<Mini Challenge #14 ~ "Portraits with Soul"

[VisualXpressions]

Mini Challenge #14 Portraits with Soul…


<o:p></o:p>Not just any portrait, I want to see and feel the emotion being expressed in the person’s expression, I want to be able to see their soul, I want to look at the portrait and have it grab me and hold my attention…

The portrait can be a street shot, candid, posed or studio whatever you like…Comments are Welcomed... If you see a shot that says something to you, please tell that person about it. Ask about the processing, whatever you like. Lets get some conversation going. Lets have some fun.
This challenge will run from Wednesday, October 29 (today), through Wednesday, November 12 at 1900 CST.


GENERAL RULES

1. Have fun sharing and seeing what others share!
2. The host supplies a topic and you post 1-3 images. The host judges the winners (1st, 2nd and 3rd) and is not eligible to enter.
The 1st place winner then chooses the next topic, judges the winner and passes on the baton to the new champion.
3. Any photo you’ve taken is eligible, regardless of when taken or camera used.
4. Any amount of post-processing is allowed. However, it is helpful if you list your camera and lens along with your photo.
You may comment on other contestant's images. If you want someone to leave you some critique or criticism, put an asterisk (*) next to the title of the image.
5. * The winner has up to three days (72 hours) to begin a new mini-challenge, or the honor goes to the #2 finisher and so forth.


Guidelines:
1. Enter 1-3 photos and put them in a single post.
2. Either embed your image in the thread or, if you must, supply a link to it. Keep in mind, however, most people don't want to click to open photos hosted elsewhere (i.e. on your website).
3. Also try and resize your photos prior to posting so they're sized appropriately for viewing without having to scroll (~800 pixels on the longest side works best.)
4. Give each image you enter a title.
5. Enjoy discussion with members about their images, don't let this just be an entry thread!
6. Don't be hesitant, share'em and enter!

Previous Challenges

#1 BIF's won by Jwear
#2 Birds won by davev
#3 Treasures won by Justiceiro
#4 All That Remains won by JAG
#5 Playing With Light won by davev
#6 Black and White won by Rhommel
#7 Self Portrait won by shatch
#8 The Every Day Mundane won by paulthomasmckee
#9 Abstract/Minimalism won by dlibrach
#10 Texture won by AaronNelson
#11 What Time Is It? won by DaddyO
#12 Rusty Old Things won by JeffMeyers
#13 View from above won by visualxpressions
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[VisualXpressions]

http://vxphotography.smugmug.com/photos/134357400_E9gVd-L.jpg

http://vxphotography.smugmug.com/photos/130417000_byNe2-L.jpg

http://vxphotography.smugmug.com/photos/171590181_hnXaa-L.jpg

you can check out more examples in my "faces" gallery http://www.vxphotography.smugmug.com/gallery/2554094_zJicC/1

have fun! can't wait to see your portraits with soul :thumb

[photo-funtasia]

Should it be a human portrait only?

[achambers]

http://www.achambersphoto.com/photos/302532481_znoWv-L.jpg
Alexis*

[VisualXpressions]

Should it be a human portrait only?

Yes... I'll leave animal portraits for another challenge :thumb

Winston

[jeffmeyers]

Yes... I'll leave animal portraits for another challenge :thumb

Winston

What? You don't think animals have souls? :dunno

[photo-funtasia]

Yes... I'll leave animal portraits for another challenge :thumb

Winston


OK, Thank you - I have some old shots here:

1. Mexican girl - "Almost happy"*

http://allbiz.smugmug.com/photos/360219058_eZ6vU-L-3.jpg (http://allbiz.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=406189487&ImageKey=Sjuyy)

2. Michael - "Let me tell you...!"*

http://allbiz.smugmug.com/photos/406189487_Sjuyy-L.jpg (http://allbiz.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=405564190&ImageKey=sNeUj)

3. Helene - "You may not understand, but I forgive you"*

http://allbiz.smugmug.com/photos/406197541_aTsEP-L-1.jpg (http://allbiz.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=406197541&ImageKey=aTsEP)

BTW: CONGRATULATIONS for the "View from above"! :)

[davev]

Can it be a portrait when you can't see their faces?
We'll know at the end of the challenge.

http://davev.smugmug.com/photos/279970363_CEcNH-L-1.jpg

[richtersl]

#1 - Confederate Soldier
http://lrichters.smugmug.com/photos/180027644_Gbppn-M-1.jpg




