TEXERE: fabric of life
In the light ...
Posted by Ron (Saint Louis, United States) on 3 February 2009 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
Damon Schreiber (who takes some great pictures in one of the world's great cities, Toronto) issued the challenge "to spend 3 days posting your best street photography in black and white." The challenge forced me out of my comfort zone and gave me a reason to hone my skills in a new way. This is my third of three ... and my personal favorite.
My thanks to Damon for coaxing me out onto the street. You can find links to other blogs participating in the challenge here.
Linerberry from Sumner, Christchurch, New Zealand
This is wonderful!! The lighting is perfect and you have captured a face full of history!
3 Feb 2009 5:24am
Chris Parr from Jefferson City, United States
Really nice. The dof really guides the eye to her face. Beautiful portrait.
3 Feb 2009 5:24am
Shirin Moosavi from Tehran, Iran
I love the contemplative expression and mood of this shot. It works great with your dreamlike pp.
3 Feb 2009 5:38am
Steve from Camdenton, United States
Indeed...a very nice shot and well done in black and white!
3 Feb 2009 6:12am
Manuel from Spain
Exellent B&W portrair, very clean and well illuminate ! Five stars
3 Feb 2009 9:49am
Monte Stevens from Fort Collins, United States
OMG! Ron, this is one of the best images I've seen you post. Absolutely wonderful light on the face and great contrast. I like the pose, where she is really focused. Very well done!
3 Feb 2009 12:59pm
Tracey from White Hall, United States
This is one of you best! Hooray for pushing you out of your box! This portrait is so touching. Moves me in a way that words can not express. Makes me long to see my grandmother again.
3 Feb 2009 1:15pm
bluechameleon from Vancouver, Canada
A beautiful portrait! Your processing adds to the emotion felt...beautiful.
3 Feb 2009 1:43pm
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
This is excellent Ron and my favourite too!
I would have loved to have taken part in this challenge but as I spend most of my time trying to avoid people in my shots and couldn't get out to take any new ones (till yesterday) I wasn't able to.
3 Feb 2009 1:44pm
Marion from Liberty Township, United States
very interesting shot, makes me want to here this man's story! Great capture and rendering
3 Feb 2009 1:45pm
Cheryl from Texas, United States
perfect capture of the light!! great expression, excellent portrait
3 Feb 2009 1:46pm
browneyes from Kanagawa, Japan
Excellent portrait. Soften details and lightnings are awesome!
3 Feb 2009 2:13pm
dobbino from Cape Town, South Africa
My absolute fav for the day - just beautiful.
3 Feb 2009 3:26pm
Graham Russon from Cape Town, South Africa
Lovely shot, just stunning. Like the softness of her hair.
3 Feb 2009 3:55pm
Diane Schuller from Hythe, Canada
I can see why this is a personal favourite. This is an amazing portrait. The light of course is perfect but the moment you captured is exquisite.
3 Feb 2009 5:02pm
Barbara from Florida, United States
Your winning image out of the three for the Challenge (my opinion)
Magnificent portrait, the subject, the story behind it, exception light and softness.
3 Feb 2009 5:34pm
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Beautiful woman beautifully portrayed. I like the focus, the DOF and the very good b/w.
3 Feb 2009 7:09pm
Chris from South Jersey, United States
beautiful and touching photograph - the lighting is superb......
3 Feb 2009 7:10pm
António Pires from Lisbon, Portugal
Not exactly a street photo, but a good portrait.
3 Feb 2009 7:20pm
Jen from St. George, United States
Beautiful portrait! The light is stunning, the simplicity of black and white is great, and I love her expression!
3 Feb 2009 10:13pm
Stephen Phillips from San Francisco, United States
A classic and very beautiful portrait. Brilliantly done, Ron.
3 Feb 2009 11:51pm
Matt from Gainesville, United States
What an amazing find and capture for a street photo. Very well done.
4 Feb 2009 12:08am
Observing from West Cheshire, United Kingdom
Fabulous..! The mantre is always - less is more, and that is true here. A wonderful simple portrait with superb illumination.
4 Feb 2009 1:00am
Michael Rawluk from Williams Lake, BC, Canada
An excellent portrait. So sharp and wonderful processing. Portraits always look better in black and white (in my opinion).
4 Feb 2009 4:29am
Bonj from Jefferson City, United States
Nice series. One could not tell from looking that you were out of your comfort zone. Nice shots.
5 Feb 2009 4:28am
Melissa W. from Warsaw, Indiana, United States
Ron, this is a beautiful portrait...love the soft light. Very well done! :)
5 Feb 2009 9:11pm
Abraham Siloé from Puebla, Mexico
wow fellow! Beautiful portrait, well taken, amazing job, thanks for sharing
5 Feb 2009 10:08pm
Mindy from United States
Yes, beautiful light, exquisite portrait. Hard to believe you didn't know this person. You captured a deep connection as though you've known this person all your life.
6 Feb 2009 7:12pm
Bess from Watkinsville, United States
Ron, I love this portrait. The light is soft and enhances the facial features and textures. Very nice.
8 Feb 2009 9:38pm
Canon EOS 40D
1/15 second
F/5.6
ISO 100
85 mm