~Athena
Apr 16, 2009

I like the relaxed feel to them, but also the conversions are great. :)

Shabbir Ferdous
Apr 16, 2009

beautiful

ulkamaryna
Apr 16, 2009

i like the fake advert smile on the right in the relation to left without pretension. that gives a kind of drama tension.

VeNiVi
Apr 16, 2009

Good idea this composition, nice portrait...

ronanturnes
Apr 16, 2009

what do I think?? freaking awesome. I'm really fan of your work, man. congratulations once again. You nailed it.

karlerikbrondbo
Apr 16, 2009

All the technical aspects are great, but I think the pose is a little bit strange. And the smile.

Jon Pumpkin
Apr 16, 2009

Really nice, especially the one on the right. Great detail and control of depth of field. Beautiful work

-liyen-
Apr 16, 2009

Great control of the tones and light! I especially like the one on the left, he looks most natural and relaxed here, would make a great advert. -- Seen on your photo stream. (?)

olommentes
Apr 16, 2009

I like the close-up better, a bit more playful, the contrast of the stubble and the smile makes one's mind work. The afterwork is also perfect, but that's a quite usual phenomeon in your stream. ;)

Apr 17, 2009

nen hele knappe vent....ha ge bedoelt ons mening over het fotografische aan de foto?... ;-P

PIXistenz
Apr 17, 2009

Hilde :) Thanks guys, I appreciate your comments.

Jim (365,000 words)
Apr 16, 2009

They both look a little bit posed, but I really like the one on the left. it has great detail. The close-up is technically good. His expression looks a bit... forced, or maybe like you caught him between expressions. But the full length photo is really good.

Tero
Apr 16, 2009

Good portraits. I like the left one better because of the more natural pose. Good toning.

Claus Petersen
Apr 16, 2009

I think the head shot looks a little forced, and not like he is enjoying this! But the other one look very cool and clean!

ervin
Apr 16, 2009

OK, you asked for it... :) I really like the colors and the whole sepia (tritone? desaturation?) treatment as well as the palpable physicality of the model, which you captured well (the hands, the cheekbone, etc.). In fact, I like the whole thing except one detail: I can't decide if he is smiling or slightly jeering in the close-up and that is putting me off a bit.

Laura
Apr 16, 2009

I really like the postprocessing, but I don't think shot on the right is a relaxed portrait. His smile seems a bit 'forced' to me..

Nicki
Apr 16, 2009

You want to know my thougts? Ok - you know that i love colored pictures. You choose a great rusty tone - excellent, but a little bit to much .. juyt a little bit. But it works great - espeacily the right shoot is very very fine! Wanna see more .. please :D.

PIXistenz
Apr 16, 2009

Thanks for the comments guys. The left photo looks a bit posed because it is. I don't think a portrait *needs* to be spontaneous. Some posing from time to time can give a cool result. :)

Now about the smile: I'm not sure but I don't think it's forced, but I'm going to ask him just to be sure. :)

Nicki, how the image looks on your screen is something I cannot control (I wish I could): it depends on your calibration, your color profile and your gamma settings. It could also be that the tone is just a little too much. :)

Anyway, thanks a lot people, I appreciate all your comments.

PIXistenz
Apr 16, 2009

Nicki, I have to say you were right about the tone and I adjusted it a bit.

Thanks for the input.

Reallyjapan
Apr 17, 2009

Love the facial expression.. also the colors are great, or the treatment.. not sure, anyway I like it ;)

GoodEarth
Apr 17, 2009

I like this portrait. Especially the close-up. Really one of the moments when people reveal themselves. Also technically well done. Would like to see it in an exhibition. Good work!

David
Apr 17, 2009

I have the same opinion, XDDDD

PIXistenz
Apr 17, 2009

Thanks guys.

David :)

Nick
Apr 18, 2009

Nice set. Love the different expressions.

pieter
Apr 19, 2009

a rustic look with the hair just perfect.... I like it

Matthias
Apr 19, 2009

i like the portraits! the right one reminds me to the singer "Thomas Anders" from the band "Modern Talking" ;-) and i like the coloring!

John Maslowski
Apr 21, 2009

Like the lighting and tones in these portrait shot. Think I like the serious expression the best, like the far away look in his eyes. Excellent portrait compositions.

Fokke
Apr 21, 2009

I am liking this a lot. Especially the right shot I find very appealing. Great detail and tone.

Thomas
Apr 21, 2009

He a handsome and rugged looking model. He looks cool both in the full frame and the closeup, thanks to you.

jorg
Apr 24, 2009

mooiii!!!