#2 - British Officer
http://lrichters.smugmug.com/photos/405584812_zcsps-L.jpg


#3 - Anna
http://lrichters.smugmug.com/photos/282399738_nUHUx-L-1.jpg

[photo-funtasia]

What? You don't think animals have souls? :dunno

Well, that's why I asked... but apparently, they belong to another category :thumb

[VisualXpressions]

I've shot (with a camera) some pretty soulful animals...

http://vxphotography.smugmug.com/photos/135809531_v2bqM-L.jpg

just thought I would leave animal portraits for another challenge... :D

nice shots so far... looks like Linda went back in time... :scratch

Faces are good but not necessarily required for the image to be considered a portrait... Dave's shot of the wall is a great example...

Winston

[richtersl]

... looks like Linda went back in time... :scratch

:rofl

[ic4u]

1. Soul Mates
http://ic4u.smugmug.com/photos/387232404_TmCBT-L.jpg

2. No Where Else to Go
http://ic4u.smugmug.com/photos/409630432_Lpg83-L-1.jpg

3. Life Ain't Always Easy
http://ic4u.smugmug.com/photos/409630352_K2c43-L.jpg

Canon 40D/ Nikon D70

[pyry]

Fun topic!

First I thought it would be hard to find much to show, but then I remembered this little girl I met on the bus, her name is Sanna and she was heading to the swimming hall with her mom and sister.

Girl on the bus *
http://pyry.smugmug.com/photos/381153332_h4JWT-L-1.jpg


Which sort of reminded me of my favourite street shot. It's from a vacation to Prague, shot on the tram number 17 while riding back to town. We'd got on it simply because the line went off our map - just to see what's out there you know.

On the tram *
http://pyry.smugmug.com/photos/209144002_iB5pG-L-1.jpg


One more from the road.

Soul Struttin' *
http://pyry.smugmug.com/photos/209143893_tDMs3-L-1.jpg

[pyry]

looks like Linda went back in time... :scratch


:rofl

And you used a slightly leaky time capsule for post processing? :D
Nice!

[dlibrach]

Cool challenge! Looking forward to the entries and the discussions. Here are mine:

1. *Weight-ing - A Nicaraguan coffee worker waits for her daily harvest to be weighed. They are paid by the weight of their haul.
http://dlphotography.smugmug.com/photos/231657344_cymgv-L.jpg


2. *Reflecting
http://dlphotography.smugmug.com/photos/356352654_PtVzo-L-3.jpg


3. *End of the Road
http://dlphotography.smugmug.com/photos/356356000_JaNhu-L-3.jpg


Cheers,
Dave

[JAG]

daddy's lil girl...
http://jagcreations.smugmug.com/photos/386874922_tutdc-L.jpg

"I won't budge"...
http://jagcreations.smugmug.com/photos/315840514_kUbnB-L-4.jpg

Innocence...
http://jagcreations.smugmug.com/photos/370130098_ptJjp-L.jpg

[mycaptures]

My Wild Child
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/2963961786_660e2188af.jpg?v=0

My Happy Boy
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3162/2930771700_4c03ae00bf.jpg?v=0

Adventurous Little Girl
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3108/2907299829_ec84bb6a9d.jpg?v=0

[Gastrocnemius]

Three shots with soul. I hope you agree. Comments and Criticism always welcome.

1. Nan Lucy. (Opinion and Passion)

Lucy has eighty-seven years of life experience and is always happy to share it with anyone.

http://thinkingspace.smugmug.com/photos/405831790_QppeX-L.jpg


2. Namibian Boys. (Cheeky, Defiant, Preoccupied)

Three brothers in rural Northern Namibia. For me, the shot captures an essence of boyhood at each of these three ages.

http://thinkingspace.smugmug.com/photos/405831952_mGbpg-L.jpg


3. No Lower Gears Left. - (Pain and Determination)

Two cyclists approach the summit of Chapman's Peak Drive, Cape Town.

http://thinkingspace.smugmug.com/photos/405832095_vTkfD-L.jpg


Steve

http://thinkingspace.smugmug.com/

[VelvtRide]

Pondering
http://velvtride.smugmug.com/photos/45798160_xugGo-L.jpg

In Love
http://velvtride.smugmug.com/photos/16198964_i9CMa-L.jpg

Evilness
http://velvtride.smugmug.com/photos/406002812_rnJL9-L.jpg

[richtersl]

And you used a slightly leaky time capsule for post processing? :D
Nice!

