight.

Holding the camera level so as to avoid verticals that are not vertical requires a conscious effort.

Very nice color balance and exposure and composition. Interesting place to sit