Rose Mary and Stan

[wilfredo]

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M8, 35mm Summicron ASPH f/2

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[likalar]

So strong and direct! You were really "in touch" with her at that moment. Great portrait; I think you'll keep this one a long time. Technically excellent, too.

 

Larry

[neal]

Although not a similar pose it has a strong feeling similar to Wood's "American Gothic".

Very iconic, great portrait.

[melissah]

an absolutely fabulous pic. everything about it, perfect.

really love this.

and you fretting about lenses.

best,melissa

[wilfredo]

Thank you Larry, Neal and Melissa.

 

I've known this couple for about two years and today when I saw Rose Mary I knew I had to take her picture. It worked out that I got this shot with Stan her husband in the background. I am very pleased with it.

[Guest Dareios]

good image

just a little bit to gray - dark for me!

[thompsonkirk]

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Tones look beautiful to me! I especially like inclusion of the second figure. This lends an informality or casualness to what would otherwise be a perfectly-lit formal portrait.

 

Kirk

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Wilfredo, a most excellent portrait. So glad you shot wide open. The oof area is rendered so beautifully and sets up the principle subject in a subtle way. This is the strength of the Summicrons. Sharp, but not too sharp & the transitions are sublime. Lovely low light & a somber mood helps to make this special. Very well done

[wilfredo]

Dareios, Kirk and Ben, Thank you.

 

Ben,

 

I had a feeling you would like this one. I've been shifting lately to doing portraits wide open and really enjoying the results. I hear what you are saying about the Summicron. Making a lens selection can become a real challenge. I love what I've seen sot with the Summilux ASPH wide open but there is something to be said about the strength of the Summicron. Decisions decisions ...

[wilfredo]

Tones look beautiful to me! I especially like inclusion of the second figure. This lends an informality or casualness to what would otherwise be a perfectly-lit formal portrait.

 

Kirk

 

I hear you. I did a second shot of them together, but it did not have the strength of this one. This one worked for me intuitively.

[ezc203]

This is an excellent portrait. Well done, Wilfredo!

[stuny]

Wilfedo -

 

I'm with Larry, Neal & Melissa. Terrific.

[jplomley]

Wilfredo, this is stellar imagery. Very nice control of the optics and v. interesting subject juxtaposition.

[PauloSm6]

Great image & composition Wilfredo, I think it could be a "tad" lighter IMO.

[wilfredo]

Eddie, Stuart, Jeff and Paulo, Thanks :-)

[JE]

Wilfredo,

I can't say what it is exactly that I like about this photo. I've looked at it about 4 times since it's been posted, and each time the distance between the people grew. There is something powerful about the woman's pose- her eyes are silently strong. That said, I think it's the man that really makes the photo. Kirk, too saw something in him. But instead of adding a sense of informality, I think he is what makes the woman stronger--as if she's just stepped forward intentionally to be the focus. Without that man the dynamic is gone. Well done.

Jon

[gverdon]

Wilfredo, surely one of your best.

 

Now, can't figure why, but for me, this picture evokes the original movie Invasion of the Body Snatchers...

 

Cheers,

Gérald

[azzo]

Wilfredo,

 

Apart from this excellent double portrait, what I like and strike me, are the two partially seen crucifixes.

[vdb]

Very strong image. Ivan beat me to it...love hoy you framed the two crosses. I think this somehow subconsciously strengthens the power of the two individuals.

One of your very best.

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[allamande]

There is something powerful about the woman's pose- her eyes are silently strong. That said, I think it's the man that really makes the photo. Kirk, too saw something in him. But instead of adding a sense of informality, I think he is what makes the woman stronger--as if she's just stepped forward intentionally to be the focus. Without that man the dynamic is gone. Well done.

 

I totally agree with this. This is an exceptional double portrait and its strength (for me) is in the relationship and the interaction (almost subliminally depicted) between the two. No question about who dominates in this relationship. It's a highly charged image.

 

Ece