Jen's Eye
Dan
Posted by Jen (Alpharetta, United States) on 29 July 2007 in People & Portrait and Portfolio.
One of the rare portraits of my oldest son without him making a face or a fake smile. Teenagers...gotta love 'em ; )
I have uploaded some of my favorite images to redbubble for sale http://www.redbubble.com/people/jenseye
Please go check it out and if there is something you like in my portfolioi here on Am3 that isn't posted on redbubble please let me know and I can upload for purchase. Thank you!
Rags from Plano, United States
I love your composition. The fact that he has covered one part of his eye tells me that he has a part of his personality that he'd rather not share with the camera. Great image, great job!
29 Jul 2007 5:44am
@Rags: Never thought of it that, though it was just because his hair is too long LOL : )
I will have to show him your comment, he'll like it.
Craiger from Vacaville, California, United States
Very good portrait! I know what you mean about the "making a face thing" I have a friend that has gone through that phase for the past 10 years!
29 Jul 2007 10:37am
@Craiger: Thanks Craig!
I think my son will be the same way...took forever to get his senior pictures done!!! I had to quote lines from his favorite movie to get him to smile normal!
Mike Cash from Kiryu, Japan
Great portrait! Reminds me of John Mellencamp in the 80s.
29 Jul 2007 12:17pm
@Mike Cash: It does kind of...used love his music! : ) Thanks Mike!
Kheoh Yee Wei from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
yeah,very natural portrait and expressions !
29 Jul 2007 2:47pm
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
That, my friend, is one very fine portrait!! I hope you print that one and frame it for the mantel. You have so captured the essence of your son. And it is a bit Mellencamp-ish... I truly wish I was good with portraits.. I don't have the eye to really capture that je ne sais quoi people have hidden in their depths. You do!! This deserves more than an f-bomb!!!
29 Jul 2007 3:55pm
@amy: I will print and frame it, but it's also on his my space page...there is one more I will post eventually that is pretty cool too.
Thanks Girl!!! I have a love/hate relationships with portraits...I want people relaxed and willing and it's rare I get that...this was one of those very great moments.
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
Very calm expression, like the still waters over deep. But deep inside, there is a fire of intensity burning. That one eye he was willing to let be photographed gives it away. Nice, very nice portrait.
29 Jul 2007 6:06pm
@Viewfinder: Thank you so much!!!
He's much deeper than he thinks...and very creative too!!! : )
@Kimono: Thanks!!!
bronzebilly u.k. from cardiff, United Kingdom
hey ho Jen--wow what a great portrait--focus spot on--b/w-great decision--it's kinda 60's and up to date--ace result--billy
29 Jul 2007 10:33pm
@bronzebilly u.k.: Well you know Billy, what's old is new again...amazing isn't it?
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
At least he actually allowed the picture to be taken. He's a handsome young man. He reminds me a lot of my nephew Ian. Very nice.
30 Jul 2007 1:51am
@Laurie: Thank you Laurie...one of those rare and wonderful moments I am so glad I had my camera! : )
Sherri from Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
He's very photogenic. Great portrait.
30 Jul 2007 3:06am
M.E. from Encino, United States
what a handsome lad! and what a great portrait! one day he'll be very proud of this photograph - if he's not already.
way to go, Jen!
30 Jul 2007 3:23am
@M.E.: Thank M.E.
Rahul from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
He is a handsome young man, and you have shot his really well here. Nice portrait and i like the way you have framed him off center. :)
30 Jul 2007 5:11am
@alla: Shhh don't tell him that LOL!!!!
Dawn Sutherland from Phoenix, United States
What a handsome young man, I look at my boys and try to picture what they will look like as they grow into young men but now that I have seen your son I kinda want them to stay young for just a little longer. It's so hard to let go. Great portrait, he will cherish this as he gets older. The fact that his mom took it will mean so much to him.
30 Jul 2007 3:53pm
@Dawn Sutherland: Thank you so much Dawn!
They do grow up soooo quick! Enjoy every little moment!
Bonnie from United States
Wonderful mood. That's my grandson! Future rock or movie star.
30 Jul 2007 4:20pm
@Bonnie: Thanks MOM!!!
HorseRotorVator from Newton, United States
Wow, he looks like a model! Great capture!!!! :)
30 Jul 2007 10:51pm
@HorseRotorVator: Thanks!
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
You have a very handsome son Jen :) and this portrait is wonderful!
I have the same problem with my sons, it was easy when they were young, but now!!
30 Jul 2007 11:23pm
@MaryB: Oh thank you so much Mary!!!
It's like pulling teeth to get them to just smile!!!! aaaahhhhh!!!!
Lorraine from Canada
You do take fabulous portrait, Your son looks like an actor but with depth LOL
31 Jul 2007 2:20pm
@Lorraine: Thanks Lorraine!!
Kodak Z650 ZOOM
1/50 second
F/3.4
ISO 160
337 mm (35mm equiv.)