Expired Contest Poll VOTE NOW - Photo Contest #157 Poll (Portraits - September 2019)

Ole · **1 Like**

Welcome to the poll for our September "Portraits" photo contest! Select the photo you think is the best from among our finalists below:

#1.

#2.

#3.

#4.

#5.

#6.

#7.

#8.

#9.

#10.

#11.

#12.

#13.

#14.

#15.

eddichan · 10-18-2019, 07:14 PM

I vote for #7.

AndyAA · 10-19-2019, 01:21 AM

I really miss the possibility to vote for 1-st, 2-nd and 3-rd place and feel really sorry for having to select just one of these photos.
Some of them do not fit in my personal definition for a portrait but should there be boundaries to the art?

MarcD · 10-19-2019, 06:15 AM

Good foto, not so well done, with a sensible touch : human before the art

barefootdesigns · 10-20-2019, 02:02 AM

It might not be a head shot but the similarity of the woman and the art is stunning. I love it! That's my choice, without question.

There were a lot of good portraits, but #6 had a CONTENT that overruled them all for me.

Last edited by barefootdesigns; 10-20-2019 at 02:06 AM. Reason: Typo

ronniemac · 10-20-2019, 10:49 AM

Eight - it looks natural; less posed than most.

**Buckeyemikie** · 10-20-2019, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by EMcK

Voted! (I always have a problem being critical about other peoples work, everybody's a critic, even when they can't do it themselves!)

Some really lovely work.
Some thought provoking.
Some pretty.
Some beautiful.
Some made me smile.
Some raised an aaaah.
All worthy.

Well done everyone

Nice way to summarize the finalists. Yes, criticism is easy. I try to have a improvement suggestion to offer when I do so.

migue7 · 10-20-2019, 03:53 PM

I have been a portrait photographer for over 42 years and i have a Master from PPA, and to be hones the only one that is a true portrait is #12 and I am not to impress with any of these. Don't get me wrong, these are good photos but i will classify them as candid. To my judgement the one I like is not in the selection, the one with the lady siting in front of the old theading machine.

Tesla · 10-20-2019, 09:38 PM

Originally posted by migue7

I have been a portrait photographer for over 42 years and i have a Master from PPA, and to be hones the only one that is a true portrait is #12 and I am not to impress with any of these. Don't get me wrong, these are good photos but i will classify them as candid. To my judgement the one I like is not in the selection, the one with the lady siting in front of the old theading machine.

Welcome to the forums!

IMO 1 is a true portrait and nice lighting, but not perfect. I voted for 1, but wished it wasn't signed/watermarked. The only thing I didn't like about 12 was the shadows from his glasses. I found them distracting. My favorite was 7, but felt it wasn't correct category.

**Sir Nameless** · 10-21-2019, 04:49 AM

Originally posted by migue7

the only one that is a true portrait is #12

So, I have to ask, not to challenge your assertion but because I don't know--what makes a true portrait? Why is #12 a portrait, but the others aren't?

shadowjester · 10-21-2019, 07:16 AM

It's definitely #2 for me. A lot of these show very professional work though; your subjects and you should be proud!

József · 10-21-2019, 10:02 AM

It's dear harmony

danielwritesback · 10-21-2019, 01:35 PM

This is a mix of several types of portraiture and journalism.

Perhaps it needed at least two different categories? Or four?

Mainly, Portraiture works well displayed on the wall, vs Journalism works well displayed in the magazine.
Also, Portraiture is usually pleasingly staged (involving setup/studio labor), vs Journalism looks fresh/raw "in the now" (not staged).

So, for portraiture, we have 1, 3, 4, 10; and thematic portraiture 5, 7, 12.
Almost half of the finalists are portraiture.

**BigMackCam** · 10-21-2019, 01:45 PM

Originally posted by danielwritesback

This is a mix of several types of portraiture and journalism.

Perhaps it needed at least two different categories? Or four?

Mainly, Portraiture works well displayed on the wall, vs Journalism works well displayed in the magazine.
Also, Portraiture is usually pleasingly staged (involving setup/studio labor), vs Journalism looks fresh/raw "in the now" (not staged).

So, for portraiture, we have 1, 3, 4, 10; and thematic portraiture 5, 7, 12.
Almost half of the finalists are portraiture.

Thanks for the feedback, Daniel. Out contests are normally fairly loosely-defined, casting a wide net for members with existing shots that are generally on theme, but with some "wiggle room"

If the shots have made it through to voting, they're considered suitable entries for the contest

CarlJF · 10-21-2019, 06:24 PM

Very tough choice to make! They're all very good. No matter who wins, congratulations to all!

