Candid portrait of an old fella ...

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Cool subject!

There is something learn over the last five decades,
as the emulsions got more diverse and controllable.
Old folks have extra skin texture, revealed by their
life and age, that renders in a rather not so flattering
way with higher contrast is brought in the equation.

Your rendition of this man is, to make it even less plea-
sing, giving a metallic iron tone to his skin… possibly
went through one of the presets on a given software.

I would love to see a softer and more natural contrast
and just neutral grey.
 
Kodiak Qc said:
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Cool subject!

There is something learn over the last five decades,
as the emulsions got more diverse and controllable.
Old folks have extra skin texture, revealed by their
life and age, that renders in a rather not so flattering
way with higher contrast is brought in the equation.

Your rendition of this man is, to make it even less plea-
sing, giving a metallic iron tone to his skin… possibly
went through one of the presets on a given software.

I would love to see a softer and more natural contrast
and just neutral grey.
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Thanks for taking the time, K (y)

I do tend to favour high contrast in anything mono I process, but can see the point you`re making.
 
love the gritty finish to the picture, my sort of B&W shot excellent picture
 
Love this shot Sir, great framing with a really good mono presentation.(y)

George.
 
I must admit, when it comes to B&W, I like to see a bit of added 'punch and pop' with varied contrast.
In portraiture of the older generation, I've used separate layers to apply dodge and burn, to specifically lighten dark patches and enhance furrows and wrinkles in a deeper shade.
That's what makes our hobby and passion so great; it appeals to so many, in so many different ways...
 
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