I wanted this image because it gives me a good filling about it. I like the Depth in it and the backgroung that sticks out. People might thing it's old because it's black and wight.
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nice pic !!!! i think cuz i took it...
this pic is freakin awesome!
I'd like to hear more of what you mean when you say it gives you a good feeling. Why is that? Tell me more!
I appreciate how you talk about depth. We really haven't covered that much yet and it seems to be that as an artist you already have a sense of using depth to convey space and texture (like on the drawings you've made on your folder).
Speaking of texture, i agree that the location where you are photographed is interesting. The texture of the grass, the wall behind you, especially in contrast with the cement and the metal bars. Very interesting.
I think the light in this image is lovely. It's illuminating the side of your face and coming from an angle where your body is leaning toward. Plus the light is in front and the building/background is in shadow--making you pop out, which is perfect as the subject of the shot! And the angle makes the portrait more interesting.
You might consider having the photographer come closer to you. You feel distant and a bit small in this shot because of where the photographer was and the angle. I'd like to see more of your facial features to communicate more about who you are. Getting close would achieve that.
You might also consider using the "rule of thirds" in your compositions (or when you direct others to take portraits of you) and have yourself placed not so much in the middle of the shot but to one side or another (e.g. there is all this space behind you and I'm not sure it tells that much about you, so maybe it would be better not to have it?).
Nice work
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