Projectionist

[Yuri Pautov]

A portrait of projectionist, he works in a cinema.
Taken near the window with 'available' light...
ISO 100 / 0.03 sec/ F2.4 Sony F707

http://pautov.viplast.ru/images/gallery/2143.jpg

Your critique...

[4labs]

:clap :clap

[lynnma]

Oh wow!! I'm speechless as usual (takes a lot to shut me up)...

It's beautiful! did you add grain? or was that how it came out..I'd be interested to know. :clap :clap :clap :clap

[micknewton]

Your critique...Hi Yuri,

The contrasty B&W and his intense facial expression combine to make a very striking portrait. I don't know if it was the exposure or your post processing, but it looks like his extreme right side is just slighty blown out around the cheek and beard. Very nice! :thumb

BTW, I looked at your profile and it seems that you and I were born only 10 days apart. My birthday is March 19th. Yup, 1956 was a very good year!
:freaky

[spockling]

Yuri, I was immediately drawn to his left eye. Absolutely wonderful. :thumb

[Shay Stephens]

Bold and spectacular Yuri. Good masculine pose. This photo has everything going for it.

:clap

[CMaster]

Wow, absolutely wonderful! I love how the left eye still remains lit eventhough that side of his face remains in shadows. Very impressive shot! :thumb

[Phil U.]

Wow, absolutely wonderful! I love how the left eye still remains lit eventhough that side of his face remains in shadows. Very impressive shot! :thumb
:agree - that's what I was going to mention. Dramatic portrait - very nice!

[Angelo]

that's IT! I'm DONE! I'm throwing my camera AND my new bag in the trash! sheeeeesh... who can compete?

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heehee


Excellent as always Yuri.

[Yuri Pautov]

Oh wow!! I'm speechless as usual (takes a lot to shut me up)...

It's beautiful! did you add grain? or was that how it came out..I'd be interested to know. :clap :clap :clap :clap
Spasibo, lynnma!
Yes, I added some grain in postprocessing.
Yuri

[Yuri Pautov]

Hi Yuri,

The contrasty B&W and his intense facial expression combine to make a very striking portrait. I don't know if it was the exposure or your post processing, but it looks like his extreme right side is just slighty blown out around the cheek and beard. Very nice! :thumb

BTW, I looked at your profile and it seems that you and I were born only 10 days apart. My birthday is March 19th. Yup, 1956 was a very good year!
:freaky

Spasibo (Thank you) for your comment!
Yes, original photo has 'right' histogram, I worked a lot with this photo in PS.
Yuri

[Yuri Pautov]

Bold and spectacular Yuri. Good masculine pose. This photo has everything going for it.

:clap
Spasibo, Shay!

[Yuri Pautov]

Wow, absolutely wonderful! I love how the left eye still remains lit eventhough that side of his face remains in shadows. Very impressive shot! :thumb
Spasibo, Paul!

[Yuri Pautov]

that's IT! I'm DONE! I'm throwing my camera AND my new bag in the trash! sheeeeesh... who can compete?

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heehee


Excellent as always Yuri.

Angelo, spasibo!
Yuri

[rahmonster]

Yuri you always amaze me. Another wonderful portrait:clap:clap

[Yuri Pautov]

Yuri you always amaze me. Another wonderful portrait:clap:clap
Spasibo!

[Khaos]

You have a wonderful talent when it comes to portraits.

The eyes are amazing. The lighting is perfect for the shot.

Excellent.:thumb :thumb

[ian408]

I love the way the shot works. The light in the eyes and detail in
the face is wonderful.

Ian

[coldclimb]

This is sweet. Love your portraits Yuri!

[lr1811]

awesome shot Yuri - I always click on your threads, and for good reason... you take great pictures!

Brian

[digismile]

Spectacular photo. The left eye is almost spooky, but its what really makes this photo pop. I assume this was done in post. The focus is tack sharp. :thumb

I always look forward to your posts!

Regards,
Brad