“ Portrait of the Man in the Hat ”
I was having coffee at a local shop when I noticed this gentleman sitting, sipping and reading at this table. What caught my eye was his black-on-black-on-black outfit, and how he was sitting in front of (nearly) black-and-white artwork on the wall. The whole shop has that theme, with very ...
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Photo Location: Dayton, OH
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  • Christine Leclerc Edited 2 years ago

    This is so awesome William, I can understand why he wants to use this photo.  Everything about it is perfect, the composition, the monochromatic colours, his… more

    This is so awesome William, I can understand why he wants to use this photo.  Everything about it is perfect, the composition, the monochromatic colours, his relaxed composure.  Nicely done!

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  • Eileen Doherty Edited 2 years ago

    I can see why he loved it, William!  It’s a fantastic portrait, well composed with great lighting.   I love the way his black shirt and hat work with the… more

    I can see why he loved it, William!  It’s a fantastic portrait, well composed with great lighting.   I love the way his black shirt and hat work with the background, and those little pops of yellow are a perfect touch!  I have to say, I’m amazed that I’m the first to comment on this image since it’s so strong, but sometimes a great shot can get lost in a big album filled with so many intriguing strangers.  Yours deserves lots of attention!!

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Regular Critique
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Olympus E-M5 MarkII Olympus 25mm
1/160 f/1.8 800 25

Tags

#portraitofastranger #risers #coffee #coffeeshop

Genre/Technique

f1.8 Aperture and Wider Portrait/Self-Portrait

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