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Challenge: Portrait III (Standard Editing)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Canon EOS M200
Lens: Canon EF-M 55-200mm f/4.5-6.3 IS STM
Location: Round Top, Texas (USA)
Date: Jul 4, 2025
Aperture: 7.1
ISO: 640
Shutter: 1/640
Date Uploaded: Jul 8, 2025

 I'm not sure, but I suspect people may ding me on this one for the subject's profile facial orientation. I had a few variants that were shot straight on, but this is the one I kept coming back to over and over again for its storytelling. It feels so much more authentic to the moment in time--both the literal date of capture and the threshold of this young man's life that this age represents for him.

Statistics
Place: 8 out of 19
Avg (all users): 6.1613
Avg (participants): 6.1667
Avg (non-participants): 6.1579
Views since voting: 179
Views during voting: 59
Votes: 31
Comments: 4
Favorites: 2 (view)

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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 07/21/2025 08:59:40 AM
This portrait is so endearing, the gentle side of a Cowboy and the warm edit makes it even better. One of my favorites in the challenge.
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Sony Alpha a7R V
Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM
 07/21/2025 02:59:27 AM
I gave the picture an 8 because I really, really like it. The profile view doesn't bother me at all. On the contrary: it adds an extra layer of intimacy to the portrait. Authenticity - you're absolutely right. I also love seeing his hand on the reins; it adds to the story.

I just wish there wasn't that other person in the background. It's okay since the hats don't overlap, but without it, I would have given you a 10.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
 07/16/2025 10:48:40 PM
Great composition and tones. 9
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Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 07/15/2025 10:07:44 PM
Very soft and beautiful.
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