Deciding which of Agnes' photographs to show yesterday was a real struggle for me. I ended up picking an "upper body" photograph, which let me contrast her zebra-striped blouse with the plain part of the wall behind her and with the decorated column to her right.
But, that meant not selecting a close crop (above) to show the interesting scars in her face (even though this close crop loses most of the decorated column).
And, it meant not showing her full body pose against the beautiful column (left).
And, it meant not showing an even closer crop converted to a dramatic black and white (below).
Choices, choices, choices.
Which photograph of Agnes would you have picked?
Excellent images Jack!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is the second one.
ReplyDeleteToo hard Jack!
ReplyDeleteP.s. look out for an email from me regarding portraits.
I would've chosen the Black & White photo. They are all good, but the B&W photo really allows one to focus on the subject, Agnes without any other distractions. Just my opinion.
ReplyDeleteThe best choice is to show all, and you did it, Jack !
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the close crop in black and white.
ReplyDeletei like them all so don't ask me!
ReplyDeleteThe vertical image shows does it all. The pose, the stripes, the person the stonework. They all work together.
ReplyDeleteI love them all. Really!
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! I love them all, too!! Her face does indeed tell so much! I would love to learn the story behind the face! Wonderful as always!!
ReplyDeleteFor me, the second one.
ReplyDeleteI can see why you had a tough choice. These are all such great shots!
ReplyDeleteI think I would have gone with the one you used yesterday, Jack!
ReplyDeleteThe full body pose is my choice. Nice work.
ReplyDeleteI like the B&W the best but the crop is a bit tight. That photo has a place in the hall of good street photography.
ReplyDeleteNice shots.
ReplyDeleteI would normally go for the tight crop but like the second
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You're giving us a tough choice here Jack!
ReplyDeleteI do like the second shot with the full body as it shows off Agnes' style. But I also like the B&W portrait.
Fine portraits and they all work. Wonder what the scars are from...
ReplyDeleteI'd go with the tighter crop in black and white as a portrait...after all, it focuses on your subject (I also like Agnes' close, calm gaze). If you want to have a study in textures and patterns the second shot is great. But that's not what this is about, is it?
ReplyDeleteI prefer the B&W shot. Taking away the colour and cropping in close emphasizes her good looks and strong features...to me anyway.
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