Malone+Portrait

1. Untitled by Robert Bergman; I like this portrait because it is very different from the other portraits I saw when researching online. Most portraits, such as my other two, are in black and white, but the color in Bergman's portrait really bring out the personality and situation he is capturing. Bergman uses natural light and the natural surrounding to get a very realistic feel. Along with the vibrant colors, the texture and movement of the man's clothing and hair gives the portrait some points of interest. Bergman composed his portrait using the techniques of leading lines, through his jacket and hair through the picture, as well as a focal point so your eye focuses on the man and not his blurred surroundings. (http://nymag.com/arts/art/features/61728/)  2. Self-Portrait with Leica by Otto Umbehr; I like this portrait because it emphasizes the importance his camera has in his life. The soft studio lighting gives him an even lighting which isn't too harsh and doesn't create too many dramatic shadows. This photo was composed by Umbehr to fill the frame, as well as place importance on his eye by framing it in the rectangle. The asymmetrical balance creates a more interesting image than just a plain picture of his face. (http://www.vintag.es/2012/03/interesting-photos-of-famous.html)  3. Robert Downey Jr. by Timothy White; I think this portrait is interesting because you can see not only him, but also the texture of the wall behind him. The dramatic lighting from studio lights, I am assuming, create the illusion of bright sunlight. White uses the rule of thirds to compose this portrait which makes it more interesting to the viewer than just a regular person standing in the middle of the frame. Although there is no real horizon, the "horizon" of the bricks are level which makes the picture seem natural. ( http://timothywhite.com/gallery)