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A simple portrait

Postby Matt. K on Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:45 pm

Using window light

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Re: A simple portrait

Postby Geoff M on Mon Dec 15, 2014 8:14 pm

Matt, This is a lovely portrait, wonderful lighting accentuating the texture on the wall behind and in the armchair too. I also like the angular shadow on the side of the armchai. The absence of colour just works and the conversion is very well done. Phil looks relaxed and happy to pose for you.
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Re: A simple portrait

Postby biggerry on Mon Dec 15, 2014 10:00 pm

brillant Matt, the only thing I can see is that I would like to see the legs less prominent within the frame, they detract slightly from the face, possible some local darkening on them or one corner vignette.
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Re: A simple portrait

Postby PiroStitch on Tue Dec 16, 2014 12:17 am

Outstanding and love how all the lines converge nicely to her. The b&w conversion is brilliant as well.

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Re: A simple portrait

Postby Matt. K on Tue Dec 16, 2014 12:19 pm

Piro
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Re: A simple portrait

Postby sirhc55 on Wed Dec 17, 2014 7:43 am

A wonderful Rodin(esque) portrait of great depth.
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Re: A simple portrait

Postby zafra52 on Wed Dec 17, 2014 10:54 am

The simplicity and elegance of this portrait is masterful.
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Re: A simple portrait

Postby gstark on Wed Dec 17, 2014 3:55 pm

Simplicity reigns supreme.
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Re: A simple portrait

Postby ozimax on Sat Dec 20, 2014 7:53 am

Perfect in essence.
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