Square cropped portraits (SCPs) - please post them here

Ali - what a wonderfully natural portrait. I love the look in the eyes and that humour that is threatening to break out into a laugh. Beautifully shot, too - sharp and well framed.

Colin - If I ever take portraits as good as yours, I'll eat....I'm not sure, but something, anyway. You have a real skill both with the camera and with the subjects in getting them to the stage where they can relax enough for you to capture expressions like this.

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Originally Posted by Maritimer1

Stunning. Colin, if you start photographing horses, I might just give up. No, I'll just bug you with even more questions:)

Myra

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Thanks Myra,

I haven't tried horses yet - although IN THEORY it really shouldn't be a lot different, although don't expect studio lighting (I'm not going to take the chance!).

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Originally Posted by Klickit

Colin - If I ever take portraits as good as yours, I'll eat....I'm not sure, but something, anyway. You have a real skill both with the camera and with the subjects in getting them to the stage where they can relax enough for you to capture expressions like this.

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Well Kit - when you finally get down this way, I'll teach you in about 20 minutes (10 shooting, 10 retouching) (and you can do both!) (although don't think of using me as a subject -- it would invalidate the warranty on the lens!) (But thanks for the kind words anyway!).

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Originally Posted by Klickit

Ali - what a wonderfully natural portrait. I love the look in the eyes and that humour that is threatening to break out into a laugh. Beautifully shot, too - sharp and well framed.

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Thanks a lot, Kit! I just ambushed him when he was talking and that is why he has that "OK, are you done, we were talking here" look on his face...

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Originally Posted by Colin Southern

Just for you Antonio!

https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/fo...7&d=1280378075

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Really beautiful, Colin, as usual!

Is her skin so smooth naturally or you have done some work on it. Do you do the usual blurring and superimposing the layer on top of the original or you use the clarity on ACR?

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Originally Posted by Alis

Really beautiful, Colin, as usual!

Is her skin so smooth naturally or you have done some work on it. Do you do the usual blurring and superimposing the layer on top of the original or you use the clarity on ACR?

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Hi Ali,

Thanks :)

I used a little "negative clarity" whilst in ACR, and also demo'd the masked / blurred layer to her Mum. To be honest, I think it's slightly over-softened ... I used the usualy amount, but I think it needed a little less opacity due to the effect of the negative clarity.

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Originally Posted by Colin Southern

Well Kit - when you finally get down this way, I'll teach you in about 20 minutes (10 shooting, 10 retouching) (and you can do both!) (although don't think of using me as a subject -- it would invalidate the warranty on the lens!) (But thanks for the kind words anyway!).

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You realise the list is growing? :)

http://antoniocorreia.smugmug.com/Lu..._rHzai-L-2.jpg

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Originally Posted by Antonio Correia

http://antoniocorreia.smugmug.com/Lu..._rHzai-L-2.jpg

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I presume this is your Photograph..... am I right...!

Yes. My wife and myself. :)
Now, if ever you see me in India say hello to me ! :)

Been in Kolkata last year. Sorry didn't call you ... :D:D

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Originally Posted by Antonio Correia

Yes. My wife and myself. :)
Now, if ever you see me in India say hello to me ! :)

Been in Kolkata last year. Sorry didn't call you ... :D:D

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Where you stayed in Kolkata - My place is centerally located, near Park Circus

Hi Antonia,

Now I think, we will be seeing your series of phographs of your visit to CHINA... ! ! !

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Originally Posted by ashwin

Hi Antonia, Now I think, we will be seeing your series of phographs of your visit to CHINA... ! ! !

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Not exacly... but I will post some from time to time. :)

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Originally Posted by Antonio Correia

http://antoniocorreia.smugmug.com/Lu..._rHzai-L-2.jpg

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Very nice, Antonio! Any thought on cloning aways the distracting by standers :p

http://i35.tinypic.com/19pf5x.jpg

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Originally Posted by Alis

http://i35.tinypic.com/19pf5x.jpg

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:D:D:D:):):):D:D:D

Absolutely amazing ...

I like: a) The shallow DoF; b) The background; c) The lighting; d) The sharpness; e) The frame; f) The posture; g) The idea; h) The spot on his eye...

Thank you Alis for posting such a great /quality fun portrait :)

Great shot Ali,

I wouldn't want to mess with him, he looks like he means business :)

Antonio's said it all ...

Cheers,

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Originally Posted by Dave Humphries

Great shot Ali,

I wouldn't want to mess with him, he looks like he means business :)

Antonio's said it all ...

Cheers,

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Antonio and Dave,

Thanks a lot! He really means business, not sure where the fascination comes from but this is the second birthday party he is coming back from with Pirate theme goodies.

Colin Southern - the most active moderator of this forum - is posting lessons about portraiture.
We all can learn how to make great portraits. :)
I am sorry I couldn't remember to post these links before:o
I could only remember this morning while I was having breakfast :D

Links
Portrait Lesson list ...

https://www.cambridgeincolour.com/fo...achmentid=7721