The colors and composition (including placement of the cigarette, hand, picture, and eyes) are perfect design to my eye. The decision to crop the eyebrows is unique, and I like that. I also love your background as always. You give more thought to your blurred backgrounds than most photographers and it shows. The flowal dabs in the original and picture are also a perfect accent (retain the eye) and make it look painterly.
I love the idea of showing two views, or faces, of the subject in the same frame without compositing — for its immediacy and the way I feel the engagement of the photographer, and myself as a viewer.
Thank you for being here and thank you for the kind words of support. I also want to thank you for constantly inspiring me with your own work. I love reading your interview. Hope this finds you doing well……Craig
The colors and composition (including placement of the cigarette, hand, picture, and eyes) are perfect design to my eye. The decision to crop the eyebrows is unique, and I like that. I also love your background as always. You give more thought to your blurred backgrounds than most photographers and it shows. The flowal dabs in the original and picture are also a perfect accent (retain the eye) and make it look painterly.
Hey Randy,
Thank you for being here and thank you for the kind words about the shot….Craig
Such a complex impromptu portrait.
I love the idea of showing two views, or faces, of the subject in the same frame without compositing — for its immediacy and the way I feel the engagement of the photographer, and myself as a viewer.
Hey April,
Thank you for being here and thank you for the kind words of support. I also want to thank you for constantly inspiring me with your own work. I love reading your interview. Hope this finds you doing well……Craig
P.S. You can find April’s interview here http://wirehuntphotography.wordpress.com/2010/05/31/april-siegfried-on-her-photography/
Craig, how can I thank *you* for your ongoing encouragement and how much you give of yourself in so many, many ways!
My best wishes for you, always.