50 mono portraits at 50mm : No. 1 : Rex by phil_howcroft

50 mono portraits at 50mm : No. 1 : Rex

I am going to attempt to take 50 mono portraits with my 5omm lens, 50 at 50mm ! It's from an idea inspired by Carla @sidecar

This is image no. 1 : Rex

Rex is a member of Arnold and District Camera Club and at 71 years of age he won't mind me calling him a stalwart of the club. He is an experienced amateur photogrpaher and takes cracking shots. He is always willing to help new members of the club with tips and guidance on techniques. Rex is also a master of mounting prints. I can always spot a "Rex Print" at camera club. An appropriate model for my first image of my 50 at 50mm series.


Powerful image. Shadows definitely add to the atmosphere.
July 25th, 2014  
Great shot Phil - good challenge and beat of luck mate.. Look forward to seeing more
July 25th, 2014  
Great portrait
July 25th, 2014  
Fabulous lighting and a really cracking image
July 25th, 2014  
FAV. A great portrait capture. Super in b&w.
July 25th, 2014  
Gee shucks thanks Phil ... we're on! Wonder how many more will follow? Really interesting stance and a brooding look! I have a Koori from today's find. Looking forward to editing him later tonight. xx
July 25th, 2014  
Well this is an excellent portrait. Great lighting and a wonderful model! Well done and I am sure he is pleased as well.
BTW...and RV is a Recreations Vehicle....either a motor home or travel trailer. We have a small motor home that we travel in when we head south for the winter...it works well as a guest cottage as well. Thanks for all your visits and lovely comments Phil.
July 25th, 2014  
My word Phil, this is a very fine portrait.......beautiful lights & shades......he has a characterful face....so good to have someone pose for you properly & willingly!, he will understand the process without getting fed up & cross because you are too long!
July 25th, 2014  
Excellent portrait and perfect lighting.
July 25th, 2014  
@busylady cheers judith, quite a change for me :)

@happypat Thanks Pat, I shoot quick :) , just a few shots to capture Rex :)

@eyesmile thanks Gena, I haven't shown Rex yet :) ....Ahh RV...we call them campervans and the trailers caravans. I always thought a Winnebago was a RV in North America
July 25th, 2014  
@sidecar thanks Carla, it will be a tough call, but I hope others follow your idea :)

@sangwann cheers dione and thank you for the fave

@swilde thanks sue , i'm pushing myself with this little series , only another 49 to go :)
July 25th, 2014  
@kerristephens cheers kerri

@andycoleborn thanks andy i think i might need quite a lot of luck :)

@allie912 thanks allison, glad you like my Rex picture
July 25th, 2014  
Good light and not too much shadow for this shot!
July 26th, 2014  
@phil_howcroft lol - it's ok I usually am a trendsetter. lol
July 26th, 2014  
Sue
Phil this is a wonderful portrait ... love your challenge.
July 26th, 2014  
Love it - looking right down the lens - I will follow with a great deal of interest!
July 26th, 2014  
@judithg thanks judith, l think it is going to take me a long time to complete , at 1 a week it will be the best part of a year :)
July 26th, 2014  
@redpants it will be tough Sue
July 26th, 2014  
@maggiemae cheers maggie :)
July 26th, 2014  
I like the idea of doing this as a project ....... not used my nifty fifty for a while!
Very nice first shot :)
August 9th, 2014  
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