Yeah -- and I was almost burned at the stake for being a witch. :rofl

[idiom]

"Young Musician"
http://precise.smugmug.com/photos/370403642_iBTqK-L.jpg

[Hot_Shot]

Hey guys/girls, I am sorry...I really don't get out much. Most of my shots (pretty much all) are around the firehouse...I hope you don't mind.

This guy is really quiet. Great guy and works really hard as you can see. I did a little HDR type thing with this shot.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w319/andreauk007/hdr1.jpg

This guy asked for a portrait, so this is what we came up with. Lighting was a nightmare.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w319/andreauk007/Brian1mailable.jpg

This guy is really sweet, always making people laugh.

http://i179.photobucket.com/albums/w319/andreauk007/TechHunt1.jpg

Good luck everyone!

[achambers]

Yeah -- and I was almost burned at the stake for being a witch. :rofl

She turned me into a newt!




(I got better):clap

[Gastrocnemius]

What a range of images...

Personally I find the most powerful to be "Michael" by Kiki, and The Coffee Worker, photographed by David Librach.

Inspiring stuff...

Steve

[KevXman]

Gypsy Beggar on the Spanish Steps in Rome

http://photosbykevin.smugmug.com/photos/295271821_EKfSq-L

Fellow traveler on the train to Rome

http://photosbykevin.smugmug.com/photos/406045339_gdpeH-L

— Kevin

[Hot_Shot]

What a range of images...

Personally I find the most powerful to be "Michael" by Kiki, and The Coffee Worker, photographed by David Librach.

Inspiring stuff...

Steve

I really like the coffee worker too! what a shot!

[onebaduce]

A new Mother's Love *

http://noonan.smugmug.com/photos/406115894_auPWJ-XL.jpg

[jeffreaux2]

From "Funeral for a Cowboy"

http://jkmann.smugmug.com/photos/301347419_J8VVZ-L.jpg


2- "Backstage" with Divine Intervention
http://jkmann.smugmug.com/photos/298152514_66YeY-L.jpg

3-"Camera Shy"
http://jkmann.smugmug.com/photos/164254844_fzXzK-L.jpg

[dlibrach]

I really like the coffee worker too! what a shot!

Thanks Hot Shot and Steve! :) I spent a bit of time documenting the harvesting last year in Nicaragua and this was one of my favorite photos. They are a beautiful people with an equally gorgeous culture.


Cheers,
Dave

[photo-funtasia]

I find the "Young Musician" posted by Gage a great, cute shot... fantastic! :)

It is probably older that few days so unfortunately it couldn't go to the "Loud & Silence" contest ...
too bad - it could be a winner!

Love it :lust

... and thank you Steve :)

[Lone Rider]

Are You a Gringo?
San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala
http://velvtride.smugmug.com/photos/406246692_UtBWh-L.jpg


Respecte
post-workday, Batopilas, Mexico
http://velvtride.smugmug.com/photos/406241813_aEHha-L.jpg

[griffon]

So this is my first attempt at sharing photos on a photography forum; I think the challenges are a cool idea and figured I would post a couple recent photos. I've been inspired by a lot of the shots on here, and would appreciate any feedback :D

1- *Fog
http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/1661/001of9.jpg

2- *One Voice
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/6440/002bg2.jpg

3- *The Chase Is On
http://img186.imageshack.us/img186/6633/004ws3.jpg

[VisualXpressions]

Welcome! Griffon, :D Your second shot is very soulful... hope to see more from you!

____________

Lone Rider, what can I say? 2 very captivating images!

____________

Dlibrach... All 3 images... Very nice!

____________

Jag, great shots! how do you get a baby to give you that kind of look?:scratch And I love the expressions of the girls in the other 2

____________

mycaptures, your last shot is wonderful, it makes me feel like I'm young again, imagining a big adventure... :thumb

_____________

Everyone has posted some great portraits so far! keep them comming...

Winston

[anwmn1]

A little ham

http://aaronnewman.smugmug.com/photos/326852041_TxQ3r-L.jpg





Curiosity

http://aaronnewman.smugmug.com/photos/242607858_6xQMs-L-1.jpg

[MarkTodd]

http://marktodd.smugmug.com/photos/404201592_cYFu3-L.jpg

[kungaloosh]

Curiosity

http://aaronnewman.smugmug.com/photos/242607858_6xQMs-L-1.jpg[/quote]

I LOVE this one!!!! what a great capture! Thanks for sharing.

