My Dad

Uploaded: November 23, 2003 15:38:10

Description

I love this photo of my dad. He is very rarely photogenic. The black and white works well here and I believe there are good textures that come out. By exposing the shot correctly, it allowed all the clutter in the background to disappear bringing the focus where it should be. The only thing I would maybe change about this shot is showing more of the tractor so you know that's what my did is sitting behind trying to fix.

Comments

Darren Smith November 23, 2003

A nice image Julie, you have caught you father in what seems a very natural state. The tones of the B&W are really nice and the photo has a lot of character, good job. #76746

Stephen Zacker November 23, 2003

I like it just the way it is. Very nice portrait of your Dad! #278664

Colette M. Metcalf November 23, 2003

This is a wonderful portrait of your dad, Julie! #278689

Kelly S. Andrews November 23, 2003

I like the sidelighting - it really helps show the texture of the "lifelines" in his face. Nice job. #278698

Ann Texter November 24, 2003

Great portrait! I like that you only see just the tractor tire, you can tell that is what it is and it brings the focus to your dad. Great shot! #279066

Ronald Balthazor December 19, 2003

Congratulaions, Julie. This is great! #299314

Shellie Raney December 19, 2003

Congradulations and Best wishes!!
Shellie #299828

December 19, 2003

I agree with the others, there is enough there to know what he is doing and your eye is concentrated on your dad and his character. Nice lighting. Good job! #299910

Sharon E. Lowe level-addict December 20, 2003

Congrats Julie! This is a great portrait! #300870

Ann Texter December 22, 2003

Congrats! This is such a great portrait! #303949

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