Color Portrait In Color

Von McKnelly

Color Portrait In Color

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Color Portrait In Color  by Von McKnelly
  • Tracey Mac

    Tracey Mac

    Wow…superb detail Von…..he really does jump out of the screen….this is such an excellent portrait…...the lighting is awesome!!!!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    I love to take off the softbox an use straight light for these types of portraits. Shows more life I think.

  • linifer

    linifer

    Oh wow, what a portrait! Exceptional lighting colour and detail! Love it. I may just have to add this to my fave collection! :)

  • Von McKnelly replied

    As I like to say “a portrait is only as good as the subject.”
    Not sure what it means but I do like to say it. :-}

  • Irene  Burdell

    Irene Burdell

    Fantastic this is amazing , the detail and clarity are just great .

  • Von McKnelly replied

    When someone like this dude walks into the studio I know it’s going to be a good day….thanks Irene.

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Űbercool portrait, great character & expression. Sharp as a razor, (not that he uses one, lol) and lighting, well it leaves most others I’ve seen for dead. Very, very nice work.

  • Von McKnelly replied

    If he had used a razor (he asked if I wanted him to shave) it wouldn’t have the same impact. I ask everyone to show up the way you woke up…I’ll take care of the rest.
    Hugs and thanks with a smiley face!

  • chijude

    chijude

    Great work. Wonderful subjects and an absolutely arresting result.

  • Von McKnelly replied

    I love shooting a pretty portrait of a pretty girl but working with one that has so much character makes my day. Thanks…

  • Matt Sillence

    Matt Sillence

    oh wow Von, wonderful stuff, moody yet inviting photo.. I agree with u Von, great lighting. I’ll have to think about that for next time. no softbox, no softbox, no softbox.. right think I have it firmly in my head now….

  • Von McKnelly replied

    What do we do but paint with light….right?
    Get the softbox off today…you’ll be glad you did. lol
    Thanks Matt.

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Hey, you’ll hear no objections from me…shaving is over rated anyhow. ;-)

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Depends WHERE one is shaving!

  • Magee

    Magee

    I’m a sucker for craggy lines, and he’s certainly got them. I’ve not seen a better portrait from you Von! It’s utterly faultless!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    I’ll have to look up CRAGGY but if it means what I think it means then he’s your man.
    (reaching through my monitor giving hugs)

  • Miron Abramovici

    Miron Abramovici

    Excellent!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    I like the word excellent on my work Miron….thanks dude! A big smile your way!

  • Richard Veal

    Richard Veal

    Awesome work Von.

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Thanks you Sir Richard and may I say it’s good to have you back.

  • Jan Cain

    Jan Cain

    bravo!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    From a professional such as yourself Jan…I thank you.

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    Wonderful Work, but then I would expect Nothing less from you. Gotta love the look it adds so much character to this. One, or at least I wonder what about his life and all he has experienced. Really Great portrait Von.

  • Von McKnelly replied

    I do know a little about this man’s life an it hasn’t been all that great. He does however have the best outlook on the positive and always with a smile.
    Thanks Vonne!

  • Caroline (KARO) Evans (caux)

    Caroline (KARO...

    very intersting portrait

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Thanks Caroline!

  • clarkey

    clarkey

    I just love “the attitude” you’ve caught in this awesome portrait. The lighting has enhanced it and given this bloke an amazing look of roughly hewn granite.

  • Von McKnelly replied

    “The attitude” does add some mystery to his features, no? I’d like to get him in front of the camera again but he’s moved out of state…sad.

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Ha! no arguments there either! LOL

  • Peacefulwarrior

    Peacefulwarrior

    One of the best I have ever seen, a real piece of great artwork…. stunning stuff. LOVE IT!!!!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Unfortunately I don’t take such high compliments very well and I don’t know what to say…..but I will say thank you in a big way so thank you!

  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    Absolutely FANTASTIC, Von. Such an interesting looking fella. Very nicely photographed!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Never thought I’d get tired of shooting T/A (not that I really have) but this old dude portrait stuff has got me excited…in an art kinda of way. lol

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    Great portrait ..the look, the texture …really well done !

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Thanks Caroline…I think I may go back into the portrait biz. Well maybe on a limited basis. As long as I get to pick and chose that is. lol

  • Maxoperandi

    Maxoperandi

    The detail in this is truely amazing…what’s the tech spec on the kit you used?

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Please excuse my stupidity here Max but what do you mean “kit”? Lighting?

  • tuffcookie

    tuffcookie

    man! Don’t do that! You scared me and i spilt my coffee!! lol the details are fantastic hun

  • Von McKnelly replied

    To wake up one’s monitor one needs only to push the on button not feed it coffee! LOL

  • tuffcookie

    tuffcookie

    lmao drat thats what i’m doing wrong then lol perhaps if i consume the coffee then i’d be awake enough to push the button lol. morning v going to get more coffee so i can warm up….brrrrr

  • annacuypers

    annacuypers

    Great shot, love the character in his face !

  • Von McKnelly replied

    He’s a real character for sure Anna….thanks!