[Patti]

Sheer Abandon

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/2717673785_a1bd487b6f.jpg


Heart & Soul

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2989538287_9906c7a05c_o.jpg


Ecstasy

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3232/2651381004_a1245c8202_o.jpg

[Hot_Shot]

D50 Nikkor 85mm 1.4D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/2989538287_9906c7a05c_o.jpg

How cool is this?! I love it!

[fcorin13]

#1 Strength, Cancer, and Eyebrows
http://ewphotos.smugmug.com/photos/385775433_pdAGE-M.jpg

#2 Refusal
http://ewphotos.smugmug.com/photos/153462759_Abu5a-M.jpg

#3 Bliss
http://ewphotos.smugmug.com/photos/105128841_Nk4cA-M.jpg

[PaulThomasMcKee]

Nicholas
http://paulthomasmckee.smugmug.com/photos/407263511_eTXsN-L.jpg

Have your people call my people
http://paulthomasmckee.smugmug.com/photos/406931636_t6qhs-L.jpg

Looking
http://paulthomasmckee.smugmug.com/photos/245405313_xPuxE-L.jpg

[huskypup]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3201/2991559334_66cb2648ea.jpg

[stirinthesauce]

Well, first time I have posted anything here, image wise (maybe even text wise). Here goes

#1 Anticipation (a dog happened to wander into the park where the shoot was taking place, the child spotted it and got all excited. I just happened to catch the anticipation on the child's face at that moment. It was instantly over as the child ran over to the dog and started petting it) lens, 70-200Lf2.8 body, 350d

http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s348/stirinthesauce/56_resize_finish.jpg

#2 Love for Daddy (the child is enamored with her father and loved any and all attention from him) Lens, 70-200Lf2.8 body, 350d

http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s348/stirinthesauce/IMG_6057_resize_finish.jpg

#3 Without a Net (the artist was at the apex of his solo and just let it all out. The crowd went wild behind me!) lens 70-200Lf2.8, body 20d

http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s348/stirinthesauce/2007-10-04f4071_resize.jpg

[Ajdrakie]

http://photos.terrasseaudrey.com/photos/366623532_4699W-L-1.jpg[QUOTE=VisualXpressions]Mini Challenge #14 Portraits with Soul…


I'm really not sure that I've done this right, i.e. posted this in the right spot, but I guess there's only one way to find out. For a newbie, there are so many things to look for and at. But I am here to learn, so,... here goes. :-)

[Tango]

i see a little girl in red, looks like you got it entered just fine to me:thumb

[Tentacion]

Nicole Henry belting it out at the Anniversary of O'Hara's Jazz Cafe, Las Olas Blvd.
http://dpstudios.smugmug.com/photos/318846946_kkJzZ-M.jpg


http://dpstudios.smugmug.com/photos/318844363_iwrWC-M.jpg


Troy Anderson doing Louis Armstrongs "Well Hello Dolly"
http://dpstudios.smugmug.com/photos/319455251_sSbdE-M.jpg

[norrisstudios]

http://tomnorris25.smugmug.com/photos/393622038_JKCAa-L.jpg

http://tomnorris25.smugmug.com/photos/316794495_NjPck-L.jpg

http://tomnorris25.smugmug.com/photos/316676546_aGCDX-L.jpg

http://tomnorris25.smugmug.com/photos/316674351_36Qkn-L.jpg

[Troy Raymond]

I can't believe I missed the "view from above" challenge, that's my specialty. This is actually my first challenge. It is also my first attempt at any portraits other than my children. I'll bet you can even guess when they were taken. ;)

1. "Exhausted" *
My son after walking with his baby sister through the entire town. Candid in a friends home, I changed the background. On camera flash covered with a 'grocery' plastic bag. Canon XT, 35-70 off my old film rebel. (same camera and lens for each photo).

http://troyraymond.smugmug.com/photos/407741216_w4pHn-L.jpg

2. "Haunted" *
Located at the only home that offers children fun and games in our town, he was kind enough to hold still for about 10 seconds. ;) Shot using available light. Crop only.

http://troyraymond.smugmug.com/photos/407740723_uewWJ-M.jpg

3. "Vamp" *
Cornered this victim at the local funeral home handing out candy. On camera flash. Face and skin tone untouched.

http://troyraymond.smugmug.com/photos/407741853_qpyw7-L.jpg

Troy

[sunita]

