Laurie McShane
October 2024 - The Gentleman
About the Image(s)
While walking around a small town in Michigan, we came upon this gentleman sitting on his porch. I was enamored with him and the condition of the porch, and he agreed to let me take a photo. It was taken at ISO 320, 67mm, F9, and 1/200 sec. I lightened his face a little as the hat had him quite shadowed, and cropped the image to focus on him more. I could kick myself for neglecting to include his feet, but I still like it. All suggestions welcome!
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8 comments posted
You did a great job on the man's face - I can't tell you did anything which is as it should be. I didn't even notice the missing feet till I read your description.
Great portrait shot. Posted: 10/02/2024 14:53:01
Great portrait shot. Posted: 10/02/2024 14:53:01
Laurie McShane
Thanks, Keith Posted: 10/10/2024 13:03:40
Laurie, you got both hands and for this image, the feet don't matter; he is sitting. You did an excellent job exposing his face, even if you had to "dodge" a bit. Posted: 10/02/2024 15:51:58
Laurie McShane
Thanks, Jerry Posted: 10/10/2024 13:03:57
very nice image, the house and gentleman both compliment each other very well. nicey composed shot. Posted: 10/07/2024 16:04:55
Laurie McShane
Thank you, Prasad Posted: 10/10/2024 13:04:15
Kathleen Colligan
I agree that his feet don't distract from your photo. In fact, they may have obscured the main focus of his attractive older face with the matching older details around him. I love how the yellow porch makes his blue clothing pop out more. Your composition is excellent. Posted: 10/07/2024 17:07:35
Laurie McShane
Thanks, Kathleen Posted: 10/10/2024 13:04:40