JON1
by michaelmonn

Comment by Louis:
In this and "jonny", I have a problem with the framing. It's off here, and in the other, there's too much at top. I don't think this was a style issue and it feels too much like rushed framing. The same is true, though less, in your "pillowhead" photos. They work better because of the very interesting wall and the good gradient light on them, but they still feel too airy or framed without care. I think you understand light theory pretty well (edge light and everything in this photo is really good), but I think you need to pay attention to framing your scene, or at least convince the viewer that your choice is meaningful.

JON2
by michaelmonn

Comment by Louis:
These portraits are all very good, this being the best probably. In this one, I think the light is spot on. The tattoos are important, and he makes an excellent model, and there are tons of interesting elements -- tattoos, pendant, perfect face, interesting background -- but for me, something is missing. I really wish the model was engaged in some way. For example, nobody would know this was your best friend from this series of photos. Photographically, this is probably a superior image for many reasons, but stylistically it isn't, since I don't really know anything about this guy, and it isn't telling me anything beyond the obvious.

Self Portrait 2
by michaelmonn

Comment by Louis:
The light setup is good, as it renders dimension on your face but lights it broadly. The catchlights are nice. The background is pretty much gone, which I'm not too sure about, since you really seem to be floating in this scene. In my view, some depth provided by graduated light behind you -- and it can be done in a creative way -- would have anchored the subject very nicely. Overall a very good sense of light.

IMG_0954
by michaelmonn

Comment by michaelmonn:
i dont like smoking either and i dont mean to promote it through photography. promotion was definitely not the intention of this photo i hope it doesnt come across that way. im glad you like it! i do as well :)

IMG_1512
by michaelmonn

Comment by Jutilda:
I heard Neil Young singing "Rockin' in the Free World" today and it makes me think of it.

IMG_0954
by michaelmonn

Comment by Jutilda:
I hate smoking but it's cool as hell in a photo. :)

The Itsy Bitsy Spider
by michaelmonn

Comment by tanguera:
That's quite an eye you have. Incredible tiny critter

The Itsy Bitsy Spider
by michaelmonn

Comment by h2:
one of the better insect on flower shots here

The Itsy Bitsy Spider
by michaelmonn

Comment by jomari:
Nice shot.

The Itsy Bitsy Spider
by michaelmonn

Comment by Tom:
Great find!