72 years of togetherness
http://sunita.smugmug.com/photos/123112093_dRPr5-L.jpg

Pout
http://sunita.smugmug.com/photos/235674580_WhEtR-L-1.jpg

[idiom]

Thank you very much Kiki! I really really appreciate the kind words. He is a very vocal, active child, so I end up with quite a few shots like this one, but unfortunately, it doesn't work on demand. haha. :)

There are some really good photos this round. Like really good, i could comment positively on at least one of every persons posts so far I think. :)

I find the "Young Musician" posted by Gage a great, cute shot... fantastic! :)

It is probably older that few days so unfortunately it couldn't go to the "Loud & Silence" contest ...
too bad - it could be a winner!

Love it :lust

... and thank you Steve :)

[wannabe1979]

Well, this is my first attempt at a Dgrin Mini Challenge.
I've been wanting to get in on one but never have posted until now, so here goes.
Hope everyone likes.



#1 Blue Eyes
http://hallphotography.smugmug.com/photos/395743733_hFJFU-XL.jpg

#2 Wonder what he's thinking?
http://hallphotography.smugmug.com/photos/408267217_Sc3KK-L.jpg

#3 Sad and Tired
http://hallphotography.smugmug.com/photos/315124227_s4Fz3-L.jpg

[RxRick]

I'm looking into this kid's soul and I see... a jelly doughnut!

http://rxrick.smugmug.com/photos/405283622_UZDSy-L.jpg

--RxRick

[Grly]

Windy Day:
http://grly.smugmug.com/photos/374014860_BjJQP-L.jpg

[Halite]

Peace and Perspective

http://halite.smugmug.com/photos/408460184_4s9WR-XL.jpg

Catskill Dawn

http://halite.smugmug.com/photos/208755183_3ZUzY-L.jpg

[leaforte]

DILATED

http://tonymcguiness.smugmug.com/photos/265238008_GbKR8-L.jpg

SEARCH OVER

http://tonymcguiness.smugmug.com/photos/192215031_FWMgM-L.jpg

VISITING

http://tonymcguiness.smugmug.com/photos/199065425_Vhj66-L.jpg

PS:I read a thread about titles, and decided to add some, instead of #'s 1,2 and 3.

[deetoh]

Uncertainty
Canon 20D : sigma 70-200mm
#1
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3208/2834793589_5c34a2e14f.jpg

#2
Concentration
Canon 20D: sigma 70-200mm
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2403/2125932751_f02a36d330.jpg

#3
Harmony
Canon 20D: sigma 70-200mm
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/2566246393_9a355af3f1.jpg

[kungaloosh]

#1 Sisterly love
http://kungaloosh.smugmug.com/photos/287147458_Fch3r-M.jpg

#2 Potter's Dream
http://kungaloosh.smugmug.com/photos/404510676_NLeMx-M.jpg

[afev0602]

I hope you can see the look on the catchers face...this is on the slide home..(for anyone who knows an athlete one knows that their sport is the core of their soul!! Sort of like the camera is to a photographer)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/afev0602/DSC_0234.jpg



Also, "First True Love"

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/afev0602/BabyLayla068c.jpg

[NeilL]

http://neilal.smugmug.com/photos/414125948_nf7eG-XL.jpg









*

[Mazlim]

1. Roadside

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/mazlim/IMG_8100.jpg

Canon 20D, Canon 17-85, handheld


2. Cusco Child

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b39/mazlim/1398-of-2154.jpg

Canon 20D, Sigma 70-200, handheld



I really like 'Weight-ing' by dlibrach... the caption explaining what the image is about really adds to the tension.

[nimrody]

Hi all,

I really liked the fireman shot made by "Hot_Shot", by the way. Great mood.

Anyway, here's my first submission. Hope it's OK with the rules :)

This was taken at Jerusalm, Israel. Specifically, at the Western Wall (said to be the most sacred place for Jews world wide). It was the day before Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Day_of_Atonement)) when Jews pray for forgiveness. I think they stayed there all night. This was taken at 2am when we visited the place to get a feel for the special atmosphere.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/3002241204_5119c5946c_o.jpg


Nimrod.

[anonymouscuban]

http://sotelo.smugmug.com/photos/410400109_5B9j5-X2.jpg

Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5
Exposure: 1/30 sec @ f/3.5
Focal Length: 32mm
ISO: 400
Flash: None

[richtersl]

OMG! That little boy is too precious! Great photo!!! :thumb

[ic4u]

OMG! That little boy is too precious! Great photo!!! :thumb

:agree That's a winner!!