Outlander · 10-21-2019, 06:55 PM

Number 4 works for me

View Poll Results: Pick the photo you think should win the contest
#1	93	12.52%
#2	39	5.25%
#3	35	4.71%
#4	75	10.09%
#5	135	18.17%
#6	42	5.65%
#7	152	20.46%
#8	29	3.90%
#9	14	1.88%
#10	17	2.29%
#11	17	2.29%
#12	24	3.23%
#13	21	2.83%
#14	30	4.04%
#15	20	2.69%
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10-19-2019, 06:15 AM	#78
MarcD New Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 3	nordic Zeus on the earth Good foto, not so well done, with a sensible touch : human before the art

10-20-2019, 02:02 AM	#79
barefootdesigns Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Storrs-Mansfield, Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 223	No. 6 It might not be a head shot but the similarity of the woman and the art is stunning. I love it! That's my choice, without question. There were a lot of good portraits, but #6 had a CONTENT that overruled them all for me. Last edited by barefootdesigns; 10-20-2019 at 02:06 AM. Reason: Typo

10-20-2019, 09:38 PM	#83
Tesla Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Washington State Posts: 589	Originally posted by migue7 I have been a portrait photographer for over 42 years and i have a Master from PPA, and to be hones the only one that is a true portrait is #12 and I am not to impress with any of these. Don't get me wrong, these are good photos but i will classify them as candid. To my judgement the one I like is not in the selection, the one with the lady siting in front of the old theading machine. Welcome to the forums! IMO 1 is a true portrait and nice lighting, but not perfect. I voted for 1, but wished it wasn't signed/watermarked. The only thing I didn't like about 12 was the shadows from his glasses. I found them distracting. My favorite was 7, but felt it wasn't correct category. Last edited by Tesla; 10-20-2019 at 10:18 PM.

10-18-2019, 07:14 PM	#76
eddichan New Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 2	I vote for #7.

10-19-2019, 01:21 AM	#77
AndyAA New Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 1	I really miss the possibility to vote for 1-st, 2-nd and 3-rd place and feel really sorry for having to select just one of these photos. Some of them do not fit in my personal definition for a portrait but should there be boundaries to the art?

10-20-2019, 10:49 AM	#80
ronniemac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Oxford Photos: Albums Posts: 244	Eight - it looks natural; less posed than most.

10-20-2019, 11:31 AM	#81
Buckeyemikie Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 503	Originally posted by EMcK Voted! (I always have a problem being critical about other peoples work, everybody's a critic, even when they can't do it themselves!) Some really lovely work. Some thought provoking. Some pretty. Some beautiful. Some made me smile. Some raised an aaaah. All worthy. Well done everyone Nice way to summarize the finalists. Yes, criticism is easy. I try to have a improvement suggestion to offer when I do so.

10-20-2019, 03:53 PM	#82
migue7 New Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 6	I have been a portrait photographer for over 42 years and i have a Master from PPA, and to be hones the only one that is a true portrait is #12 and I am not to impress with any of these. Don't get me wrong, these are good photos but i will classify them as candid. To my judgement the one I like is not in the selection, the one with the lady siting in front of the old theading machine.

10-21-2019, 04:49 AM	#84
Sir Nameless Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Mass a chew sits Photos: Gallery Posts: 574	Originally posted by migue7 the only one that is a true portrait is #12 So, I have to ask, not to challenge your assertion but because I don't know--what makes a true portrait? Why is #12 a portrait, but the others aren't? Last edited by Sir Nameless; 10-21-2019 at 04:51 AM. Reason: grammar

10-21-2019, 07:16 AM	#85
shadowjester Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Posts: 81	It's definitely #2 for me. A lot of these show very professional work though; your subjects and you should be proud!

10-21-2019, 10:02 AM	#86
József Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 237	It's dear harmony

10-21-2019, 01:35 PM	#87
danielwritesback Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Oklahoma, U.S. Photos: Gallery Posts: 81	This is a mix of several types of portraiture and journalism. Perhaps it needed at least two different categories? Or four? Mainly, Portraiture works well displayed on the wall, vs Journalism works well displayed in the magazine. Also, Portraiture is usually pleasingly staged (involving setup/studio labor), vs Journalism looks fresh/raw "in the now" (not staged). So, for portraiture, we have 1, 3, 4, 10; and thematic portraiture 5, 7, 12. Almost half of the finalists are portraiture.

10-21-2019, 01:45 PM	#88
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,656	Originally posted by danielwritesback This is a mix of several types of portraiture and journalism. Perhaps it needed at least two different categories? Or four? Mainly, Portraiture works well displayed on the wall, vs Journalism works well displayed in the magazine. Also, Portraiture is usually pleasingly staged (involving setup/studio labor), vs Journalism looks fresh/raw "in the now" (not staged). So, for portraiture, we have 1, 3, 4, 10; and thematic portraiture 5, 7, 12. Almost half of the finalists are portraiture. Thanks for the feedback, Daniel. Out contests are normally fairly loosely-defined, casting a wide net for members with existing shots that are generally on theme, but with some "wiggle room" If the shots have made it through to voting, they're considered suitable entries for the contest

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10-21-2019, 06:24 PM	#89
CarlJF Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,185	Very tough choice to make! They're all very good. No matter who wins, congratulations to all!

10-21-2019, 06:55 PM	#90
Outlander Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Easten Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,148	Number 4 works for me

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