July 2017 portrait thread

[Jim Galli]

Naomi at Alford Lake, Hope Maine. July 2017. 4x5 speed graphic preanniversary with 9" Gundlach Hyperion soft focus lens. Tmy2 tmax 400 film in pyrocat hdc.

The light was nice. She was relaxed taking a break from swimming. I asked her to keep seated where she was (atop the picnic table) and I setup and shot two sheets.

Perfect, Jason.

[D-tach]

Pacemaker Speed Graphic - Dallmeyer Pentac 8" - Ilford FP4+

[evanbaines]

Wet Plate Portrait of Johnny Rozsa, celebrity Photographer extraordinaire. Made with an Ebony 4x5, Schneider 210mm, 6 seconds @ f5.6

Attachment 167108

Fantastic shot!

[evanbaines]

Another for my military portrait series.



Wista VX, Nikkor 210mm wide open, HP5+ developed in DD-X, north window light with silver reflector rim and white reflector fill.

[chassis]

Another for my military portrait series.



Wista VX, Nikkor 210mm wide open, HP5+ developed in DD-X, north window light with silver reflector rim and white reflector fill.

evanbaines, really great portrait. The Rembrandt lighting is good, as is the pose, exposure and composition. Thanks to Mr. Parker (Lt. Parker?) for his service to the country.

[Ulophot]

Very strong. It is always refreshing to see a straightforward classical approach used so well. The portrait has immediate impact but also grows on the viewer. your handling of the subtleties of the composition, in camera and in printing -- the formal harmonics such as the front shoulder seam and hat counterpoint, the careful placement of depth-of-field, and the attention to tonal juxtaposition and blending between subject and background -- all unite.

[evanbaines]

Thanks to both of you! I am trying hard to learn how to make a simple, quality portrait. I'm fascinated by the principles that have remained more or less constant in portraiture since long before cameras existed, and how these principles have been applied to the photographic portrait.

[Emil Schildt]

Danish actress Vigga Bro.

13x16cm paper negatives - Cooke 3.5

[Tobias Key]

Wet Plate Portrait of Johnny Rozsa, celebrity Photographer extraordinaire. Made with an Ebony 4x5, Schneider 210mm, 6 seconds @ f5.6

Attachment 167108

I love this. Great portrait Robert!

[Pete Oakley]

Fantastic Emil, an she is fully clothed as well!