[Hot_Shot]

Hi all,

I really liked the fireman shot made by "Hot_Shot", by the way. Great mood.

Nimrod.

Thanks Nimrod...really nice of you to say so and your shot isn't too shabby either!

[justThorne]

Hey team, my first entry here. Saw the contest and recalled a shot that I've been meaning to finish for years.



http://www.justthorne.com/tmpbin/081106-800.jpg

Writing on the Wall

Marguerite, August 2004.
Canon 10D and 50mm f/1.4 at f/4, 1/60, 200 ISO.
Developed in Photoshop for 18" print.

[Raphy]

I don't think i ever entered any challenges here, so why not.

This is Barry Flynn, a local Toronto actor. D300 + 85mm 1.8D, lots of PP :wink

http://photog-raphy.smugmug.com/photos/405475807_To7Xm-L.jpg

[Sandrino]

So here are my three........

1)Liz Ashley
http://k41.pbase.com/o6/99/644299/1/94939746.G4SwpdFQ.1DsMKII_1280_bw.jpg
http://k41.pbase.com/o6/99/644299/1/94939746.G4SwpdFQ.1DsMKII_1280_bw.jpg

Canon 1DsMkII, 135mm f/2L USM, 1/60s f/2.0 at 135.0mm iso500

2)Earth Day in Central Park - A little girl was separated from her family and it was announced if everyone would call her name to find her....this little boy was doing his part and I was lucky to catch it.....BTW, the little girl was found. :-)
http://i.pbase.com/o6/99/644299/1/77601189.elsQN1RV.IMG_1721_base.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/o6/99/644299/1/77601189.elsQN1RV.IMG_1721_base.jpg

Canon 350D, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS, 1/400s f/5.6 at 200.0mm iso100

3)I got your back (Andres & Diesel)
http://i.pbase.com/o6/99/644299/1/83952799.sEqF6jtU.IMG_5007_pbase.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/o6/99/644299/1/83952799.sEqF6jtU.IMG_5007_pbase.jpg
Canon 350D, 50mm f/1.4, 1/125s f/1.4 at 50.0mm iso800

[VisualXpressions]

So here are my three........

1)Liz Ashley
http://k41.pbase.com/o6/99/644299/1/94939746.G4SwpdFQ.1DsMKII_1280_bw.jpg

Canon 1DsMkII, 135mm f/2L USM, 1/60s f/2.0 at 135.0mm iso500

2)Earth Day in Central Park - A little girl was separated from her family and it was announced if everyone would call her name to find her....this little boy was doing his part and I was lucky to catch it.....BTW, the little girl was found. :-)
http://i.pbase.com/o6/99/644299/1/77601189.elsQN1RV.IMG_1721_base.jpg

Canon 350D, 70-200mm f/2.8L IS, 1/400s f/5.6 at 200.0mm iso100

3)I got your back (Andres & Diesel)
http://i.pbase.com/o6/99/644299/1/83952799.sEqF6jtU.IMG_5007_pbase.jpg
Canon 350D, 50mm f/1.4, 1/125s f/1.4 at 50.0mm iso800

Hey Sandrino... Welcome to Dgrin! We sure would like to see your portraits.... :dunno Not sure what the problem is? but if you check out this link http://dgrin.smugmug.com/gallery/1083138 I think you will be able to figure it out...

Some really soulful portraits so far :thumb keep them coming!

Winston

[pyry]

So here are my three........


I think you have external links turned off in your gallery, can't see the pictures in your post (but digging for the urls in the page source works).

[Little T]

Trenton and Grandpa-
http://jtrankler.smugmug.com/photos/411764818_JfZCt-M.jpg


Bring it!-
http://jtrankler.smugmug.com/photos/290606466_LGvEP-M.jpg

Adoring love-
http://jtrankler.smugmug.com/photos/324161612_jzEXH-M-1.jpg

[BOATS]

http://boats.smugmug.com/photos/411918907_U2n9t-L.jpg


[url="http://boats.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=411918907&ImageKey=U2n9t"url]

this is Al - Alexia Lynn - she seems to have posed Victorian Era Style. For the record this is my Grandaughter.

[RocketMan]

Three candid photos with emotion

The torture of having an older sister!

