Critique Welcomed Portrait of a friend

[Aldous Lau]

As you guys know I am not good at shooting portrait..... so comments please?

 

[Pete Askew]

I find the pose a little awkward to be honest, Aldous and the light is a bit harsh, although I like the way you have used the while lining of her hood to fill in the LH side of her face (it looks like you have still lost some highlights tough). I usually prefer more straight-on portraits and with the face turned out of the frame rather than looking back if you do not want it to be direct, especially if the head is not upright. The monochrome one a few frames back in your stream is much more effective I think. In fact, it is gorgeous.

 

[Aldous Lau]

I find the pose a little awkward to be honest, Aldous and the light is a bit harsh, although I like the way you have used the while lining of her hood to fill in the LH side of her face (it looks like you have still lost some highlights tough). I usually prefer more straight-on portraits and with the face turned out of the frame rather than looking back if you do not want it to be direct, especially if the head is not upright. The monochrome one a few frames back in your stream is much more effective I think. In fact, it is gorgeous.

Appreciate your comments and hope you all well Pete!

 

[Prashant Gandhi]

Hi Aldous, why you are saying negative words about your self only! Always be positive!
You are doing good, keep practicing!

 

[Aldous Lau]

Hi Aldous, why you are saying negative words about your self only! Always be positive!
You are doing good, keep practicing!

Thanks Prashant