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    amazing portriat outstanding work

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Thanks Heather I’m trying emulate my hero Irving Penn…now there is a master photographer.

  • Maxoperandi

    Maxoperandi

    Hi Von…I mean camera and lens set up…as the detail is amazing!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    NIKON D200
    Resolution = 300
    Exposure Time = 1/250 sec
    F Number = 8
    Exposure Program = Manual
    ISO Speed Ratings = 200
    Focal Length = 105 mm

    I think that about sums it up.

  • Maxoperandi

    Maxoperandi

    Looks good to me thanks!

  • Renee Dawson

    Renee Dawson

    Makes me think of a pirate. AHOY – great shot Von :)

  • Von McKnelly replied

    We’re all pirates Renee…some of us were born in the wrong time.
    Thanks!

  • Heather  Rivet  IPA

    Heather Rivet...

    wow just looked him up what a penominal artist

  • Von McKnelly replied

    It’s b/c of him I do what I do….
    He married Lisa Fonssagrives the very first top fashion model.

  • RachelJayne

    RachelJayne

    I love it, great work.. as usual! Very intense shot.

  • Von McKnelly replied

    I think I got this look when I asked if he’d sit up straight….must have reminded him of being told what to do as a child and didn’t care much for it.

  • Joel Hall

    Joel Hall

    Excellent portrait! Lighting is perfect. How I wish I could shoot portraits like this!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Oh but you can…and you will…that’s an order!! (said in the nicest way possible)
    Thank you Joel…a very nice thing to say.

  • TimHatcher

    TimHatcher

    Great portrait!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Many thanks Sir Hatcher!

  • Brad Sumner GLP

    Brad Sumner GLP

    Can’t add much more to what’s already been written, Von, except to ask if you still have your wallet and car keys! The dude looks like he’s seen the inside of a stone motel or two in his day!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    OMG You are a good study of human nature! Nail on the head so to speak. It’s a hard life some people chose for themselfs. Sad.

  • Catherine Veal

    Catherine Veal

    Yeahh!!!!! this is absolutly fabulous Von jumps right out at you.x

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Trust me you don’t want this man jumping out at you anywhere anytime.
    Thanks CV!!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    perfect…................

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Big thanks Antanas!

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    awesome;

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Thanks for the “awesome” Scott!

  • roybarry

    roybarry

    What a fantastic, texture and character laden portrait- absolutely brilliant work my Bro’.

  • Von McKnelly replied

    OK so I’ve gotten this one down…what’s next? I’ve given you a challenge it’s time you gave me one don’t ya think.

  • jacqleen

    jacqleen

    LOVE….LOVE….LOVE…......Love the tone, Love the crop, Love the lighting, Love the texture, Love the Attitude… :)

  • Von McKnelly replied

    That’s a lot of love Jacqleen…..can’t thank you enough!

  • madworld

    madworld

    This is a great portrait, all of the above have said it already…love it.

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Yes it’s already been said as you say and I’m running out of ways to say thank you….

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search

    Awesome. What sharp detail, and love that look on his face! :)

  • Von McKnelly replied

    He’s really a softie but sure can but on a mean face when asked.
    Thanks Laurie!

  • Cvail73

    Cvail73

    yup, definitely love the details!!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Details details details it’s all in the details. One more detail to take care of…thanks!!

  • mooner1

    mooner1

    I’m just learning about the use of light bein’ a newbe to digital photography but I do know good work when I see it…. this is brilliant! I’ve learned another lesson today… thanks!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    It’s a lot like playing with a flashlight in a dark room…painting with light the walls and ceiling. Just like in the 70’s! hehe!
    Thanks Mooner!

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    perfect lighting on him Von ! the details are awesome !

  • Von McKnelly replied

    I’m thinking of getting this in poster size and putting it on the front door to ward off bad guys! lol

  • Helen Chierego

    Helen Chierego

    Great character portrait! Love the angle of his hat and the overall mood of this image. I especially like the skin that looks comfortably lived in…(makes a nice change from so many images of people whose skin is so airbrushed to take out all the lines-that it results in no personalitly left in the image). Well done!

  • AnitaInverarity

    AnitaInverarity

    AMAZING Portrait- So much character and so super real- love it xxx

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Thanks Anita it’s quickly becoming my all time fav portrait.

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    Fabulous portrait, fabulous & funny title

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Well thank goodness someone has be paying attention….you get to go to the head of the class Shaz! I put a lot of thought into that title. LOL Not really but….

  • roybarry

    roybarry

    Von- I still haven’t fulfilled my challenge- i’m working on it!!

    I’ll think of a “challenge Von” type mission and get back to you!

  • Sharon Hammond

    Sharon Hammond

    I’m looking forward to your next one – B&W Portrait in Mono

  • Von McKnelly replied

    You can count on it!

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Superb Von, an interesting subject with subtle and VERY effective use of light. A personal fav and well deserved feature for “Studio lighting”.

  • Von McKnelly replied

    I’m honored with the feature and kinds words Simon.
    Thank you!

