My first attempt at portrait

[PhotoPhix]

Originally Posted by AndCity

My local camera club have a competition coming up for portraits so I thought I'd have a go. I have chosen two - one in black and white and the other in colour which can be viewed on my Flickr.

I'd be interested in any critique on how to improve or even tell me to start again!

I like the pose although in my opinion,the crop is too tight . There is also little contrast between the subject and the background. Also the subject could have used a bit more light.

Armando

[AndCity]

Wow! Thank you all for your comments. I'll put it into the competition but I think I have learnt that I am trying to fix a shot in photoshop which should have been shot better in the first place.

[daddyoproductions]

I think a pose like this needs more context...there is no story. If portrait subjects are not looking at the cam sometimes you need to tell more of a story. If you want just moody and brooding, shoot him face on. Also get his hairline in. JMHO