People Portraits with the FA 31 and DA 70

Portraits with the FA 31 and DA 70 · **28 Likes**

I recently returned from a month-long trip to visit family and friends, and I was able to use some new subjects for practice! I'm still working through what seems to be a neverending backlog, but here are some of my favorites so far:

**Scorpio71GR** · 11-15-2015, 07:04 AM

Excellent shots you certainly have an eye for detail and light.

K McCall · 11-15-2015, 07:17 AM

Originally posted by Waratah

Beautiful images, gorgeous kids.

Thank you!

geedee · 11-16-2015, 01:33 AM

Absolutely fantastic shots, great work!

maverickh · 11-16-2015, 06:16 AM

Wonderful.

Especially the first picture.

I had a lousy day, and this set of pictures just about set everything right.

Keep up the good work

bmw · 11-16-2015, 06:39 AM

Lovely images. That first one is magical.

**mwilky55** · 11-16-2015, 06:38 PM

Beautiful subjects, exquisite light. Nicely done.

K McCall · 11-16-2015, 09:54 PM

Originally posted by geedee

Absolutely fantastic shots, great work!

Thank you so much!

---------- Post added 11-17-15 at 12:57 AM ----------

Originally posted by maverickh

Wonderful.

Especially the first picture.

I had a lousy day, and this set of pictures just about set everything right.

Keep up the good work

Wow, that is high praise indeed. I know what you mean though - I have seen photos and heard music that seemed to kind of wash away the cares of everyday life and - well, you said it perfectly: just about set everything right. Thank you so much for the kind words!

---------- Post added 11-17-15 at 12:57 AM ----------

Originally posted by bmw

Lovely images. That first one is magical.

Thank you! I hope her mother feels the same way

---------- Post added 11-17-15 at 12:58 AM ----------

Originally posted by mwilky55

Beautiful subjects, exquisite light. Nicely done.

Thank you! I've been really working on finding the best light in a room and trying to capitalize on how it falls and illuminates the subject. And then the outdoor photos were just luck, as far as the light goes.

kjphilippona · 11-17-2015, 04:33 AM

Beautiful picture's!

**Kerrowdown** · 11-17-2015, 10:13 AM

The first image is particularly pleasing with that great lighting.

Maksim · 11-17-2015, 06:26 PM

That last shot is terrific.... just terrific.

the first.... particularly the eyes, seems like a bit too "unreal", too much photoshop?

Fenwoodian · 11-17-2015, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by Maksim

That last shot is terrific.... just terrific.

the first.... particularly the eyes, seems like a bit too "unreal", too much photoshop?

I totally disagree. Your first portrait may be the best photo portrait I have ever seen!!!

She reminds me of a beautiful little street urchin out of a Charles Dickens novel. A very early 20th century look about it...

Maksim · 11-17-2015, 08:49 PM

Originally posted by Fenwoodian

I totally disagree. Your first portrait may be the best photo portrait I have ever seen!!!

She reminds me of a beautiful little street urchin out of a Charles Dickens novel. A very early 20th century look about it...

hehe, beauty is in the eye of the beholder?

Personally, I am not a big fan of too processed photos.

Do I think it is a great photo? composition and all, YES..... just the eyes seem a tad unnatural.

**jeffshaddix** · 11-17-2015, 10:14 PM

Haha funny posts in here.

I just wanted to say great photos and thank you on a side topic - I used your lightroom presets to help find my digital darkroom "voice" several years ago. I started off using them directly with minor tweaks, then molded my own, and now I have enough familiarity that I don't typically need presets. But your website helped me get over the beginning hump of seeing what's possible... learning by example has such great value.

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-18-2015, 08:55 AM

I like the first photo - to me it has the look of a vintage painting with the light and dark.

dcpropilot · 11-18-2015, 03:58 PM

Amazing photos. Inspirational!!

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11-17-2015, 04:33 AM	#23
kjphilippona Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Enterprise, Alabama Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,298	Beautiful picture's! Last edited by kjphilippona; 11-17-2015 at 10:29 AM.

11-17-2015, 07:00 PM	#26
Fenwoodian Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,874	Originally posted by Maksim That last shot is terrific.... just terrific. the first.... particularly the eyes, seems like a bit too "unreal", too much photoshop? I totally disagree. Your first portrait may be the best photo portrait I have ever seen!!! She reminds me of a beautiful little street urchin out of a Charles Dickens novel. A very early 20th century look about it... Last edited by Fenwoodian; 11-17-2015 at 07:18 PM.

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K McCall Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 808 Original Poster	Originally posted by Waratah Beautiful images, gorgeous kids. Thank you!

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maverickh Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: singapore Posts: 467	Wonderful. Especially the first picture. I had a lousy day, and this set of pictures just about set everything right. Keep up the good work

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mwilky55 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeastern Connecticut Photos: Albums Posts: 816	Beautiful subjects, exquisite light. Nicely done.

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K McCall Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 808 Original Poster	Originally posted by geedee Absolutely fantastic shots, great work! Thank you so much! ---------- Post added 11-17-15 at 12:57 AM ---------- Originally posted by maverickh Wonderful. Especially the first picture. I had a lousy day, and this set of pictures just about set everything right. Keep up the good work Wow, that is high praise indeed. I know what you mean though - I have seen photos and heard music that seemed to kind of wash away the cares of everyday life and - well, you said it perfectly: just about set everything right. Thank you so much for the kind words! ---------- Post added 11-17-15 at 12:57 AM ---------- Originally posted by bmw Lovely images. That first one is magical. Thank you! I hope her mother feels the same way ---------- Post added 11-17-15 at 12:58 AM ---------- Originally posted by mwilky55 Beautiful subjects, exquisite light. Nicely done. Thank you! I've been really working on finding the best light in a room and trying to capitalize on how it falls and illuminates the subject. And then the outdoor photos were just luck, as far as the light goes.

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Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	The first image is particularly pleasing with that great lighting.

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Maksim Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 80	That last shot is terrific.... just terrific. the first.... particularly the eyes, seems like a bit too "unreal", too much photoshop?

11-17-2015, 08:49 PM	#27
Maksim Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 80	Originally posted by Fenwoodian I totally disagree. Your first portrait may be the best photo portrait I have ever seen!!! She reminds me of a beautiful little street urchin out of a Charles Dickens novel. A very early 20th century look about it... hehe, beauty is in the eye of the beholder? Personally, I am not a big fan of too processed photos. Do I think it is a great photo? composition and all, YES..... just the eyes seem a tad unnatural.

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jeffshaddix Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,473	Haha funny posts in here. I just wanted to say great photos and thank you on a side topic - I used your lightroom presets to help find my digital darkroom "voice" several years ago. I started off using them directly with minor tweaks, then molded my own, and now I have enough familiarity that I don't typically need presets. But your website helped me get over the beginning hump of seeing what's possible... learning by example has such great value.

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Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	I like the first photo - to me it has the look of a vintage painting with the light and dark.

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dcpropilot Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vermont Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 941	Amazing photos. Inspirational!!