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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/28/2006
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Thanks Gayle:
I appreciate the comments very much since portraiture is new to me. I had thought the softer focus was better for portraits but have since reconsidered that. At least the eyes need the sharp focus anyway . . . the goal was to get the image to reflect the 'about' section so that I knew I was capturing the essence of the person . . . so I really appreciate that comment!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Gayle's Eclectic Photos
{K:91109} 6/27/2006
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hi and thanks for feedback on my B/W window shot...a very good entry for the new project showing a proud man in his element...like the exposure and only miss a tad more sharpness to the eyes...good conversion to B/W and dof
The about does indeed enhance what is conveyed thru the shot...
regards,gayle
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/22/2006
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Thanks Michele . . . he struck me as a proud man too and I'm glad the portrait conveyed that. It means a lot to hear others get the same impression. While he is neither rich nor famous . . . he has every reason to be proud. He leads an honorable life! Thanks so much.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Michele Carlsen
{K:146013} 6/22/2006
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Nice capture of what looks like a proud man with a very Big Heart.
Again . . . I like the black + white in this shot . It seems to suit him.
Thank You for sharing.
Michele~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/18/2006
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Thanks Mary . . . he's a great guy indeed!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Mary Slade
{K:40338} 6/17/2006
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Well you got the character there Doyle! And I like it- the expression- makes you want to meet him and know more.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/17/2006
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You have great taste Eze! LoL!
:)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Ezequiel Lozada
{K:17176} 6/17/2006
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Marvelous portrait.
Very good.
Excellent expression.
Ez
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/16/2006
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Thanks Jessie . . . I was going to make an extremely funny comment about the four repeated messages and relate it to "hard of hearing" issues. Then I realized I couldn't think of one! :P
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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jessie voigts
{K:6772} 6/16/2006
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doyle - hope that this message only gets through ONCE! sorry. anyway - i am new at this portrait stuff, too. my daughter won't sit still and look normal for the camera any more - she feels the need to act like a diva. sigh.
you know, it is the interview that informs the lens, i agree. i love this conversation we're having. to me, words make the photo. a photo alone can't always have the impact that the accompanying words can - for instance, i was looking at these remarkable photos by janet marie here, last night - from new zealand. her photos were incredible. yet it was her notes, that said they were taken on her walk to school (teaching), that made it seem perfect. your words abt gus and bert MADE the photo. thanks!!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/16/2006
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By the way: I have endeavored to photograph my portrait subjects in this category in the place for which they are known . . . this is the garage!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/16/2006
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Wow Jessie . . . I totally appreciate that comment. I am new at this but do interview my portrait subjects to get a "feel" for them. Then I try to get an appropriate portrait that reflects, accurately, the view I have. This makes your comment that much more meaningful for me.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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jessie voigts
{K:6772} 6/16/2006
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doyle - the info part is the best. i like to know the backgrounds, at least where it was taken (besides city/state), etc. it makes the picture, for me!! i love this shot. i couldn't get it out of my head today!! thanks!
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jessie voigts
{K:6772} 6/16/2006
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doyle - the info part is the best. i like to know the backgrounds, at least where it was taken (besides city/state), etc. it makes the picture, for me!! i love this shot. i couldn't get it out of my head today!! thanks!
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jessie voigts
{K:6772} 6/16/2006
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doyle - the info part is the best. i like to know the backgrounds, at least where it was taken (besides city/state), etc. it makes the picture, for me!! i love this shot. i couldn't get it out of my head today!! thanks!
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jessie voigts
{K:6772} 6/16/2006
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doyle - the info part is the best. i like to know the backgrounds, at least where it was taken (besides city/state), etc. it makes the picture, for me!! i love this shot. i couldn't get it out of my head today!! thanks!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/15/2006
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Thanks Melanie . . . I think you're right about the "rules" (guidelines) being a flexible thing. I just wanted to know what they were . . . and then modify my shots to suit my taste! Perhaps I'll just do my thing and the critiques will let me know what "rules" have been violated! :P
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Melanie Reynolds
{K:9096} 6/15/2006
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To be honest, Doyle, I really don't know much about the "rules" of portraiture! I just go by what looks good to me. I love detail, and while softness works in a lot of situations, I think with this particular "character" showing all of the littled details in his face would actually benefit this portrait.
I think you got some good advice from, Howie, though! He knows what he's talking about more than I do!
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/15/2006
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Thanks Nessa!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/15/2006
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Ray . . . you may consider yourself a valuable friend. If I (for years now) consider myself the King of Cool . . . you may know I consider you the Baron of Cool!!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/15/2006
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Wow . . . how praise from the incomparable Marian!!!!!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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vanessa shakesheff
{K:68840} 6/15/2006
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Lovely detail in berts face ..nice b&w and interesting about..nessa
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stingRay pt.4 .
{K:250401} 6/15/2006
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Lovely mono tones to this semi-informal portrait Doyle, great lighting and I am at ease with soft focus in these situations. Indeed, many years ago I owned a purpose-built soft focus lens. I love the cheerful expression on his face the many character laughter lines. A wonderful 'about' to accompany a very pleasing shot. Well done to you my friend. My very best wishes to you as always....Ray
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Marian Man
{K:80636} 6/14/2006
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great expression dear Doyle!!!! excellent b/w portrait!!!! fine tones!!!!!
think you started well :)
all the best
Marian
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/14/2006
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Thanks Jessie! I love knowing that some people do take the time to read the 'about' sections. I love even more when people are nice enough to give information in them! That being said; I try to always do it myself (a lead by example philosophy). Your comments have made me feel good about this first experience in portraits . . . Thanks!
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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jessie voigts
{K:6772} 6/14/2006
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doyle - this is an incredible portrait. his eyes, his smile - what a great capture. i loved even more hearing his story.
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/14/2006
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Thanks Howie. Horizontal centrality . . . not vertical . . . is obvious now that you point it out! Isn't it always that way? LoL! :)
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/14/2006
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Thanks Melanie! This is the info I'm looking for. As I understood it . . . portraits were 'supposed' to be a tad softer to help the subjects look better. Too sharp would show too many potential (for example) wrinkles and other issues that need not be conveyed to portray an image well. Was this incorrect? I didn't want too 'harsh' an image. Perhaps I need to "split the difference" and shoot sharper, but not "Macro Sharp"? I really appreciate your taking the time to offer your opinions. Thank you.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/14/2006
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Thanks again Juan!~
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Doyle D. Chastain
{K:101119} 6/14/2006
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Thanks Laura . . . This new UF project has been doing (and learning) new things. I appreciate the feedback.
Regards,
Doyle I <~~~~~
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Howie Mudge
{K:27933} 6/14/2006
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I like the expression Doyle and he looks a real character. For me, his eyes and the way he is standing is a little central and straight on. Try composing the eyes into 1/3 position and turn him slightly side on. You could also shoot from a higher angle for a change of style :) Good effort.
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Melanie Reynolds
{K:9096} 6/14/2006
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I think this is a great portrait. Great detail and you can really see his personality shining through. The lighting is nice, no odd shadows or anything like that on his face.
The only thing I could see that could possibly be better is the focus. It's a tad soft, but otherwise, what a portrait is alla about!
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Juan Gonzalo Marcano Prieto
{K:14254} 6/13/2006
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buen retrato, excelente
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Laura Spell
{K:24080} 6/13/2006
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Nice candid portrait of what appears to be a cheerful man. He has laugh lines at his eyes. Tones and lighting are good.
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