Portraits

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Leica M4, Summicron 50/2, Ilford HP5 by Mike Novak, on Flickr


Leica M4, Summicron 50/2, Ilford HP5 by Mike Novak, on Flickr


Leica M4, Summicron 50/2, Ilford HP5 by Mike Novak, on Flickr


Leica M4, Summicron 50/2, Ilford HP5 by Mike Novak, on Flickr


Leica M4, Summicron 50/2, Ilford HP5 by Mike Novak, on Flickr


Leica M4, Summicron 50/2, Ilford HP5 by Mike Novak, on Flickr

 

[Geo Toreno]

Leica M5. Summicron 50mm f/2 coll. LTM. TMax 100. Rodinal.

 

[Bob Michaels]

With the first suggestion I agree fully, but with the second absolutely not. I am sure that you can make very good portraits of people that are not aware of being portrayed, not only on photographs, but also sculpted or painted. Many examples prove this.

Erik: you certainly are entitled to your own opinions regarding a definition of "portrait". But it is commonly accepted in artistic academic teachings and environments that the most common differentiator between a "portrait" and a "street shot" is the connection between the subject and the artist.

We do totally agree that "good work" lies in the eye of the viewer and labels or definitions are not that important. Unless you are turning in homework for a portrait class where you could be told that your work, while creative, was not the assignment given you.

 

[airfrogusmc]

Leica M-E 1950s Jupiter 8, 50mm f/2, at f/2

 

[peterm1]

I often find that people in cafes, restaurants and at work make interesting candid portrait subjects.

Melbourne Tea Room 2011 by Life in Shadows, on Flickr

Candy Store, Pale Girl by Life in Shadows, on Flickr

Hawaiian Shirts by Life in Shadows, on Flickr

Cafe Study 41 by Life in Shadows, on Flickr

Candid Portrait of a Stranger by Life in Shadows, on Flickr

 

[Bob Michaels]

I often find that people in cafes, restaurants and at work make interesting candid portrait subjects.

I do as well.

 

[Erik van Straten]

I love this one, Peter! Modigliani is one of my favorite painters.

Erik.

 

[dourbalistar]

Pentax 6x7, S-M-C Takumar 6x7 105mm f/2.4, Fujifilm Fujicolor Pro 400H, expired in 2008, at E.I. 100.


2018.09.16 Roll #182-69860005.jpg by dourbalistar, on Flickr

 

[peterm1]

I love this one, Peter! Modigliani is one of my favorite painters.

Erik.

Thanks Erik. I am a fan of Modigliani's work myself. And it is quite likely (I cannot recall specifically) that it is this image which induced me to take the photo from this angle. In fact it is almost certain.

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Sigma SdQH, Sigma 85mm lens
Yokohama, Japan - November 2018

Mike

 

[Yokosuka Mike]

Sigma SdQH, Sigma 85mm lens
Yokohama, Japan - November 2018

Mike

 

[Canyongazer]

I often find that people in cafes, restaurants and at work make interesting candid portrait subjects.

Me, too
Heavily cropped, OOF, flared and overexposed portion of a NEX 7 pic.
Sometimes I get lucky.

 

[Bob Michaels]

Is is necessary that a portrait show a person's face if another body part is more representative of who they are? (from Bike week Daytona Beach 2003, 2004, & 2005)

 

[Erik van Straten]

Is is necessary that a portrait show a person's face if another body part is more representative of who they are?

No, not necessary, but the other body parts must be interesting enough.

Erik.

 

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Anytown, USA. by Mike Novak, on Flickr

 

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Sony A7ii, Sony FE 3.5-6.5/24-240mm by Mike Novak, on Flickr

 

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Sony A7ii, Sony FE 3.5-6.5/24-240mm by Mike Novak, on Flickr

 

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Sony A7ii, Sony FE 3.5-6.5/24-240mm by Mike Novak, on Flickr

 

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Sony A7ii, Sony FE 3.5-6.5/24-240mm by Mike Novak, on Flickr

 

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Sony A7ii, Sony FE 3.5-6.5/24-240mm by Mike Novak, on Flickr