How about an even newer portrait thread?

[domenico Foschi]

Thanks to all of you.

The arm.
I actually thought that it is an important compositional element of the image.
I am not trying to defend the image at any cost.
I am very open to criticism and I am also aware that nobody will ever be able to please everybody in anything he/she does.

Portraiture for me is really more like a landscape.
I really like the shape of the back of her arm and how it act as "support" for the face.
And the image is not intended as a flattery, although the Beauty of this woman, really comes through. I can see also something else coming through, that is in opposition to the open laughter, almost a hint of "creepiness" for a lack of better word.

[Colin Graham]

So many levels here, like all great work. I see scorn, glee, kindness, intelligence and beauty in equal measure. Just outstanding Domenico.

[Frank Petronio]

xxx

[katie cooke]

Graeme. Yesterday afternoon, with window light, on fp4+

[Mark Sawyer]

That's a beautiful image, Katie, the kind that really make me regret we can only see it on a monitor and not as an original print.

[kev curry]

Domenico......... The thought of what might lie behind the smile gives me a sensation of uneasiness...... its quite something.

[xmishx]

Katie,

Isn't simplicity fantastic! Very strong portrait!

Ted

Graeme. Yesterday afternoon, with window light, on fp4+

[Jim Galli]

Domenico, I had to go back and look at the "arm" after reading through some of the critiques as I don't know any of the "rules" of portraiture. I must say I totally dis-agree. Her shoulder sets her attitude perfectly. It's very much a very important element for this portrait. Any of us that have been given the "air" by a woman are most familiar with this side of the shoulder. Again, it's perfect.

[Jim Galli]

xxx

I love this light. It makes me look, look again, and finally, I can't take my eyes away. Beautiful.

[Hugo Zhang]

Only domenico dares to focus on that thin strap which has to rest itself on that shoulder.