Concentration by ukandie1

Concentration

A windy rainy and ultimately snowy day in Chicago left me not wanting to leave the house all day. I tried to capture the raindrops on the window this morning, but nothing really pleased me, so as my son is home on Thanksgiving break I took this whilst he concentrated on essays for college applications.

I struggle with both shots of people and low light conditions, and though this is far from perfect, I am slowly improving.
Nice lighting! A handsome boy!
November 25th, 2014  
The light on his face is great!
November 25th, 2014  
I'm the same way. People and low light are definitely my weak link. Your portrait turned out very nicely though. I like how the concentration shows so clearly on his face.
November 25th, 2014  
First, he is darned handsome and such a smart boy for working on his applications! You did great on this shot. So technically challenging. Well done!!!
November 25th, 2014  
Those are my weak points too, but this is just super! The lighting from the monitor is just perfect, and great portrait showing his focus. Like this!
November 25th, 2014  
at least he wasn't zoning out on games!
November 25th, 2014  
Jo
Wonderful photo!
November 25th, 2014  
Great capture of a handsome boy!
November 25th, 2014  
You did great! Wonderful look of concentration on his face, and love the way the screen lights up his face. Very nice shot, very handsome boy!
November 25th, 2014  
it is excellent in my humble opinion!! The intensity is awesome and the lighting a composition amazing.
November 25th, 2014  
Love the lighting on this, and the intensity!
November 25th, 2014  
Cracking shot super lighting.
November 25th, 2014  
I think the lighting is great! Well done!
November 25th, 2014  
The lighting is fabulous. What a handsome young man. You must be very proud of him.
November 25th, 2014  
Great lighting
November 25th, 2014  
Fab light on his face and great portrait.
November 25th, 2014  
great use of lighting.
November 25th, 2014  
He is a good looking lad! I love the lighting on his face, but might have preferred the focus on his eyes to be sharper. Otherwise all the other elements work well!
November 25th, 2014  
Nice portrait and love the lighting on this
November 25th, 2014  
Handsome young man and a great capture
November 25th, 2014  
FAV. Beautiful portrait capture. Love the intensive concentration in his eyes. He is a handsome young man.
November 25th, 2014  
Fantastic portrait. The lighting is amazing. A big fave.
November 25th, 2014  
Great study in concentration
November 25th, 2014  
Jo
What a handsome young man and you have captured him really well.
November 25th, 2014  
Pam
Great lighting! He is so focused on his work. Fantastic shot!
November 25th, 2014  
That expression spells concentration indeed
November 25th, 2014  
Very nice shot, you captured the intense concentration!
November 25th, 2014  
superb portrait Fav
November 25th, 2014  
Great portrait
November 25th, 2014  
Your son is rather handsome and this portrait really great , a fav for me. I am not keen of portraits........unless they are unposed, natural ones like this with no requirement to 'guide' the model
November 25th, 2014  
Super capture of your very handsome son! You must be an immensely proud mum!
November 25th, 2014  
Great capture. I like how you used backlight from lcd screen to light face
November 25th, 2014  
I think it's fantastic! Love the lighting.
November 25th, 2014  
You did a great job here! You caught his look of concentration well and the light is great!
November 26th, 2014  
@888rachel I felt the same way. I think I got some focus on his right eye, but his left eye (nearest the camera) was very soft. I am always open to constructive criticism so thank you :)
November 26th, 2014  
@ukandie1 Yes, sorry. Afterwards I thought that maybe I shouldn't have written it down!
November 26th, 2014  
@888rachel No, don't be sorry. It was good critic, don't ever worry about that with me.
November 26th, 2014  
Great portrait !
November 26th, 2014  
Gorgeous boy! I wish some of the children I teach could master this level of concentration ...
November 26th, 2014  
Thanks Catherine, I wish at times he had more of it, it comes in spurts, but he is getting better now he is getting older. Overall he does well, so I have few complaints.
November 26th, 2014  
OMG! This is wonderful. Andie, I remember early projectshots of your son, which were very nice, but this just shows your growth so well! WOW!
November 27th, 2014  
@nanalisarocks Thank you so much Lisa, that means a lot to me. I see my growth but to have some one else see it, and mention it means so much to me. Thank you :)
November 29th, 2014  
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