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I went to a portrait workshop today, pretty much because I have no skills or training in this area. It was very much fun.

Here is one of the participants. None of us knew each other before today. I ended up with a number of classically "lovely" portraits, but this one pulled at me. He was a very skilled photographer, but being a subject was not #1 on his happy list.

So much for a resting period. ;)

Thanks, as always, for taking time to stop by. I appreciate your many kind comments about my three year anniversary shot of yesterday. This continues to be quite the journey. I should not like to walk it alone.

[Taffy]

This is wonderful! I love his expression and the way he's framed. And even more special that he's a photographer. You've captured him with his tools of the trade.

[Rosie Kerr]

@taffy Funny - I asked him to hold it. :)

[Taffy]

@rosiekerr Great decision!

[Dianne]

Very nice - all natural lighting?

[Maggiemae]

A person's expression is better to catch than the person himself! Of course the light and the camera settings help! fav

[Rosie Kerr]

@dide Yes.

[Katrina]

Well done! Nice lighting and framing and the grumpy face adds so much character

[HelenM]

Really good. The off centre position and the square format are perfect

[Lynda McG]

Nice shot - his expression looks like my husband when I get the camera out!

[Debs Stott]

Beautifully framed and very good in the square format.

[Joyce]

Great portrait Rosie. Lots of detail

[Domenico Dodaro]

Excellent!

[Jane Pittenger]

You did well. Wonder why the focus is a bit soft behind his glasses? Maybe cause they are strong?

[Rosie Kerr]

@jgpittenger That is what I think - they were pretty thick. I appreciate your noticing! :)

[gloria jones]

Neat portrait shot, details, composition

[Cathy]

Wonderful portrait... love the composition! He looks like he is serious!

[Sheila Norris]

This is great!

[Rosie Kind]

I like this in monochrome Fav

[Jennifer]

lovely portrait, especially in b/w

[Danette Thompson]

Excellent.

[Clare Gadsby]

fab portrait. amazing crease along his forehead! i would love to do this kind of workshop. great that you ended up with some wonderful shots like this

[Joan Robillard]

I would say the class was well worth the expense and the time.

[Marnie]

Wow, fab portrait. You're a good student and quick learner.

[Ukandie!]

I think his expression is typical of most photographers, we are all more comfortable on the other side of the camera, he has a wonderful expressive face and you have caught his emotion wonderfully!

[Kathy]

Wonderful portrait. It is invigorating to do something new and different, so although no rest, perhaps there is a feeling of renewal.

[Lisa Poland]

Great portrait!

[Nick]

Just fab - love it.

[Bill Fenske]

I like it.

[john morley]

you must have passed with honors , judging by this....

[Rachel]

This is excellent.

[Sarah Munnings]

A face so full of character, had to be a fav, looks so good in black and white

[Dyan Stevens]

He looks like he may be trying to hide behind his camera. :) Terrific image.

[Tom]

Fantastic