Agony
http://roadrunes.com/photo/d/4363-3/living-hell-web.jpg

Grumpy's Machine (that's what the sign in front of his "fixed" engine said (fixed as in "stationary" not repaired!)

http://roadrunes.com/Octoberfest-2004/images/PA020040.jpg
(oddly enough he was anything but Grumpy, we had a very nice chat about his machines), but he sure looks it in this shot! :lol

Perhaps this says even more by the complete lack of emotion in their faces, but I was really taken by hers (simply because it was so unusual, nothing to do wit beauty or ugliness, just so different) and the way they passed in quiet solitude, together yet alone..

A lifetime of Familiarity
http://roadrunes.com/photo/d/2524-3/DSC_2253.JPG

Rocketman

[pemmett]

Sing it loud!
http://www.emmett-photography.com/photos/253701014_gvLRd-XL-1.jpg

Play that piano
http://www.emmett-photography.com/photos/253351845_gSn8H-XL-1.jpg

Soulful Singing
http://www.emmett-photography.com/photos/253352465_GZ9iV-XL-1.jpg

[Andi Nicole]

This photo makes me smile :D You can tell she's having a good time.

25616

Taken with a Canon EOS Digital Rebel xt

[Andi Nicole]

Okey, So I just couldnt resist. Here is a true "Portraits with Soul" photo. :D I actually love this shot because it shows that these pair of souls have traveled alot that day. Amazing how such small things carry our bodies everywhere!
I hope this makes someone smile today. :)
25617

[MrsCue]

"He's Here!"

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3138/3012558892_8b7bee92ee_o.jpg
Canon EOS 40D. 50mm f/1.8 MKII lens. Window light only.

"Admiration"

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3064/3012555204_8b01d78c7a_o.jpg
Canon EOS 40D. 50mm f/1.8 MKII lens. Window light only.

"To Have and to Hold"

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/3011708981_56bcbc45bf_o.jpg
Canon EOS 350D. 17-40 f/4 L lens. Flash fired.

[richtersl]

Hey Winston, looks like you have your hands full with this mini challenge. :lol3

There are some truly wonderful entries in this round! :thumb

[webnana]

playing in cherry blossom petals
http://tjbracewell.smugmug.com/photos/275132071_ybPQ3-M.jpg


"I don't want to stop playing!"
http://tjbracewell.smugmug.com/photos/407907397_sYPqk-L.jpg


Caught . . . again
http://tjbracewell.smugmug.com/photos/389791624_yzZRy-L.jpg

______________________
tjbracewell.smugmug.com

[anderson_paul]

Well this is the first time I have entered a challenge, and i'm not to good at the B+w conversin yet. I don't know if this one fits since it is not a face shot but I think it still has emtion in it.

25624

[RocketMan]

Well this is the first time I have entered a challenge, and i'm not to good at the B+w conversin yet. I don't know if this one fits since it is not a face shot but I think it still has emtion in it.

25624
definitely has emotion, as to whether is could strictly be called a "portrait" is another matter since a portrait is by definition a likeness showing the subject's face, but its a very emotional photograph none the less. Nicely done.

Rocketman

[Roaddog 52]

Dad;

http://roaddog52.smugmug.com/photos/412093100_as6fn-L.jpg


Sisters;

http://roaddog52.smugmug.com/photos/412127461_jPFEd-L.jpg


Unabashed Joy;

http://roaddog52.smugmug.com/photos/242941064_rRPXJ-L.jpg

[amadeus]

http://nachtflug.smugmug.com/photos/403098200_QjTAA-X3.jpg

[amadeus]

http://nachtflug.smugmug.com/photos/410315788_ursgW-X3.jpg

[amadeus]

http://nachtflug.smugmug.com/photos/412719326_mi8VL-X3.jpg

[Flyinggina]

Paris Waiter

http://flyinggina.smugmug.com/photos/282890494_4T6Aq-L-2.jpg

Jen

http://flyinggina.smugmug.com/photos/402320492_2QajM-L-1.jpg

Richard and Doug

http://flyinggina.smugmug.com/photos/264679913_mKiQA-L-1.jpg

[psenior1]

Lily, just woken from a nap

http://psenior1.smugmug.com/photos/414378420_D5kXY-M.jpg

Ella, full of mischief

http://www.snrmac.com/photos/367366944_phREe-M-1.jpg

[RTY]

One gorgeous sister ...

[RTY]

The other gorgeous sister ...

