I've seen him in the elevator - never met him though - as he works a messenger service for one of the companies in my building. I was coming, he was leaving, and I decided to try and strike up a conversation. This proved to be easier than I thought at first but uncomfortable, a few minutes later, to see him so embarrssed outside on the sidewalk with my lens in his face. His face did light up again though (he has a beautiful smile) when I told him I'd send him a copy of the photo.
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It's a fine portait. Hope he likes it. Great job putting that lens to work like this. The isolation works so well and the point of focus, spot on! A really nicely composed shot and character study.
Penny, this is an awesome photograph. Haunting in a way. I like the way Lev explained in our team thread, about being nervous about having his soul stolen by the camera. And ANOTHER new entry to your top row! You have SERIOUSLY kicked butt during DPL!
Nice photo, i like the thin DOF, and i think you made the right choice to go B&W. The only thing i can say is that his expression almost looks like you took him by surprise. Maybe i'm wrong you may have spent a good 15 minutes chatting him up, but his expression fails to connect emotionally. Technically you did great.
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