Joe

Some pics of my buddy Joe, let me know what you think!

First one is just fine.lol....

#1 has a lot of character. Interesting face and pose. I think the high-key accentuates it all.

#2 having used up all my praise on #1, what's with this one? There's no point of interest.

The lighting is not doing you any favors - bright sunny day and direct rays of the sun on your subject in #1.

In #2 you have a better light because he seems to be in the open shade there. However, even with that more diffuse lighting you need to get control of the background so that it's not blown out.

I love the first one.
Do you intend to leave the window frame in the image? Just wondering

Going back again, I like #1 still.its all about fun.I don't think the OP wanted a serious shot?

Thanks all!

They were both spur of the moment shots, that's how he reacted when I went "Joe, picture!"

Here's what #1 originally looked like. I tweaked in in ACR to give it the final look and make it a little more interesting. And yes I wanted to leave the window frame.

My vote goes to the PP on #1. Great job. It brings out real personality.