[mtmillz]

Trevor
http://milesmckeephotography.smugmug.com/photos/414490901_PVQjV-XL.jpg

Leigh
http://milesmckeephotography.smugmug.com/photos/415058277_HoyCs-L.jpg

Roger
http://milesmckeephotography.smugmug.com/photos/405830841_xAJyb-L.jpg

[gnooj]

Jake

http://gnooj.smugmug.com/photos/277665770_vB9yt-L-1.jpg


Sam

http://gnooj.smugmug.com/photos/278370469_Z2vpj-XL.jpg


Kate

http://gnooj.smugmug.com/photos/388982293_9vUuz-L.jpg

[swintonphoto]

Still Searching
http://www.jonathanswinton.com/photos/330398687_rWFcV-L.jpg


The Wheels of Life
http://www.jonathanswinton.com/photos/330399794_xoCWt-L.jpg


A Day in the Life
http://www.jonathanswinton.com/photos/330397582_adxPS-L.jpg

[dadwtwins]

Still Searching
http://www.jonathanswinton.com/photos/330398687_rWFcV-L.jpg


The Wheels of Life
http://www.jonathanswinton.com/photos/330399794_xoCWt-L.jpg


A Day in the Life
http://www.jonathanswinton.com/photos/330397582_adxPS-L.jpg

Great shots, B&W street shots hands done are my fav and these are well done.:bow

[Chebay]

#1 Christmas in a Recession
http://cbalara.smugmug.com/photos/415257464_6THFL-L.jpg


#2 Adrianne
http://cbalara.smugmug.com/photos/415257437_LStCi-L.jpg

[VisualXpressions]

One more day... Tomorrow around this time some lucky Dgrinner will be chosen by me to plan and execute the next mini challenge.... If I can decide... I might just have to flip a coin... So many wonderful portraits, some make me smile and some make me sad... there is certainly a whole lot of soul in this thread... It isn't going to be easy...

Winston

[jovitta]

On A Hot Summers Day No River Near By, Oh But A Muudy Puddle From A Thunderstorm The Night Before.

[Tango]

One more day... Tomorrow around this time some lucky Dgrinner will be chosen by me to plan and execute the next mini challenge.... If I can decide... I might just have to flip a coin... So many wonderful portraits, some make me smile and some make me sad... there is certainly a whole lot of soul in this thread... It isn't going to be easy...

Winston wow you seriouly have a job to do....good luck:thumb

[swintonphoto]

Great shots, B&W street shots hands done are my fav and these are well done.:bow

Thanks! I am glad you liked them :D

[Antonio Correia]

http://antoniocorreia.smugmug.com/photos/393439043_wU4hg-M-1.jpg (http://antoniocorreia.smugmug.com/gallery/6300954_yUvC2#410044131_PdyXG)
Canon 20D + 24-70 + ST-E2 + 580 EXII + 430 EX

http://antoniocorreia.smugmug.com/photos/410044131_PdyXG-M.jpg (http://antoniocorreia.smugmug.com/gallery/6300954_yUvC2#410044131_PdyXG)
Canon 5D + 24-70 + ST-E2 + 580 EXII + 430 EX

http://antoniocorreia.smugmug.com/photos/414941974_yf2nZ-M-1.jpg (http://antoniocorreia.smugmug.com/gallery/6300954_yUvC2#410044131_PdyXG)
Canon 5D + 24-70 + ST-E2 + 580 EXII


Thank you for the extra day!

[VisualXpressions]

OK that's it... contest over... Stay tuned for the winner's post... could be a while :huh

Winston

[Dragonlady]

My "Portraits with Soul!!!!"

1. Mother's Eternal Love*
http://dlwilliams.smugmug.com/photos/415846845_iCiQa-XL.jpg


G2 f2.5 1/50sec

2. Soulmates*
http://dlwilliams.smugmug.com/photos/415846858_r3sKL-XL.jpg


40D 24-105 f/4L f/4 1/80 sec

[darkdragon]

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/415877817_WdVF6-L-2.jpg

[darkdragon]

OK that's it... contest over... Stay tuned for the winner's post... could be a while :huh

Winston

O shoot, really? I thought we had until tomorrow the 13th. I was having upload issues :cry

[VisualXpressions]

O shoot, really? I thought we had until tomorrow the 13th. I was having upload issues :cry

Sorry Lisa, I originally did put Wednesday the 13th then I realized Wednesday is really the 12th... nice portrait...

Winston

[Madkat]

I know it's late, just wanted to share my photo with all.