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[andyfphoto@aol.com]

Hi, this is a pic of a local guy I did for a project on tattoos.
I'd be interested to hear opinions and really to see whether this works or not.

Andy

[DavidTO]

It definitely works. Wouldn't change a thing.

[Tim Kirkwood]

Hi Andy and welcome to our group. Glad to see that your sharing your work with us already.



I like the shot I think it worls well. I like the lighting effect of the ring light on portraits but I always get distracted by the round catch lights in the eyes.

You did a fine job :thumb

[lynnma]

Hi Andy :wave

welcome welcome. I like this shot very much.. very dramatic.:thumb

[Stan]

Did you use a ring flash? Nice effect in the eyes, slightly shallow DOF IMO. But very sharp visually seen your web site, don't think you need any critique very sharp

[Rufio220]

Hi and welcome. Thats a way cool shot. I like it a lot. Do you have any other pictures like that of tatooed ppl?

Welcome and keep it up.:thumb

[4labs]

Welcome to Dgrin. Great first post. Would love to know how you got the rings in his eyes...

[wxwax]

Andy, welcome to dgrin! :wave Strong stuff, mate. I think it looks excellent.

[Skippy]

Hi, this is a pic of a local guy I did for a project on tattoos.
I'd be interested to hear opinions and really to see whether this works or not.

Andy
Your subject has great character ........his face tells a story, I look at it and wonder if this man has had an adventurous life :rolleyes .

I like the way you've done this shot.........looks good, I'm sure they'd be very happy with the photo....... Skippy (Australia)

[rahmonster]

:clapExcellent stuff! Welcome to Dgrin:D

[bfjr]

Hi welcome to Dgrin

Very dramatic shot.
I however do not like the ring light in his eyes, to me just seems unatural, and I would have like more DOF.

As to my credentials, please see Sig below :D

Welcome again :thumb

[Steve Cavigliano]

:agree with Ben.

I like everything about this shot, including the high contrast, but those 2 light rings in the eyes are bothersome to me too :dunno

Welcome to Dgrin :wave and hope to see more of your pics in the future :D

Steve

[Nikolai]

Hi, this is a pic of a local guy I did for a project on tattoos.
I'd be interested to hear opinions and really to see whether this works or not.

Andy
Considering the project was on tattoo, I'd increase the DOF.. Although I like the sharpness on the face..:-)

Nice shot and welcome aboard!:thumb

[elfving73]

That pic is just awesome! It defenitely "works"!


Matty

Hi, this is a pic of a local guy I did for a project on tattoos.
I'd be interested to hear opinions and really to see whether this works or not.

Andy

[SpicyKittie]

WOW thats an AWESOME picture, great job!

[andyfphoto@aol.com]

WOW thats an AWESOME picture, great job!
All your comments are very much appreciated.
It is very difficult to get honest critique from people you know or work with or clients - so all comments are taken on board.

I agree with the ring-flash comments, it can be distracting to some, but equally I think in some instances it helps to draw the viewer in.

With regards the DOF, yes, point taken there too. The project became more about the people than the tattoos, which whilst being an integral part of the person are somewhat like clothes, in that they could be covered up etc, whereas the eyes and face are always there and always the same.

This is a friend done with daylight - but same place, same camera and same lens. Oh, and he doesn't have any tattoos - though in reality he could be covered with them!!!

[david_h]

I agree with the ring-flash comments, it can be distracting to some, but equally I think in some instances it helps to draw the viewer in.
As soon as I saw your photograph, I wondered what the reaction to the ringflash catchlights would be. Needless to say, in just about the first two posts, there's a "hate them" and a "love them".

I've been thinking of making up a home made ringflash myself (maybe a project for this winter), so I have to say I think the donut catchlights do add something to the portrait.

Your tattoo man portrait is excellent. I like to use shallow depth of field with my portaits as well, so I like the effect you've created.

[lynnma]

Another very dramatic shot :clap I love it.. I really like it when I open a picture and say "wow" outloud.. this was one :clap :clap :clap :clap

[wxwax]

This is a friend done with daylight - but same place, same camera and same lens. Oh, and he doesn't have any tattoos - though in reality he could be covered with them!!!
Another super portrait, Andy. Magnetic eyes and a color tone and exposure that really tell a story. Great stuff!