Portrait photography

[Futurist49]

I have had a Canon EOS Rebel T6 for several years, and have generally focused on nature and landscapes. I have avoided portraits since it involves human interaction, but lately I have become more daring in asking strangers for permission to photograph them - never been turned down (yet). These photos are from trips to the Middle East. In order, they represent: a shoeshine guy on the streets of Cairo; a Nubian felucca captain on the Nile at Aswan; a Coptic priest in Cairo; a souvenir seller at the Great Pyramid; first mate on the felucca; Abdullah, a Bedouin guide at Wadi Feynan preserve, Jordan. Comments and critiques welcome.

 

[bethany]

I love these faces! That last one especially is begging to be painted for a portrait!

 

[Hermes2020]

It's great to see your work again. Have you been to Tunisia? The old part of Tunis city is very photogenic.

 

[Artyczar]

Very nice!

 

[Terri]

Nice set!

Comments and critiques welcome.

Since you're asking: you definitely have a good eye for interesting characters. They each have wonderful, expressive faces. I love the casual pose of the shoeshine man with his cats: the folded hands and looking off camera are great! However, the post processing has left a discernible halo all around his jacket and foot, and it could benefit overall from a bit of sharpening. Similar issues with the next two subjects. Outdoor lighting is hard without someone to hold a reflector to throw some light on your subjects' faces. The best light is on #4 - looks great, and is my fave of the group.

You're so lucky to be able to travel and get these nice folks to pose for you. I'd be afraid to even ask! Looking forward to seeing more from your journeys!

 

[stevenD]

Not quite what i would think of as PORTRAIT Photos, but they are interesting, you are capturing people in places, most of us will never get the chance to visit...!