  • tonilouise

    tonilouise

    Geez my fingers are far too tired to write after having to scroll down the page so far, just to add my “excellent portrait Von, you’re a star” comment..A colour portrait, in colour no less, what will they think of next…Love it..xx

  • Von McKnelly replied

    I know what you mean…I running out of things to say and how many ways can one say thank you.

  • jwinman

    jwinman

    an exceptionally lit and composed portrait, fairly bursting at the seams with personality! Great work!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    He really is quite the personality…a teddy bear would be a great way to describe this guy. Thanks much for the comment.

  • Jamaboop

    Jamaboop

    As always Von, this is a fabulous portrait. I can’t tell you it’s the eyes this time though…so I guess it is the eye. ;) I can’t quite figure out how you did it, but he seems to be in 3D!! (where are my super bowl 3D glasses I want to see if it works?!!)

  • Robert Armstrong

    Robert Armstrong

    Fantastic portrait, Excellent light, colour and detail!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    You know what Robert I don’t mean to be big headed about this but I’m really very proud of this work…thanks.

  • Jewd

    Jewd

    A story in that face, great portraits always tell great stories…good one..

  • Von McKnelly replied

    I agree…some faces tell a story so loud you can’t help sit an listen.
    Thanks you Jewd.

  • cherylc1

    cherylc1

    Awesome portrait!! incredible colors and detail!! wonderful character!1

  • Von McKnelly replied

    A great subject makes it easy…thanks Cheryl.

  • David Friederich

    David Friederich

    Von, this wonderful portrait is getting a lot of well deserved attention. If I had made this picture, I would be so happy. I cannot imagine how this could be improved. It is perfect!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    It tickles me to be sure…I had no idea it would get so many comments.
    LOL It’s a bit overwhelming writing everyone back.
    You always make my day with your comments David…thanks.

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Amazing portrait, Von!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Thanks Bela…I’m going to have to go out and find more of these types of character faces to shoot.

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Oh he scares me but it is a great and wonderful portrait!!!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Don’t be frighten Sandra I’ll toss him a raw steak to distract him so we can make out getaway.

  • Basia McAuley

    Basia McAuley

    Awesome portrait Von! Love the pose, light, processing and the intensity of the eye contact,, great work!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Many thanks Basia I had fun shooting this crazy dude.

  • Tatiana R

    Tatiana R

    Excellent portrait, love the expression, and the beanie!

  • Von McKnelly replied

    Yes I too think the beanie is cool…it makes the shot I think.
    Thanks Tatiana.

  • Mugsy

    Mugsy

    Top class!

  • Wayne  Pearson

    Wayne Pearson

    Fantastic capture.

  • Jen Cannella

    Jen Cannella

    What a perfect portrait Von! You get all the people with the great expressions!

  • Spidermike

    Spidermike

    very gritty shot, well done!

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    what a lovely image, well done

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Von, this portrait is riveting … absolutely riveting. You’ve coaxed such an extraordinary expression out of our friend here … to me, very enigmatic. Is he angry, or just about to bust out into a laugh??? Love it!!!!

  • Leslie  Battjes

    Leslie Battjes

    wow…so much to think about here…the hat so low and even covering one eye…the intense look on his face, the denim…opened just enough to get a glimpse of chest hair and make you think of more…
    love this…so much to look at, so much to wonder, so much to enjoy. :)

  • Wendi Donaldson

    Wendi Donaldson

    Amazing detail and character…..LOVE the hat! Brilliant!

  • Christine Boretti

    Christine Boretti

    Wow- intense expression! Great portrait!

  • Stephen  Van Tuyl

    Stephen Van Tuyl

    Incredible portrait Von!

  • Tara Sheffer-Archie

    Tara Sheffer-A...

    The detail and lighting are superb Von!!!

  • RonnieGinnever

    RonnieGinnever

    Great character, wonderful portrait.

  • Kimberly Palmer

    Kimberly Palmer

    Awesome portrait, really cool!

  • Nancy  Vice

    Nancy Vice

    his features attract the light wonderfully, giving you the photographer, a great result! :) well done!

  • zooreka

    zooreka

    For me one of the 2 strongest portraits in your gallery to date! Wonderful!

  • C J Hummel -  Foxfire Gallery

    C J Hummel - ...

    If pictures tell a thousand words, than this face is writing a novel.

    Superb lighting exposure – Simply put – Excellent

  • Jean M. Laffitau

    Jean M. Laffitau

    Strong, excellent portrait shot!!

  • Sheila  Pasket

    Sheila Pasket

    Very nice job on this portrait!

  • humanremains

    humanremains

    Now this is one cracking portrait. Great definition! Thanks very much for the watch and the kind words also :)

  • charlena

    charlena

    this is so awesome, what a shot!

  • Casey Herman

    Casey Herman

    This portrait is very striking, the guy’s full of character and I’m sure he’d have a story or two to tell!

  • Mudsoldat

    Mudsoldat

    The sort of bloke id share all with mate. thanks for the reminder. MS

  • Annie J Lemay

    Annie J Lemay

    You captured his soul in this shot. !

  • Husky

    Husky 24 days ago

    I agree with all above me!! Stunning portrait Von!!

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