Hi,

I have another BW image you (or someone) might enjoy, and I am trying to "add" something to this forum (BW) since I usually shoot in BW and almost all of my images are BW. So I naturally feel an "affinity" for BW images like those displayed and discussed in this BW forum.

I am still not certain what is the best method for posting a photo discussion in this forum if the photo is also posted in another forum here at FM. In this case, the image is of a person, so I first posted it (today) in the People Forum here on FM.

Since I "guess" that it is "better" somehow to just post a link to the other discussion thread (I suppose that is forum etiquette "to save bandwidth") I will just post the link here now:

http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/713498

This image reminds me of an "ancient" 6x6 TRI-X shot. The tones are deep and luscious with little spots of specular highlights. It made a very lovely large print.

I hope you will share your impressions with me either here in this forum below or on the People Forum. Either way or place, your Impressions will be appreciated by me and the subject of the portrait, the pianist.

READ THIS FIRST:
Please share your impressions. That helps me as an artist and will be appreciated and enjoyed by the subject too (i.e. the pianist) when I share your Impressions with her in a few days.

I take the time to write up many bits of technique and tips both here in my own impressions discussions (see below) and in 4,500+ posts put up by other photographers. So, while I do like helping others here, it DOES help me if you will write your impressions in this thread. It only takes a moment to give an impression that may be very helpful and will be appreciated by the subject or pianist too. And if you enjoy this image or this type of discussion, you are invited to visit any of the previous 64 Impressions images/discussions and leave your own impression on any of them too. Just type "Impressions" in the search field of this forum to find a list of them. Thanks in advance.

Put another way...Don't Just Lurk...Join In. Add value. Contribute. Share your thoughts. Help others. Post your Impression. : )

THE IMAGE LINK: Impressions Image #66 Mezzo"
http://www.steadmanuhlich.com/impressions66/index.html

I feel that her hair stands out the most. That little bob in her hair curls really nicely to focus on her lovely eyes. I feel that she has a very natural look to her face, and that her smile is not forced.

Nice "enviornmental portrait". Little enigmatic smile. Sffective, but less impact than the others of the subject.

eric kim wrote:
I feel that her hair stands out the most. That little bob in her hair curls really nicely to focus on her lovely eyes. I feel that she has a very natural look to her face, and that her smile is not forced.

Hi Eric,

Thanks for starting the impressions discussion.

As I mentioned in another post a few moments ago, I was beginning to think this BW forum was a "closed room" that did not have many friendly folks.

I am glad you saw that aspect of her curls. I see it too in the large print. And...her hair is a "gold" color and looks very "golden" in the full color print of another image.

I am also glad you see the "naturalness" of her face and smile too. I agree.

Your impressions do help me in this project and I do hope to see you again in any of the Impressions discussions.

Since you like psychology, I would like to encourage you to take a look at the other Impressions discussions in the People Forum regarding these images. Some of the "impressions" comments make for VERY interesting reading. How people interpret facial expressions and body language has always fascinated me and this led to my "Global Impressions" project. Read some of the impressions from around the world and you will see how so much can be "read into" an image. It is truly a fascinating journey for me. And...I meet such nice people along the way too. (you are one).

Good light to you. (and study hard!)

Tim ONeill wrote:
Nice "enviornmental portrait". Little enigmatic smile. Sffective, but less impact than the others of the subject.

Hi Tim,

Thanks for adding your impression to the mix.

I liked that little "smile" too.

You know, "impact" is a funny thing. I liken it to using "pepper" to add "punch" to a recipe or food. Use too much too often (too many dishes at one meal), and the true value of it is lost.

So, for me, when doing a series of portraits of one person, I like to "mix it up" and give a range of impressions. Some more powerful than others. Some simple, some complex, etc. It makes it more interesting to me.

But, I do understand and value your impression comment.

I am glad you took the time to add your impression/comments in these discussions and hope to see you again.

Hello again, Steadman,

There is a spark in this portrait, which is very much alive. I can see it in her bright and smiling eyes, in her mouth forming what we call une jolie moue in French (a handsome pout ?). Whereas in # 67 Etude what I felt was about inaccessibility, here I feel invited, welcomed.

santiago

santos wrote:
Hello again, Steadman,

There is a spark in this portrait, which is very much alive. I can see it in her bright and smiling eyes, in her mouth forming what we call une jolie moue in French (a handsome pout ?). Whereas in # 67 Etude what I felt was about inaccessibility, here I feel invited, welcomed.

santiago

Bon Jour Santiago!

Thanks again for adding your very nice and interesting Impressions here too.

You have a good eye for expressions.

I also enjoyed reading the "French" language way of expressing that little pout too. I know just what you mean. And, I always like to learn more French too.

Keep your eyes open for more Impressions discussions (linked) here. I think you will enjoy seeing the range of expressions from these two pianists (and another) as they change with the music and the emotions.

Here is a clip (partial) of what I wrote in response to your other comment in the other thread Etude. It applies here too.

CLIP

IF you get a few minutes of spare time, follow the link back to the image post in the People Forum. I think you will enjoy reading some of the comments there on this image. I did. And some of them are similar in initial response to yours too. So you will probably smile as you read them.

Thanks again and please feel "Invited" to join the impressionist parties any time (past, present, or future)!

Steady

Her expression has a warmth to it. It is inviting. If I'm stuck somewhere I don't want to be, her expression gives me a sense that she is the one I'd want to be stuck next to. We could talk and laugh, and when our ordeal was over I could say to others, "I met the nicest woman today!"

T-bone1 wrote:
Her expression has a warmth to it. It is inviting. If I'm stuck somewhere I don't want to be, her expression gives me a sense that she is the one I'd want to be stuck next to. We could talk and laugh, and when our ordeal was over I could say to others, "I met the nicest woman today!"

Hi Tbone,

That is an interesting Impression too.

Imaginative one. Well written. Got me thinking and I even went back to look at her expression and....I agree!

These impressions discussions always surprise me with so many different interpretations on images I see so closely and with such familiarity. Familiar, but still with lots of different things to see. Your eyes helped me see it a different way.

Thanks and Good Light to You.

To the BW Forum lurkers:

OK...Some brave souls jumped in first and tested the waters.

Now what's keeping you on the shore?

Jump in with your impression too. It is fun.