#2 son - garage portrait

[Hacker]

I managed to get James to sit still for five minutes this morning as I tried some shots with him sitting on a stool in the garage doorway and using one reflector to enhance the natural light.

C&C welcome as always.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f273/HackerUK/James-1.jpg

[Forbiddenbiker]

Stunning, hows that. :D

:clap:

[natjag]

Nice shot, the background compliments it well.

[tigerimages]

Now if I was you I'd be getting that put in a nice frame and hanging it somewhere prominent in the house. I think you've really positioned the subject well. Superb shot :)

[InaGlo]

Youve got the light just right there Colin, his skin looks fabulous ... love those eyes too! :thumbs:

[HanC]

Thats a really lovely, sensitive portrait :)

[kmlc]

this is so lovely!
I also think you should frame it and hang it somewhere prominent too!!!!
Bravo
xx

[Hacker]

Thanks everyone! In case you were wondering here is my nice, clean, tidy 'studio'.

:D

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f273/HackerUK/Studio.jpg

[Wile E. coyote]

The eyes really draw you into the picture, great work.

Like the mock up studio and the assistant in shot.

[tigerimages]

Might seem an out of place place to ask the question, but how the hell do you get your reflector back in it's bag? I think they were manufactured by the devil!

[Hacker]

Might seem an out of place place to ask the question, but how the hell do you get your reflector back in it's bag? I think they were manufactured by the devil!

Aargh! Don't remind me, I had a ten minute fight with it today. In saying that, if you think this is difficult you should try it with a 7'x5' collapsoble backdrop, the air was a tad blue with that one! :D

[irw1]

Really nice portrait Colin - his eyes are stunning!:thumbs:

[BobR]

Very nice Colin. I would never have thought to use bikes as a background!!:thumbs: Let me know how you get them to sit still will you. I have just seen No1 son for 10 mins in total all day!!

[oldgit]

great shot, expecially when you see where and how you took it (the 2nd shot). Top notch

[Hacker]

I'm surprised at the response this has drawn - thanks very much everyone.

I've included another of James this time with a slightly cleaner background, I've added a little bit of saturation to this one as well.

http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f273/HackerUK/James-3.jpg


BTW, he's really chuffed that everyone is looking at him "on the Internet" Bless 'im! :lol: :lol:

[..MD..]

imho

i think these are framed very well.

lighting is great .
focus is spot on..



well done mate and thanks for sharing the info very helpfull..


md:thumbs:

[Janice]

These are great Colin.
Someone suggested yesterday that I use the garage as a studio.... I almost laughed but Im thinking again now!

[dod]

very nice shot, again :)

[CJR]

Two great portraits, #1 has the edge for me because of the intensity of his gaze and his position within the frame. :clap:

Cathy

[lee]

These are cracking shots Colin well done :thumbs:

[purpleclouds]

awesome shot! love the colours!

[moomike]

That 1st shot is spot on mate, very nicely done :thumbs:

[Jo]

:clap: Fantastic Colin! Both are great indeed ;)

[spencer]

Great shots!!

I have to keep coming back to look, superb!

Spence