After...
....when everyone has gone home
Companion to this:-
My ever patient and forgiving model
As always, concept and props kindly provided by Paul, I just do the clicky thing :)
Canon 5D Mk II, lensbaby composer, f/4, 1/15”
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RavenSoul
REALLY Love the feel of this! Instant Fav!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Vonne!
Scott d'Almeida
brilliant
Mel Brackstone replied
Cheers!
TextureoftheSin
Excellent collaboration! Faulous portrait and concept – love your tones and grainy finish :)
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks so much TOTS!
Matt Penfold
Excellent work Mel, lensbaby is enjoying you. Shouldn’t Paul have a few bruises and a bit of blood?
Mel Brackstone replied
He’s internalised it all Matt :)
Tama Blough
Excellent portrait – and lots going on in that little sentence relative to the image.
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks so much Tama, glad to add an extra twist :)
morpheus71
Superb portrait Mel – Paul seems very restrained in this, no chainsaws for starters!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks! No chainsaws were damaged for this shoot :)
Tracey Mac
Oh wonderful Mel, such an amazing portrait, reminds me of a different Paul in the movie, Somebody up there likes me….........
Just like a movie still…......
:)
Mel Brackstone replied
Thank goodness for IMDB :)
Cheers Tracey!
Tracey Mac
and LOL @ Matt !!
Paul Louis Vil...
Timeless portraiture, I love it! :D
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Paul!
rjcolby
Excellent Composing, Mel. Love the point of view on this. Does resemble that other Paul with whom I share only the eyes.
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Dick!
Ann Van Breemen
Well, that’s a relief. No “after” shock at all. Very nice processing, Mel. (Nice bod too.) :)
Mel Brackstone replied
Cheers, Ann!
kostis
very interesting moment…well done mel…
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks so much kostis!
CLiPiCs
excellent
Love ‘N’ Laughter Kriss ♥
Mel Brackstone replied
Cheers Kriss!
Clare McClelland
a very strong image, with so much expression, lovely photograph
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Clare!
Lindsay Blamey
Fantastic Mel. Such a soft portrayal of a brutal theme… Love the light and point of view. It really shows of the fine art of photography.. a frozen moment in time.
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Lindsay, good to hear from you :)
deepbluwater
Stunning work Mel!!!!! Classic, timeless, deep and beyond beautiful…
Feels a bit like a memory to me… your processing and framing are perfection and the glint in Paul’s eyes make the image shine
Brilliant & brilliant again… wow!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks dbw!
BAD-HARVEST
fantastic collaboration…you both are truly inspiring
xxkaren xx
Mel Brackstone replied
Cheers Karen!
melbourneguy75
Fantastic portrait :)
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks David!
jenseyes
I’d recognize that handsome man anywhere…..bravo.
Mel Brackstone replied
Cheers, jenseyes!
Darren Burdell
Superb concept and realisation! I just love the feel of this piece Mel!!
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Darren, I’m very taken with it myself! :)
PhotogeniquE IPA
nice grainy look
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Dave!
Lance Leopold
Terrific image,Mel.
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Lance!
Colleen Milburn
Wow, beautiful work, Mel – I’m sure Paul loves this! I love how this shows both strength and vulnerability. Amazing. Fave :))
Mel Brackstone replied
My words exactly, Colleen, thanks!
Mizz1
WoW!!!
Mel Brackstone replied
Reckon!!!
Sean Farragher
great portrait
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks so much Sean!
Wendi Donaldson
GREAT shot!!!!!! Makes me smile wondering what’s going thru his mind!!
David Lewins LRPS
Superb work Mel and congratulations on the Feature