manual portrait

My get pushed partner challenged me to "capture a portrait of someone close up using manual camera settings only controlling depth of field to blur the background and shutter speed to control light"

[Lynne]

Nice job, especially with having such a light background. Usually the subject comes out much darker without additional lighting on them.

[diane day]

@johnmnewman, John, here is my portrait shot for get pushed. i was hoping to capture some bokeh through the blinds but it didn't happen.

[diane day]

@lynne5477 thanks Lynne.. It was cloudy and snowing here when this photo was taken

[Ruth Lueth]

Hi, Diane, I'm your get pushed partner for this week. I saw some wonderfull portraits of animals in your album and you have an eye for details. What do you think about shooting a landscape? I'ld like to see a landscape that is typical for the place where you life. Have fun. If that isn't okay for you, please let me know.

[Ruth Lueth]

Thanks for your stunning challenge. Lines, patterns that is really motivating.

[diane day]

@noragentian great challenge for me. I am on spring break this week so will plan to get out. Thanks for all your kind comments.

[Amanda R.]

I think you did a great job especially having the light blinds where they are. Sometimes that can completely put a face in shadow, but you can still see his face! Nice portrait!